Poetry, Blerds & Jams

Poetry Blerds and Jams (PB&J): A Comic Con for the Culture

Poetry Blerds and Jams, better known as PB&J, is Philly’s first Comic Con rooted in Germantown. A celebration of Black imagination, poetry, blerd culture, and community joy. This event brings together poets, comic creators, artists, musicians, and fans for a day where creativity runs wild and the culture takes center stage.

PB&J is where Philly slang meets sci‑fi, where spoken word meets superheroes, and where Black stories get the spotlight they deserve. If you’ve ever wanted a Comic Con that feels like home with the energy of Germantown, the flavor of Philly, and the brilliance of Black creators this is the jawn you’ve been waiting for.

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What to Expect

PB&J is a full‑day experience blending art, performance, and community:

🎤 Live Performances

Experience a lineup of Philly poets and musicians bringing the stage to life. Expect powerful verses, soulful sounds, and performances that hit you right in the chest . The kind of art that feels like home, Philly.

🎨 Artist Alley & Vendors

Meet local comic artists, illustrators, writers, and makers. Support Black creators, grab exclusive merch, and discover new stories and characters.

🛸 Blerd Culture Everywhere

Panels, discussions, and meetups exploring Black identity in comics, anime, sci‑fi, fantasy, gaming, and beyond. This is a space where blerds feel seen.

🎶 Concert Finale

We’re closing the night with a live concert featuring poets and musicians from the city. A full‑on celebration of sound, storytelling, and Philly soul. The perfect way to end a day built on creativity and community.

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Why PB&J?

Because Philly deserves a Comic Con that reflects our stories.

Because Germantown has always been a hub for creativity, resistance, and imagination.

Because Black poets, artists, musicians, and Blerds deserve a space where they’re centered not sidelined.

PB&J is more than an event. It’s a cultural homecoming. A celebration of legacy. A reminder that our creativity is cosmic.

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Who Should Pull Up

• Poets

• Musicians

• Blerds

• Comic lovers

• Artists

• Philly creatives

• Families

• Anyone who loves a good jawn

If you love Black art, Black stories, and Black joy this is your space.

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Location

Germantown, Philadelphia

Inside the historic Braid Mills — a creative hub with deep neighborhood roots.

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Host or Publisher Lindo