UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, February 26, 2022
WRITE LIKE A WOMAN WORKSHOP ONLINE
Facilitated by KaNikki Jakarta
LIVE ON ZOOM
Sliding Scale donation $10 – $30
Cashapp: $Kanikkij
Or
Paypal.me/kanikkij
Email: kanikkij@gmail.com for zoom link
1 pm – 3 pm
Saturday, March 2, 2022
PREP TO PUBLISH WORKSHOP
Facilitated by KaNikki Jakarta
Sponsored by Alexandria’s Office of the Arts
LIVE ON ZOOM
Free with RSVP
1 pm – 3 pm
Email: kanikkij@gmail.com to register
Saturday, March 19, 2022
MANUSCRIPTS AND MARKETING WORKSHOP
Facilitated by KaNikki Jakarta
Sponsored by Alexandria Library
1 pm – 3 pm
Free with RSVP
Click Link to Register
https://alexlibraryva.org/event/6086196
Monday, March 21, 2022
POSSESS YOUR WRITING PROCESS
Facilitated by KaNikki Jakarta
Presented under the Write About Now Platform
7 PM – 8:30 PM EST
Live on Zoom
Click Link to Register:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wan-academy-possess-your-writing-process-w-kanikki-jakarta-tickets-252505028337?aff=kan
Sunday, March 27, 2022
BLACK JOY LOVING OUR UNIQUE SELVES
KaNikki Jakarta Features
1 pm
Live on Zoom
Email: kanikkij@gmail.com for registration information
Saturday, April 16, 2022
BECOMING RESILIENT WHEN THERE IS RESISTANCE
As part of the All Alexandria Reads
KaNikki Jakarta & Molly Rufus Presents
A Workshop/Read
In Person
Sponsored by Beatley Central Library
Free with Registration
1 pm – 3 pm
Click link to register: http://alexlibraryva.org/event/6166801
PAST EVENTS
Friday, January 22, 2022
DON’T LET IT HAPPEN TO POETRY
Organized by KaNikki Jakarta
The 1st Major Poetry Event of 2022
Sponsored by The Morrison House & Great Publishing LLC
At The Morrison House
116 South Alfred Street Alexandria, VA
Watermark Ballroom
$10.50 Early Bird Performer Tickets
$15.50 Early Bird Attendee Tickets
For ticket information email greatpublishing@yahoo.com
Doors Open at 7:00 pm
Show at 7:30 pm
Saturday, February 19, 2022
WRITE LIKE A WOMAN NETWORKING BRUNCH
Organized by KaNikki Jakarta
Sponsored by Divine Empowerment
Private Location, Alexandria, VA
$45.00 Early Bird Attendee Tickets
For ticket information email greatpublishing@yahoo.com
10:30AM-1:00PM
Saturday, November 6, 2021
POETRY WITH STRINGS ATTACHED
Organized by Neal Learner & KaNikki Jakarta
A presentation of poetry and violin
The Athenaeum
201 Prince Street Alexandria, VA
Free
Donations accepted on a sliding scale
$5 – $20
RSVP to greatpublishing@yahoo.com
1 pm EST
Saturday, October 17, 2021
AWARE!!
