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Flow Lounge

Time: January 15, 2025 at 9pm to January 16, 2025 at 2am
Location: Club Cali's
Street: 2367 Telegraph Ave
City/State: Berkeley
Info/Tickets/Map: http://hiphopforthefuture.org…
Event Type: berkeley, oakland, san francisco, bay area
Organized By: Cali's Nightclub
Latest Activity: Dec 20, 2024

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Flow Lounge isn’t just an open mic—it’s a movement. Every Wednesday night at Cali’s Sports Bar & Kitchen in Berkeley, we’re bringing Hip Hop back to its roots—raw, real, and unapologetic.

What’s Happening?
🎤 $200 Rap Writing Contest – Show us your best bars! Write and perform two 16-bar verses on a weekly social justice theme. Hooks and bridges? That’s up to you. The winner takes home $200 cash, chosen by the audience!

🔥 Live Performances – Experience live sets and headliners delivering powerful performances straight from the heart of the culture.

🎶 Big Energy, Bigger Voices – From emerging MCs to seasoned pros, Flow Lounge is where Hip Hop artists sharpen their skills and leave it all on the mic.

Event Details:
📅 When: Every Wednesday, 9 PM - 2 AM
📍 Where: Cali’s Sports Bar & Kitchen, Berkeley
💵 Cash Prize: $200

Why Flow Lounge?
We’re more than an event—we’re a platform for Hip Hop excellence and cultural resistance. In a gentrified Bay Area, we’re holding space for Hip Hop artists to rise, thrive, and speak their truth.

Register Now to compete, or just come through and vibe with the culture. Witness the raw energy that keeps Hip Hop alive.

🌐 Learn more at: hiphopforthefuture.org/flowlounge

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