BBFF, Black & Brown Femme Poetry Festival

1637 W 18th St

Chicago, IL 60608, USA, 1057 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL 60640,

🎤✨ Join us for Chicago’s ONLY 3-day poetry festival dedicated to uplifting the powerful voices of Black and Brown Femme Poets! This April, BBFF (Black & Brown Femme Films) celebrates National Poetry Month with an unforgettable lineup of art, community, and culture.

Event Day 1 kicks off with Road Scholar, Catalina Maria Johnson, Road Scholar, presenting her captivating program "Latin Hip Hop as a New Poetry" at Pilsen Arts & Community House. 1637 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608
Event Day 2 brings an electrifying open mic night where Black and Brown femme poets share their stories, creativity, and spirit at Last Sip Cafe located at 1057 W. Argyle in Chicago IL 60640. Please consider making a donating to our featured poets!!
Event Day 3 closes the festival with a dazzling film festival @Film Row Theater 1104 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago, IL 8th floor

!The Poetry Film Festival features works inspired by poetry and femme brilliance.

Don’t miss this extraordinary celebration of spoken word, art, and sisterhood! 🖤🤎 #BBFFPoetryFestival #PoetryMonth

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Latin Hip Hop & The New Poetry with Catalina Maria Johnson
Free
Free Event! 1637 W 18th St, Chicago, IL 60608 Road Scholar, Catalina Maria Johnson presents a lively, interactive program exploring hip hop as the new poetry, focusing on Latinos in the U.S. and the Americas. Featuring video, lyrics, and musical examples, it encourages discussion and celebrates music and culture.

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Open Mic Night
Free
Free Event! Event location; 1057 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL 60640. Experience an unforgettable evening of poetry, connection, and community at the First Sip Cafe in Uptown. The BBFF Open Mic Poetry Night brings Black and Brown femme poets together to share their voices in a welcoming and inspiring open mic session celebrating the voices of Black & Brown Femme. Sign-up begins at 6:00 PM, and the open mic starts at 7:00 PM. Join us for this celebration of spoken word and creative expression!

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Poetry Film Festival
$12
Black & Brown Femme Poetry Film Festival. Theater - Film Row Theater, 1104 S. Wabash Ave. Chicago, IL, 8th floor Celebrate the artistry of poetry on film at the iconic Music Box Theater. The Black & Brown Femme Poetry Film Festival honors the creative achievements of poets and filmmakers, showcasing powerful stories and voices from Black and Brown femme artists. Join us for an inspiring evening where poetry and cinema come together in a celebration of expression and accomplishment.

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