With nine locations, Busboys and Poets is proud to be a venue that provides space and support for poets and spoken word performers and interested audiences. From the cozy atmosphere of the “Sunday Kind of Love” poetry series to the high intensity of the 11th Hour Poetry Slam, you will find a poetry event that will spark your creative side and leave you inspired. They have hosted several world renowned poets for readings, including Amiri Baraka, Nikki Giovanni, Alice Walker, Suheir Hammad, Rita Dove, Sonia Sanchez, Elizabeth Alexander and Denis Brutus.