The Corner Open Mic
Summer Jam
Friday, Aug. 21, 7-10 p.m.
West Las Vegas Arts Center
947 W. Lake Mead Blvd.
FREE and open to the public
The Corner is a recurring community open-mic space for artists and spectators across the valley.
No pressure, just community.
As the days grow shorter, let's share our summer memories, transitions and the turning of the season. Collectively acknowledging the end of one chapter and the beginning of another, join us for an evening of nostalgic sharing, built for the storyteller and listener. We welcome all forms of creativity that respect the diverse community. Recommended for ages 13 and older, due to possible adult content. For more information, call 702-229-4800.
Sin City Speaks
A Fusion Of Words, Wit & Music
Saturday, Sept. 12, 7 p.m.
West Las Vegas Theatre
951 W. Lake Mead Blvd.
Tickets: $15
This dynamic evening of poetry, comedy and music brings together some of the most celebrated voices in contemporary spoken word and performance. Featuring internationally acclaimed poet Rudy Francisco and award-winning poet, scholar and performer Javon Johnson, the show offers an unforgettable night of language, laughter, vulnerability and cultural reflection.
Hosted by Las Vegas comedian Shanna Christmas, whose sharp and charismatic comedic style brings warmth, edge and immediacy to the stage, the evening moves between humor, music and the emotional force of live poetry. DJ Kelly J will set the tone throughout the night, creating a vibrant sonic atmosphere from the moment audiences enter the space through the final applause.
Together, Francisco and Johnson represent two of the most influential voices in slam and spoken-word poetry. Francisco’s work is known for its emotional precision, accessibility and meditations on love, healing, masculinity and mental health. Johnson’s work sits at the intersection of blackness, performance studies and spoken-word culture, blending intellectual rigor with powerful storytelling and embodied performance.
This event is designed as more than a poetry reading. It is a full evening of performance — part literary gathering, part comedy show, part communal celebration — bringing audiences into a shared space of joy, reflection, humor and testimony.
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