This event is in the past.It took place on May 28, 2026 at Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History.
The Olive Tree brings Santa Cruz's spoken word tradition to life with a welcoming monthly gathering. Start with a free writing workshop, grab the mic for four minutes of your own verse, and settle in for a featured reader, all soundtracked by all-vinyl house music.
welcoming open mic
emerging voices
free writing workshop
all-vinyl house music
Tips
🎧all-vinyl house music between sets
🎤4 minutes max per performer — make it count
đź“–featured poet at 7:15pm showcases new local work
The Olive Tree: A Santa Cruz Poetry Open Mic
Santa Cruz
The Olive Tree brings Santa Cruz's spoken word tradition to life with a welcoming monthly gathering. Start with a free writing workshop, grab the mic for four minutes of your own verse, and settle in for a featured reader, all soundtracked by all-vinyl house music.
welcoming open mic
emerging voices
free writing workshop
all-vinyl house music
Tips
🎧all-vinyl house music between sets
🎤4 minutes max per performer — make it count
đź“–featured poet at 7:15pm showcases new local work
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