Upcoming Events

The Jambalaya Soul Slam is Saturday 10/18/25 at 8:00pm. Doors at 7:30pm. $10 general admission. See area poets take the stage to share their thoughts, ideas, and insights. This will a distinct and amazing showcase of storytelling and truth telling. Come enjoy a poetry event that you don’t want to miss. 

Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St, Durham, NC! Buy at http://bullcitypoetryslam.com | Questions: jambalayasoulslam@gmail.com

$10 general admission. Tickets: 

See some of the best poets in the area slam for a chance to make the 2026 Bull City Slam Team and compete in Southern Fried, the largest poetry slam in the country in June. See you there!

October 19, 2025
Doors 4pm & Show 5pm

Eloquent Soul
A Spoken Word & Soul Music Experience
with special curated Wine Tasting

Doja Vineyard & Grounds
7884 Race Track Rd.
Castalia, NC 27816

Hosted by award-winning Spoken Word artist Dasan Ahanu

Music by the Eloquent Soul Band

With special guest poets and vocalists Josephus Thompson (Greensboro Poet Laureate), Chyna (Kinston Poet Laureate), Church DaPoet (award-winning poet & host), and Tamisha Waden (singer & songwriter)

$20 admission | Wine Tasting included with admission!

https://eloquentsouldoja2025.eventbrite.com | https://www.dojavineyard.com

The South Still Talking: Poetry Workshop and Reading

Facilitated by Dasan Ahanu and featuring Matt G

Come out for a distinct and engaging poetry experience dedicated to and inspired by southern experiences and poetics! Dasan Ahanu will use selected southern works to guide a workshop that will allow participants to brings concepts and ideas to life. After the workshop, our special guest poet Poetic Zoe will introduce the audience to his art as we celebrate the power of the southern voice on page and on stage. This event is sponsored by the North Carolina Poetry Society.

The goal is to speak to the moments that make us and celebrate the poetry that resonates with us.

We will be giving away copies of Your South/Our South, a poetic zine created in collaboration with PEN Piedmont, Rofhiwa Book Cafe, and Scalawag Magazine.

For more info contact Dasan Ahanu at dasan@dasanahanu.com

Reserve your spot at https://thesouthstilltalkingoct2025.eventbrite.com