Event Curation & Hosting
Give People a Reason to Gather—and Return
I create and curate experiences that bring people together through culture, creativity, and meaningful connection. From poetry showcases, open mics, workshops, and panels to cultural programming, branded events, and community conversations, I shape the concept, flow, talent, atmosphere, and guest experience.
Whether you are a venue seeking thoughtful programming, a brand developing an event, or a community organization bringing an idea to life, I can help turn the vision into an intentional, engaging, and workable experience.
Upcoming Events
From mental wellness conversations and open mics to vendor markets and community activations, see where Everything Angelique Estella is showing up next.
How I Can Support Your Event
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Event Concept Development
Turn an early idea into a clear event concept with an intentional theme, format, audience, atmosphere, and guest experience.
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Curation & Programming
Shape the event through thoughtful performers, speakers, activities, partnerships, cultural elements, and programming that supports the larger vision.
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Production Planning
Develop timelines, run-of-show plans, guest flow, logistics, and coordination details that help move the event from concept to execution.
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Hosting & Facilitation
Warm, engaging support for hosting events, emceeing showcases, moderating panels, facilitating workshops, and guiding community conversations.
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Venue & Community Programming
Develop recurring series, themed nights, and cultural experiences that help venues, brands, and organizations build community and give audiences a reason to return.
Three Events. Three Cities. Two States. Two Weeks.
Within a two-week period, I curated, hosted, and facilitated three distinct creative experiences across San Jose, Oakland, and Orlando.
The run included a collaborative writing workshop, showcase, and open mic with CreaTV San Jose; Elevated Expressions, a sold-out Orlando experience that I co-curated, hosted, and facilitated; and Black Love: Acts of Revolution, a cultural showcase centering Black love, poetry, music, and community.
Each city, venue, and audience required a different approach. I moved between programming, facilitation, hosting, and event flow while keeping every experience grounded in intention and meaningful connection.
Selected Events & Programs
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Creative Flow Open Mic
Creative Flow Open Mic
I co-founded and hosted Creative Flow Open Mic in San Jose from approximately 2013 to 2018, creating a consistent and welcoming space for poets and artists to share their work, connect, and grow.
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San Jose Day Parties
San Jose Day Parties
In 2023, I curated, promoted, and hosted day parties at the venue formerly known as 386 Lounge, in San Jose, shaping the programming, atmosphere, and overall guest experience.
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Black Love: Acts of Revolution
Black Love: Acts of Revolution
From February 2025 through March 2026, I served as the visionary, host, and discussion facilitator for this Oakland cultural experience centering Black love, poetry, music, reflection, and community.
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Between the Lines
During National Poetry Month in April 2026, I independently created, curated, and hosted this intimate, in-person writing experience at The Local Collective Market in Claremont. In addition to leading my annual NPM 30 for 30 writing challenge, I brought writers together for an evening centered on reflection, self-expression, and meaningful creative connection.
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World Poetry Day with CreaTV
World Poetry Day with CreaTV
In April 2025, I partnered with CreaTV San Jose to facilitate and host a collaborative writing workshop followed by a poetry showcase and open mic.
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Elevated Expressions
In March 2025, I co-created, co-curated, and hosted this sold-out creative showcase in Orlando, bringing artists and audiences together through poetry, performance, and community.