An Annual Event bringing Awareness to various subjects
Created and Hosted by KaNikki Jakarta
The Athenaeum
201 Prince Street Alexandria, VA
Free with RSVP to greatpublishing@yahoo.com
1 pm – 3 pm
Saturday, October 2, 2021
WRITE LIKE A WOMAN NETWORKING WORKSHOP
In Person
Lower Gallery
The Athenaeum 201 Prince Street Alexandria, VA
To register email Kanikkij@gmail.com
Paypal.me/kanikkij
Cashapp: $Kanikkij
Sliding Scale donation $10 -$30
1 – 3 pm EST
Saturday, October 2, 2021
WRITE LIKE A WOMAN NETWORKING WORKSHOP
LIVE ON ZOOM
10 AM EST
Email Kanikkij@gmail.com to register
Paypal.me/kanikkij
Cashapp: $Kanikkij
Sliding Scale donation $10 -$30
Sunday, September 19, 2021
KZ’s House of Talent Finals Competition
An Evening of In Person Entertainment
Comedy, Poetry, DJ, Competition and more
@ THE ALLEY CAT RESTAURANT
2 South Whiting Street
Alexandria, VA
$20 Advance
7 pm – 9 pm EST
Saturday, September 18, 2021
LET THE LAUREATES TELL IT
Featuring KaNikki Jakarta
Charlotte, NC
For ticket information:
Email: brogers@blumenthalarts.org
Sunday, August 1, 2021
Live In Da Garden
8 pm EST
LIVE ON INSTAGRAM
@LIVEINDAGARDEN
Featuring KaNikki Jakarta
Free
Sunday, July 25, 2021
POETS & PLATFORMS
special guest: Shanelle Gabriel
Keep The Mic On (Live on Youtube & Facebook)
An Online Womyn led Artisitic Experience
created by KaNikki Jakarta, Simply Sherri,
Danielle “The Girl Genius” Reed and Charity Joyce Blackwell
Streaming Live @ 7:00pm EST @KeepTheMicOn
visit: keepthemicon.com for upcoming interviews
support with donations via Cashapp $keepthemicon
Friday, July 23, 2021
A FRIENDLY GAME OF SLAM
7:00 pm In Person @ The Athenaeum
201 Prince Street, Alexandria, Virginia
Advance Admission
$10.00 to Enter
$15.00 To Compete
tickets: https://greatpublishing.com/events/friendly
Saturday, July 17, 2021
WRITE LIKE A WOMAN NETWORKING WORKSHOP
1:30pm EST In Person @ The Athenaeum (Lower Gallery)
201 Prince Street, Alexandria, Virginia
Sliding Scale Donations $10.00-$30.00
email: kanikkij@gmail.com to register
Paypal.me/kanikkij
Cashapp: $kanikkij
Saturday, July 17, 2021
WRITE LIKE A WOMAN NETWORKING WORKSHOP
10:00am EST (Live On Zoom)
Sliding Scale Donations $10.00-$30.00
email: kanikkij@gmail.com to register
Paypal.me/kanikkij
Cashapp: $kanikkij
Saturday, July 10, 2021
ALEXANDRIA”S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
4:00pm-Sundown
featuring KaNikki Jakarta
Oronoco Bay Park
100 Madison Street
located at the Potomac River between Fairfax, Pendleton and Madison Streets
fireworks will be displayed
admission is free
Sunday, June 27, 2021
POETS & PLATFORMS
special guest: godchild the omen
Keep The Mic On (Live on Youtube & Facebook)
An Online Womyn led Artisitic Experience
created by KaNikki Jakarta, Simply Sherri,
Danielle “The Girl Genius” Reed and Charity Joyce Blackwell
Streaming Live @ 7:00pm EST @KeepTheMicOn
visit: keepthemicon.com for upcoming interviews
support with donations via Cashapp $keepthemicon
Saturday, June 26, 2021
VIRTUAL LIVE WORKSHOP
ABOUT MOUNT VERNON ALEXANDRIA
11:00am EST
facilitated by KaNikki Jakarta
email: kanikkij@gmail.com for registration information
Saturday, June 19, 2021
JUNETEENTH CELEBRATION
FROM A POET’S POINT OF VIEW
presented by Prince George’s Arts and Humanities
and The Poet Laureate of Prince George’s County, Sistah Joy
FREE
email: poetsistahjoy@aol.com for registration information
Thursday, June 17, 2021
THE WARRIOR LOVE OPEN MIC NIGHT
A Diverse Celebration of Voice and Brave Healing
(Live On Zoom)
featuring KaNikki Jakarta
spotlighting Kim B. Miller
presented by Laura Di Franco
$5.00
to register visit: https://lauradifranco.com/warrior-love-open-mic
Saturday, June 5, 2021
PREP TO PUBLISH WORKSHOP
2:00pm EST (Live On Zoom)
created/facilitated by KaNikki Jakarta
sponsored by: DRIFTLESS WRITING CENTER
email: driftlesswritingcenter@gmail.com to register
$20.00 (sponsorships are available)
Friday, June 4, 2021
DRIFTLESS WRITER CENTER OPEN MIC
8:00pm EST (Live On Zoom)
Featuring KaNikki Jakarta
email: driftlesswritingcenter@gmail.com to register
FREE
Saturday, May 15, 2021
WRITE LIKE A WOMAN NETWORKING WORKSHOP
