Nuyorican Poets Cafe
Theater, Rock Club, and Music Venue
Alphabet City, New York
"Friday night poetry slam a MUST!!"(4 Tips)
"Jazz & Poetry"(2 Tips)
"They have an open mic for only three dollars!"(5 Tips)
"All That! Hip Hop, Poetry and Jazz."(2 Tips)
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TaylorFebruary 4, 2015One of my all time favorite spots. Can't leave NYC without seeing a Friday night poetry slam. Get there early (9:15ish) to wait in line if you want a seat!!
The Corcoran GroupMarch 5, 2013The Friday Night Poetry Slam has been a NYC institution for over 20 years and is an absolute me see! Get in line early as this tiny space fills up pretty quickly.
amNewYorkMay 5, 2013This acclaimed, longtime community spot is prime if you want to spend a Wednesday or Friday night immersed in some spoken-word while imbibing an alcoholic beverage or two.
Geoffroy BablonFebruary 24, 2014Get here EARLY for the open mic nights. Better yet, get a $20 "VIP" ticket online, and then you'll still want to get there early but at least you'll have a chair from which to watch the show.
CompassJuly 24, 2013Alphabet City’s legendary slam poetry venue harkens back to the East Village's 1970s artistic scene. Witness venerable stars and up-and-coming poets every night of the week.
Katie GreenDecember 6, 2012Check out their current show called The Nod. Starring Tony Drazan (writer/director of Zebrahead and the director/producer of HurlyBurly) it's been called "Fascinating and Gripping", "Intelligent" Read more
If you plan on competing come EARLY! Year round this spot is PACKED!!! Tip PePe or he'll curse you out! LoL- The first Wednesday and third Saturday of every month, I co-Produce the longest runnung HIP HOP, Jazz & Poetry show called "Rocky Presents....ALL THAT & WORDS"
jonathan halleyAugust 29, 2010For the Friday Night Poetry Slam, arrive between 9 and 9:30 if you want a seat. (No advance reservations for the Slam Open or the Friday night slam – waiting in line is part of the experience!)
Maria TORRESOctober 29, 2019Come down to the lower and have a great time with a friend and just be you.
- Be sure to go on a Monday night. They have an open mic for only three dollars! Cheapest open mic spot in the city.
PhoenixAugust 11, 2010If you're coming here to check out the Wednesday night slam, come EARLY (like 7/7:30 PM early) to get anywhere near the sign-up list once the doors open at 9.- Neha M.October 27, 2012Friday night poetry slam a MUST!! Contestants that perform and win the the slam here usually compete in the National poetry slam!
Wednesday and friday nights are the gem. Worth standing in line for - friday is worth hours.
Janell UnderwoodJuly 26, 2010This is the place to be on slam night. At times the poets had me snapping, clapping, and crying all at once. Drink a Heinekin and relax.
Kevin CurtainMarch 10, 2012Coming soon....the hottest place to be and be seen in NYC on Friday nights starting May 25. Check out
Kelani CummingsAugust 6, 2011Buy "premier" tkts online (early) for priority entrance & reserved seating.
Go see The Steam Powered Hour - bluegrass, comedy, and lot more - It's Manhattan's Hippest Hootenannyhttp://www.steampoweredhour.com
- Poetry Slam w/ Mahogany Brown. Words & All that w/ WiseGuy & Gaston
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