Draw Your - Swords

17/05/2026

DYS are back to host an open mic night this Thursday 21st May at 6pm at accessible venue

This event is a completely low-pressure welcoming environment. Whether you have a polished piece you’ve been nursing for months or a rant you literally just typed into your phone, the mic is yours to share.

Come grab a drink, support some local brave souls, and remind yourself how good it is to connect with creatives in the community.

Sign-ups start at the door. Bring your words, or just your selves. We have incredible local artists that need to be heard. Featuring Poet TJ who has important stories to share, and opening the event for us.

Get in quick limited spots left on the open mic, link in our bio.

06/05/2026

Looking for the perfect afternoon? We have just the ticket! Draw Your (S)words is just around the corner. A night of spoken word, connection and a community we are so fond of.

Looking for to something different to do? Come along, soak up beautiful stories in an atmosphere that can only be found at DYS.

We are so lucky to be showcasing some brilliant local talent. Featuring profound poet TJ and sounds from to set the tone in this beautiful backdrop.

This May we are excited to announce we are bringing you something a little special on the side of your fave spoken word night.
Join us at on Kaurna Yarta for a creative writing workshop facilitated by the DYS team with fun prompts and activities to get those juices flowing, followed directly by DY(S).

All who attend the workshop nab themselves free entry to the event and a spot on the open mic (if you wish to share).

We cannot wait to see you there. Tickets in our bio. This is a wheelchair accessible space.

23/04/2026

We are so excited to announce the first of Community ArtReach’s regional Art Workshops.

Delivering wellbeing support through different art forms. This pilot workshop is for the community of Gunditjmara Country (Hamilton, VIC). We have artist Sam Gold delivering a FREE clay building workshop.

Join us for a low-pressure day of social connection and fun, no experience needed!

Saturday 23rd May at HIRL, Hamilton.
Tickets can be reserved here>

What’s on your plate: A day of Clay and Connection A relaxed morning of creativity for anyone supporting our farming community to help build social connection.

17/01/2026

.cgf and on the same line up!!!! This Feb 4th at [this is a wheelchair accessible venue].

Sign up to the open mic or come observe, be a part the inclusive space created by and for you. If you haven’t already reserved your tickets what are you waiting for - tix in bio.

17/01/2026

is joining us on Feb 4th to redefine Sad Q***r Folk, and honestly? We’re obsessed. Come get whisked away by the voice of a literal angel.

Snag those tickets before they’re gone! [Link in bio].

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15/01/2026

FEATURE POET ALERT ‼️ cgf

Arantza Garcia Ferrand will be taking to our stage this February at the to show us all how she took the winning title of the 2025 Slam finals with the power of her words.

What an absolute privilege to welcome her to our stage.

Tickets can be purchased online (link in bio) or at the door. We can’t wait to see you there folks!

23/10/2025

This is the reminder you need to lock in your tix for the second to last Draw Your (S)words event for the year. Featuring and we honestly couldn’t dream up this lineup!

Is there a better way to spend your humpday than to refresh midweek with poetry? There will be euphoric tones, deeply moving stories and maybe a little treat from
tix available in our bio.

We acknowledge that our events are held on the Unceded Lands of the Kaurna People, and acknowledge their connection to land, water and culture. Always was, always will be.

This is a wheelchair accessible venue.

13/10/2025

The time has come to bring your poetry to the stage for the penultimate Draw Your (S)words event of the year—a night that always feels like coming home.

Mark your calendar for November 5th and join your fellow wordsmiths in the cozy haven of The Howling Owl. This isn't just an open mic; it’s a gathering of the city's most soulful storytellers, and this time, we’ve pulled out all the stops for you:

Featured Wordsmith: Prepare to be captivated by the fierce, poetic brilliance of Sin A.D. (they/them)

Soulful Sound: We’ll be wrapped in the stunning, acoustic warmth of musician Meg Carlin.

The Open Mic Is Calling...
This is the gathering you absolutely don't want to miss. We’re kicking off the magic at 6 PM, but the word is already out. If you want to share your heart, you need to secure your spot now.

The Howling Owl is where our community connects and celebrates art. Don't just show up—be a part of the fam that makes this night unforgettable.

Grab your spot here before it's too late:
https://www.commartreach.com/products/dys-ticket

We can’t wait to embrace you all!

FEATURE ALERT ‼️

On the 5th of Nov we welcome the incredible feature poet Sin A.D. AKA

If your ears are yet to hear their poetry, then you my friends, are in for an absolute treat.
Sin (they/them) is a Lebanese emerging poet in diaspora, currently residing on Kaurna Yarta.
Their work primarily focuses on cultural ties, resistance, Arab grief and spirituality, as well as themes regarding beauty, Q***rness, and neurodivergence.

Get your tickets (in bio) now before they get snatched up. This is a wheelchair accessible venue.

13/10/2025

FEATURE ALERT ‼️

On the 5th of Nov we welcome the incredible feature poet Sin A.D. AKA

If your ears are yet to hear their poetry, then you my friends, are in for an absolute treat.
Sin (they/them) is a Lebanese emerging poet in diaspora, currently residing on Kaurna Yarta.
Their work primarily focuses on cultural ties, resistance, Arab grief and spirituality, as well as themes regarding beauty, Q***rness, and neurodivergence.

Get your tickets (in bio) now before they get snatched up. This is a wheelchair accessible venue.

13/10/2025

FEATURE ALERT ‼️
November 5 We have the incredible Sin A.D. AKA gracing the stage at

If you have not yet heard their poetry, then you my friend, best get ready. Sin (they/them) is a Lebanese emerging poet in diaspora, currently residing on Kaurna Yarta.

Their work primarily focuses on cultural ties, resistance, Arab grief and spirituality, as well as themes regarding beauty, Q***rness, and neurodivergence.

Snag your tickets now to witness something beautiful.

11/10/2025

Get ready for the penultimate show of the year! With a voice of an angel and the strings to match, we're thrilled to welcome to the stage at the Howling Owl Cafe November 5th as part of her tour.
You know the drill.
Tickets available *ON OUR NEW WEBSITE 👀* now (link in bio).