The lights dim at Dutch’s Lounge as a hush falls over the room. Within moments, the space transforms into a pulsing sanctuary of authentic expression where every story matters and every voice is celebrated.
Love Out Loud isn’t your everyday open mic — it’s a revolution of self-expression, a chance to step into a world where spoken word artists weave raw emotions into verbal tapestries, musicians bare their souls through melody and comedians deliver truth wrapped in laughter. This is where Newark’s LGBTQ+ community and allies come together to witness the power of unapologetic authenticity.
