Mic Drop!

with DJ Jessie Marie and Emcee Gregory Speed Sr.

Small Theater

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Upcoming dates

Sunday, Oct 25, 2026
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Sunday, Nov 29, 2026
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Sunday, Dec 27, 2026
5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
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Line-up

Joseph Jason Santiago LaCour headline

Sun, May 31 · 5:30 – 8:30 PM

Featured artist at the May 31, 2026 Mic Drop! (@josephjasonsantiagolacour).

DJ Electric Tomcat dj

Sun, Sep 27 · 5:30 – 8:30 PM

Sun, Oct 25 · 5:30 – 8:30 PM

Guest DJ for the September 27, 2026 Mic Drop! (@electrictomcat).

Gregory Speed Sr. host

Sun, May 31 · 5:30 – 8:30 PM · Small Theater

Sun, Jun 28 · 5:30 – 8:30 PM · Small Theater

Sun, Jul 26 · 5:30 – 8:30 PM · Small Theater

Sun, Aug 30 · 5:30 – 8:30 PM · Small Theater

Sun, Sep 27 · 5:30 – 8:30 PM · Small Theater

Sun, Oct 25 · 5:30 – 8:30 PM · Small Theater

In-house host and emcee (@grownmanspeed).

Ekua Omosupe headline

Sun, Jun 28 · 5:30 – 8:30 PM · Small Theater

Distinguished poet honoring legacy, culture, liberation, and LGBTQ+ voices.

Genoa Alma Belén Brown headline

Sun, Jul 26 · 5:30 – 8:30 PM · Small Theater

Luminous feature bringing jazz, neo-soul, loop-station brilliance, accompanied by Robert Jackson.

Tallon Ted headline

Sun, Aug 30 · 5:30 – 8:30 PM · Small Theater

Mexican American artist from Salinas combining poetry, hip-hop, and musicianship.

Lorenz Mazon Dumuk headline

Sun, Sep 27 · 5:30 – 8:30 PM · Small Theater

San José beloved poet, spoken word artist, author of HELD, and curator. Vending handmade jewelry.

DJ Jessie Marie dj

Sun, May 31 · 5:30 – 8:30 PM · Small Theater

Sun, Jun 28 · 5:30 – 8:30 PM · Small Theater

Sun, Jul 26 · 5:30 – 8:30 PM · Small Theater

Sun, Oct 25 · 5:30 – 8:30 PM · Small Theater

Resident DJ and co-founder (@peepthis78).

Elbina Batala Rafizadeh headline

Sun, Jun 28 · 5:30 – 8:30 PM · Small Theater

Featured poet for Pride Month Writers of Color Spotlight.

Robert Jackson support

Sun, Jul 26 · 5:30 – 8:30 PM · Small Theater

Accompanist and instrumentalist with Genoa Brown.

Scorpiana Xlent headline

Sun, Sep 27 · 5:30 – 8:30 PM · Small Theater

San José poet bringing words with roots, humor, heart, healing, and fire.

Tomcat dj

Sun, Aug 30 · 5:30 – 8:30 PM · Small Theater

Guest DJ holding down the night (@tommichaelsc).

Schedule

Sunday, May 31, 2026

  • 4:15 – 5:15 PM Writing Workshop with Peggy Simmons · Small Theater Free pre-show writing workshop with Peggy Simmons. Come write, warm up your voice, and get ready for the mic.
  • 5:15 – 5:30 PM Performer Sign-Ups · Small Theater 5-minute open mic walk-in sign-up list opens.
  • 5:30 – 8:30 PM DJ Jessie Marie · Small Theater
  • 5:30 – 5:45 PM Doors & Welcome Remarks · Small Theater Host welcome and opening remarks.
  • 5:30 – 8:30 PM Gregory Speed Sr. · Small Theater
  • 5:30 – 8:30 PM Joseph Jason Santiago LaCour
  • 5:45 – 8:30 PM Open Mic & Feature Performances · Small Theater Community open mic sets (5 mins each) and featured artist showcases.

