Boston Poet Laureate Porsha Olayiwola.
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The Boston Poetry Slam and the House Slam Present: THE GRUDGE MATCH, March 29, 2018
Special THURSDAY show at OBERON in Harvard Square! Poets from the Boston Poetry Slam take on opponents from the House Slam across the river, featuring a cast of all-star poets, special guests, and celebrity judges. Tickets $10-$15, advance purchase recommended.
Cantab Feature for Wednesday, November 23, 2016: The High School Reunion Slam
An invitational all-star slam where four teams representing the Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors take on all the decades-long nostalgia you can stand for big points and eternal bragging rights.
Cantab Feature for February 11, 2015: Erotic Poetry Night and Deadly Sins vs. Heavenly Virtues Slam
Tighten your panties: it’s our annual Erotic Poetry Open Mic, just in time for Valentine’s Day. And, just to make things a little spicier, our feature slot will be filled by a Deadly Sins vs. Heavenly Virtues Poetry Slam, captained by Jade Sylvan and Sean Patrick Mulroy!
Moonlighting: A Queer Open Mic and Reading Series Featuring Porsha Olayiwola on February 5, 2015
Our monthly LGBTQ reading, Moonlighting, feature 2014 IWPS Champion and Haley House co-founder Porsha Olayiwola. Hosted by Sean Patrick Mulroy and Emily Carroll.
Wednesday, December 31, 2014: Celebrate First Night with Poetry Slam Downtown
Join us at the Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston St., as the Boston Poetry Slam and the Haley House Slam celebrate First Night Boston together! It’s all ages and you’ll just need a First Night button to get in.
Cantab Recap for Wednesday, January 5, 2014
Happy Black History Month, poetry fans! We hope your February has so far been packed with maximum learning and respect. There are a ton of great shows going on around the city this month, so check your event invites and get yourself in the habit of showing good support all year round.
Our plans …
Cantab Feature for Wednesday, February 5, 2014: Porsha O(layiwola)
THE SHOW SHALL GO ON! The city of Cambridge lifted today’s snow emergency/parking ban at 5:00 p.m., so we are pleased to present a feature from powerhouse local and two-time WOWPS Finalist Porsha Olayiwola and an open speed slam in the 8×8 series, just as scheduled. Please use caution (and warm clothes!) while traveling.
Cantab Recap for Wednesday, January 29, 2014
I hope you folks have noticed that we really have the hang of 2014 here at the Boston Poetry Slam: totally baller features, all-star highly competitive slams, and open mics showcasing new work week after week. This Wednesday at the Cantab was no different, as we welcomed longtime regular and aspiring minister Sam Teitel to …
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