Jambalaya Soul Slam
Paper Thin Poetry Slam
July 19, 2025
Hayti Heritage Center
804 Old Fayetteville St
Durham, NC 27701
Join us for a special night of poetry. All participants MUST READ FROM PAPER for this slam. They can read from printed paper or a journal. No phones. No memorized poems. Bring your new works or works in progress! Poets who have never slammed before are welcome to join us! This is one of our favorite slams of the year.
All poetry shared must be original.
The Jambalaya Soul Slam is the Triangle’s longest running poetry event!
doors 7:30pm
show 8:00pm
$10 General Admission
For more information: jambalayasoulslam@gmail.com | For guidelines go to http://bullcitypoetryslam.com
The Workshop returns December 9th, 2024!
The Jambalaya Soul Academy offer tools and strategies for writing poetry. You will gain poetry writing tips and prompts, develop new ideas or complete unfinished poems, and share your work with other poets. Bring your notebook, a pen, and an open mind.
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The workshop occurs virtually.​
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Email jambalayasoulslam@gmail.com with any questions and to get the link!
2025-2026 Slam Schedule
Slam Themes Each Month
July - Paper Thin
August - Paper Thin
September - Open
October - Open
November - Open
December - Last Chance
January - Finals
Feb - Love Notes
March - Women’s Slam
April - Bull City Spit Fest (team exhibition)
May - Haiku Slam
June - Lyric Slam