Friday Night: Poetry Edition Featuring The Philly Pigeon

Celebrate National Poetry Month with a night of art and music, featuring a special performance by The Philly Pigeon.

Performance: The Philly Pigeon | Great Stair Hall | 5:00–8:30 p.m.
Like the Tonight Show and Def Poetry had a baby that grew up to be your favorite Friday night in Philly. Come watch some of Philly's best poets and join the liveliest audience in the city for a night of poetry, music, games, and more.

Special performances from Alyesha Wise, Kirwyn Sutherland, Saskia Kercy, Jacob Winterstein, and Kai Davis. Get there early to enjoy a DJ set by DJ YNGFU.

Show Running Order:

• 5:00–6:00 p.m. - DJ YNGFU
• 6:00–7:30 p.m. - The Philly Pigeon
• 7:30–8:30 p.m. - DJ YNGFU

Pop Up Studio: Patchwork Poems | Great Stair Hall Balcony | 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Weave together a patchwork poem as you create a collage quilt out of magazine clippings

Petal Poetry with Van Gogh’s Sunflowers | Resnick Rotunda | 5:00–8:00 p.m.
Take poetic inspiration from art and nature! Write your reactions to Vincent Van Gogh’s Sunflowers (1889) on a paper petal and add it to a collage version of this iconic painting.

Community Tabling | Forum Balcony | 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Learn more about community organizations, local businesses, and art institutions around Philadelphia.

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