In celebration of two decades of Poetry Unplugged, Milwaukee’s longest-running open mic experience and spoken word collective, founder and host Kwabena Nixon curates an evening filled with mesmerizing performances from an all-star line-up of local and national poets and special guest performers, backed by Milwaukee’s favorite live band, Cigarette Break. VIP tickets include complimentary beer, wine, a taco bar, exclusive upstairs seating, and a special edition t-shirt.
Milwaukee Film is a nonprofit arts organization dedicated to entertaining, educating, and engaging our community through cinematic experiences. We operate the magnificent Oriental Theatre, a historic cinema palace committed to high-quality and accessible film and education programming. Since 2009, the annual Milwaukee Film Festival has brought together film fans and filmmakers to celebrate the power of cinema. Our education programs and Cultures & Communities platform provide avenues toward making our community a more empathetic and equitable place for everyone to live.