Just because a poetยs dead, doesnยt mean her rhymes are, especially not at todayยs Dead Poetยs Slam. Each volunteer reader will perform two poems from a dead poet, performing with as much passion and drama as possible. The audience will rate each performance, and the most slamminย reader gets a prize. (Not to mention bragging rights.) 8 p.m. Taft Street Coffee House, 2115 Taft. For information, call 713-522-3533 or visit www.taftstreetcoffee.org. Free.
Tue., Dec. 30, 8 p.m., 2008
This article appears in Dec 25-31, 2008.