Kian Locke, in collaboration with Gizma Music, Decentered Arts, ArtFuseSF, and 2051 Third Space, presented a mythic, psychedelic, and poetic celebration for UNESCO World Poetry Day. The event marked the completion of a large-scale poetry mural created with Ace Dynamic Aesthetics and Genuine Hands Painting.
The evening opened with a vibrant poetry lineup featuring local Bay Area voices, including C. Marcus Scott, Charlie Getter, and Papí Grande. Liz Cahill and Rhea Joseph of Decentered Arts hosted a spirited open mic, welcoming voices from across the community.
As the night unfolded, words met rhythm in ecstatic union, and the talented Kanaaiya closed the night with a mesmerizing live set, ending the celebration on a sonic high.


Rhymes in Rythm with Kian Locke

Poets howled, beats dropped, and mural magic unveiled—guests rhymed in rhythm, basking in cosmic soundscapes and painted prophecy.

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