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April’s Sweet Stanzas was one for the books. 📖✨

A beautiful night celebrating National Poetry Month with powerful poetry, karaoke moments, and a room full of voices that reminded us why this space matters. Huge love to everyone who came out to perform, support, and share their words with the community. 🎤

Full recap coming soon… stay tuned.

Next up… Sweet Stanzas returns May 9th. 🎤✨

🕗 Doors open at 8PM
📍 Malelani Cafe – 6734 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia
🎤 Poetry + Karaoke
🍽 Food available
🍷 BYOB
💚 Garden friendly

📲 RSVP / Perform: 445-242-9437

“tour of my heart” 🖼️

never been in a place
so full, yet so empty
to the left,
i see cracked ceilings
and floors that ache
with almost every step i take
the tourists are nice,
but i can tell they’re cold too
the draft in here
is something crazy
it takes everything in me to not get blown away
i find it hard to focus
on the pictures seamed to the walls
for they aren’t focused themselves
the curator doesn’t even
have the frames level or centered
i’m sorry, but that’s really annoying…
let’s move to the right
yea, the right is decorated
something like a cathedral
the stained glass is absolutely beautiful
the way light drips and oozes
into the pink room
brings me to my knees in tears
for i have never felt more love
in the presence of complete absence

-rlw

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When the host becomes the feature… Catch me March 31st at 📖 I’ll be performing some of my favorite pieces 🤍 See you there ✨

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There’s nothing sweeter than a recap! ✨

March’s Sweet Stanzas brought incredible poets, unforgettable karaoke moments, and a room full of people who truly love the power of words. From vulnerable pieces to crowd-hype performances, every voice added something special to the night. 🎤

Thank you to everyone who came out, performed, and supported the space. You made the night what it was. 💚

Next up: Sweet Stanzas returns April 11th for our National Poetry Month celebration. 📖✨
Featuring a special headline performance by Isaiah Keaton.

📅 April 11
🕗 Doors open at 8PM
📍 Malelani Cafe – 6734 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia
🎤 Poetry + Karaoke
🍽 Food available | 🍷 BYOB
💚 Garden Friendly

📲 RSVP / Perform: 445-242-9437

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🥚🌿 4/20 Egg Hunt & Bonfire 🌿🔥

Who said egg hunts are just for kids? 👀
Join us for an adults-only 4/20 egg hunt filled with hidden surprises, prizes, food, and a bonfire to end the night.

✨ Hunt begins at 6:45 PM
📅 April 20 | 6:30–10 PM
📍 Location announced the week of the event
🎟️ $30 online | $45 at the door

Bring your friends, grab some eggs, win some prizes, and vibe by the fire. This is one hunt you don’t want to miss. 🐰🔥

Get your tickets now before they’re gone! DM for ticket link 💚

Hosted by

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April is for the poets. 🌸📖✨

Join us for a special National Poetry Month celebration at Sweet Stanzas Open Mic for a night of poetry, karaoke, creativity, and community in an intimate space where every voice is welcome. Whether you’re stepping up to the mic or just soaking in the words, the vibe is always warm, soulful, and unforgettable. 🎤

This month we’re excited to welcome our headline performer, Isaiah Keaton, bringing powerful spoken word to the Sweet Stanzas stage.

📅 April 11th
🕗 Doors open at 8PM - 11PM
📍 Malelani Cafe – 6734 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia
🎤 Poetry & Karaoke
🍽 Food available
🍷 BYOB
🍃 Garden Friendly

Want to perform?
📲 RSVP / Perform: 445-242-9437

Bring a poem, bring a friend, bring your voice.
Let’s celebrate poetry the way it deserves. ✨

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Still feeling the magic from Saint Stanzas ☘️✨

March gave us a room full of bold voices, heartfelt poetry, karaoke moments, and a community that shows up for the art every single time. From the first poem to the last song, the energy in the room reminded us exactly why Sweet Stanzas exists — to create space for expression, connection, and unforgettable words. 🎤

Thank you to everyone who came out, performed, supported, and shared a piece of themselves with the room. You made the night what it was. 💚

And if you missed it… don’t worry.
Sweet Stanzas returns April 11th for our National Poetry Month celebration. 🌸📖

the thanks i get ❤️‍🩹 original poem by me

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