1:30pm EST (Live On Zoom)
Sliding Scale Donations $10.00-$30.00
email: kanikkij@gmail.com to register
Paypal.me/kanikkij
Cashapp: $kanikkij
Saturday, May 15, 2021
WRITE LIKE A WOMAN NETWORKING WORKSHOP
10:00am EST In Person @ The Athenaeum (Upper Gallery)
201 Prince Street, Alexandria, Virginia
Sliding Scale Donations $10.00-$30.00
email: kanikkij@gmail.com to register
Paypal.me/kanikkij
Cashapp: $kanikkij
Thursday, May 13, 2021
LIGHTS OF THE ROUNDTABLE (Live On Youtube)
Interview/Performance by KaNikki Jakarta
Saturday, May 8, 2021
RICHMOND BOOK FESTIVAL
Virtual Workshop and Feature
Facilitated by KaNikki Jakarta
visit RVABOOKFESTIVAL.COM to register
Saturday, May 8, 2021
WRITE & SPEAK TO HEAL (Live On Zoom)
noon-2:00pm EASTERN STANDARD TIME
A Poetry and Spoken Word Workshop
Facilitated By:
KaNikki Jakarta
Laura Di Franco
Kelly Myerson
$20 Admission
Register via
Paypal: bravehealer1@comcast.net
or Venmo: Laura-DiFranco-1
Friday, May 7, 2021
POET LAUREATE 2 LAUREATE SERIES
6pm CENTRAL, 7pm EASTERN
An intimate interview/reading presented by
KaNikki Jakarta, The First Black Poet Laureate of Alexandria, Virginia &
Andrea “Vocab” Sanderson, The First African-American Poet Laureate of San Antonio, Texas
Join these 2 Poets Live On Instagram
Follow @KaNikki_J & @Vocabulous for full event access
Thursday, April 29, 2021
@ 7:30pm-8:00pm EST
KaNikki Jakarta Hosts
POEM IN YOUR POCKET DAY
Sponsored by The Athenaeum Live on ZOOM
Free with Registration to greatpublishing@yahoo.com
Saturday, April 24, 2021
@ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST
LIVE ON ZOOM Platform
KaNikki Jakarta Facilitates
PREP TO PUBLISH Interactive Workshop
Answers the question, “Am I Ready To Publish?”
Examines where you are in the planning stages of your publishing journey
Discussions, activities, and writing prompts
Sliding scale donation $10-$30
cashapp: $Kanikkij
paypal.me/kanikkij
Saturday, March 6, 2021
@ 1:00pm-3:00pm EST
KaNikki Jakarta Facilitates
WRITE LIKE A WOMAN NETWORKING WORKSHOP
WINTER EDITION Live on ZOOM
sliding scale donation $10-$30
cashapp: $Kanikkij
paypal.me/kanikkij
Tuesday, October 27, 2020
#RespectMyVote
Poetry VS Hip Hop
In conjunction with The Hip Hop Caucasus
7 pm Live on Facebook
KaNikki Jakarta
Team Poetry
Sunday, October 18, 2020
1 pm EST
KaNikki Jakarta Presents
AWARE!
A Family Friendly Event focused on Awareness
Featuring 11 story tellers and poets
Live on Zoom
Sponsored by The Athenaeum
Email greatpublishing@yahoo.com
Saturday, October 17, 2020
KaNikki Jakarta Facilitates
MANUSCRIPTS AND MARKETING WORKSHOP
Celebrating National Arts and Humanities Month
Appreciation Workshop FREE with registration to kanikkij@gmail.com
Saturday, October 17, 2020
3 pm West Coast
6 pm East Coast
Celebrating Black Poets Day
Bi Coastal Poet Laureate to Poet Laureate Event
Feature/Interview
David JUDAH1 Oliver, Poet Laureate of Pomona CA
KaNikki Jakarta, 1st Black Poet Laureate of Alexandria, VA
LIVE ON INSTAGRAM @kanikki_J & @JUDAH1
Tuesday, October 13, 2020
The Literary Cypher
Hosted by LaPonda Kersey
7 pm LIVE ON ZOOM
KaNikki Jakarta Spotlights
Email: obsidianpen7@gmail.com for login information
Friday, September 26, 2020
5 pm EST
LIVE on Instagram @blackgreekpoets
KaNikki Jakarta Spotlights
Friday, September 25, 2020
7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Laura Di Franco and KaNikki Jakarta Presents:
Open Mic and Spotlights
Live on Zoom
Sliding Scale Donations $1 – $5
Paypal.me/kanikkij
Cashapp $Kanikkij
Email kanikkij@gmail.com for Zoom Link
Thursday, August 20, 2020
InkBlot Open Mic Spotlight Series
KaNikki Jakarta Spotlights
Live on Zoom
Saturday, August 14, 2020
Fostering Futures Stay at Home Gala
Hope Grows Here
Live on Zoom
KaNikki Jakarta Reads Original Poem
Foster Care Fundraiser
Saturday August 8, 2020
@ 12:00pm EST
KaNikki Jakarta Facilitates
A VIRTUAL INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP
during the PHENOMENAL WOMXN FESTIVAL
for more information and to register: phenomenalwomxn.org
Thursday July 23, 2020
@ 7:00pm EST
KaNikki Jakarta Features
BLACK GRANBY
Hosted by Cass Is Free
