8th Annual Katipunan Poetry Slam

8th Annual Katipunan Poetry Slam at Tropico de Nopal Gallery + Art-Space on Saturday, October 21, 2023. This special event will be held in Historic Filipinotown, Los Angeles!

Doors Open: 5:30 pm

Admission: Suggested $10-15 donation at the door. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Address: 1665 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026

Parking: Free parking at the lot and on Beverly street

Competitors: - Ashley C. Lanuza - Jaime Estepa - Jade Phoenix Martinez - Janelle Paule - Kirby Marquez - Lourdes Marie Gan - Marc Josef Cid - Ren Cahigas - Soul Stuf - TJ Simba-Medel

Sound Selection: DJ Ladybug (they/them)

Food and Drinks: HiFi Kitchen

Co-Hosts: Eddy M. Gana Jr. (they/them) and Arianna Basco (she/her)

Sponsors: Get Lit, Sampaguita Press, and Palms Up Academy

For Filipinos, the modern day poetry slam is an echo of the balagtasan (a poetic, political debate). Continuing the work of those who have paved the way before us, from Jose Rizal to Jessica Hagedorn, the slam provides a platform for us to showcase the variety of voices and points of view among Filipinos and Filipino-Americans today.

The lineup includes published authors and seasoned slam champions who are recognized both locally and nationally. There's no limit to what we do with our words, now let us get the community to hear our stories!

1st place wins $500. 2nd place is awarded $250 and 3rd place is awarded $100 with miscellaneous prizes.

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. No stairs. Chairs are provided on first come first serve, and people may be expected to stand. Two bathrooms are gender neutral. Amplified sound; volume is sporadically loud. Wear layers if temperature sensitive. Use scent-free materials and be aware of fragrance sensitivity.

We are asking you to support Filipino art and culture by donating to this event. Your support will help provide the cash prizes for top three poets, meals, decorations, equipment, supplies, and programming needs.

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Our fundraising goal is $1,500, and we appreciate your support to cover all costs of programming and logistics.

Donate Here:

(1) Venmo @thesundayjump and write "KPS 2023"

Sunday Jump is a part of the Pilipino Workers Center fiscal sponsorship program. Donations to Sunday Jump are tax deductible under Federal ID 77-0439301. The Pilipino Workers Center is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization: pwcsc.org.

If check donations: Please make checks payable to Pilipino Workers Center FBO Sunday Jump. Mail all checks to the Pilipino Workers Center Office: 153 Glendale Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90026. E-mail us at [email protected] to confirm receipt.

Sunday Jump is a community arts organization in Historic Filipinotown, Los Angeles. Our mission is to facilitate a safe space for marginalized voices to share stories and create genuine connections through the arts. In order to ensure a welcoming space for everyone, we have two community guidelines: (1) Express, not impress and (2) free speech, not hate speech. Our organization’s leaders are award-winning poets and community activists who have shared their work across the nation.

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For more information, visit www.sundayjump.com.

#KPS2023

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Tropico De Nopal Gallery Art-Space, 1665 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, United States