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A poetry, music & creative-arts collective. Open mics, writing workshops & themed productions. Liberation through self-expression. This your show, our show.

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★ TUE · SEPTEMBER 29 · 7PM

Keeping It P
Under the Canopy Poetry Open Mic

Curfew Memphis

We are kicking off a new — poetry open mic in partneship with Curfew Memphis at the Canopy Hotel Downtwon Memphis.

$10 Pucuality Perk (Early Bird) or $15 p Pass (Gen. Admin.)Get Tickets
also up!
★ PEABODY PARK · 6PM

Poetry
in the Park

with the City of Memphis Parks Division

Poetry in the Park — in collaboration with the City of Memphis Parks Division. Stay tapped in for more info.

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// Who is Keeping It P

A vibrant, sophisticated space for artists, writers & creatives — built on liberation through self-expression. An inclusive, culturally rich safe space to share and be vulnerable with your craft.

// Recent Events

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2026
and the P is for… Practice — Workshop Showcase
Poetry Writing Workshop Showcase
★ May 25, 2026 · CXFFEEBLACK
2026
and the P is for… Practice — Writing Workshop
The Practice Series · 4-week recap
Spring 2026 · Keeping It P
2026
Poetry in the Park
City of Memphis Parks & Rec × Keeping It P
★ Apr 25, 2026 · Elizabeth Malone Park
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// Members

the P lounge

Connect with the community. Membership is free to join right now — with exclusive content, online courses & live-streamed shows rolling out soon.

this your show,
our show.

Live, Direct & in Effect

poetry
open mics

Where you grab your microphone. Curated open mics, themed productions & rooftop sets across the 901 — rooted in community and a genuine love of poetry. This your show, our show.

// Next Up

on the calendar

next up!
★ TUE · SEPTEMBER 29 · 7PM

Keeping It P
Under the Canopy Poetry Open Mic

Curfew Memphis

We are kicking off a new — poetry open mic in partneship with Curfew Memphis at the Canopy Hotel Downtwon Memphis.

$10 Pucuality Perk (Early Bird) or $15 p Pass (Gen. Admin.)Get Tickets
also up!
★ PEABODY PARK · 6PM

Poetry
in the Park

with the City of Memphis Parks Division

Poetry in the Park — in collaboration with the City of Memphis Parks Division. Stay tapped in for more info.

// First time?

Open Mic Run of Show

01

Tap In

Pull up to the spot or join The List online. No experience required — every voice belongs in the room.

02

Sign the List

Add your name when you walk in. Poem, song, a cappella, a story — three to five minutes is yours.

03

Grab the Mic

We call you up. The room is with you. This your show, our show — say it how you mean it.

04

Yea Yeah

Snaps, love & energy back. Stay for the whole night — the best moments are never on the schedule.

// Recap · Past Residency

Monday Night Poetry Open Mic — Hi Tone

Our Monday night residency at Hi Tone Cafe has concluded for the season. Big love to Hi Tone and to all of you for cultivating a space rooted in community and a genuine love of poetry. Stay tapped in for upcoming open mics, curated experiences & new ways to Keep It P.

// 2026 Highlights · Sunset Poetry S2

this season in frames

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Season 2 of Sunset Poetry, one show at a time — each night shot by a different featured photographer. Tap a cover to swipe the full gallery; tap a name to follow their work.

6.8.26
Rebekah HedgesThe Hedge Photography · view gallery →
6.22.26
Chris Dean
view gallery →
7.13.26
The Shea HarrisThe Shea Harris Production House · view gallery →
7.27.26
Khilan Brooksview gallery →
// 2024 Highlights

where we’ve been

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2025
Sunset Poetry — Season 1
Golden-hour rooftop series
2025 · The Hu. Rooftop
2025
Juneteenth @ Black Seeds
Juneteenth Celebration
2025 · Black Seeds Urban Farms
2025
MANE × Hidden Gems
Opening Reception
2025 · Crosstown
2025
Cossitt Library
Open Mic Series
2025 · Cossitt Library
2025
Hi Tone
Monday Night Poetry Open Mic
2025 · Hi Tone Cafe
2025
Poetry in the Park
Memphis Parks × Keeping It P
2025 · Overton Park
2025
Choppin It Up
TONE × Keeping It P
2025 · TONE Gallery
2025
Black Lodge
Hypelife Arts × Keeping It P
2025 · Black Lodge

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…and the P is for

Curated experiences designed to expand the ways we connect with poetry — workshops, featured performances & themed productions.

// Past Event · Recap

and the P is for Practice

Memorial Day · 5.25.26

Poetry Writing
Workshop Showcase

at CXFFEEBLACK
3386 Bowen Ave, Memphis, TN 38122
Doors 6:30pm · Showtime 7pm
Workshop writers became the lineup — the finale of the Practice series, live on stage. Huge thanks to CXFFEEBLACK for welcoming us into their space to host the workshop series.
You know we gotta Keep It P… and the P is for Practice.— The Poetry Workshop Series

The P is for Practice is a curated writing experience for anyone looking to refine their craft while sharing knowledge and feedback with experienced poets and peers. Perfect for writers at any stage — each week a member of Keeping It P plus a guest facilitator guides poets through writing exercises in a comfortable, supportive space.

enhance your writinglearn through sharingcultivate lifelong connections
// Past Sessions · The Practice Series

four weeks, four P’s

Session One
Perspective
Facilitator: Taylor D. Bee
Guest: Jay V Pay
4.6.26
Session Two
Perception
Facilitator: Sumo The Artist
Guest: Tayia.Asia
4.20.26
Session Three
Presence
Facilitator: francis, the Truman
Guest: Jackie O!
5.4.26
Session Four
Phonics
Facilitator: J.M!Tch Stay L!T
Guest: Mak of Memphis
5.18.26
Write Sound. Language was always sound first.— the P is for Phonics
// Subscriber Access

the P lounge

Your seat in the cypher. Membership is free to join right now. Paid tiers — with the full content vault, online courses & live-streamed shows — are on the way.