Live on ZOOM
donations accepted
cassandraisfree@gmail.com for details
Saturday July 18, 2020
@ 1:00pm-3:00pm EST
KaNikki Jakarta Performs/Facilitates
LITERACY THROUGH POETRY A Virtual Workshop
Presented by Prince George’s County’s Poet Laureate, Sistah Joy Alford
Live on ZOOM
for more information: https://facebook.com/events/1165963470449163/
Saturday July 11, 2020
@ 1:00pm-3:00pm EST
KaNikki Jakarta Facilitates
WRITE LIKE A WOMAN NETWORKING WORKSHOP
SUMMER EDITION Live on ZOOM
sliding scale donation $5-$25
cashapp: $Kanikkij
paypal.me/kanikkij
Thursday July 2, 2020
@ 7:00pm EST
KaNikki Jakarta Features
BLACK LOVE POETRY – PICK A POET SHOWCASE
PRAYER INSPIRED MOTIVATIONAL POETRY
Live on BLOG TALK RADIO 516-666-9808
Sunday June 21, 2020
@ 7:00pm EST
KaNikki Jakarta Features
A WORKSHOP
NETWORKING WITH POET LIFE
Register: thepoetlife.eventbrite.com
Friday June 19, 2020
@ 7:30pm EST
KaNikki Jakarta and Laura Di Franco Present
OPEN MIC AND SPOTLIGHTS
Live on ZOOM
sliding scale donation $1-$5
cashapp: $Kanikkij
paypal.me/kanikkij
Saturday June 13, 2020
@ 6:13pm EST
Sit Down With The Mixes
13 of nazareth & KaNikki Jakarta
2 poets discuss their 18 year relationship
LIVE on ZOOM
Friday June 12, 2020
@ 7:00pm EST
KaNikki Jakarta Facilitates
A WORKSHOP
NETWORKING WITH POET LIFE
Register: thepoetlife.eventbrite.com
Saturday June 6, 2020
@ 6:00pm EST
KaNikki Jakarta Features
STORY TIME WITH QUEEN SHEBA
Live on INSTAGRAM @thequeensheba
Friday June 6, 2020
@ 1:00pm EST
KaNikki Jakarta Facilitates
MAKING WRITER’S BLOCK A MYTH
Live on ZOOM
Friday June 5, 2020
@ 8:00pm EST
KaNikki Jakarta Performs
ON THE ROX
Live on STREAM YARD
Wednesday May 27, 2020
@ 6:30pm EST
KaNikki Jakarta Performs
FLY BY LIGHT SHOWCASE
Live on INSTAGRAM
Friday April 24, 2020
Doors Open @ 6:30pm Slam @ 7:00pm
KaNikki Jakarta Presents
A Friendly Game of SLAM
Oswald Durant Arts Center
1605 Cameron Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Free Admission with RSVP to greatpublishing@yahoo.com
$15 for participating poets ($100 Prize)
Saturday April 18, 2020
2:00pm-4:00pm
KaNikki Jakarta Facilitates
PREP TO PUBLISH Workshop
Oswald Durant Arts Center
1605 Cameron Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Free with RSVP to greatpublishing@yahoo.com
Saturday April 11, 2020
5:30pm-7:00pm
KaNikki Jakarta Presents
We Are The Poets
Potomac Yard Park
2501 Potomac Avenue
Alexandria, Virginia 22305
For more information email greatpublishing@yahoo.com
Saturday April 4, 2020
2:00pm-4:00pm
KaNikki Jakarta Presents
Prepared To Perform
Charles Beatley Jr. Library
5005 Duke Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22304
Free with RSVP to greatpublishing@yahoo.com
Saturday April 4, 2020
10:30am
PROJECT BEACON OF HOPE
invites you to participate in a Pinwheel Garden
as a national symbol of child abuse prevention
speech by KaNikki Jakarta
Charles Hill Park
300 East Oxford Avenue
Alexandria, Virginia 22301
Free and Open To The Public
Thursday April 2, 2020
8:00pm-10:00 pm
C.Thomas Presents PROJECT BEACON OF HOPE
a fundraiser benefiting Safe Shores – The DC Children’s Advocacy Center
spotlight by KaNikki Jakarta
Busboys and Poets
450 K Street NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20001
$15 Cover
Click Here For Details
Friday, March 6, 2020
7:00pm-9:00 pm
C.Thomas Presents HERSTORY
hosted by KaNikki Jakarta
featuring Gail Danley | Theresa Tha Songbird | Miss Butterfly Free | Luki
The Athenaeum
201 Prince Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
$10 Cover
Click Here For HERSTORY Tickets
Saturday, February 22, 2020
2:00pm-5:00 pm
KaNikki Jakarta Keynote Speaker
Black History Forum
Justice High School
3301 Peace Valley Lane
Falls Church, Virginia 22044
Free and Open To The PublicClick Here For Black History Forum Tickets
Friday, February 7, 2020
8:00pm-11:00 pm
KaNikki Jakarta Features
Poetic Vibes DC
hosted by Harvey Fitz
Anacostia Arts Center
1231 Good Hope Road
Washington, District of Columbia
$10 Cover
Saturday, January 11, 2020
6:30pm-11:00 pm
Great Publishing Company Presents
DON”T LET HAPPEN TO POETRY AGAIN
