POETRY / SPOKEN WORD

Queer 2 The T Radio Show

Presented by Queer 2 The T

February 6, 2012-February 3, 2014

Queer 2 The T, the #1 Queer Sound from Germantown", plans to provide the LGBTQ community with political commentary, nightlife happenings and arts & culture events through online radio programming. Currently housed at Gtown Radio Station, a 501 (c) (3), the hosts aim to embrace all communities and provide a protected environment to examine the similarities in our "differences". Coupled with community initiatives, Queer 2 The T, strives to merge what has been coined...

The Essensual Experience Workshop Series

Presented by The Sensual Life

May 9-June 27, 2012

May 9th: "Penned Intimacy: The Lost Art of Writing Love Letters"
May 16th: "Your Essensual Life: An Exploration of Erotic and Sensual Journaling"
May 23rd: "The Body Speaks: Finding Your Authentic Sensual Voice"
June 4th: "The Essensual Rhythms: Dance the 5 Rhythms wave and breathe it onto the page"

Poets’ Invitational

Presented by Grounds for Sculpture at Grounds for Sculpture

June 24, 2012

Calling all poets, writers, musicians or any combination of the above. Now is your chance to shine. Come debut your work at Grounds For Sculpture at one of the most popular events of the GFS season. Read and perform to welcoming ears. Then hear what friendly peers have to say!

Reading spaces are limited; to reserve your place, please call 609-586-0616.

The Erotic Literary Salon

Presented by The Erotic Literary Salon at Time

September 21, 2010 - Ongoing

Avg. Event Rating (4.8 Stars):

Come hear and see what all of Philadelphia, the Daily News and the Philadelphia Inquirer are talking about. Susana Mayer, Ph.D., is the creator and Salonnière of this comfortable and safe space to hear erotic words and exchange information on favorite authors, websites and blogs. You may participate as a writer, reader, story teller, spoken word performer, or just come to listen, enjoy and applaud. Resident Nonagenarian (93-years young woman) often reads her first-person...

First Person Arts StorySlam: Obsessed

Presented by First Person Arts at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia

August 13, 2012

First Person StorySlams are monthly storytelling competitions held at World Cafe Live and L’Etage in Philadelphia. Each event’s theme elicits stories that come from the life experiences of Philly’s storytellers. Who are these local tale spinners? Everyone with a story and a little sense of competition is encouraged to participate – that means YOU! Join us twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told!

First Person Arts StorySlam: Detours

Presented by First Person Arts at L'Etage

June 26, 2012

First Person StorySlams are monthly storytelling competitions held at World Cafe Live and L’Etage in Philadelphia. Each event’s theme elicits stories that come from the life experiences of Philly’s storytellers. Who are these local tale spinners? Everyone with a story and a little sense of competition is encouraged to participate – that means YOU! Join us twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told!

First Person Arts StorySlam: My Favorite Mistake

Presented by First Person Arts at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia

June 11, 2012

First Person StorySlams are monthly storytelling competitions held at World Cafe Live and L’Etage in Philadelphia. Each event’s theme elicits stories that come from the life experiences of Philly’s storytellers. Who are these local tale spinners? Everyone with a story and a little sense of competition is encouraged to participate – that means YOU! Join us twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told!

First Person Arts StorySlam: In Transit

Presented by First Person Arts at L'Etage

July 24, 2012

First Person StorySlams are monthly storytelling competitions held at World Cafe Live and L’Etage in Philadelphia. Each event’s theme elicits stories that come from the life experiences of Philly’s storytellers. Who are these local tale spinners? Everyone with a story and a little sense of competition is encouraged to participate – that means YOU! Join us twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told!

First Person Arts StorySlam: Mission Immpossible

Presented by First Person Arts at L'Etage

September 25, 2012

First Person StorySlams are monthly storytelling competitions held at World Cafe Live and L’Etage in Philadelphia. Each event’s theme elicits stories that come from the life experiences of Philly’s storytellers. Who are these local tale spinners? Everyone with a story and a little sense of competition is encouraged to participate – that means YOU! Join us twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told!

First Person Arts StorySlam: Guilty Pleasures

Presented by First Person Arts at L'Etage

August 28, 2012

First Person StorySlams are monthly storytelling competitions held at World Cafe Live and L’Etage in Philadelphia. Each event’s theme elicits stories that come from the life experiences of Philly’s storytellers. Who are these local tale spinners? Everyone with a story and a little sense of competition is encouraged to participate – that means YOU! Join us twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told!

First Person Arts StorySlam: Schooled

Presented by First Person Arts at World Cafe Live - Philadelphia

September 10, 2012

First Person StorySlams are monthly storytelling competitions held at World Cafe Live and L’Etage in Philadelphia. Each event’s theme elicits stories that come from the life experiences of Philly’s storytellers. Who are these local tale spinners? Everyone with a story and a little sense of competition is encouraged to participate – that means YOU! Join us twice a month to share a story or to enjoy the stories told!

Philadelphia Writers' Conference

Presented by Philadelphia Writers' Conference at Holiday Inn - Independence Mall

June 8-June 10, 2012

The 64th Annual Philadelphia Writers’ Conference will take place at the Holiday Inn in downtown Philadelphia. This year's theme is: For the Love of Language! This year's keynote speaker is Sonia Sanchez, the world-renowned writer, poet, playwright, teacher, and activist.

Last year, Sanchez was named as the first Poet Laureate of Philadelphia. Sanchez, who has written 16 books, has received many awards, including the Governor’s Award for Excellence in the...

Savage/Love and Tongues

Presented by New City Stage Company at Adrienne Theater - Second Stage

May 26-June 3, 2012

Innovative poetry and movement unfurl in this physical theatrical experience. Savage/Love is a propulsive quest of a lonely man looking for love and serves as a prelude to

, a passionate fever dream in which a dying man delivers his last rites. These stream of consciousness confessionals are performed with live original music created just for our production.

This is a remount of New City's 2011 Fringe Festival hit,...

WAWA Welcome America - Go 4th and Learn in Franklin Square

Presented by Historic Philadelphia, Inc. at Franklin Square

June 25, 2012

Go 4th & Learn – Storytelling and more as part of the Wawa Welcome America celebration.

We the Poets from Artwell

Presented by Free Library of Philadelphia - Charles L. Durham Branch at Free Library of Philadelphia - Charles L. Durham Branch

June 18-August 13, 2012

Teens are invited to participate in We the Poets presented by Artwell, a ten-week creative writing workshop series to strengthen their creative voice and improve literacy and communication skills.

Workshops are enriched through writing and spoken work performances where students can discuss personal and social issues, explore their emotions and identities and develop deeper cultural understanding.

This program is sponsored by Drexel University’s Lindy Center...

20th Annual Islamic Heritage Festival & Parade

Presented by ICPIC New Africa Center at Great Plaza at Penn's Landing

June 9, 2012

The 20th Annual Islamic Heritage Festival & Parade weekend promises to be larger and more diverse than ever.  The Islamic Heritage Festival is the largest Muslim festival in the country and is one of the largest multi-ethnic festival held at Penns landing each year. Over 5,000 people are expected to attend. This family friendly festival is free and open to public.

The weekend will begin Friday at 1 pm, with Salatul Jumah (the Muslim congregational prayer service)...