“In partnership with Urban Word NYC, Harlem Stage presents Uptown Open for a sixth popular year. This youth driven and youth organized spoken word and poetry showcase enhances powers of verbal expression and literacy and gives young people an opportunity to participate in an active dialogue about their values, concerns, and experiences through the creative process of writing and performance.”
2014-2015 Dates for Uptown Open
Fall Dates Spring Dates
Thursday, October 16 Thursday, February 12*
Thursday, November 20 Thursday, March 19**
Thursday, December 18 Thursday, May 21
*Arrive early to sign up for the open mic list.
*Special Date and Location. Uptown Open at A. Philip Randolph High School, located at 443 West 135th Street, New York, NY 10031
** Special teen slam semifinal. Prices will be $5 for teens

TICKETS: FREE with RSVP – 18 and under / $5 for adults