in partnership with The Morrison House Alexandria Hotel
hosted by KaNikki Jakarta
The Watermark Ballroom (inside The Morrison House)
116 South Alfred Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
$15.50 in advance; $25 at the door
Sunday, October 20, 2019
KaNikki Jakarta Presents
AWARE!
The Athenauem
201 Prince Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22301
free with RSVP to greatpublishing@yahoo.com
Family Friendly
Thursday, October 17, 2019
KaNikki Jakarta Facilitates
a workshop for Women and Men
Finding Time To Write With A Full Time Life
Old Town Books
104 S Union Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
$15 admission
Tickets Available on Eventbrite: MoonLit
Thursday, October 3, 2019
KaNikki Jakarta Featured Reader
National Literacy Day
The Alexandria
480 King Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Saturday, September 28, 2019
doors open at 8:00 pm, show at 9:00pm
KaNikki Jakarta and 13 of Nazareth
Double Feature
Spirits N Lyrics presented by Silent Treatment Entertainment
Jirani’s Coffeehouse
9425 West Street
Manassas, Virginia 21010
tickets available $10-25
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
7:00 pm
KaNikki Jakarta Reads
Banned Book Series
with Mayor Justin Wilson
The Athenaeum
201 Prince Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22301
Free Admission
Sunday, September 22, 2019
between 3:00 pm and 4:00pm
KaNikki Jakarta Featured Reader
DC Lit Crawl presented by Barrel House and MoonLit
District Soul Food
500 8th Street SE
Washington, DC
$10 tickets available at BARRELMAG.COM
Saturday, September 21, 2019
1:00pm-3:00 pm
KaNikki Jakarta Presents
Write Like A Woman – Fall Edition
The Athenaeum
201 Prince Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22301
to register email kanikkij@gmail.com
Thursday, September 5, 2019
8:00am-5:00pm
KaNikki Jakarta
Mistress of Ceremony
Unleash Your Marketing Warrior
Body Words Physical Therapy
7618 Carteret Road
Bethesda, Maryland 22301
Monday, September 2, 2019
8:00pm-10:00pm
KaNikki Jakarta Features
At KaNikki Harmony
Busboys and Poets Shirlington
4251 Campbell Avenue
Arlington, Virginia 22301
Saturday, August 31, 2019
3:00pm-9:00pm
KaNikki Jakarta Performs
with Poetic Vibes
The Kennedy Center
Family Theatre
2700 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20566
Friday, August 23, 2019
7:00pm-9:00pm
KaNikki Jakarta Presents
An Evening With KaNikki J
Alabama Girl, Virginia Woman
a collection of poems and short stories
The Athenauem
201 Prince Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22301
Saturday, August 10, 2019
12:00pm-1:00pm
Featured Guest on Color Me Poetry Podcast
Live on ELife Media Group
KaNikki Jakarta, Poet Laureate of Alexandria
Saturday, July 13, 2019
6:00pm-10:00pm
Alexandria Virginia’s 243rd Birthday Celebration
Along the Potomac Waterfront at Oronoco Bay Park
KaNikki Jakarta, Poet Laureate of Alexandria
Poetic Presentation
Free and Open to the Public
Bring Lawn Chairs, Blankets, and a Picnic
Thursday, May 9, 2019
Doors open at 7 pm
Show at 7:30 pm
The Well
featuring KaNikki Jakarta and 13 of NazarethHosted and Presented by Kim B. Miller
Capitol Hill United Methodist Church
421 Seward Square SE Washington, DC 20003
(Side Door Entrance)
Free and Open to the Public
Wednesday, May 8, 2019
5:30 pm
Alexandria Transit Company
DASHing Words in Motion Presentation
Alexandria, VA
Private Event
Thursday, May 2, 2019
6:30 – 8:30 pm
A MoonLit Presentation:
LOVE LANGUAGE ARTS: How To Utilize Love Language in Language Arts
facilitated by KaNikki Jakarta
Old Town Books
104 South Union Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
$15 Per Person
To Register: Email kanikkij@gmail.com for information
Workshop Title: LOVE LANGUAGE ARTS: How To Utilize Love Language In Language Arts
Workshop Description: We are our own self critics. To learn to love yourself is the art of Self-Acceptance. Learning your love language is a first step in sharing the love that you have for yourself, others, and your love for writing. Language; either spoken or written is the key to understanding and effective communication. To have a love for language arts are pieces to a puzzle of great writings. Join us in a workshop centered in a love for self and love for writing. This workshop teaches us that to love ourselves and love our work is a love language of its own.
