Georgia-gone-local poet Marshall Gillson features. Open poetry slam in the 8×8 series.
Category Archive: featured poets
Poets featured at the weekly Boston Poetry Slam @ the Cantab Lounge.
Cantab Feature for Wednesday, May 15, 2013: April Penn
Local poet, activist, and favorite open mic reader April Penn features. Open poetry slam in the 8×8 series.
Cantab Feature for Wednesday, May 8, 2013: Rachel McKibbens
2011 NUPIC Champion and Boston Poetry Slam Team member Rachel McKibbens. This nationally beloved poet returns to her last “home” venue to share work new and old. Open poetry slam in the 8×8 series.
Cantab Feature for Wednesday, April 24: Marty McConnell
Reigning NUPIC champion and longtime slam veteran Marty McConnell features. Champion of Champions poetry slam.
Cantab Feature for Wednesday, April 17: Cristin O’Keefe Aptowicz
Urbana slam founder and NEA Fellowship winner Cristin O’Keefe Aptowicz features. Open speed slam in the 8×8 series.
Cantab feature for Wednesday, April 10: Artie Moffa
Limericist and New Formalist Artie Moffa features. Open speed slam in the 8×8 series.
Cantab Feature for Wednesday, April 3: Cambridge Poet Populist Reading
EARLY FEATURE (9:30): Tom Yuill and Lo Gallucio, nominees for the Cambridge Arts Council’s post of Poet Populist, read short sets. Hosted by Jade Sylvan. Open speed slam in the 8×8 series.
Cantab Feature for Wednesday, March 27: Cam Awkward-Rich
Stanford performance poet Cameron Awkward-Rich features. Open speed slam in the 8×8 series.
Cantab Feature for Wednesday, March 20: Sam Sax
Bay Area Unified and two-time Queer Slam Champ Sam Sax features. Open speed slam in the 8×8 series.
Cantab Feature for Wednesday, March 6: Patricia Smith and Special Guests
Patricia Smith features along with a huge troupe of AWP all-stars! Doors at 7:15, first open mic/feature set at 8:00 sharp, second set at 9:45. THIS SHOW WILL SELL OUT.
Upcoming Shows
- Cantab Feature for Wednesday, May 29, 2013: World Qualifier Finals
The final night of the Boston Poetry Slam World Qualifier: eight poets go four rounds to see who will win the chance to rep the venue at IWPS this October. $5 cover tonight to raise funds to send the winner to the Individual World Poetry Slam.
Click to see upcoming shows in all locations...
Announcing the 2013 Boston Poetry Slam Team!
Ed Wilkinson, Omoizele Okoawo, Jade Sylvan, Nora Meiners, and Sean Patrick Mulroy will represent the home team at the 2013 National Poetry Slam, right here in Boston, Cambridge, and Somerville this August!Check out nationalpoetryslam.com for more info on the tournament, or see the team's bio page for more information on this amazing fivesome.
Boston Poetry Slam Online