A Busboys and Poetry Event hosted this week by Black Chakra
Jacob Mayberry a.k.a Black Chakra is a Baltimore-based spoken word artist and emcee whose talent has been showcased on stages across America. He is a poetry instructor for Dewmore Baltimore, where he led the Woodlawn High School Poetry Team to city slam victory for four straight years. Black Chakra is a former member of the 2016 National Slam Championship at the National Poetry Slam (NPS). In 2017, Black Chakra won Baltimore’s Grand Slam Finals and helped lead Baltimore’s Poetry Team to victory at Southern Fried.
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**This event will be recorded. Waivers will be provided for those who attend"
Join us for our first-ever SLAM! at Busboys and Poets - Baltimore
The 4th Wednesday Slam provides an opportunity for poetry lovers to enjoy the competitive art of late-night performance poetry! Enjoy several rounds of competitive poetry by amateurs and professionals, with the audience choosing a winner. Cash Prize! Come join us for an alternative way to spend your Wednesday night.
$100 CASH PRIZE winner takes all
Full food and bar service available throughout the night
Sep 14, 2026 7:00 pm - Sep 15, 2026 4:00 am
