POETRY SHOWCASE (3-4 FEATURE ACTS) + SPOTLIGHT + LIMITED OPEN MIC The
event begins at 7PM. Casual dress. Feature performers will perform
15-20 minute sets. Spotlight performer will perform a 10 minute set.
The 5-6 open mic performers will perform a maximum of five minutes
each. There's food available for purchase. Once you've purchased
your ticket just give us your name at the door. Established by
Christopher K.P. Brown in January 2015, Pecola Breedlove & The Freedom
Party is a gathering space for poets, lovers of poetry, and people of
color who are simply looking for positive vibes in the city of
Philadelphia. Influenced by the fictional character Pecola Breedlove
(the main character in Toni Morrison’s first novel, The Bluest Eye),
this poetry event is a space where you can find pride in being your
authentic self and telling your own authentic story. Though the space
caters to people of color specifically, we do welcome all races,
genders, sexual orientations (binary and non-binary alike), and
religions. We promote respect & love for all people who wish to attend
and contribute to the good energy of the event.For five years
(2014-2019) Pecola Breedlove & The Freedom Party took place “EVERY
DAMN TUESDAY” at A Poet’s Art Gallery over on 40th & Girard.
Staring in April 2019 we’re expanding into two events: Breedlove
Tuesdays & Freedom Fridays. Breedlove Tuesdays will take place EVERY
1ST TUESDAY of the month. Freedom Fridays will take place EVERY 3RD
FRIDAY of the month. This means that we will have two events each
month. Our Tuesday event will stick to our normal open mic + feature
format. Our Friday event will serve as a poetry showcase with a very
limited open mic. Feel free to reach out to us with any questions you
have @breedlovephilly on IG or FB. Come on out and join us for Poetry,
Food, & Positive Vibes.
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