Poetic Checkmate: Scholastic Series K-12
Date and Time
May 16, 2026 12:00 pm
Location
Anacostia
2004 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, District of Columbia, 20020
May 16, 2026 12:00 pm
Anacostia
12:30pm Chess Player Check-In
Event Start 1pm - 5pm
2004 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
Power Moves
♟🎤 Poetic Checkmate:
Scholastic Series K-12
Where Strategy Meets Story. Where Chess Meets Culture.a
🎤 Poetic Checkmate Poetry Slam Rules & Guidelines
Family-Friendly Content
This is a community-centered event welcoming children, teens, elders, entrepreneurs, and families.
Performance Rules
⏱ Maximum 3 minutes per performance
📱 Poets may use written notes, phones, or perform from memory
✍🏾 Original work is encouraged
✅ All performances must follow family-friendly and respect guidelines
