Poetry Night at the Cantab

Poetry Night at the Cantab Poetry has returned to The Cantab Lounge on Wednesdays! Check us out at bostonpoetryslam.com! Every Wednesday night at 8pm! See less

Doors at 7:15pm, open mic starts at 8pm, then feature OR slam; $3 cover, 21+, valid ID & proof of vax required. Accessibility information: The portion of the Cantab where the poetry show is hosted is accessible by one flight of stairs. There is seating available, and we haven't reached a "standing only" capacity so far. We highly encourage the use of masks and have them available for anyone who wa

nts one, but they are not required, per venue management. There are two single-stall bathrooms, one labeled "gender neutral" and one labeled "men", though we treat both as gender neutral. Both require stepping onto a slight ledge to access. No flashing lights are used and no music is played over the speakers throughout the show; in general, the room is dimly lit/dark throughout, but can often get loud from conversations occurring. Please message us with any specific questions and we will get back to you ASAP.

Jess Rizkallah is a Lebanese writer and illustrator and a 2022 Massachusetts Cultural Council Artist Fellow. Her book TH...
12/10/2023

Jess Rizkallah is a Lebanese writer and illustrator and a 2022 Massachusetts Cultural Council Artist Fellow. Her book THE MAGIC MY BODY BECOMES was a finalist for The Believer Poetry Award and won the Etel Adnan Poetry Prize as awarded by the Radius of Arab-American Writers and University of Arkansas Press.

Doors @7:15, Open Mic @ 8, feature @ 10pm; 21+ (valid ID and proof of vax required). $4 entry
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The feature might be live streamed on our instagram
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Accessibility information: The portion of the Cantab where the poetry show is hosted is accessible by one flight of stairs. There is seating available as well as standing room. We highly encourage the use of masks and have them available for anyone who wants one, but they are not required, per venue management.
There are two single-stall, gender neutral bathrooms. Both require stepping onto a slight ledge to access. No flashing lights are used and no music is played over the speakers throughout the show; in general, the room is dimly lit/dark throughout, but can often get loud from conversations occurring. Please message us with any specific questions and we will get back to you ASAP.

TOMORROW! Come early (6:30) for Myles Taylor’s Workshop and stay late for OUR VERY OWN CURATOR MYLES TAYLOR’S FEATUREFir...
12/05/2023

TOMORROW! Come early (6:30) for Myles Taylor’s Workshop and stay late for OUR VERY OWN CURATOR MYLES TAYLOR’S FEATURE

First Wednesdays Workshop at the Boston Poetry Slam: ALTERNATE NAMES with Myles Taylor

In this generative workshop, we will analyze and write through the concept of naming, both the act of naming and the weight of carrying a name. We will read works by Danez Smith, Franny Choi, Robbie Dunning, and others. Directive prompts will be provided, and there will be an opportunity to share your work at the end. No one will be required to share. Workshop admission: Sliding scale $10-$20.

Doors @7:15, Open Mic @ 8, feature @ 10pm; 21+ (valid ID and proof of vax required). $4 entry
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The feature might be live streamed on our instagram
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Accessibility information: The portion of the Cantab where the poetry show is hosted is accessible by one flight of stairs. There is seating available as well as standing room. We highly encourage the use of masks and have them available for anyone who wants one, but they are not required, per venue management.
There are two single-stall, gender neutral bathrooms. Both require stepping onto a slight ledge to access. No flashing lights are used and no music is played over the speakers throughout the show; in general, the room is dimly lit/dark throughout, but can often get loud from conversations occurring. Please message us with any specific questions and we will get back to you ASAP.

This week! Workshop and OUR VERY OWN CURATOR MYLES TAYLORFirst Wednesdays Workshop at the Boston Poetry Slam: ALTERNATE ...
12/02/2023

This week! Workshop and OUR VERY OWN CURATOR MYLES TAYLOR

First Wednesdays Workshop at the Boston Poetry Slam: ALTERNATE NAMES with Myles Taylor

In this generative workshop, we will analyze and write through the concept of naming, both the act of naming and the weight of carrying a name. We will read works by Danez Smith, Franny Choi, Robbie Dunning, and others. Directive prompts will be provided, and there will be an opportunity to share your work at the end. No one will be required to share. Sliding scale $10-$20.

