Tue, Sep 01
|Torch Center at The LINC
The Turn Up Open Mic
An open mic experience presented by Torch Literary Arts.
Time & Location
Sep 01, 2026, 7:00 PM CDT
Torch Center at The LINC, 6406 N Interstate 35 Frontage Rd, Suite 1807, Austin, TX 78752
About the event
You're invited to The Turn Up, an open mic experience presented by Torch Literary Arts. All are welcome! Poets, storytellers, and songwriters are welcome to sign up for the open mic. Black and BIPOC women are encouraged to share their original work.
$10 + $2.51 service fee (Note: the Torch Center is a cashless venue)
*Sales are final. No refunds.
Thank you for supporting Torch Literary Arts and Black women writers!
Torch Literary Arts is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization established to publish and promote creative writing by Black women. We publish contemporary writing by emerging and experienced writers alike. Torch has featured work by Tayari Jones, Sharon Bridgforth, Crystal Wilkinson, Patricia Smith, Natasha Trethewey, Sapphire, and others. Programs include the Wildfire Reading Series, writing workshops, retreats, and special events.