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8:00 PM
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Live Music & Poetry Since 2001 · Miami, FL
Live music, poetry, and cultural experiences in South Florida since 2001. ON THE B SIDE produces events, books talent, and curates entertainment that brings artists and audiences together.
Live Music · Poetry · Community
25 years of people, poetry, music, and community.
Upcoming Events · 2026
Join us for an online Open Mic Party Hosted By Ingrid B & Mumu Fresh
8:00 PM
@THEPOETRYSPOT On IG
Poetry, music, and community every second Friday.
7:30PM
The Katz Lounge
25th Anniversary Celebration at the Historic Lyric Theater.
5:00 PM
Historic Lyric Theater, Miami
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Full ScheduleWe produce live music, spoken word poetry, open mics, and cultural experiences across South Florida. From intimate gatherings to landmark anniversary shows, we create the room.
Need the right artist for your event? We connect clients with poets, singers, musicians, and spoken word performers who bring stages to life. Tell us what you need.
Ingrid B and the ON THE B SIDE team bring energy, expertise, and 25 years of community trust to your event. We host, emcee, and curate entertainment for private and public clients.
25th Anniversary · Miami Art Week
The artists. The stages. The Soulcialites.
The memories we have shared since 2001.
Live Music · Poetry · Community
Our Story
ON THE B SIDE was founded in 2001 by Ingrid B. What started as a passion for poetry and live music in South Florida grew into one of the region's most beloved cultural institutions. For 25 years we have been the room where artists are celebrated and audiences feel at home.
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"It's not just an event, it's an experience. It's one of those spaces you can feel the moment you walk in. The energy is real, the love is real, and the art is respected."
"She has such a gift for curating spaces that uplift people's voices, music, and creativity in a way that is powerful and deeply authentic. It's not just about the performances — it's about the space, the people, and honestly her."
"There truly is no place better than The B Side. Ingrid B is an exceptional curator who has created a meaningful space for creatives to connect, express, and thrive. Thank you, Ingrid, from the bottom of our hearts, for an amazing 25 years."
"Ingrid B and On the B Side deliver the most unique experiences that we have seen in South Florida."
"Being On The B Side isn't your typical night out. You're going to walk away full of life — it's an experience where every night is curated with intention."
"If you are searching for good eats, strong drinks, revolutionary to ratchet spoken word with a grown and sexy vibe, you absolutely have to Get on the B Side."
"The B Side is one of the most consistent elegant poetry events of South Florida. Ingrid B always gives excellence and class in all she does."
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Twenty-five years of poetry, live music, and unforgettable performances. None of it happens alone.
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