Our themed poetic underground kc Showcases take place Every 3rd Wednesday OF the month at Blip Roasters, from 8pm-10pm.
This event has a $5-20 Sliding SCALE Entry fee.
This event highlights the poetic works of four-five carefully selected performers. Each performer gets a 15-minute set, three times longer than they would get at an open mic.
performers are selected via an application process. Applications open on the 3rd wednesday of each month and close on the following first wednesday.
The Fountain City Poetry Slam is a competitive, ELIMINATION-STYLE poetry event that happens On the first Wednesday of every month at Blip Roasters, from 8pm-10pm.
This event has a $5-20 Sliding Scale Entry fee.
The SIGN-UP list drops at 7:30pm on the night of the slam. A poet must sign up in person the night of the event.
10 poets are chosen via random draw. Poets advance in rounds by scoring points awarded by Designated Judges in the audience.
10 poets the first round. 5 poets the second round. 3 poets in the final round.
The winning poet receives a $50 cash prize.
Poets who compete regularly in the Slam season (Sept. - May) have the opportunity to compete on the regional and national level on behalf of the fountain City Poetry Slam. Learn more here.
