Bards & Brews Poetry Slam Tonight at Central Library

The Birmingham Public Library’s (BPL) popular Bards & Brews poetry performance and beer tasting series is scheduled tonight starting with live music at 6:30, call time at 7:00. Usually held the first Friday of each month, the April edition of Bards & Brews is being held on the second Friday since BPL was closed for Good Friday on April 6. Tonight's event will return to the slam format and will be held at the Central Library located at 2100 Park Place.

The slams are emceed by poetry slam events director Brian “Voice Porter” Hawkins. Hawkins has hosted On Stage at the Carver at the Carver Theater, the longest running poetry open mic in Birmingham (7 years running). He has hosted numerous additional events of this nature and has also performed his own works many times across the country.

Each contestant contributes $5 to the pot, and winner takes all. Southern Fried Slam rules will be observed. Craft beer will be available for sampling, along with light refreshments. You must be 18 years or older to be admitted, and 21 years or older to be served. IDs will be checked. Live music at 6:30 p.m. Call time is 7:00 p.m. Check out the Bards & Brews page on Facebook for more information. This program is made possible by grants from the Alabama State Council on the Arts and the National Endowment for the Arts.