The experience waiting to get it was just as awesome as the experience when I got it. Spoken Word and Poetry artists passionate about their craft and putting on great performances. (I went in October 2010)
Ashley J
I had a great time here for open mic a few years ago, a very cool chill environment.
R Rey
Nice atmosphere & cool 1 woman show
Honey Hill
Love this place finally went better late then never can't wait to see what the future holds.
Raquel Andrews, Your South Florida Realtor
I had a great time here last week. I brighten my 20Year old daughter with me since they are closing up for 3 years and I wanted her to see the original theater. I used to visit frequently when I was in my 20’s and it brought back lots of happy memories.
Bryan Braswell
Wednesdays at Nuyorican poets Café are amazing. The open mics are incredible. The artists are very talented and it's quite the experience to see live. Definitely go and get there early.
Harlem Dawgs
50 years of Boricua fabulousness. They're closed for a short time for renovations but this is a definite New York must have experience. They do occasionally have open mic nights. I've been here several times in the past but it's been about a good maybe 11 years between my last visit and this one and I can't believe I stayed away so long. There's a reason why people travel from near and far to come to the cut of Manhattan in Alphabet City to be here. I came with two people who were traveling all the way up to the north Bronx and we all thought it was worth it to make the trip despite the fact that a return trip was like making the journey from the Shire to. Mordor
Valerie Suarez
It was a great night. You can feel every word spoken. Shout out to Jive for hosting and pouring out great vibes and positive energy!!
Kimberly Villegas
Always a vibe! Amazing historical and inviting venue. I went for a Friday night poetry slam, Sat at the bar, and watched magic happen on stage. The staff are great. The bar is simple, offering wine, beer, and non alcoholic bevs. Get your tickets ahead of time online. There is always a line for people waiting to get in.
Great experience to learn/get involved with deaf/hard of hearing community and spend the end of night at any of nearby bar.Definitely recommend and will comeback
Anne Brewer
Truly amazing place, full of wonderful people.
Mercedes C.
NYC's poetry and spoken word scene has always thrived and, the historic Nuyorican Poets Cafe has always had a home in the Lower East Side which comes through with flying colors every time. This is where my eyes opened to the world of poetry+ spoken word- and come here in the early 90s to be the spectator and listen to poets.Founded by a Puerto Rican, it attracted fearless activists: poets such as Sonia Sanchez- who read here, (and mesmerizing in person), so did Amiri Baraka, Allen Ginsburg- who all, lay everything on the line. With that being said, those black, brown, white poet leaders, paved the way to a new generation. In honor of their 10th Annual Block Party, Nuyorican Poets C. blasted an open-mic email and hubs wanted all in. Quite honestly, my husband is a closeted poet. He knows that. Even Nuyorican Poets Cafe know there are folks exactly like him. Hubs has always had a wonderful and creative knack for words that jive, words that don't necessarily rhyme but just 'go'- plus hubs does not have stage fright. Nuyorican P. C.'s Saturday event gave hubs as well as other newbies the energy to get up on stage and rock. And my husband did it with conviction and ease. Nuyorican P. C. is a 2 (3?)-fl building with black walls, it's low-lit, has a small bar area that sell water and maybe some snacks on their main floor and a balcony area on the 2nd. The feel seems discreet- but it isn't. Prior to this block party event, it's been ages I've been here on regular nights- but I can sure tell you, it's always full force. Take advantage while Nuyorican P. C. is still open before they shut down for renovations. If you're a closeted poet, this place highly speaks to people who are otherwise unheard or who don't know where they can read their poetry. Just take the stage and do it.
Peter-William Jamieson
Great place but the management are incredibly toxic. Their treatment and unfair dismissal of Advocate is nothing sort of criminal.
Viton Araujo
Great poetry slam with cool poets. Come early to make sure you have a place to seat.
Used to come here in the 90s!Dope!
The experience waiting to get it was just as awesome as the experience when I got it. Spoken Word and Poetry artists passionate about their craft and putting on great performances. (I went in October 2010)
I had a great time here for open mic a few years ago, a very cool chill environment.
Nice atmosphere & cool 1 woman show
Love this place finally went better late then never can't wait to see what the future holds.
I had a great time here last week. I brighten my 20Year old daughter with me since they are closing up for 3 years and I wanted her to see the original theater. I used to visit frequently when I was in my 20’s and it brought back lots of happy memories.
Wednesdays at Nuyorican poets Café are amazing. The open mics are incredible. The artists are very talented and it's quite the experience to see live. Definitely go and get there early.
50 years of Boricua fabulousness. They're closed for a short time for renovations but this is a definite New York must have experience. They do occasionally have open mic nights. I've been here several times in the past but it's been about a good maybe 11 years between my last visit and this one and I can't believe I stayed away so long. There's a reason why people travel from near and far to come to the cut of Manhattan in Alphabet City to be here. I came with two people who were traveling all the way up to the north Bronx and we all thought it was worth it to make the trip despite the fact that a return trip was like making the journey from the Shire to. Mordor
It was a great night. You can feel every word spoken. Shout out to Jive for hosting and pouring out great vibes and positive energy!!
Always a vibe! Amazing historical and inviting venue. I went for a Friday night poetry slam, Sat at the bar, and watched magic happen on stage. The staff are great. The bar is simple, offering wine, beer, and non alcoholic bevs. Get your tickets ahead of time online. There is always a line for people waiting to get in.
Restaurantji Recommends
Great experience to learn/get involved with deaf/hard of hearing community and spend the end of night at any of nearby bar.Definitely recommend and will comeback
Truly amazing place, full of wonderful people.
NYC's poetry and spoken word scene has always thrived and, the historic Nuyorican Poets Cafe has always had a home in the Lower East Side which comes through with flying colors every time. This is where my eyes opened to the world of poetry+ spoken word- and come here in the early 90s to be the spectator and listen to poets.Founded by a Puerto Rican, it attracted fearless activists: poets such as Sonia Sanchez- who read here, (and mesmerizing in person), so did Amiri Baraka, Allen Ginsburg- who all, lay everything on the line. With that being said, those black, brown, white poet leaders, paved the way to a new generation. In honor of their 10th Annual Block Party, Nuyorican Poets C. blasted an open-mic email and hubs wanted all in. Quite honestly, my husband is a closeted poet. He knows that. Even Nuyorican Poets Cafe know there are folks exactly like him. Hubs has always had a wonderful and creative knack for words that jive, words that don't necessarily rhyme but just 'go'- plus hubs does not have stage fright. Nuyorican P. C.'s Saturday event gave hubs as well as other newbies the energy to get up on stage and rock. And my husband did it with conviction and ease. Nuyorican P. C. is a 2 (3?)-fl building with black walls, it's low-lit, has a small bar area that sell water and maybe some snacks on their main floor and a balcony area on the 2nd. The feel seems discreet- but it isn't. Prior to this block party event, it's been ages I've been here on regular nights- but I can sure tell you, it's always full force. Take advantage while Nuyorican P. C. is still open before they shut down for renovations. If you're a closeted poet, this place highly speaks to people who are otherwise unheard or who don't know where they can read their poetry. Just take the stage and do it.
Great place but the management are incredibly toxic. Their treatment and unfair dismissal of Advocate is nothing sort of criminal.
Great poetry slam with cool poets. Come early to make sure you have a place to seat.