$7
Mon, Jun 1 · 7:00 PM
The longest-running poetry slam in the world, every Sunday night at the Green Mill in Uptown. Founded by Marc Kelly Smith in 1986, this is where slam poetry was BORN. Poets compete for audience approval with original work — raw, emotional, and electric. $7 cover. Get there by 7 PM for a seat.
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This is a recurring event. Next occurrence: Monday, August 31, 2026
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