Category: Cantab Wednesday shows

Featured poets and slams at the Wednesday night Boston Poetry Slam @ the Cantab Lounge.

Cantab Feature for Wednesday, January 15, 2014: Hanif Abdurraqib

Hanif Abdurraqib, Columbus poet and NPS 2013 favorite.

Columbus poet and thoughtful sports fan Hanif Abdurraqib. Last Chance Slam to qualify for 2014 Boston Poetry Slam Team selection.

Cantab Feature for Wednesday, January 8, 2014: Casey Rocheteau and the Champion of Champions Slam

Cape Cod/NYC poet Casey Rocheteau features. Champion of Champions poetry slam: Tom Slavin defends his title.

Cantab Feature for Wednesday, January 1, 2014: Stevie Edwards

Stevie Edwards, poet, editor, and educator.

Ithaca visitor and editor of Muzzle Magazine: Stevie Edwards. Open poetry slam in the 8×8 series.

Cantab Feature for Wednesday, December 25 — NO SHOW

Boston Poetry Slam official logo, by Gary Hoare.

There is no poetry show for Wednesday, December 25, 2013.

Please enjoy the night off. We’ll return to our usual schedule on January 1, 2014!

Cantab Feature for Wednesday, December 18: David Winter and the Sestina Slam

David Winter, Boston-gone-NYC poet.

Once-upon-a-time regular David Winter. SESTINA SLAM: an open slam in the 8×8 series requiring sestinas from all participants.

Cantab Feature for Wednesday, December 11: Suzi Q. Smith

Slam NUBA SlamMaster Suzi Q. Smith. Photo by Aaron Lopez.

Slam NUBA SlamMaster Suzi Q. Smith. Open poetry slam in the 8×8 series.

Cantab Feature for Wednesday, December 4: Nora Meiners

Nora Meiners, 2013 Boston Poetry Slam Team member.

Cantab/Lizard Lounge crossover and crowd favorite Nora Meiners. Open poetry slam in the 8×8 series.

Cantab Feature for Wednesday, November 27: Matthew Richards

Matthew Richards, New Hampshire poet.

Slam Free or Die favorite Matthew Richards. Open poetry slam in the 8×8 series.

Cantab Feature for Wednesday, November 20: Craig Nelson

Craig Nelson, Northampton Poetry curator.

Long-ago lovely co-host and 2001 Boston Poetry Slam Team member Craig Nelson. Open poetry slam in the 8×8 series.

Cantab Feature for Wednesday, November 13: Janae Johnson

Janae Johnson performs at the Emerson Poetry Project. Photo by Evan Walsh of the Berkeley Beacon.

Lizard Lounge reigning queen Janae Johnson features. Open poetry slam in the 8×8 series.