GUELPH POETRY SLAM AT 8:00PM
@guelphspokenword

Tickets Available Here

Who's excited for the next Guelph Poetry Slam!?!
With a feature set from the amazing @tupacshakespeare !!

📅 Saturday August 16 🚪 8pm Doors, 8:30 Show

🎫 Audience $15 | Performers $10 | PWYC

🔗 guelphpoetryslam.eventbrite.ca

**FEATURE POET** 

Eddie Lartey is a Hamiltonian wordsmith whose craft eloquently addresses themes of love, despair, and triumph within the Black experience. He blends his masterful wordplay with heartwarming storytelling to foster a better world for all. With over a decade of performances on both national and international stages, Eddie has garnered numerous accolades that highlight his exceptional talent. 

His impressive achievements include winning the Toronto International Poetry Slam in 2019, the Canadian Individual Poetry Championship in 2022, the slam of the Americas in Brazil, and recently earned a remarkable 5th place at the World Poetry Slam. Additionally, he was recognized as one of the Top 40 Under 40 and his recent poetry collection barcode just won Hamilton Literary Award! 

Eddie's art invites and inspires us to build a more just and compassionate world, one poem at a time.

Grab your tickets on Eventbrite or at the door - can't wait to see you there!

**ACCESSIBILITY** 

🚪 Two manual entry doors, no steps at the entrance. 

🪑 Seats are limited, first come first served. We are happy to reserve or find seats for accessibility!

🎙️ Two steps up to the stage, or take the mic from anywhere in the room.

✨ Full accessibility info at 🔗 guelphpoetryslam.eventbrite.ca

Drop by tonight and enjoy our
local craft beer and signature cocktails!

Bar Rail $5.50!