Nuyorican Poets Cafe

Category: Performing arts theater in New York

Address: 236 E 3rd St, New York, NY 10009, USA

Phone: +12127809386

Reviews

Maribelle Vazquez

Sep 30, 2022

A good place for the sharing of poetry.

Jorge Luis Berríos

Sep 23, 2022

Great space to see and share poetry and drinks. The venue is a staple for the nuyorrican poets and slam poetry in general. I’m glad it continues to open its doors. I feel the environment is very supportive then somewhat competitive.

Franc G

Sep 22, 2022

A landmark place in Loisaida #CommUnity

Beth Ellor

Sep 21, 2022

Back to the 50's, the Beat Poets, Charlie Parker, and the legendary David Amram. With brilliant Puerto Rican musicians and festive atmosphere - what could be better?

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Questions & Answers

Is it ethically friendly? Iv never done poetry and would love to try but am very nervous. How is the crowd? Is or can it be kid friendly?

Kimberly Searfoss | Oct 7, 2018
Tish locs | Oct 7, 2018

The ombiance is very welcoming and supporting. Just be the best you you can be

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Do you have to sign up for the spoken word on Tuesday's at this place?

Rodney Grimes | Oct 7, 2018
kennedy cruz | Oct 7, 2018

Yes you sign up when you get there is people that to go you could talk to

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What time does The nuyorican poets Cafe on Monday close

Jen Var | Oct 7, 2019
cynthia benjamin | Oct 7, 2019

The events don't have listed end times, as far as I know. When we visited, the event didn't end until around 2am.

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Can anybody preform poetry there

David Davis | Oct 7, 2018
Verinia Taylor | Oct 7, 2018

Yes!

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How is the crowd

Stanley Chukwuebuka | Oct 6, 2020
German Santos | Oct 6, 2020

The crowd over there at the Nuyorican Poetry Café gets packed on a nightly basis. It's Great!

My wife has beautiful poetry but has severe stage fright. How can you help her get over it in here?

Veronica Serrano | Oct 7, 2019
Jenifer Cortes | Oct 7, 2019

I think it's a great place for a 1st time poets. The poets and audience are very supportive and congratulatory. Also make sure to have a good amount of your friends and family to help reduce the anxiety with familiar faces

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Is poetry only on Wednesday? Could I come on a Saturday, and is there anything that relates to poetry going on on Saturdays?

Joshua Owens | Oct 7, 2019
The Notorious Peoples Bean (Goyazilla) | Oct 7, 2019

The space gets rented out to different curators. So they may not always have poetry in their performance line-up.

When doing our music can we have music on the phone and then plugged up to perform

Champman40 Jerry Baxter | Oct 7, 2019
The Notorious Peoples Bean (Goyazilla) | Oct 7, 2019

It's possible. But theres a Dj Booth you can use to play music.

Is this place Ok??

kayla malloy | Oct 7, 2019
Jenifer Cortes | Oct 7, 2019

This place is a great spot to hear original pieces from local poets. They have drinks but no food. I recommwnd tgis for a first date or any date.

Is this a smoke free environment?,

Shauntay Belton | Oct 7, 2019
James Morales | Oct 7, 2019

Yes it is

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Hi!! I am 17, if I want to recite poetry is it required that I have an adult with me?

Courtney Taylor | Oct 7, 2018
Verinia Taylor | Oct 7, 2018

Depends on what type of show. You should call venue.

Can anyone sign up for poetry slam?

Yasmine Hafez | Oct 7, 2018
A Vargas | Oct 7, 2018

On Wednesdays show up early to get your spot

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Can you pay at the door? Or do you need to purchase tickets in advance? If so how much are the tickets?

Yvette Rouse | Oct 7, 2018
Nefertiti P. Arthur | Oct 7, 2018

Greetings. Yes, usually one can pay at the door. The price depends on the event. Ticket prices vary depending on who is performing.

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So, what is the primary difference between their slam poetry night, spoken word, and open mic? Also, is music ever allowed to be used as well? (Like I brought a cd track for example)?

CA | Oct 7, 2018
Elizabeth Vilchis | Oct 7, 2018

Slam Poetry is poetry only. Spoken word is can be poetry and spoken word. Open Mic night can be anything and includes music and singing.

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How late do their poetry open mics tend to go on Friday night?

