Monday, November 23, 2026
We ask all planning to attend to confirm with securing a ticket which is free, however we suggest a donation of $10.00 if you’re able. Whether you come to listen or share, we hope to see you there! Performers and Audience members of this event may be photographed or recorded for promotional purposes.
WHERE: Wilma Theater Lobby, 265 S. Broad St.
TIME: 7 – 8:30pm
If interested in participating in the Open Mic, please click the button below fill out our sign up form.
Naima Vivian (she/her) is an African American spoken word artist, PA Notary, self love life coach and motivational speaker from Philadelphia who centers her art around self love and empowerment. She has a personal mission to encourage as many people as possible to fall in love with themselves so it’s easier to love the people around them. Naima is the winner of the smoking mic award for poetry, the Magnified Mover award, and the introduction to poetry award. She has opened up for celebrities such as Angie Stone and more. Recently Naima opened for the inaugural “Poets Gon Poet” award for Voices In Power. She is a co-host on WJYN 98.5 Fm radio where they use the show to highlight and help promote local talent and small businesses. Naima also hosts several open mics throughout the city every month. She is now a first time published author of her book “Surviving Love” which was picked up by Yale University Arts Library. She turned her pain into power and now uses it to encourage people to do the same.
