Draw Your - Swords

DYS are back to host an open mic night this Thursday 21st May at 6pm at accessible venue

This event is a completely low-pressure welcoming environment. Whether you have a polished piece you’ve been nursing for months or a rant you literally just typed into your phone, the mic is yours to share.

Come grab a drink, support some local brave souls, and remind yourself how good it is to connect with creatives in the community.

Sign-ups start at the door. Bring your words, or just your selves. We have incredible local artists that need to be heard. Featuring Poet TJ who has important stories to share, and opening the event for us.

Get in quick limited spots left on the open mic, link in our bio.

is joining us on Feb 4th to redefine Sad Q***r Folk, and honestly? We’re obsessed. Come get whisked away by the voice of a literal angel.

Snag those tickets before they’re gone! [Link in bio].

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FEATURE POET ALERT ‼️ cgf

Arantza Garcia Ferrand will be taking to our stage this February at the to show us all how she took the winning title of the 2025 Slam finals with the power of her words.

What an absolute privilege to welcome her to our stage.

Tickets can be purchased online (link in bio) or at the door. We can’t wait to see you there folks!

The time has come to bring your poetry to the stage for the penultimate Draw Your (S)words event of the year—a night that always feels like coming home.

Mark your calendar for November 5th and join your fellow wordsmiths in the cozy haven of The Howling Owl. This isn't just an open mic; it’s a gathering of the city's most soulful storytellers, and this time, we’ve pulled out all the stops for you:

Featured Wordsmith: Prepare to be captivated by the fierce, poetic brilliance of Sin A.D. (they/them)

Soulful Sound: We’ll be wrapped in the stunning, acoustic warmth of musician Meg Carlin.

The Open Mic Is Calling...
This is the gathering you absolutely don't want to miss. We’re kicking off the magic at 6 PM, but the word is already out. If you want to share your heart, you need to secure your spot now.

The Howling Owl is where our community connects and celebrates art. Don't just show up—be a part of the fam that makes this night unforgettable.

Grab your spot here before it's too late:
https://www.commartreach.com/products/dys-ticket

We can’t wait to embrace you all!

FEATURE ALERT ‼️

On the 5th of Nov we welcome the incredible feature poet Sin A.D. AKA

If your ears are yet to hear their poetry, then you my friends, are in for an absolute treat.
Sin (they/them) is a Lebanese emerging poet in diaspora, currently residing on Kaurna Yarta.
Their work primarily focuses on cultural ties, resistance, Arab grief and spirituality, as well as themes regarding beauty, Q***rness, and neurodivergence.

Get your tickets (in bio) now before they get snatched up. This is a wheelchair accessible venue.