Massachusetts Statewide Poetry Calendar 2

Join us for a magical evening of love poems that will make your heart skip a beat! This in-person event will take place at the Black Sheep Bah-Bah-Q & Kitchen, located on Chandler Street in Worcester, MA, USA. Get ready to be swept away by the power of words as talented poets share their heartfelt verses in an intimate setting. Whether you're a hopeless romantic or simply curious, this event promises to ignite your emotions and leave you with a renewed appreciation for the beauty of love. Don't miss out on this enchanting night of poetry and connection!

The cover charge is $4, cash or credit. No tickets are sold in advance. The poetry show is 21+, with a photo ID and Vaccination Card required to enter the venue. No outside drink is allowed— please patronize the bar— but you may bring food and eat it in the venue. Regrettably, the basement of the Cantab is not wheelchair-accessible; please email us to learn more about the space and to discuss accessibility options.
Doors open at approximately 7:15 for an 8:00 poetry-only open mic. The venue has a capacity of 75 persons with seating for approximately 60; if you want to sit down for the first part of the show, you will need to arrive before 8:00 PM. Large parties are strongly advised to arrive in a timely manner, as the show frequently sells out.
There is a short break after the open mic at approximately 9:45, during which some seats usually free up for incoming crowd. (If the feature is popular, do not expect seats to become available.) After the break, the featured poet or event begins. Standard features last for 30 minutes and featured slams last about 60 minutes, after which our featured poets vend their product and chat with fans. As of 2023, the full show is usually over by 11:00.