The Writer's Den Summer Lover Poetry Slam
Schedule
Sun Jun 07 2026 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Addis Ethiopian Restaurant | Richmond, VA
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The Writer’s Den RVA is for lovers! This isn't just any competition—this is a celebration of love. We’re looking for love poems, the resilient heartbreak, the passionate, and the real. If you've ever been in love, lost love, looked for love then this is your moment to shine!
📍 Where & When
Location: Addis Ethiopian Restaurant
(9 N 17th St, Richmond, VA 23219)
Date: Sunday, June 7th, 2026
Doors Open: 7:00 PM
Show Starts: 8:00 PM
Cover: $10 at the door
This month also features Grand Slam Champion Breeze the Poet! This is a fundraiser for to get him to competition in June in Orlando, Florida!
⚖️ The Rules of the Mic
Think you’ve got what it takes? Make sure you know the vibes:
Sign-ups: First come, first serve! Get there early to get on the list.
@addis_ethiopian_rva
Hosted by @roscoeburnems
Vibes by @djkinfolk
#InTheDen Rules
Sign-Up: First come, first serve at the door.
Max 10 poets for the slam.
3 Rounds: 10 poets start. 7 advance to Round 2. 4 to the Final Round.
Clean Slate: Scores reset each round.
Original Work Only
Scoring: 5 judges score 0.0–10.0.
High & low scores dropped; middle 3 added.
Max Score in a round is a 30.
Order: Random draw each round.
Time Limit: 3:10 max.
Go over = disqualification.
Time starts with first word or intentional movement.
No Props
Reading is okay,but don’t reference your page or device, doing so = disqualification.
Winner receives a small cash prize.
Questions? DM @thewritersdenrva
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