Words on the Street - Poetry Slam!

Words on the Street – Poetry Slam!

Date and Time

Sep 9, 2021 6:30 pm

Location

Columbia

6251 Mango Tree Rd, Columbia, Maryland, 21044

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Description:

Join us as we celebrate dynamic poetry, exciting performances, and literary talent at Words on the Street. In collaboration with Busboys & Poets, Color Burst Park will play host to spoken word performances, poetry, free book swap, adult spelling bee, activations and more with food, drinks, and a pop-up by the Howard County Library. Grab your picnic blankets and get ready for a night of words, wit, and the wonderful Merriweather District community.

ABOUT WORDS ON THE STREET:

UPCOMING DATES:

AUGUST 19TH:Open Mic

Busboys and Poets hosts Color Burst Park's Open Mic night! Head to the park for sign-ups at 6:00 pm with the show starting at 6:30 pm. Grab a free bookmark or journal at our stamping station, play jumbo Boggle and Scrabble, and visit the Howard County Library System's pop-up library right at Color Burst Park.

SEPTEMBER 9TH:Poetry Slam

Come out for an epic poetry slam with a $500 grand prize! Busboys and Poets has gathered some of the area's best for a head to head challenge. Grab a picnic blanket for up close seats at an unforgettable battle. Food trucks, a pop-library, and crafts will also be available.

SEPTEMBER 23RD:Adult Spelling Bee

Test your phonological knowledge and join the Adult Spelling Bee at Color Burst Park! Sign-ups start at 6:00 pm with the bee kicking off at 6:30 pm. Use your spelling smarts to see how far you can go to win prizes and be crowned the Spelling Bee Champ! The evening will also include food trucks, a book swap, and crafts.

DETAILS:

  • TIME: 6:00 - 8:00 pm
  • WHERE: Color Burst Park, Merriweather District

Admission is FREE and open to all ages   RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/words-on-the-street-tickets-164998000461

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