Sunday, Jun 28, 2026

  • 4:15 – 5:00 PM Writing Workshop with Peggy Simmons · Small Theater Free pre-show writing workshop with Peggy Simmons. Come write, warm up your voice, and get ready for the mic.
  • 5:15 – 5:30 PM Performer Sign-Ups · Small Theater 5-minute open mic walk-in sign-up list opens.
  • 5:30 – 8:30 PM DJ Jessie Marie · Small Theater
  • 5:30 – 5:45 PM Doors & Welcome Remarks · Small Theater Host welcome and opening remarks.
  • 5:30 – 8:30 PM Ekua Omosupe · Small Theater
  • 5:30 – 8:30 PM Elbina Batala Rafizadeh · Small Theater
  • 5:30 – 8:30 PM Gregory Speed Sr. · Small Theater
  • 5:45 – 8:30 PM Open Mic & Feature Performances · Small Theater Community open mic sets (5 mins each) and featured artist showcases.

Sunday, Jul 26, 2026

  • 4:15 – 5:15 PM Writing Workshop with Peggy Simmons · Small Theater Free pre-show writing workshop with Peggy Simmons. Come write, warm up your voice, and get ready for the mic.
  • 5:15 – 5:30 PM Performer Sign-Ups · Small Theater 5-minute open mic walk-in sign-up list opens.
  • 5:30 – 8:30 PM DJ Jessie Marie · Small Theater
  • 5:30 – 5:45 PM Doors & Welcome Remarks · Small Theater Host welcome and opening remarks.
  • 5:30 – 8:30 PM Genoa Alma Belén Brown · Small Theater
  • 5:30 – 8:30 PM Gregory Speed Sr. · Small Theater
  • 5:30 – 8:30 PM Robert Jackson · Small Theater
  • 5:45 – 8:30 PM Open Mic & Feature Performances · Small Theater Community open mic sets (5 mins each) and featured artist showcases.

Sunday, Aug 30, 2026

  • 4:15 – 5:15 PM Writing Workshop with Emily · Small Theater Free pre-show writing workshop with Emily. Come write, warm up your voice, and get ready for the mic.
  • 5:15 – 5:30 PM Performer Sign-Ups · Small Theater 5-minute open mic walk-in sign-up list opens.
  • 5:30 – 5:45 PM Doors & Welcome Remarks · Small Theater Host welcome and opening remarks.
  • 5:30 – 8:30 PM Gregory Speed Sr. · Small Theater
  • 5:30 – 8:30 PM Tallon Ted · Small Theater
  • 5:30 – 8:30 PM Tomcat · Small Theater
  • 5:45 – 8:30 PM Open Mic & Feature Performances · Small Theater Community open mic sets (5 mins each) and featured artist showcases.

Sunday, Sep 27, 2026

  • 4:15 – 5:15 PM Writing Workshop with Peggy Simmons · Small Theater Free pre-show writing workshop with Peggy Simmons. Come write, warm up your voice, and get ready for the mic.
  • 5:15 – 5:30 PM Performer Sign-Ups · Small Theater 5-minute open mic walk-in sign-up list opens.
  • 5:30 – 8:30 PM DJ Electric Tomcat
  • 5:30 – 5:45 PM Doors & Welcome Remarks · Small Theater Host welcome and opening remarks.
  • 5:30 – 8:30 PM Gregory Speed Sr. · Small Theater
  • 5:30 – 8:30 PM Lorenz Mazon Dumuk · Small Theater
  • 5:30 – 8:30 PM Scorpiana Xlent · Small Theater
  • 5:45 – 8:30 PM Open Mic & Feature Performances · Small Theater Community open mic sets (5 mins each) and featured artist showcases.

Sunday, Oct 25, 2026

  • 4:15 – 5:15 PM Ink Drop (Free Writing Workshop) · Small Theater Free community writing workshop before the open mic. Low-pressure environment with prompts to get the ink moving and sharpen your voice.
  • 5:15 – 5:30 PM Performer Sign-Ups · Small Theater Walk-in sign-up list opens for 5-minute performance sets.
  • 5:30 – 8:30 PM DJ Electric Tomcat
  • 5:30 – 8:30 PM DJ Jessie Marie · Small Theater
  • 5:30 – 5:45 PM Doors & Welcome Remarks · Small Theater Welcome by Emcee Gregory Speed Sr. and soundtrack by DJ Jessie Marie.
  • 5:30 – 8:30 PM Gregory Speed Sr. · Small Theater
  • 5:45 – 8:30 PM Open Mic & Community Performances · Small Theater 5-minute open mic sets welcoming poetry, hip-hop, acoustic music, comedy, dance, and theater.

Spaces

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Intimate performance space with stage lighting, professional sound, and sprung dance floor.

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