Open Mic ft. Cole Rodriguez!
When:
Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025 8:00p -
10:30p
Wednesday, Nov 19, 2025 8:00p -
10:30p
Where:
The Cantab Lounge
738 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
Admission:
$4
Hosted by:
Categories:
Accessible Spots, Art, LGBTQ+, Shows
Event website:
bostonpoetryslam.com
TOMORROW! Cole Rodriguez is an internationally recognized spoken word artist, originating from Boston, MA. As a six-year participant in the National Poetry Slam, Cole has competed against the top-ranked poets in the United States. As a mother, teacher, artist and friend, Cole has used her poetic work to create community, inspire activism and speak truth to power.
Passionate about youth development, Cole works with universities, high schools and in therapeutic settings to facilitate spaces wherein poetry can be de-constructed, celebrated and created. Bridging the gap between theory and practice, she has worked with institutions including Harvard University, Berklee College of Music, Boston College, Salem State University, Brandeis University and Bermuda College, as well as a host of alternative and public schools, to incorporate activism and poetic voice into the classroom.
As a performance poet, she has captured audience’s attention as an acclaimed slam winner at Cambridge’s Lizard Lounge, Roxbury’s House Slam and Manhattan’s Nuyorican Café. This lover of rhyme continues to perform throughout the US and abroad. Cole is an avid music appreciator, a Celtics fan, and a beast in the kitchen.
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The feature might be live streamed on our instagram @bostonpoetryslam
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Accessibility information: The portion of the Cantab where the poetry show is hosted is accessible by one flight of stairs. There is seating available as well as standing room. We highly encourage the use of masks and have them available for anyone who wants one, but they are not required, per venue management.
There are two single-stall, gender neutral bathrooms. Both require stepping onto a slight ledge to access. No flashing lights are used and no music is played over the speakers throughout the show; in general, the room is dimly lit/dark throughout, but can often get loud from conversations occurring. Please message us with any specific questions and we will get back to you ASAP. om conversations occurring. Please message us with any specific questions and we will get back to you ASAP.
