Bards and Brews Poetry Slam: $500 in Prizes

0:00It's April 28th. This is Birmingham News Today, powered by AI. Birmingham Public Library is firing up the stage for another Bards and Brews poetry slammed this Friday, May 1st, 2026 at the Central. Library Downtown on Park Place. Ten spoken word artists from the metro area will battle it out for a total of $500 in prizes with first place grabbing $200. $50, second 150, and third 100. This high energy series brings poets head to head in three fast rounds, judged right by the crowd, so you got to own that audience vibe to win. That weller steps up as host to keep the flow smooth and electric. Now in its 16th year, Bards and Brews has become one of the library's hottest draws, pulling in crowds who love raw voices and live energy. It's backed by a grant from the Alabama State Council on the Arts through the Friends Foundation. Poets register on-site starting at 6 p.m. with a $5 entry fee, first 10 only, while doors

1:02open then too. Sexual healer kicks off with sacks of 630, slam rolls right after till 830. Free entry for all 18 and up, but 21 plus for those yellow hammer brewing samples. If you're feeling lyrical or just want to vibe with some top tier wordsmiths, hit up that central library spot. It's the kind of night that sparks real. Community Fire.