Wild Bloom Poetry Open Mic at Emily’s Garden, Fort Lauderdale’s Home for Poetry

This isn’t just an open mic—it’s a space to come home to your voice.

Held each month at the historic Emily’s Garden in downtown Fort Lauderdale, Wild Bloom Poetry Open Mic brings together poets, listeners, and the curious for an evening of poetry, live music, and community.

Produced and curated by Stella Amador, founder of Wild Bloom Society, the gathering creates space for reflection, connection, and creative expression, with a focus on presence over performance.

Whether you arrive with a poem or simply a willingness to listen, this space honors your presence. We open with intention, let poetry breathe in its own rhythm, and close with an invitation to connect deeper to Fort Lauderdale’s blooming poetic community. Each gathering features one carefully chosen poet to anchor the night, followed by an open mic where stories unfold, one voice, one seed, at a time.

✨ What to Expect:
— There is a one–drink minimum to support the venue (non-alcoholic is perfectly fine). Delicious food, great drinks, and warm community vibes are available all night.

— Jazz music by local Trombonist and Resident Musician, Izzi Guzman

— One featured poet (10 minute spotlight)

— Open mic readers (3-4 minute max each; RSVP to sign up and check-in at the door)

— There will be books available for purchase from featured and local poets, thank you for supporting our creative community and helping local artists thrive.

— A monthly theme

✨ Recurring Every Third Wednesday (except otherwise announced):

— Music starts at 6 PM

— Paid street and back lot parking available

— RSVP is a MUST to keep the flow*

How We Hold Space
We ask that all guests and performers honor this as a sacred space—one built on respect, deep listening, and shared vulnerability.

— Harmful language, hate speech, or slurs will not be tolerated.

— We encourage original work, spoken from the heart.

— Be generous with your listening presence and snap, clap and cheer enthusiastically.

Come early. Breathe deep. Stay late.

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*RSVP Policy: All guests and poets must RSVP in advance so we can properly accommodate the space and logistics. If you RSVP and are no longer able to attend, please cancel your reservation as soon as possible to open the space for someone else. Your courtesy helps us keep this event intentional and accessible to all who wish to join.