To check out what Chattanooga’s spoken-word scene has to offer, make sure to mark these events on your calendars!
Barnes and Noble Poetry Open-Mic Night, hosted by K.B. Ballentine
When: The last Friday of every month, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Barnes & Noble in Hamilton Place Mall
Admission: Free
Wide Open Floor, hosted by Marcus Ellsworth
What: An open-mic that is open to poetry, dance, experimental art, and nearly anything else you can think of.
When: The first Friday of every month. Doors open 7:30 p.m.
Where: Barking Legs Theater, 1307 Dodds Ave.
Admission: Free for performers. $5 for non-performers
The River City Sessions
What: A collaboration of poets, authors, storytellers and musicians whose work honors Southern life and culture.
When: The second Friday of every month, 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Camp House, 1427 Williams St.
Admission: $5
Camp House Open-Mic Competition, hosted by Christian J. Collier
What: A weekly open-mic geared towards singer-songwriters, poets, etc. The winning act receives a cash prize and is entered into the quarterly final bout.
When: Every Thursday (unless noted otherwise). Sign-ups start 7 p.m. and the event starts 8 p.m.
Where: The Camp House, 1427 Williams St.
Admission: $2
Story Slam, hosted by Ben Schnell
What: Dubbed,“True stories without notes in 5 minutes.” The theme for the next slam is the inexplicable.
When: July 30, 7:30 p.m.
Where: The Camp House, 1427 Williams St.
Admission: Free
All-American Summer at The Hunter Museum, featuring Christian J. Collier
What: Poet and musician Christian J. Collier brings a spoken-word showcase to The Hunter’s All-American Summer concert series. A cash bar will be open and food will be available from Good Dog.
When: July 18, 6 p.m.
Where: Hunter Museum of American Art, 10 Bluff View
Admission: Included with regular Hunter Museum admission, $9.95 adults