Open Stage Featuring Dxtr Spitz

Thursday, Apr 16

6:00pm – 9:00pm

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Story & Stage Open Mic – Featuring DXTR SPITS Thursday, April 16, 2026 ⏰ 6:00–9:00 PM 📍 Haibayo Café, 1132 W Argyle St, Chicago Join us this month for Story & Stage, a night of storytelling, spoken word, music, and community at Haibayo Café. This month’s featured artist is Jordan “Dxtr Spits” Holmes — an internationally recognized spoken word artist, keynote speaker, and trauma-informed life coach. The name DXTR stands for Designed eXperimentation Transcending Reality — the idea of living your life like an experiment and becoming the best version of yourself through growth and creativity. Dxtr Spits has performed internationally, from Sofar Sounds in London to the U.S. Embassy in Ghana, and has been featured in Forbes, NPR, and The Chicago Tribune. His work blends spoken word, mindfulness, and powerful storytelling that speaks to resilience, healing, and personal growth. ✨ Open Mic is open to poets, musicians, storytellers, and first-time performers ✨ Come share something personal or just come listen and support ✨ Safe, welcoming, and community-centered space Whether you're performing or just coming to experience the energy, this is a night you don’t want to miss. Hosted by Stomping Grounds Literary Arts Initiative (SGLAI)

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