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Nuyorican Poets Cafe

Theater, Rock Club, and Music Venue

Alphabet City, New York

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"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, 2015
One 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, 2013
The 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, 2013
This 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, 2014
Get 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, 2013
Alphabet 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, 2012
Check 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
Jerome GeyerJanuary 15, 2015
Been here 5+ times
If you plan on competing come EARLY! Year round this spot is PACKED!!! Tip PePe or he'll curse you out! LoL
Fly Lady DiiApril 15, 2012
Been here 25+ times
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, 2010
For 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, 2019
Come down to the lower and have a great time with a friend and just be you.
Caroline DengMay 12, 2015
Great atmosphere. Highly recommend going to one of its poetry slams.
Jenna SJuly 6, 2017
Their poetry slam on friday nights is really cool. pretty world famous. woke AF.
Angela CookDecember 5, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Be sure to go on a Monday night. They have an open mic for only three dollars! Cheapest open mic spot in the city.
Michelle WilesNovember 12, 2016
Get VIP in advance to get a seat.. or just show up wayy early
PhoenixAugust 11, 2010
If 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, 2012
Friday night poetry slam a MUST!! Contestants that perform and win the the slam here usually compete in the National poetry slam!
Gregory HallOctober 12, 2016
First time seeing spoken word performance live. The poets were amazing!
TheNewConfusionApril 11, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Wednesday and friday nights are the gem. Worth standing in line for - friday is worth hours.
Janell UnderwoodJuly 26, 2010
This 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.
Stephen WoodsJuly 6, 2013
Poetry slam on Fridays is super great. Awesome MC Nathan too
Kevin CurtainMarch 10, 2012
Coming soon....the hottest place to be and be seen in NYC on Friday nights starting May 25. Check out www.NYVlive.com
NY WaterwayJuly 20, 2012
If you have to wait awhile outside to get in...it is still worth it!
Peter GrubbFebruary 9, 2015
Always moved by the passion of the poets.
Brigitte PerezFebruary 29, 2016
Makeshift bar. Water wine beer
Jassonn WilliamsMay 26, 2014
World Famous Poetry Spot. Lot of fun!
Dem DiazAugust 7, 2014
All That! Hip Hop, Poetry and Jazz.
Rod T. SpecialistApril 13, 2013
For special events, get here EARLY!!!!
A GDecember 5, 2011
get there early to slam on wednesdays.. like really early.
Mad MimiMay 8, 2012
Be sure to check out the open mics!
Kelani CummingsAugust 6, 2011
Buy "premier" tkts online (early) for priority entrance & reserved seating.
Robert StribleyOctober 26, 2009
Been here 10+ times
Go see The Steam Powered Hour - bluegrass, comedy, and lot more - It's Manhattan's Hippest Hootenannyhttp://www.steampoweredhour.com
Rachel FischerJanuary 13, 2017
Open mic night!
Sheldon NaveDecember 23, 2017
Go. That’s all that needs to be said
Donna ChanMarch 23, 2013
amazing vibrations and spoken word
Fly Lady DiiDecember 18, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Poetry Slam w/ Mahogany Brown. Words & All that w/ WiseGuy & Gaston
Bryan VargasFebruary 13, 2011
Be nice to Julio & Pepe.
Product TheSPICJuly 14, 2011
Dope spot! www.productthespic.com
BarryFebruary 16, 2010
Check out Poetry Slam. Read more
Akshay PatilMarch 10, 2009
See a Moth StorySLAM

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