Scribblin’ in the Margins: BIPOC Slam ft. Lady La Profeta

Schedule

Fri Dec 05 2025 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

The Origin Arts & Community Centre | Ottawa, ON

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Join Urban Legends Poetry Collective for a poetry slam and open mic with sign ups open specifically to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) artists. Everyone is welcome to attend. This event will feature world poetry slam champion, Lady la Profeta!
BIPOC centred spaces amplify and celebrate the voices of BIPOC folks, resisting erasure and fostering community and solidarity. Everyone is welcome to attend as an audience member, and ULPC has many other open sign-up events throughout the year for others looking to share their work.
😷 FACE MASKS REQUIRED
📅 Fri, Dec. 5
📍 The Origin, 57 Lyndale Ave.
⏰ Doors 7:00 | Show 7:30
💵 Tickets at the door, PWYD (suggested donation: $10)
Sign up for the slam or open mic at the door. Poets who sign up to perform are not required to buy a ticket.
Accessibility: Step-free access. Accessible and inclusive washrooms. Alcohol-free space. Face masks required and available as needed. Pay-What-You-Decide tickets.
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LADY LA PROFETA
Lady la Profeta, otherwise known as Lady the Prophet, is a multidisciplinary artist with a passion for storytelling, poetry, music, film and creating overall unforgettable moments with messages that will make you shiver.
Her poetry, music and films carry social critiques with the purpose of making this world a safer and happier place to live in. She believes in the power of Love and that Love always wins. World poetry champion, award winning and nominated actor & director, music composer and performer. Founder of Remix the Ritual, Palabra Viva, UMAMI and Whitefate.
instagram.com/ladylaprofeta/
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The Origin Arts & Community Centre, 57 Lyndale Avenue,Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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