Doors @7:15, Open Mic @ 8, feature @ 10pm; 21+ (valid ID and proof of vax required). $4 entry
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The feature might be live streamed on our instagram
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Accessibility information: The portion of the Cantab where the poetry show is hosted is accessible by one flight of stairs. There is seating available as well as standing room. We highly encourage the use of masks and have them available for anyone who wants one, but they are not required, per venue management.
There are two single-stall, gender neutral bathrooms. Both require stepping onto a slight ledge to access. No flashing lights are used and no music is played over the speakers throughout the show; in general, the room is dimly lit/dark throughout, but can often get loud from conversations occurring. Please message us with any specific questions and we will get back to you ASAP.

TONIGHT Join us at the Cantab Lounge for our regular Open Mic AND Open Slam! Slam rules: 3 rounds! You just have 3 ORIGI...
11/29/2023

TONIGHT Join us at the Cantab Lounge for our regular Open Mic AND Open Slam!

Slam rules: 3 rounds! You just have 3 ORIGINAL poems under 3 minutes.

This open slam is to qualify for our regional team for our 2024 NorthBeast slam.

Doors @7:15, Open Mic @ 8, feature @ 10pm; 21+ (valid ID and proof of vax required). $4 entry
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The feature might be live streamed on our instagram
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Accessibility information: The portion of the Cantab where the poetry show is hosted is accessible by one flight of stairs. There is seating available as well as standing room. We highly encourage the use of masks and have them available for anyone who wants one, but they are not required, per venue management.
There are two single-stall, gender neutral bathrooms. Both require stepping onto a slight ledge to access. No flashing lights are used and no music is played over the speakers throughout the show; in general, the room is dimly lit/dark throughout, but can often get loud from conversations occurring. Please message us with any specific questions and we will get back to you ASAP.

TOMORROW!!Join us at the Cantab Lounge for our regular Open Mic AND Open Slam! Slam rules: 3 rounds! You just have 3 ORI...
11/25/2023

TOMORROW!!

Join us at the Cantab Lounge for our regular Open Mic AND Open Slam!

Slam rules: 3 rounds! You just have 3 ORIGINAL poems under 3 minutes.

This open slam is to qualify for our regional team for our 2024 NorthBeast slam.

Doors @7:15, Open Mic @ 8, feature @ 10pm; 21+ (valid ID and proof of vax required). $4 entry
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The feature might be live streamed on our instagram
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Accessibility information: The portion of the Cantab where the poetry show is hosted is accessible by one flight of stairs. There is seating available as well as standing room. We highly encourage the use of masks and have them available for anyone who wants one, but they are not required, per venue management.
There are two single-stall, gender neutral bathrooms. Both require stepping onto a slight ledge to access. No flashing lights are used and no music is played over the speakers throughout the show; in general, the room is dimly lit/dark throughout, but can often get loud from conversations occurring. Please message us with any specific questions and we will get back to you ASAP.

(Swipe for failed promo post) Not traveling for the holiday? Feeling nostalgic for childhood? Wondering why more people ...
11/21/2023

(Swipe for failed promo post) Not traveling for the holiday? Feeling nostalgic for childhood? Wondering why more people don't write poems about the greatest anime slash video game of all time? Come witness the Pokémon Slam: two trainers, Red (Shawn) and Blue (Kai) will throw their team of poets into head-to-head battle. Captains are tagged in the post!

Doors @7:15, Open Mic @ 8, feature @ 10pm; 21+ (valid ID and proof of vax required). $4 entry
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The feature might be live streamed on our instagram
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Accessibility information: The portion of the Cantab where the poetry show is hosted is accessible by one flight of stairs. There is seating available as well as standing room. We highly encourage the use of masks and have them available for anyone who wants one, but they are not required, per venue management.
There are two single-stall, gender neutral bathrooms. Both require stepping onto a slight ledge to access. No flashing lights are used and no music is played over the speakers throughout the show; in general, the room is dimly lit/dark throughout, but can often get loud from conversations occurring. Please message us with any specific questions and we will get back to you ASAP.

Not traveling for the holiday? Feeling nostalgic for childhood? Wondering why more people don't write poems about the gr...
11/17/2023

Not traveling for the holiday? Feeling nostalgic for childhood? Wondering why more people don't write poems about the greatest anime slash video game of all time? Come witness the Pokémon Slam: two trainers, Red (Shawn) and Blue (Kai) will throw their team of poets into head-to-head battle.

