The $200 Rent is Due Slam

The first of the month is coming. Is your bank account ready? 💸

Austin is many things, but "cheap" isn't one of them. We know the cost of living in this city is steep, so Austin Poetry Slam is putting some cash back in the pockets of the poets who bring the heat. Whether you’re looking to cover a bill or just want to get paid for your craft, come through and get this work.

• DATE: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
• DOORS: 7:00 PM
• LOCATION: Inside the Barrel O’ Fun (Alamo Drafthouse Mueller)
• ADDRESS: 1911 Aldrich St. Austin, TX 78723
• HOSTED BY: The incomparable Rachel Z.

⚠️ POETS: If you're looking to hit the stage, you must be checked in by 7:40 PM for the draw. Don’t be late; we're trying to draw on time.

We’re handing out $200 in total cash prizes to the top three performers of the night:

• 🏆 1st Place: $100
• 🥈 2nd Place: $75
• 🥉 3rd Place: $25

Come hungry and leave with your car intact. We’ve got a full bar and food menu available throughout the show. Plus, parking is VALIDATED, because paying for parking in Mueller is the last thing you need right now.

THE FINAL WORD: We can’t lower the cost of living, but we can give you a stage to talk about it and a chance to walk away with the bag. Grab a drink, grab a seat, and let’s get it.

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