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Welcome to the The Nuyorican Poets Cafe,
a cultural icon on New York's Lower East Side since 1973.

The Cafe is the most integrated place on the planet- Allen Ginsberg

The Nuyorican presents groundbreaking works of literature, music, theater, performance art, poetry slam, hip hop, visual art and champions established as well as rising artists from every background imaginable. To find out more about the Cafe, see our individual Program pages, check out our calendar and come on down to the biggest little stage on earth.

Upcoming@theNuyorican

nuyo memberships

For just $60/year, get free tickets and merchandise, preferred seating, discounted drinks + invites to private events. Student memberships are only $30/year. Click here to order.

every month

Rome Neal's Banana Puddin'
A Jazz Jam & Open Mic
First Saturday of Every Month
9:00pm | $15
All That! Hip Hop Poetry & Jazz
An Open Mic
First Wednesday of the Month
9:00PM | $13 ($10 with student I.D)
Tangana Comedy Posse: Live Sketch and Standup Comedy
First Wednesday of the Month
Hosted by Edgar Rivera
7:00PM | $10
Words Hip Hop & Poetry
Showcase & Open Mic
Third Saturday of the Month
Hosted by WiseGuy & Gaston
10:00PM | $13 ($10 with student ID)
Kayo presents VERSES
Last Saturday of the Month
Hosted by Helena D. Lewis
10:00PM | $10
Latin Jazz
Every Thursday Night
Different Featured Artists Every Week
9:00PM | $7 ($5 with a student I.D.)
Friday Night Poetry Slam
Every Friday Night
Hosted by Mahogany Browne
10:00pm | $10 ($20 V.I.P reserved seating)
Slam Open! Sign Up & Slam
Every Wednesday (except for the first Wednesday of the month)
Hosted by Jive Poetic
9:00PM | $7

Welcome to the The Nuyorican Poets Cafe, a cultural icon on New York's Lower East Side since 1973.

Upcoming@theNuyorican

nuyo memberships

every month

Welcome to the The Nuyorican Poets Cafe,
a cultural icon on New York's Lower East Side since 1973.