Live Music & Poetry Since 2001 · Miami, FL

The Soul of
South Florida is ON THE B SIDE.

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

On The B Side community, artists, stages, and Soulcialites

25 years of people, poetry, music, and community.

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Upcoming Events · 2026

NOV5
The Poetry Spot IG Live

The Poetry Spot IG Live

Join us for an online Open Mic Party Hosted By Ingrid B & Mumu Fresh

8:00 PM

@THEPOETRYSPOT On IG

NOV13
Flow Fridays

Flow Fridays

Poetry, music, and community every second Friday.

7:30PM

The Katz Lounge

DEC5
B SIDE 25

B SIDE 25

25th Anniversary Celebration at the Historic Lyric Theater.

5:00 PM

Historic Lyric Theater, Miami

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Full Schedule

The work behind the experience

Live Events

We 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.

Live Events

Talent Booking

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.

Talent Booking

Event Hosting

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.

Event Hosting
25 Years On the B Side, live performance

25th Anniversary · Miami Art Week

25 Years
On the B Side

The artists. The stages. The Soulcialites.
The memories we have shared since 2001.

Live Music · Poetry · Community

Ingrid B, founder of On The B Side
Est. 2001

Our Story

25 years of artists, stages, and SOULcialites.

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.

Google Reviews

The People
Have Spoken.

★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews on Google
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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."
Arnetta Lynese · Google Review
★★★★★
"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."
Samantha Miller · Google Review
★★★★★
"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."
Agnieszka Iwanska · Google Review
★★★★★
"Ingrid B and On the B Side deliver the most unique experiences that we have seen in South Florida."
Harmony In Life
★★★★★
"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."
Salam The Poet
★★★★★
"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."
Jasmine Williams
★★★★★
"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."
Jerald Dorsett

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Twenty-five years of poetry, live music, and unforgettable performances. None of it happens alone.

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