Exit 36 Slam Poetry Festival

The ninth annual Exit 36 brings 40 competing poets to Pompano Beach for three days of slam competition, workshops and open mics, with a $5,000 top prize. Thursday Dec. 10: orientation 4 p.m., Kompa dance workshop 5:45 p.m., prelims 7:30 to 9:45 p.m. at the Ali Cultural Arts Center and The Hive. Friday Dec. 11: beach party 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., workshops 5:30 to 7 p.m., prelims 7:30 to 9:45 p.m.; Saturday Dec. 12 at the Pompano Beach Cultural Center: semifinals noon to 2 p.m., finals 8 to 10 p.m., after party 10 p.m. to midnight.

Details

• When: Thursday, December 10, 2026 to Saturday, December 12, 2026, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Where: Ali Cultural Arts Center, 353 MLK Blvd, and Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach
• Hosted by: City of Pompano Beach / Pompano Beach Arts

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