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  • ✓ Public recaps & highlights
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  • ✓ Everything in The List
  • ✓ Full content vault
  • ✓ Online courses
  • ✓ Full sets + BTS
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P+ All Access
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  • ✓ Every live-streamed show
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PHILOSOPHY
// A Preview of What's Coming

inside the vault

LIVE
Poetry Open Mics — StreamingP+ All Access · coming soon

The P is for… Practice

Self-paced writing workshop · 4 parts, taught by the collective
Part 1 · PerspectiveFinding your voice · Taylor D. Bee
🔒 P Member
Part 2 · PerceptionSeeing & being seen · Sumo The Artist
🔒 P Member
Part 3 · PresenceOwning the room · francis, the Truman
🔒 P Member
Part 4 · PhonicsRhythm & sound · J.M!Tch Stay L!T
🔒 P Member

Exclusive Content

Full sets · BTS · archives
TNDP Nashville · Full Set
BTS: Workshop Series
Finale Replay
Unreleased Cyphers
// Questions

the fine print

What do I get for free right now?

The List is live today. Join free for event drops, presale access, SMS & email updates, public recaps, and first word when the paid tiers open. No card required.

When do the paid tiers launch?

P Member and P+ All Access are in the works. We're building the content vault, courses & live-stream pipeline now — join The List and you'll be the first to know (and likely get founding-member pricing).

What's going in the vault?

Full sets, behind-the-scenes from the workshop series, finale replays, unreleased cyphers, and self-paced online courses taught by the collective — Perspective, Performance, Phonics & more.

Can I really stream shows from anywhere?

That's the plan for P+ All Access — select open mics & productions streamed live, so you're in the room even when you're not in Memphis. Coming soon.

We Are Keeping It P

A collective
of Creatives

A distinguished poetry, music & creative-arts collaborative — curating open mic programming around the city, building a vibrant home for artists, writers & creatives.

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KEEPING IT
IS A SAFE SPACE

Liberation through self-expression — an inclusive, culturally rich space where you feel empowered to share and be vulnerable with your craft. #WeKeepingItP

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// The Collective

who is
keeping it P?

francis, the Truman francis,
the TrumanCo-Host
Sumo the Artist Sumo
the ArtistCo-Host
Taylor D. Bee Taylor
D. BeeContent Director
J.M!Tch Stay L!T J.M!Tch
Stay L!TMusical Director
// What We Do

more than
a mic

/ gather

Open Mics

Recurring nights across the 901 where anyone can sign the list and share. The signature First Fridays plus rooftop & seasonal sets.

/ grow

Workshops

Our 4-week writing series moves writers from blank page to the stage — Practice, Perspective, Presence, Phonics & Performance.

/ produce

Productions

Themed showcases, bookings & collaborations — from finale shows to galas like the TN Democratic Reception in Nashville.

901
Memphis to the world
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Poets in the collective
5wk
Page-to-stage workshop
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Voices welcome
you are
keeping it P!

This is your show, our show. If you trying to share some poetry… Tap In.

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// SMS Integration

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Text PEEP to join the list — drop alerts, presale links & live-stream reminders straight to your phone. No app, no noise.

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Find Us

1498 Union Ave. Unit #143
Memphis, TN 38104

Booking

Galas, receptions & corporate events.
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Galas, receptions, corporate events, school programs & private showcases. Tell us what you're building and we'll bring the room to life.

// Good to know

before you pull up

Do I need a ticket for the open mic?

Some nights are free, some are ticketed (like Sunset Poetry). Join The List or text PEEP and we'll send links & presale access for everything coming up.

Can I perform if I've never done this before?

Always. Keeping It P is a safe space built for first-timers and seasoned poets alike. Sign the list, take your three to five minutes, and the room is with you.

How do I book the collective for an event?

Use the inquiry form above or email wekeepingitp@gmail.com. We've performed everywhere from intimate rooms to the TN Democratic Reception in Nashville.

The P Store

put that P on

We offer a curated line of merch, inspired by poetry, art and the 901. Tap in below!

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The 901 Tee — Black
Teal 901 mic graphic on a soft black crop tee.
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The 901 Tee — White
The classic. Teal 901 mic graphic on bright white.
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P-Word Mug
Pithy. Prosody. Pulchritude. Your morning, made poetic.
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Logo Hoodie
Heavyweight hoodie with the mic-in-P mark.
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Open Mic Tote
Carry your notebook in style. Canvas, P all over.
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Sticker Pack
Slap the P on everything. Logo + P-word vinyl set.
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