"All I know is the hearts of the world are heavy, and my words are medicine."



Tamika “GEORGIAME” Harper
presents the Bet On Black: Surviving & Thriving Tour.
Eleven cities. Twenty-five venues. One powerful voice leading a movement of truth, artistry, and unity.
February 10 – March 13.
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Tour Dates, Tickets, & VIP Passes:

Mar 13, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PMVenue 109, 109 Cude Ln, Madison, TN 37115, USAThe B.E.T. on Black Tour stops in Nashville with GeorgiaMe featured as the poetry highlight of an intimate spoken word night celebrating Black voice and artistry.
Mar 07, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PMPonce City Market, 650 North Avenue NE, Atlanta, GA 30308, USACelebrate Women’s History Month at METAVERSE 4, a soul and live music brunch hosted by Georgia Me, featuring YoeshiHanna and Queen Sheba at City Winery Atlanta.
Mar 06, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PMSomething To Wine About, 136 W 4th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202, USAThe B.E.T. on Black Tour arrives in Cincinnati with powerhouse poet Georgia Me featured at an intimate spoken word night celebrating Black voice and community.
Mar 04, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PMMidwest Leak Studio, 5860 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46228, USAThe B.E.T. on Black Tour stops in Indianapolis with powerhouse poet Georgia Me featured at an intimate spoken word night celebrating Black voice, culture, and connection.
Mar 01, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PMMagnified Gift Theater Company, 1807 Roosevelt Rd, Broadview, IL 60155, USAThe B.E.T. on Black Tour comes to Illinois with powerhouse poet Georgia Me featured at an intimate spoken word night celebrating Black voice, truth, and connection.
Feb 25, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PMLit City Social Bar and Lounge, 1636 Delmar Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63103, USAThe B.E.T. on Black Tour arrives in St. Louis with powerhouse poet Georgia Me featured at an intimate spoken word night celebrating Black voice and community.
Feb 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PMRumba Room, 303 S Main St, Memphis, TN 38103, USA
Feb 20, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PMAll City Homes , 3401 2nd Ave, Sacramento, CA 95817, USAThe BET on Black Tour makes a Sacramento stop as Def Jam Poetry legend Tamika "Georgia Me" Harper appears as a special guest at REFUGE: A Poetry Benefit for NorCal Resist. Hosted by Andru Defeye and DJ Mitch Oshun, the night features powerful performances, an open mic, and a F*** Ice Haiku Contest.
Feb 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PMBaldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza Bridge, 3650 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90008, USASpokenWord Fest at PAFF ignites the stage with poetry, power, and purpose, featuring and honoring acclaimed poet Georgia Me. A revolutionary night of rhythm, truth, and Black storytelling.
Feb 11, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PMAvant Garden , 411 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006, USAOne of the nation’s most celebrated open mics comes to AvantGarden, hosted by powerhouse poet Georgia Me and featuring Divine Wordsmith. A high-energy night of spoken word, culture, and community in the heart of Houston.
Feb 10, 2026, 7:30 PM – 10:30 PMRUDYARD'S PUB, 2010 Waugh Dr, Houston, TX 77006, USAHouston’s Pettyweight Poetry Slam Championship brings high-energy spoken word to Rudyards, hosted by Xach Blunt and featuring powerhouse poet Georgia Me. A must-see night of elite competition and lyrical fire.
About the Tour:
Tamika “GEORGIAME” Harper is
an award-winning poet, spoken word artist, activist, and mentor from Atlanta, Georgia. Internationally recognized for her commanding stage presence and fearless storytelling, GeorgiaMe has captivated audiences through acclaimed platforms such as Def Poetry Jam and Verses & Flow, sharing stages and conversations with some of the most influential voices in contemporary art and culture.
Now, as the visionary behind the Bet On Black: Surviving & Thriving Tour, GeorgiaMe brings her powerful voice to twelve cities and twenty-five venues nationwide. This dynamic tour showcases masterful spoken word, electrifying live performances, and a collective call to unity, resilience, and cultural celebration.
Through Bet On Black, GeorgiaMe leads a movement—reminding audiences that storytelling is not only art, but medicine, resistance, and revolution.
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