Category: Cantab Wednesday shows

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

Cantab Feature for Wednesday, August 28: Justin Lamb

Justin Lamb of Team SNO and Speak for Yourself. Photo by Shawn Chollette.

2013 National Poetry Slam Champion and Speak for Yourself graduate Justin Lamb features. Open poetry slam in the 8×8 series.

Cantab Feature for August 21, 2013: Sara Brickman (was: Charley Pope)

Sarah Brickman showcasing on the 2013 National Poetry Slam Finals stage. Photo by Arthur Pollock of the Boston Herald.

Sara Brickman, NPS 2013 Finals showcase poet, visits for a last-minute booking (replacing an absent Charley Pope). Open poetry slam in the 8×8 series.

National Poetry Slam: Preliminary Competition on Thursday, August 15, 2013

The National Poetry Slam returns to Boston, August 13-17!

The final night of National Poetry Slam!All shows 21+, variable cover:
7pm: Nuyorican vs. White Plains vs. Inkwell vs. Boston-Cantab
9pm: Austin vs. louderARTS vs. Urban Spoken Word vs. LoserSlam
11pm: Comedy vs. Poetry (upstairs) and Social Headquarters (downstairs).

National Poetry Slam: Preliminary Competition on Wednesday, August 14, 2013

The National Poetry Slam returns to Boston, August 13-17!

Night two of the National Poetry Slam! All shows 21+, variable cover:
7pm: Writers Block vs. Lethal Poetry vs. Sedona vs. Mental Graffiti
9pm: Queen City vs. Pierced Ear vs. SlamRichmond vs. Java Monkey
11pm: Decathlon Slam (upstairs) and Social Headquarters (downstairs).

National Poetry Slam: Preliminary Competition on Tuesday, August 13, 2013

The National Poetry Slam returns to Boston, August 13-17!

Night one of the National Poetry Slam! All shows 21+, variable cover:

7pm: SlamNuba vs. Eclectic Truth vs. Marquis vs. Lizard Lounge

9pm: Intangibles vs. Da Poetry Lounge vs. Soapboxing vs. Rhythmic Cypher

11pm: The Lit Slam (upstairs) and Toastmasters (downstairs).

Cantab Feature for Wednesday, August 7, 2013: Boston Poetry Slam Team

The 2013 Boston Poetry Slam Team in a post-Finals candid by Marshall Goff.

An extended feature from your 2013 Boston Poetry Slam Team: Ed Wilkinson, Jade Sylvan, Omoizele Okoawo, Nora Meiners, and Sean Patrick Mulroy! $5 cover charge.

Cantab Feature for Wednesday, July 31, 2013: NUPIC Qualifier

Boston Poetry Slam

Eight poets from around New England face off in a head-to-head, no-holds-barred, crowd-response-judged slam! The winner gets a spot in this year’s NUPIC slam at NPS. $5 cover to fund the winner’s entry.

Cantab Feature for July 24, 2013: Steve Subrizi and a Champion of Champions Poetry Slam

Poet-musician Steve Subrizi. Photo by Ernest Estime.

Poet, musician, and all-around hard-working artist Steve Subrizi features. Tom Slavin defends his title in the Champion of Champions slam.

Cantab for Wednesday, July 17, 2013: NorthBEAST Regional 4×4 Part Two

Boston Poetry Slam

Nationals-style 4×4 team poetry slam featuring Providence Poetry Slam, Portland Poetry Slam, the Worcester Poets’ Asylum, and cross-town rivals from the Lizard Lounge.

Cantab Feature for July 10, 2013: Harlym125

Harlym125 performs at the Cantab Lounge. Photo by Marshall Goff.

NUPIC founder and Lizard Lounge powerhouse Harlym125 features. Open poetry slam in the 8×8 series