The two-day Classic Slam is the largest Classic Poetry Slam in the world and includes hundreds of young poets from schools throughout California. Young poets come together to perform Classic poems and original Spoken Word Response pieces live for a panel of world-renowned judges, including Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Juan Felipe Herrera, Lee Herrick, Mila Cuda, and Salome Agbaroji! Hosted by Ashley August.
Poetry Near You
Are you looking to connect with poets or find opportunities to hear or study poetry? To find poetry events and resources near you, simply enter your zip code in the search field below.
| Date | Title | Location |
|---|---|---|
| CAConrad: Listen to the Golden Boomerang Return | Charlottesville, VA | |
| Megan Pinto, Jimin Seo, and Spencer Williams | Brookyln, NY | |
| 2024 Jackson Poetry Prize Reading | New York, NY | |
| PSA Reading Series: Hala Alyan & Carl Phillips | Brooklyn, NY | |
| Marianne Chan: Leaving Biddle City | Charlottesville, VA | |
| Chapbook Fellowship Winners Reading: Bridget O'Bernstein, Sahar Romani & Dujie Tahat | Brooklyn, NY | |
| Luisa A. Igloria: Caulbearer | Charlottesville, VA | |
| PSA Reading Series: Rae Armantrout & Jennifer Chang | Brooklyn, NY | |
| PSA Talks: Terrance Hayes on Bob Kaufman | Brooklyn, NY | |
| Jeddie Sophronius: Love & Sambal | Charlottesville, VA |