Doors @7:15, Open Mic @ 8, feature @ 10pm; 21+ (valid ID and proof of vax required). $4 entry
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The feature might be live streamed on our instagram
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Accessibility information: The portion of the Cantab where the poetry show is hosted is accessible by one flight of stairs. There is seating available as well as standing room. We highly encourage the use of masks and have them available for anyone who wants one, but they are not required, per venue management.
There are two single-stall, gender neutral bathrooms. Both require stepping onto a slight ledge to access. No flashing lights are used and no music is played over the speakers throughout the show; in general, the room is dimly lit/dark throughout, but can often get loud from conversations occurring. Please message us with any specific questions and we will get back to you ASAP.

TOMORROW Zeke Russell is a poet and housing advocate. He grew up in Central Maine surrounded by artists, lumberjacks and...
11/14/2023

TOMORROW Zeke Russell is a poet and housing advocate. He grew up in Central Maine surrounded by artists, lumberjacks and outlaws. He is clean and sober and lives in Boston with his partner Milo. His debut poetry collection, Wintered Over, is available from Game Over Books. His work has appeared in Wyvern Lit, Drunk In A Midnight Choir, Freezeray Poetry, Maps For Teeth and on Button Poetry online.

Doors @7:15, Open Mic @ 8, feature @ 10pm; 21+ (valid ID and proof of vax required). $4 entry
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The feature might be live streamed on our instagram
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Accessibility information: The portion of the Cantab where the poetry show is hosted is accessible by one flight of stairs. There is seating available as well as standing room. We highly encourage the use of masks and have them available for anyone who wants one, but they are not required, per venue management.
There are two single-stall, gender neutral bathrooms. Both require stepping onto a slight ledge to access. No flashing lights are used and no music is played over the speakers throughout the show; in general, the room is dimly lit/dark throughout, but can often get loud from conversations occurring. Please message us with any specific questions and we will get back to you ASAP.

Last but not least! Highlight from our NorthBeast regional 2023. Come to our next show to pick up a zine where you can c...
11/10/2023

Last but not least! Highlight from our NorthBeast regional 2023. Come to our next show to pick up a zine where you can catch work by this poet and more🎤📰

Swipe for hype! Come get yer issue (of our zine!)
11/07/2023

Swipe for hype! Come get yer issue (of our zine!)

We are starting LATE on November 8th so there will be NO FEATURE. Instead we will have a twist on our usual open mic. Ch...
11/07/2023

We are starting LATE on November 8th so there will be NO FEATURE. Instead we will have a twist on our usual open mic. Choose "TRUTH" to do your poem as you brought it -- no shame! Choose "DARE" to get a slip of paper with an on-stage poetry dare -- work a new word into your poem somewhere, start your set with a haiku, or perform your poem in a way you never would have expected. So, we ask you: TRUTH OR DARE?

*note- swaps permitted if needed. Fun is the priority, not discomfort.

Doors , Open Mic @9:30; 21+ (valid ID and proof of vax required). $4 entry
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The feature might be live streamed on our instagram
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Accessibility information: The portion of the Cantab where the poetry show is hosted is accessible by one flight of stairs. There is seating available as well as standing room. We highly encourage the use of masks and have them available for anyone who wants one, but they are not required, per venue management.
There are two single-stall, gender neutral bathrooms. Both require stepping onto a slight ledge to access. No flashing lights are used and no music is played over the speakers throughout the show; in general, the room is dimly lit/dark throughout, but can often get loud from conversations occurring. Please message us with any specific questions and we will get back to you ASAP.

We are starting LATE on November 8th so there will be NO FEATURE. Instead we will have a twist on our usual open mic. Ch...
11/04/2023

We are starting LATE on November 8th so there will be NO FEATURE. Instead we will have a twist on our usual open mic. Choose "TRUTH" to do your poem as you brought it -- no shame! Choose "DARE" to get a slip of paper with an on-stage poetry dare -- work a new word into your poem somewhere, start your set with a haiku, or perform your poem in a way you never would have expected. So, we ask you: TRUTH OR DARE?

Doors @7:15, Open Mic @ 8, feature @ 10pm; 21+ (valid ID and proof of vax required). $4 entry
—----------
The feature might be live streamed on our instagram
--------------
Accessibility information: The portion of the Cantab where the poetry show is hosted is accessible by one flight of stairs. There is seating available as well as standing room. We highly encourage the use of masks and have them available for anyone who wants one, but they are not required, per venue management.
There are two single-stall, gender neutral bathrooms. Both require stepping onto a slight ledge to access. No flashing lights are used and no music is played over the speakers throughout the show; in general, the room is dimly lit/dark throughout, but can often get loud from conversations occurring. Please message us with any specific questions and we will get back to you ASAP.

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7:15pm - 11:30pm

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