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Wise Words: Great Lakes Griot Slam

Thu, Sep 18

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Chicago

🔥 Wise Words: Great Lakes Griot Slam Poetry. Power. Midwest fire. Join us in Chicago for a 4-day celebration of bars, brilliance, and Black storytelling. 16 teams. 1 champion. $1500 prize. Workshops, open mics, and a cookout you don’t want to miss.

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Wise Words: Great Lakes Griot Slam
Wise Words: Great Lakes Griot Slam

Time & Location

Sep 18, 2025, 7:00 PM – Sep 21, 2025, 11:59 PM

Chicago, 7458 S Langley Ave, Chicago, IL 60619, USA

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About the event

Wise Words: Great Lakes Griot Slam

📍 Chicago, IL📅 September 18–21, 2025

Thursday, Sept 18

🌀 Padded RoOm Open Mic — 7:00 PM at the Emporium


Friday, Sept 19


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  • 🎤 Slam Team Registration

    🎤 Slam Team Registration – Wise Words: Great Lakes Griot Slam Sept 18–21, 2025 | Chicago, IL Register your team for the official slam competition! This ticket secures your spot in the 2-day, team-only tournament. Open to teams of 3–5 poets. Includes access to all weekend events. $1500 grand prize. No indies. Must follow slam rules and code of conduct.

    $175.00

    +$4.38 ticket service fee

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