Another week, another wonderful Wednesday, Cantabbers! What a stunning show we had last week, so superb that I would categorize it as an official “Oops! All Bangers” night. We had Raechel Segal back after a short hiatus, grabbing the mic from the stand and making us laugh as usual. We had Otto Vock and Kaitie …
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Cantab Recap For Wednesday, November 1st, 2023
Oh Cantabbers, we all were absolutely HAUNTED last week with our After Dead Poets Slam! The open mic consisted of Kai mourning the death of their youth (also known as turning 25), Shawn declaring his distaste for metaphors (in certain contexts), and Sonya coming back for a great sequel after a great debut last week …
Cantab Recap For Wednesday, April 26th, 2023
What a week! This past Wednesday there was not only a fabulous open mic (as usual), but an even MORE fabulous TEAM SELECTION SLAM! Anticipation from the audience and nerves from the slammers filled the room as people filed in. On the open mic we had some freestyling, some first-timers, and fabulous poetry all around. …
Cantab Recap For Wednesday, March 22nd, 2023
Happy Cantab Wednesdaverssary! One year ago, the Cantab re-started its Poetry Night after closing for two years due to the pandemic. This one-of-a-kind space would not be possible without the pure dedication and love of our wonderful staff and committed regulars. It’s a community unlike any other and an oasis for creativity and security alike. …
Cantab Recap For Wednesday, March 15th, 2023
Amidst the cold, Cantabbers brought some spring fever energy to poetry night! The open mic had some wonderful first timers, with one poet debuting the first poem they ever wrote! We had an incredible love poem from the feature’s partner, a Weird Al-inspired poem from Skylar Sweet Cheeks, and, in a true redemption arc, the …
Cantab Recap For Wednesday, February 15th, 2023
Reporting yet another happy and sold-out Wednesday at the Cantab! Energy was sky-high, and love was in the air during our special Valentine’s Day show, with a packed house and an elevated amount of crowd participation. During the open mic, we had someone come back after SEVEN YEARS to finish a poem they started performing …
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