Presented by 4words Community
OPEN MIC & ART EXHIBIT
QUARTERLY SHOWCASE
THEME: DESAHOGAR
- Saturday, October 17th
- 7:00 PM (EDT)
- Zoom
In support of
- Toronto Indigenous Harm Reduction
Quarterly Showcase — Theme: DESAHOGAR
Saturday, October 17th, 2026 · 7:00 PM EDT · Zoom
Desahogar is an invitation to release what has been held too long — to make room through art, poetry, music, movement, and story.
We unburden. We vent. We relieve. We give expression and find an outlet together.
Join us in a creative virtual space for expression, collective care, heart, and compassion. This free virtual gathering is an open mic and art exhibit: a safe community space for all ages, talents, and skill levels. Think Adult Show & Tell+.
Schedule of Events
- 1
Doors Open
Welcoming, sign-ups open, and good vibes
- 2
Introduction
Land acknowledgment, Zoom etiquette, intention setting, and continuous sign-up call
- 3
Open Mic I
Poetry, singing, storytelling, comedy, and more
- 4
Virtual Exhibit
A space for artists to share work across styles and mediums
- 5
Open Mic II
More room for new and returning performers
- 6
Reflections & Closing
Closing group affirmation and final remarks
Featured Organizations
For this event, we are highlighting Toronto Indigenous Harm Reduction. While the event is free, donations are much appreciated and encouraged to be made directly to the organization by clicking the icon below. Let's #PayIt4words!
Our collective goal
Raise $150 for each organization
If you choose to donate, please let us know the amount so we can keep track of our goal.
Toronto Indigenous Harm Reduction
A grassroots Indigenous-led organization providing access to basic needs, critical health support & covid 19 testing, harm reduction supplies, sexual, reproductive health, prenatal support, overdose prevention, traditional medicines, traditional food, expressive arts, and ceremony for Two-Spirit, Indigiqueer, and urban Indigenous community members in Toronto. To date TIHR has served over 3,000 meals to the encampments and Indigenous street folks. TIHR aims to reduce the negative impacts of substance use and other stigmatized behaviours and experiences through culture and unconditional support. TIHR is an entirely queer and Two-Spirit Indigenous collective founded by Nanook Gordon, co-led by Brianna Olson Pitawanakwat and supported by Dashmaawaan Bemadzinjin (They feed the people) and countless volunteers.
Keep up with our journey here on our website and on our social media!
How to follow 4words Community's journey of #PayIt4words?
Keep up with our journey here on our website and on our social media!
Your ticket
Pay What You Can.
Your seat is free. If you're able, you can add anything above $0 — this amount supports 4words Community and does not go to the spotlighted organization. To give to the organization, use their own Donate link and then record it — that's how you #PayIt4words.
Two separate ways to give
1. Your Pay What You Can ticket
Goes to 4words Community — not to the spotlighted organization. It covers our running costs: maintaining this website, small stipends for the team when we can manage it, and a pot of honorariums so featured artists get paid. Paying $0 is always welcome.
2. #PayIt4words to the organization
Give directly on the spotlighted organization's own website using their Donate link, then record it in My Impact so it counts toward our collective total. 4words Community never handles that money.
Paying your ticket here does not donate to the organization. Both steps matter — do the one you can and we'll appreciate you all the same!