What was expected from the participants
Something to write with, something to write on, and a friend if possible.
Friday, April 26, 2019
Doors Open at 6:30 Slam at 7:00pmKaNikki Jakarta Presents:
A Friendly Game of Slam2 Round Competitive Poetry
Oswald Durant Arts Center
1605 Cameron Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
To participate in the slam, email kanikkij@gmail.com for info
Free and Open to the Public
Thursday, April 18, 2019
6:30 – 8:30 pm
A MoonLit Presentation:
How to Utilize Your Characters to Build Characters Workshop
facilitated by KaNikki Jakarta
Loyalty Books
827 Upshur St NW,
Washington, DC 20011
$15 per person
more info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-utilize-your-character-to-build-characters-tickets-57281609837
Workshop Description: Whether you are writing a narrative poem or building characters for a novel; the character of your character is what draws the readers in and pushes the plot forward. Many writers struggle with developing the personality and desires of their characters. Your mental and moral qualities may be mirrored in your characters or totally opposite to you as an individual. Either way, it all begins and ends with you! Join us for a fun-filled workshop with affirmations, writing prompts and writing tools to become inspired to manifest the characters that you’ve been waiting to create.
Friday, April 12, 2019
Doors Open at 6:30
Program 7 pm – 8 pm
KaNikki Jakarta Hosts:
Poem in Your Pocket
Presented by Northern Virginia Fine Arts Association
The Athenaeum
201 Prince Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Free and Open to the Public
Open Mic
Light Refreshment Served
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
7:00 pm
Proclamation of City Council
2nd Flood King Street
Alexandria, VA
Private Ceremony
Saturday, April 6, 2019
5:30 pm
Supporter Poet Laureate Induction Dinner
In Celebration of KaNikki Jakarta, Poet Laureate of Alexandria, VA
Private Dining Room – Kora Restaurant
2250 Crystal Drive
Arlington, VA 22020
MUST RSVP to kanikkij@gmail.com
Saturday, April 6, 20193:00pm – 4:30 pm
Alexandria Poet Laureate Induction ReceptionLarge Conference Room
Charles E. Beatley, Jr. Central Library
5005 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA
Free and Open to the Public
Presented by the Office of the Arts and Alexandria Library
Thursday, April 4, 2019
8:30 pm
The Legendary SpitDat
featuring KaNikki Jakarta
Love Offering accepted for the Venue and the Poet
email kanikkij@gmail.com for location info
Friday, March 8, 2019
7:00pm-9:00pm
A Great Day in Del Ray Poetry Reading
featuring KaNikki Jakarta
In Celebration of National Women’s Month
St Elmo’s Coffee Pub
2300 Mount Vernon Avenue
Alexandria, VA 22301
Complimentary Admission
January 5, 2019
6:30pm-9:00pm
DON”T LET IT HAPPEN TO POETRY AGAIN\\
Kora (Private Dining Room)
2250 Crystal Drive
Arlington, VA 22202
$20 (includes Free Garage Parking)
November 10, 2018
6:00pm-8:00pm
A PEACE OF MINE, Author Appetizer Affair
Author: KaNikki Jakarta
Kora (Private Dining Room)
2250 Crystal Drive
Arlington, VA 22202
$40
includes Free Garage Parking
Wife Lessons, Life Lessons, Vow Lessons Poetic Stories
and a copy of KaNikki Jakarta’s Memoir
“A Peace Of Mine: How To Be The Wife Of An Epileptic, Honor Your Vows and Honor Yourself”
October 21, 2018
5:00pm-7:00pm
Publisher Presentation
Asha Watson’s Virginia Book Launch
Busboys and Poets Shirlington
4251 Campbell Avenue
Arlington, VA 22206
Free Admission, Books $15
to reserve your seat email greatpublishing@yahoo.com
October 14, 2018
1:30pm – 3:30pm
KaNikki Jakarta Presents
AWARE! A showcase and open mic focused on October Awareness Month bringing awareness to Breast Cancer, LGBT History Month, Muslim Heritage, National Bullying Prevention Month and National Domestic Violence Awareness through poetry and short stories.
