Rough Draft of My Life (Play)—Friday, August 19, 6:30pm through August 27 at Liv Lounge, 2001 11th Street, NW Washington, D.C. Biting, tender, harsh, gentle, profane and exalted, roughdraftofmylife is a one-act play that chronicles the passions, disappointments, triumphs and struggles of a modern African American woman through four female characters. Written and directed by Lauren Cooper. Costs $12 in advance $15 at the door. Costs $12; $15 at the door. ADVANCE TICKETS: www.brownpapertickets.com/event/189324



Panoramic UPTOWN Poetry—Friday, August 19, 7:30 pm at October Gallery, 7165 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19119. Showcasing the area's artists, poets, vocalist and musicians. Spots are going quickly so please reply soon.  To get on the list to read at upcoming Panoramic Poetry email panoramicpoetry@octobergallery.com .Costs $10.

Youth Open Mic feat. Selina Marie—Saturday, August 20, 5 pm at Bus Boys & Poets, 5th and K, Washington, D.C.  For young people under age 20. Costs $4.

Storytellers—Sunday, August 21, 6-9pm at The Eubie Blake Center, 847 N. Howard Street, Baltimore, Md. Costs $5 performers, $10 audience. Featuring Love The Poet, Jaki Terri.

Gems N Pearls Productions presents Lyricists Unleashed— Sunday, August 21, 5-11pm at Cross Roads, 78 North Avenue, Garwood, NJ. Special guest/host by Philly’s own Shyster and El Poeta. $200 cash prize for the best in the house. Costs $10.