Z Experience Poetry Slam

Event time: 
Monday, January 15, 2024 - 11:30am to 3:30pm
Location: 
Yale Science Building - O.C. Marsh Lecture Hall See map
260 Whitney Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511
Event description: 

Join the Yale Peabody Museum, CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, and the New Haven Museum for the 28th Annual Celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Legacy of Social and Environmental Justice with two days of free events open to all. Generously sponsored by Citizens.

Influential poet-performers Croilot and Ngoma emcee a packed slate of on-stage programs inside one of the largest auditoriums on Yale’s campus. They’ll kick things off with a curated open mic and a high-energy group performance. Those talented artists will be followed by a dazzling line-up of over a dozen renowned competition poets, including Ray Jane, Lyrical Faith, Tymani Rain, T’challa Williams, and last year’s winner Slangston Hughes.

Held in honor of New Haven arts leader Zannette Lewis, this event is appropriate for adults and young adults with discretion of a parent or guardian.

Reception to follow with complimentary snacks and beverages.

Space is limited. Free registration is strongly recommended. Live ASL interpretation is available upon request on or before January 7.

Free parking is available in Yale Lot 22 at 260 Whitney Avenue.

Thank you to our Presenting Corporate Sponsor and Sponsor for Workforce Development: Citizens.

Admission: 
Free but register in advance
Open to: 
General Public