The Athenaeum
201 Prince St
Alexandria, VA 22314
a family friendly event
free with RSVP
to RSVP email greatpublishing@yahoo.com
October 11, 2018
Doors Open @ 7:00pm
Show Starts @ 8:00pm
Feature, KaNikki Jakarta
Poetry Night @ Nipsey’s
5753 Crain Highway
Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Free Admission
October 5, 2018
Doors Open @ 7:00pm
Show Starts @ 8:00pm
Poetry Feature: KaNikki Jakarta
Poetic Vibes DC
Hosted by Sir Harvey Fitz
Honfleur Gallery
1241 Good Hope Road SE
Washington, DC 20020
$10 cover charge
August 8, 2018
8:00pm
KaNikki Jakarta and 13 of Nazareth Feature
Ignite the Soul Poetry Night
Hosted by Kelly “Skyyflower” Beech
21 and older
Takoma Station
6914 4th Street NW
Washington, DC
$10 cover charge, for tickets contact skyyflowerenterprises.com
240-551-005
August 4, 2018
1:00PM
Poetry Professionals Meeting
facilitated by KaNikki Jakarta and 13 of Nazareth
Charles A. Beatley Library
Large Conference Room
5005 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22304
The purpose of this meeting is to introduce the organizers to one another and introduce the poets of the community to the organizers. To attend, send an email to greatpublishing@yahoo.com FMI
July 21, 2018
1:00pm-3:00pm
“Making Writer’s Block a Myth”
facilitated by KaNikki Jakarta
Meridian Hill Park
16th St NW & W Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
$5 Cover charge
*Search EventBrite for “Making Writer’s Block A Myth” Washington, DC for tickets
FMI: Facebook.com/MOONLITDC
The apostrophe indicates ownership, therefore if Writer’s Block exists then it belongs to the writer, which means that it doesn’t have to. If you’re a writer, you’ve experienced a period in time where the motivation for writing would not manifest. The Making Writer’s Block a Myth Workshop will show you how you can use the life and the things around you manifest into writing. After all, the Writers are the people who document life events. The Writers are the people who make people believe in love and believe in life. So, let’s get you unblocked and motivated to manifest the writings that you’ve been waiting to create.
June 1, 2018
*Private Ceremony*
Wedding Poet
Kansas City, MO
Uitenham-Fletcher Wedding
May 26, 2018
*8:00pm
Spirits and Lyrics
guest host: KaNikki Jakarta
Jirani Coffeehouse
9425 West Street
Manassas, VA
$5 in advance, $10 at the door
May 20, 2018
By Any Ink Necessary Radio Interview
4:00pm – 5:00pm
KaNikki Jakarta Interviewed by Judine Slaughter of United Black Writers Association, Inc.
KaNikki discusses how different formats of writing are essential for success and her memoir: A PEACE OF MINE, How to be the Wife of an Epileptic, Honor your Vows, and Honor Yourself.
May 12, 2018
1:00pm-3:00pm
Write Like A Woman
facilitated by KaNikki Jakarta
The Athenaeum
201 Prince Street
Alexandria, VA
May 11, 2018
8:00pm
WinDC Radio Interview
KaNikki Jakarta interviewed by Pastor QKaNikki discusses her memoir A PEACE OF MINE, How to be the Wife of an Epileptic, Honor your Vows, and Honor Yourself. She explains how she juggles being a full time poet with a full time job, wife, and author.
