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Poetry VS HipHop "National Poetry Month Tour" - Wednesday, April 29 at 7:30 PM at Main Stage, City Winery Philadelphia in Center City East, PhiladelphiaCenter City East

Poetry VS HipHop "National Poetry Month Tour"

Wednesday, April 29 at 7:30 PM·7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.·Center City East·Main Stage, City Winery Philadelphia

Poetry VS HipHop "National Poetry Month Tour"

Posted to Center City East on March 21, 2026

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Wed, Apr 29 at 7:30pm – 9:30pm

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Main Stage, City Winery Philadelphia

990 Filbert St, Philadelphia, PA 19107

National Poetry Month comes alive in Philadelphia as the nationally touring Poetry vs. Hip-Hop® showcase arrives at City Winery Philadelphia for a powerful night of Spoken Word, Hip-Hop, and the battle for cash & prizes — and YOU, the audience, gets to decide the winner!

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