Michael Rosenberg | Oct 7, 2018
kennedy cruz | Oct 7, 2018

Orange round 12

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What time does the poetry start on wednesdays?

Pankaj Kamble | Apr 9, 2022
Michael Haley | Apr 9, 2022

Starts at 8 on Slam nights

Is open Mic Night available on the weekends like Saturday. I would love to come see next weekend if so.

Janet Williams | Dec 10, 2021
Maria Corporan | Dec 10, 2021

Yes. Actually if you check the website it shows events and there is open mic this weekend.

what time do u guys open??

Jasmine Springer | Nov 10, 2021
Anthony Rodriguez | Nov 10, 2021

Please visit the website it has a calender of events and information on venue use

I’m 19 and I’m a poet, can I come?

JustMeTV | Oct 6, 2020
Godwin St Louis | Oct 6, 2020

Get there by 8:30 on Wed and line up if you want to spit your poetry.

Would we be able to go on stage that same night?

Miguel Mejia | Oct 6, 2020
Bert Mcrae | Oct 6, 2020

Sometimes

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Are they open Friday and what do they do on Friday night ?

Samantha Terasme | Oct 6, 2020
Luisa Richardson | Oct 6, 2020

They are open Fridays. But need to Google them to see what activity is on. Can be poetry, music or a play. I have seen great shows at good prices.

I play guitar and sing and write ... do O have to play accoutsic or can I bring my amps?

Raquel Daniels | Oct 7, 2019
Deborah Rodgers | Oct 7, 2019

Yes bring your own amps they do have a DJ put you can stand up there with a open mic to recite your poetry

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can i pay at the door and still get to perform on Wednesday?

kriti sitaula | Oct 7, 2019
Gary Castan | Oct 7, 2019

Yes u can pay @ the door, dont know about Wednesday tho

Hi. I like poetry and spoken word... but I am more fluent in French than English. Can I perform in French?

koami Houmanou | Oct 7, 2019
Joseph Rutledge | Oct 7, 2019

As long as you can translate afterwards, I don't see why not.

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Are shows every Saturday?

Brittany Collins | Oct 7, 2019
Maurice Porcher | Oct 7, 2019

There's something there every Saturday. But if you're looking to see poetry, I'd suggest going to the website to check schedule.

Is the language clean for wholesome Christian patrons?

Lillian Velazquez | Oct 7, 2019
Kylthia Roberts | Oct 7, 2019

Probably not for evangelicals. Language is likely unpredictable.

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How much do I have to pay to be on stage? It's my first time. Also, when is open Mic because I work as well?

Clarence Watson | Oct 7, 2019
LUCKY DOA | Oct 7, 2019

Its 20 dollar entry fee and still perform

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Is it wheelchair accessible? Typically how long is one show?

K | Oct 7, 2019
jillian ashkenazy | Oct 7, 2019

Yes wheelchair accessible.. Bathrooms are on ground floor as well as upstairs. Shows vary... Generally, 2 hrs

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How much does it cost?

jessie mayfield | Oct 7, 2019
Alyse Hampton | Oct 7, 2019

10 dollars worth every penny

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is there any slots for r&b singers

Polfirio Truthburn | Oct 7, 2019
James Morales | Oct 7, 2019

Yes there is

Is there open mic on the weekends?

True | Oct 7, 2019
Maurice Porcher | Oct 7, 2019

Open mic only on the first Wednesday i believe of every month. Other Wednesdays are poetry slams open mic. The winner of the Wednesday night slam gets to perform with the pros on Friday nights.

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Food? Menu? What do they serve? Planning a trip this weekend to celebrate my divorce alone ... Sad isn't it? 😬🍷 can someone help join me?

Kathy Crespo | Oct 7, 2019
James Morales | Oct 7, 2019

There are many restaurants on Avenue B. I suggest you grab some food first.

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How long is a show? Going on Friday 10/5

Edgar Velasquez | Oct 7, 2018
Jones | Oct 7, 2018

2 plus hours. Worth it!!

is it free to watch? is it free to do open mic?

Allen Mitchell Gardner | Oct 7, 2018
Allen Mitchell Gardner | Oct 7, 2018

Shi I have to buy anything when I enter.?

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Can anyone join? Is it Free to join?

