The Poetry Brothel: 10-Year Anniversary Extravaganza Spectacular

Welcome to a unique and immersive poetry event that takes poetry outside classrooms and lecture halls and places it in the lush interiors of a bordello. The Madame presents a rotating cast of poets, each operating within a carefully crafted character, who impart their work in public readings, spontaneous eruptions of poetry, and most distinctly, as purveyors of private poetry readings on beds, chaise lounges and in private rooms. For a small fee, all of the poets are available for these sequestered readings at any time during the event. Of course, any true bordello need a good cover; ours is an immersive cabaret featuring burlesque, live music, vaudeville, aerials, visual art, magic, mysticism, with newly integrated themes, performances and installations at each event.

Doors open at 8pm; staged performances begin at 9pm. Themed costumes and/or vintage formalwear are encouraged but not required.

This event is 21+

Behave with beauty, connect with intention. 
We are obsessed with CONSENT.
Always ASK before touching anyone in our House. 
Anyone who cannot follow this simple rule 
will be escorted to the sidewalk.

::::::: Community and Accessibility :::::::

This is a space for everyone to feel welcome and loved. Racism, sexism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia, xenophobia will not be tolerated at our House. All entrances and spaces within the venue are single-level and handicap accessible. There are stairs leading to the upper portions of the stage, for those who wish to dance in the spotlight. Gender neutral bathrooms are easily located throughout the venue.