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Wednesday Poetry at the Cantab Starts March 23, 2022!
Real quick, poets: the Boston Poetry Slam is still on hiatus, but we’re so glad to send you to a new reading sprouting up in time for spring at the Cantab.
Did you hear? Your friend and the slam’s, Dawn Gabriel (longtime host, 2005-2006 National slam team member) will be coordinating a Wednesday poetry …
The Boston Poetry Slam Is Still on Break
The Boston Poetry Slam remains on hiatus. We currently are not planning any in-person or online shows.
Boston Poetry Slam Says Goodbye to the Cantab Lounge
Hello, Cantabbers: this is your slam curator speaking. It has been a spring and summer of many griefs, and to this I am sad to officially add the loss of our historical home, the stage that has housed the Boston Poetry Slam since October 16, 1992. Word went out today, Sunday, July 19, that our …
Quarantining with the Boston Poetry Slam
As of March 16, 2020, the Boston Poetry Slam announced that our shows in physical space will be cancelled until further notice. In the interest of public health, as well as promoting a culture of safety in our community of artists, we plan to adhere to state, local, and medical guidelines for as long as …
Extremely Online WORKSHOP for June 10, 2020: Alternate Names with Myles Taylor
A generative writing workshop in our Extremely Online series, founded by Lip Manegio, co-curated with Myles Taylor. All proceeds to benefit the Mass Bail Fund.
Extremely Online for Wednesday, June 3, 2020: Asia Bryant-Wilkerson
L.A. artist Asia Bryant-Wilkerson features in our Extremely Online series. Founded by Lip Manegio, co-curated with Myles Taylor.
Extremely Online for Wednesday, May 27, 2020: Adrienne Novy
Minnesota poet Adrienne Novy features in our Extremely Online series. Founded by Lip Manegio, co-curated with Myles Taylor.
Extremely Online for Wednesday, May 20, 2020: Jess Rizkallah
Etel Adnan prizewinner Jess Rizkallah features in our Extremely Online series. Founded by Lip Manegio, co-curated with Myles Taylor.
Extremely Online for Wednesday, May 13, 2020: Gabriel Ramirez
Widely published NYC poet Gabriel Ramirez features in our Extremely Online series. Founded by Lip Manegio, co-curated with Myles Taylor.
Extremely Online for Wednesday, May 6, 2020: Maya Williams
Portland poet, essayist, and workshop curator Maya Williams. This event is part of our Extremely Online series, founded by Lip Manegio and co-curated with Myles Taylor.
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