JCPOFEST Presents Moonwake – at Abake – Books & Cafe

POETRY MONTH KICK OFF EVENT: JCPOFEST Presents Moonwake – at Abake – Books & Cafe Join us among books and the warm aroma of coffee in a space where words rise—carrying both light and the weight of the world. This open mic invites poets, writers, and dreamers to explore what it truly means to be awake in a time that calls us forward—gently at times, insistently at others. Here, the quiet power of the pen meets the courage to speak. To imagine. To bear witness. Whether you come to share your voice, uplift others, or simply listen, this is a gathering to honor: the small revolutions of thought the tender stirrings of the heart and the luminous possibilities that unfold when we awaken together Come as you are. Leave inspired. ✨ Featured Author : Jeff Dess: (he / him) ( Jersey City) is a dynamic public speaker, author, poet, emcee, and professor of Haitian descent. A native New Yorker, he is the Co-Founder of the Leadership Institute, Trill or Not Trill. Featured Musical Guests: Jeff Dyer and Jess Witte – Dyer, owners of Joey No Nuts Cafe (Hoboken) , join as musical guests with a soulful indie rock sound. Their song selections range from Björk to Alabama Shakes, The Beatles, and Courtney Barnett—an homage to the spirit of the ’70s revolution era. Their performances are warm, intimate, and quietly powerful—carried by timeless lyrics that speak with clear relevance today. Guest Poets: Eric Cheng (Hudson County) & La Malcriada (Jersey City)