Women of the World Poetry Slam Last Chance Slam 3/18
This month’s Loboslam is cancelled so we can support The WOW Last Chance Slam @ Stereo Bar. And remember, The WOW Last Chance Slam is open to all self-identifying women. Burqueñas, go slam and win that last spot in WOWPS! Go to the Women of the World Poetry Slam website for more details.
Poetry and Beer @ Tractor Brewing Wells Park March 10th, 7 PM
You’re penultimate chance to qualify for the Albuquerque Poetry Slam Team! Open Mic, Slam, and maybe some other poetic nonsense. Hosted by Joe Romero.
Cancelled: Final Friday @ Winning Coffee
The Final Friday Poetry Slam is cancelled due to weather. Spread the word and stay warm.
Poetry and Beer @ Tractor Brewing Wells Park Featuring The Happy Gland Band
Join us for Poetry and Beer @ Tractor Wells Park on Tuesday, February 10th, 7PM Also just announced: The Happy Gland Band will be our featured performers around 7:30 Open Mic and one of your last chances to qualify for THE Albuquerque Poetry Slam Team. Hosted by Joseph Andres Romero.
Tony Mares Has Passed On
Ernesto Antonio Mares has died today. In 2002, E.A. (Tony) Mares was my writing mentor. I was in the 10th grade at Albuquerque High School. Tony was a veterano poet from my barrio: Old Town, Albuquerque; La Plaza Vieja, Alburque; La Ruca, Burque; Los Estados Undidos de Atzlán. After a long struggle with lung disease, […]
Loboslam Picks its Team
Before a packed crowd at Winning Coffee, we named our Collegiate Poetry Slam Team. Our College Slam Team is: Matthew Brown (Loboslam Champion) Mercedez Holtry Khalid Binsunni Gigi Bella Congrats to all the poets who competed tonight and good luck to the Nuevo Mexico College Unions Poetry Slam Team!
Loboslam Championship at Final Friday W/ Manuel Gonzalez
The Final Friday Poetry Slam will host the Loboslam Championship on January 30th at Winning Coffee Co. Watch the best collegiate poets battle to represent Central New Mexico Community College and The University of New Mexico at CUPSI, The College Unions Poetry Slam. Out special guest feature will be Manuel Gonzalez, promoting his new book, […]
Blackbird Buvette Says Goodbye
Since 2009, Blackbird Buvette has been the home venue of Poetry and Beer. ABQ Slams is very sad to learn that Blackbird will be closing its doors forever on January 19th. Blackbird Buvette was a great support to the local arts community, providing their stage for local singer/songwriters, emcees & DJs, poets, comedians, dancers, karaoke […]
Loboslam: Last Chance Slam Featuring Wysper
The College Slam season is drawing to a close and it’s your last chance to qualify for the UNM/CNM Poetry Slam Team. Come out to Winning Coffee for a great show and wonderful feature set from Wysper!
Poetry & Beer Featuring: Adam Stone and Bobby Crawford @ Tractor Brewing Wells Park
Poetry & Beer @ Tractor Brewing Wells Park welcomes Adam Stone and Bobby Crawford to Burque! The duo is currently on a nationwide tour and will be performing one night only! Come out to slam or hit up the open mic. Sign up is at 7PM. Hosted by Joseph “Chupa” Romero.