The Oakland Poetry Slam

Name: The Oakland Poetry Slam
Start: 2025-08-19T20:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-08-19T22:00:00-07:00
Location: Tamarack

Schedule

Tue Aug 19 2025 at 08:00 pm to 10:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Tamarack | Oakland, CA

The longest running poetry slam in Oakland is back in person at our new home, Tamarack! Every 3rd Tuesday of the month!
About this Event

Join us as we return to in person shows! There will be music, a writing workshop, and Tamarack's top notch drinks!

7:00 PM Doors Open

7:15 PM Writing Workshop led by Tino V.H. Jr. (Zoom ID: TBA)

8:00 Show Begins!

Hosted by Collin Edmonds

Agenda

🕑: 07:00 PM
Doors Open
🕑: 07:15 PM
Sign Up List Goes out
🕑: 07:20 PM
Writing Workshop
🕑: 08:30 PM
Show Starts

Where is it happening?

Tamarack, 1501 Harrison Street, Oakland, United States

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

USD 12.51

Host or Publisher Rich Oak Events

Tags:

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