Hosneara Begum | Oct 7, 2018
Wesley M | Oct 7, 2018

Yes

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What's time limit wit poetry? And wat are the good days to go?

jon snipe | Oct 7, 2018
Nefertiti P. Arthur | Oct 7, 2018

Greetings. Please check their website. otherwise I worked at The Establishment for Theatre and film festivals night of poetry and the time limit was 2 minutes. Again, you should check their website and their event calendar with regard to most happening.

What is the cover charge?

Frank Mcleod | Oct 7, 2018
Stephen Elliot | Oct 7, 2018

It changes depending on the night

Is there anything happening on Saturdays?

Shonah Skinner | Oct 7, 2018
Nefertiti P. Arthur | Oct 7, 2018

Greetings. I suggest calling or checking the company's website for the performance schedule. Great historic venue.

When is the next slam or performance I would like to perform

Black Foot | Oct 7, 2018
A Vargas | Oct 7, 2018

Nuyorican poets society website . try that route it should have contact numbers

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Do we need show ID at gate?

Tenzin Namgyal | Oct 7, 2018
A Vargas | Oct 7, 2018

Yesmostly at bar

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How do I register for open mic please let me know.

Michele Joaquin | Oct 7, 2018
Stephen Elliot | Oct 7, 2018

Ask someone other than Google

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Is the place wheelchair accessible?

Judith Baptiste | Oct 7, 2018
Mark Mayo | Oct 7, 2018

Yes there is good access

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Does rain normally slow the night down? Like is there a lot less people & the place is dead?

Brittany Howard | Oct 7, 2018
Aralis Eva Robles | Oct 7, 2018

It could, sometimes I guess.

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Can you read your poems with the paper in hand or do they have to be recited from memory only?

heather t | Oct 7, 2018
wanda bonilla | Oct 7, 2018

Yes

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Is there open mic tonight

Amin Coleman | Oct 7, 2018
Andrew Stahelin | Oct 7, 2018

Yes there are open mics not sure about tonight but you just have to contact them directly call them up because they do events where will do poetry slams and at the end of it they'll do an open mic

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I want to read a poem at the Monday night Open Mic. 1.How early do I have to get there to reserve a spot? 2.Can I pay at the door? 3.Will there be others reading poetry on Monday night, or will the majority be music? Thanks!

Daniela Cervetti | Oct 7, 2018
CSunny Figueroa | Oct 7, 2018

You have to email them I think. You can pay at the door. There's freestyle rapping, singing, tracks played, comedy! Friend or romantic date night.

Do they serve food?

Karon Blue | Oct 7, 2018
Rick Rikkardo | Oct 7, 2018

No food. (That sucks) they should serve sliders, buffalo wings, fries etc etc, with 🍺 or 🍹.

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Good morning. My daughter is 19, would she be allowed entry?

Yvette | Oct 7, 2018
Andrew Stahelin | Oct 7, 2018

Depends on the event. There is a bar there.

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What Is The Age Limit?

princess love | Oct 7, 2018
Andrew Stahelin | Oct 7, 2018

There is a bar though...

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If I want to recite my spoken word what do I do to go about doing such?

Rick A Gonzalez jr | Oct 7, 2018
Richard Robinson | Oct 7, 2018

Go on Wednesday night, doors open at 9 (line forms well before then) sign up (being one of the first 20 people) and share your work in the open slam hosted by Jive Poetic.

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Is there parking near here?

Latisha reid | Oct 7, 2018
Jay Rich | Oct 7, 2018

Not really... you'll circle ard for a while if you luck up on one.

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What is the admission for tonite

John Cheeks | Oct 7, 2018
Raymella Lowry | Oct 7, 2018

Admission is always $10. The showcases are great.

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Is this place 18+ only?

Bradley Hart Fisher | Oct 7, 2018
daniel buitrago | Oct 7, 2018

No

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I have a poet who want to performed Saturday. Is it possible? How much are the tickets?

Gregory Arriola | Oct 7, 2017
Xell52 | Oct 7, 2017

Don't know if this helps, but poetry slams are on Fridays, when they also have open mic

If I wanted to sing for the open mic how would I be able to do that

Shanequa Clark | Oct 7, 2017
daniel buitrago | Oct 7, 2017

Should try to get there around 6 ish 7 max to get a spot

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Is there parking

Desiree Butler | Oct 7, 2017
JR Lewars | Oct 7, 2017

Street parking

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