Once-upon-a-time regular David Winter. SESTINA SLAM: an open slam in the 8×8 series requiring sestinas from all participants.
Category: poetry slam
Major poetry slams at the Boston Poetry Slam @ the Cantab Lounge.
Cantab Feature for Wednesday, October 30: Jack McCarthy Memorial Slam
Sober October show: a selection of local all-stars will present the work of one of the country’s most beloved performance poets, the late Jack McCarthy. Confirmed performers include: Kemi Alabi, Brian Comiskey, Caroline Harvey, Tom Slavin, and many more.
National Poetry Slam: Preliminary Competition on Thursday, August 15, 2013
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
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
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, July 31, 2013: NUPIC Qualifier
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 for Wednesday, July 17, 2013: NorthBEAST Regional 4×4 Part Two
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 for Wednesday, June 26, 2013: NorthBEAST Regional 4×4 Part One, Hosted by Nick Fox!
Nationals-style 4×4 team poetry slam featuring Slam Free or Die, Rhythmic Cypher, Mill City Slam, and the home team from the Boston Poetry Slam. Hosted by special guest Nick Fox!
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.
Cantab feature for Wednesday, May 1, 2013: World Qualifier Speed Slam
First of two nights the Boston Poetry Slam World Qualifier: up to 24 poets compete in two speed rounds (2- and 1-minute poems) to see who will advance to Finals. $5 cover tonight to raise funds to send the winner to the Individual World Poetry Slam.
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