Philly Black Pride One Night Stand - with Queen Phierce

Happy 25 years Philly Black Pride!

We’re bringing back our infamous poetry slam, with host Queen Phierce! 2-time One Night Stand Slam Champion and Philly’s hostess with the mostest!

Join us on Thursday, April 25th to

kick off Philly Black Pride Weekend, the official start to Black Pride season. One Night Stand will start with open mic, move into our featured artists for the evening, and end with one person taking home the crown, bragging rights and $250 Grand prize as Philly Black Pride Slam Champion!!

This is a space where we are amplifying the voices and art of BIPOC LGBTQ+ folks. Use this form to sign up for open mic, to be considered for a feature, or to SLAM we love first timers!

For clarity:

• open mic: 5 minutes of stage time to share poetry, song, or comedy.
• Feature: a selected, predetermined artist chosen to perform a 15 minute set for the crowd.
• Slam: a 3 round competition of 8 or more poets, meeting specific parameters each round in order to advance.

All performers (besides features) are required to purchase admission. To purchase tickets for this event, visit velvetwhipphilly.com. Any questions, email queenphierce@gmail.com

Tickets:

• VIP: $30 includes optimal seating + drink ticket
• General admission: $20, first come first served seating

Cash bar. Light bites. Support the artists.

DOOR 8PM

EVENT 8:45PM

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