Sunday, 2 March 2025 - Please note that competing in this slam is by invitation only, but any can AND SHOULD come watch! The best spoken word artists in Calgary have competed year round and we've tallied the scores-the top 10 will compete at finals! The winner of this slam will go on to represent Calgary at the Canadian Individual Poetry Slam—the national slam competition held yearly in Vancouver in April! The winner will also receive $650 towards travel costs. Competitors are selected based on year round scoring stats, so come out to see the best Calgary has to offer and watch them duke it out for the title of Calgarys official slam representative! To celebrate how special this evening really is, we encourage everyone to dress up in whatever way feels most comfortable to you-trust us, we’ll be wearing our best! Bust out your party dresses and velvet capes-it’s going to be a night to remember! We will keep 4 non-competitive open mic slots open for this slam, so even if you aren’t competing, you might have a chance to get on stage! Doors open at 6:30PM Sign up opens at 7:00PM Show starts at 7:30PM Tickets are at the door, cash only! General Admission - $10 Student or low income - $5 This venue is wheelchair accessible, but the washrooms have limited accessibility features-please call Dickens for more details. Access the wheelchair accessible washroom, please reach out to staff-they'll show you where it is. To access the elevator through the main door of the building, call ahead ((403) 233-7550) or ask staff for assistance. Questions? Message us on Facebook or email us at- calgarypoetryslam@gmail.com -
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