May 5, 2018
7:00pm-9:00pm
SOS Saturdays
featuring KaNikki J
Yak-A-Doo’s Lounge
564 Warrenton Road
Fredericksburg, VA
April 16 2018
9:00pm-11:00pm
AWE (Amplifying Women Everywhere)
guest host: KaNikki Jakarta
Busboys and Poets
625 Monroe Street NE
Washington, DC
April 14, 2018
2:00pm-4:00pm
DMV Poetry Professionals Meeting
facilitator: KaNikki Jakarta
Charles Beatley Library
5005 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA
March 31, 2018
8:00pm
Spirits N Lyrics
guest host: KaNikki Jakarta
9425 West Street
Manassas, VA
March 2, 2018
8;00pm
The Revival
feature: KaNikki Jakarta
Ivy City Smokehouse
1356 Okie Street NE
Washington, DC
March 1, 2018
KaNikki Jakarta LIVE!
…On Instagram @kanikki_j
Book Talk
A PEACE OF MINE:
How To Be The Wife Of An Epileptic
Honor Your Vows And Honor Yourself
February 22, 2018
6:00pm-8:00pm
The Weary Blues
Langston Hughes Suite Experience
Washington Wardman Park Hotel
2660 Woodley Road
Washington, DC
February 14, 2018
9:00pm-11:00pm
Spotlight Performance
Busboys and Poets 5th&K
1025 5th Street NW
Washington, DC
February 2, 2018
7:00pm
Poetic Inspirations
Featuring KaNikki J.
Meridian Hill Baptist Church
5354 Sheriff Road
Capitol Heights, MD
free and open to the public
October 28, 2017
9:00 pm
Spirits and Lyrics
host Mr Luciano
featuring KaNikki J
Jirani Coffee House
9425 West St
Manassas, VA
$5 in advance
$10 at the door
October 8, 2017
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
KaNikki Jakarta Presents AWARE:
A showcase and open mic focused on October Awareness Month bringing awareness to Breast Cancer, LGBT History Month, Muslim Heritage, National Bullying Prevention Month and National Domestic Violence Awareness through poetry and short stories.
The Athenaeum
201 Prince St
Alexandria, VA 22314
a family friendly event
free and open to the public
September 11, 2017
8:00 pm – 10:00pm
#OrdinaryDope
guest host KaNikki J.
featuring 13 of Nazareth
Busboys and Poets Shirlington
4251 Campbell Ave
Arlington, VA
September 4, 2017
8:00 pm – 10:00pm
#KANIKKIHARMONY
Featuring KaNikki J.
guest host 13 of Nazareth
Busboys and Poets Shirlington
4251 Campbell Ave
Arlington, VA
September 3, 2017
4:00 pm
Hoyles/Jones Wedding (Private Event)
KaNikki Jakarta (Wedding Coordinator)
August 21, 2017
9:00 pm – 11:00pm
A.W.E (Amplifying Women Everywhere)
Featuring KaNikki J.
Busboys and Poets Brookland
625 Monroe St NE
Washington, DC
$5 cover
August 17, 2017
7:00 pm
An Evening With KaNikki Jakarta
The Athenaeum 201 Prince St.
Alexandria, VA
Returning for a second year presentation, we invite you to join us for a performance poetry, an author read, and Q&A. Reading from her anticipated non-fiction about how to be a wife of an Epileptic, Honor Your Vows, and Honor Yourself, this event features KaNikki J. spotlights her poetry, and highlights her novels.
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
7:30 pm
Poetry Night at Nipsey’s
Featuring KaNikki J.
Hosted by JusMe
5753 Crain Hwy.
Upper Marlboro, MD
Saturday, April 8, 2017
1 pm – 4pm
Arlington Arts Festival
Poetry Performance in Celebration of National Poetry Month
Arlington Library on 1015 N Quincy St.
Arlington, VA
Saturday, February 18, 2017
11 am
KaNikki Jakarta Live on
Pandora Love Radio Show
Friday, February 10, 2017
7:30pm
Winning Souls Evangelistic Church presents:
An “Evening of Elegance”
Poetic Speaker: KaNikki Jakarta
Village Commons Community Center 1326 Main Waugh Chapel Way Gambrills, MD 21054
For tickets: www.win-souls.org
Saturday, January 21, 2017
9 am – 11 am
Teen Workshop Facilitated by KaNikki Jakarta
“Your Overall Brand”
Focusing on portrayal of your social media self, what to wear to an Interview, what HR looks for when hiring potential employees, how to conduct yourself in an interview, and much much more!
St. Charles High School