About this Event
Poetry Blerds and Jams (PB&J): A Comic Con for the Culture
Poetry Blerds and Jams, better known as PB&J, is Philly’s first Comic Con rooted in Germantown. A celebration of Black imagination, poetry, blerd culture, and community joy. This event brings together poets, comic creators, artists, musicians, and fans for a day where creativity runs wild and the culture takes center stage.
PB&J is where Philly slang meets sci‑fi, where spoken word meets superheroes, and where Black stories get the spotlight they deserve. If you’ve ever wanted a Comic Con that feels like home with the energy of Germantown, the flavor of Philly, and the brilliance of Black creators this is the jawn you’ve been waiting for.
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What to Expect
PB&J is a full‑day experience blending art, performance, and community:
🎤 Live Performances
Experience a lineup of Philly poets and musicians bringing the stage to life. Expect powerful verses, soulful sounds, and performances that hit you right in the chest . The kind of art that feels like home, Philly.
🎨 Artist Alley & Vendors
Meet local comic artists, illustrators, writers, and makers. Support Black creators, grab exclusive merch, and discover new stories and characters.
🛸 Blerd Culture Everywhere
Panels, discussions, and meetups exploring Black identity in comics, anime, sci‑fi, fantasy, gaming, and beyond. This is a space where blerds feel seen.
🎶 Concert Finale
We’re closing the night with a live concert featuring poets and musicians from the city. A full‑on celebration of sound, storytelling, and Philly soul. The perfect way to end a day built on creativity and community.
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Why PB&J?
Because Philly deserves a Comic Con that reflects our stories.
Because Germantown has always been a hub for creativity, resistance, and imagination.
Because Black poets, artists, musicians, and Blerds deserve a space where they’re centered not sidelined.
PB&J is more than an event. It’s a cultural homecoming. A celebration of legacy. A reminder that our creativity is cosmic.
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Who Should Pull Up
• Poets
• Musicians
• Blerds
• Comic lovers
• Artists
• Philly creatives
• Families
• Anyone who loves a good jawn
If you love Black art, Black stories, and Black joy this is your space.
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Location
Germantown, Philadelphia
Inside the historic Braid Mills — a creative hub with deep neighborhood roots.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Braid Mill, 441 High Street, Philadelphia, United States
USD 75.00 to USD 150.00
