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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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★ MON · JUNE 5 · 7PM

Sunset
Poetry S2

at The Hu. Rooftop

Season 2 of our golden-hour series returns to the rooftop — poetry, music & good energy as the sun goes down over the 901. Doors 6:30 · Show 7.

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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.

// We Keeping It P

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// Members

the P lounge

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

this your show,
our show.

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poetry
open mics

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!
▶ the gang
★ MON · JUNE 5 · 7PM

Sunset
Poetry S2

at The Hu. Rooftop

Season 2 of our golden-hour series returns to the rooftop — poetry, music & good energy as the sun goes down over the 901. Doors 6:30 · Show 7.

Starting @ $10Get Tickets
also up!
★ MON · JUNE 22 · 7PM

Sunset
Poetry

at The Hu. Rooftop

The golden-hour series continues — poetry, music & good energy as the sun goes down over the 901. Doors 6:30 · Show 7.

Starting @ $10Get Tickets
// 2025 Season

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.

// First time?

how the mic works

01

Tap In

Pull up to the spot. No experience required — every voice belongs in the room.

02

Sign the List

Sign the list upon arrival. 2 sets of poetry and a 3 slot music intermission — two pieces on the 1st set and 1 on the 2nd set

03

Grab the Mic

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

04

Yea Yeah

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

// 2024 Highlights

where we’ve been

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2024
Monday Night Poetry Open Mic
The Showcase × Keeping It P
@ The Showcase
2024
Choppin It Up
TONE × Keeping It P
@ TONE Gallery
2024
Poetry in the Park
Memphis Parks × Keeping It P
@ Peabody Park
2024
MANE × Hidden Gems
Opening Reception
@ Crosstown
2024
Cossitt Library
Open Mic Series
@ Cossitt Library
2024
Poetry in the Park
Memphis Parks × Keeping It P
@ Overton Park
2024
Thee Open Mic Series
Hypelife Arts × Keeping It P
@ BlackLodge
// The Spot

find the yellow door

look for the yellow door →

CXFFEEBLACK

3386 Bowen Ave, Memphis, TN 38122 — yellow door, green bench, good coffee & better energy. Home of select shows & the workshop showcase.

Doors typically 6:30, mic at 7. Come early to sign the list and grab a seat near the front.

Can’t make it to Memphis? Select shows stream live for members — see The P Lounge.

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Drop your email for updates on upcoming open mics, exclusive content & more. Or text PEEP — your call.

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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.

// Upcoming Event

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 become the lineup — the finale of the Practice series, live on stage.
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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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  • ✓ SMS & email updates
  • ✓ Public recaps & highlights
  • ✓ First to know about new tiers
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P Member
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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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  • ✓ Members community
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PHILOSOPHY
// A Preview of What's Coming

inside the vault

LIVE
Friday Open Mic — StreamingP+ All Access · coming soon

Online Courses

Self-paced, taught by the collective
Perspective: Finding Your Voice6 lessons · 48 min
Performance & Stage Presence8 lessons · 1h 12m
Phonics: Rhythm & Sound5 lessons · 39 min
🔒 P+

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 poets

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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KEEING IT P
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 door
the words
the circle
// The Collective

who is
keeping it P?

francis,
the TrumanPoet · Facilitator
Sumo
the ArtistPoet · Facilitator
Taylor
D. BeePoet · Facilitator
J.M!Tch
Stay L!TPoet · Facilitator
// 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
4
Poets in the collective
5wk
Page-to-stage workshop
∞
Voices welcome
you are
keeping it P!

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

// Stay Looped

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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.
wekeepingitp@gmail.com

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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

rep the 901

Wear the word. Tees, mugs & more straight from the collective — every piece keeps it P. Checkout is hosted by our Square store.

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The 901 Tee — Black
Teal 901 mic graphic on a soft black crop tee.
$30Shop on Square →
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.
$18Shop on Square →
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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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