Join us February 23rd at Bourbon & Branch for an open mic community gathering—a night dedicated to poetry, voice, and our fans of the art and poetry zine we’ve been printing since 2022–Collide!

Bring something new or something old, polished or in-progress. All themes are welcome, and every voice has a place in the room.

This open mic marks our first of 2026 and offers an exciting opportunity: one reader will be chosen at the end of the evening to have a spotlight feature in our next issue, debuting in March.

No cover to attend, but donations are strongly encouraged to support Collide’s future FREE community events. Come to read, come to listen, and connect with other Philly artists and poets.

Previous issues of our zine, as well as T-shirts with the Collide logo will be available for purchase. We encourage tipping performers and inviting your friends to come see you read!