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Nerd Slam & Haiku Deathmatch: Southwest Shootout Poetry Slam
August 10, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Both Nerd Slam & Haiku Deathmatch are open to any & all competitors. Just get to Tractor at 12:30 to sign up.
Hosted by Arizona Slam Champion, Christopher Fox Graham, The Nerd Slam is one of the funnest poetry shows you’ll see. Combining elements of Pub Quiz Trivia & Poetry Slam, competitors answer questions for the chance to perform their nerdiest poem. Prizes provided by Bookworks ABQ.
The Haiku Deathmatch is a head-to-head tournament where poets must battle with 17 syllables. You’ll need a total of 26 haiku to win the championship. $5 entry fee, winner-take-all-prize-money; consolation prizes provided by Bookworks ABQ.