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It’s spooky month at Berlin Spoken Word! 👻 Your Thursdays are just about to get more thrilling.

What mysteries do we have in store for you? 🔮

On Thursday, October 8th we will have a DOUBLE feature! 👯

With:
@slamlucy
Lucy English is an award-winning poet, writer and Professor of Creative Enterprise at Bath Spa University. Her work explores memory, identity, family, place and environmental change. She is co-director of Lyra Bristol Poetry Festival and co-founder of Poetry Film Club. Her poetry films have been screened internationally and combine words, images and sound. Her recent project ‘Cancer Alley’ was a hologram poetry installation which was screened at the Lyra Bristol Poetry Festival in 2024. Dream Time is her third poetry collection published by Burning Eye Books.

And
@joeadespoet
Jo Eades performs regularly on the Bristol spoken word scene and beyond. She is a multi-slam champion and has performed at Valleyfest and WOMAD festivals. She was highly commended in the Forward Prizes 2026 in the performed poem category.
Her debut pamphlet “Flanked” was published by Burning Eye Books in October 2025 and she transformed this into a one-woman show for Barnstaple Fringe Festival in June 2026.

See you every Thursday at 19:30 at @aebarberlin Weserstr. 40, 12045 Berlin 🎃

Door sign-ups at 19h
Show starts at 19:30 (with 2 breaks)
Entry via donation 2€-10€

BSW open mic invites, but is not limited to, spoken word artists, poets, musicians, singer-songwriters, rappers and story-tellers. The show is hosted in English but ALL LANGUAGES ARE WELCOME! :))
The theme is suggested, but not mandatory

Performance guidelines:

Perfomances up to FIVE MINUTES
No Islamophobia, racism, antisemitism, zionism, homophobia, transphobia, classism, ableism, beliefism, any further - isms that support and perpetuate power structures of oppression

graphics by @flashgorgone

#berlinevents
#poetry #berlinart
#openmic #literatureevent by @berlinspokenword

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5 days ago

The calendar for September at Berlin Spoken Word just dropped! 🫳

On September 17th, we are delighted to bring to you a special feature with @chloe.tenesha 🤩
Bristol-born poet of Caribbean descent. Finalist in the 2025 Roundhouse poetry slam, 2026 Lyra Slam Champion. Chloe believes that our inner worlds quietly shape the world we live in together.

See you every Thursday at 19:30 at Ä, Weserstr. 40, 12045 Berlin 🎤

Door sign-ups at 19h
Show starts at 19:30 (with 2 breaks)
Entry via donation 2€-10€

BSW open mic invites, but is not limited to, spoken word artists, poets, musicians, singer-songwriters, rappers and story-tellers. The show is hosted in English but ALL LANGUAGES ARE WELCOME! :))
The theme is suggested, but not mandatory

Performance guidelines:

Perfomances up to FIVE MINUTES
No Islamophobia, racism, antisemitism, zionism, homophobia, transphobia, classism, ableism, beliefism, any further - isms that support and perpetuate power structures of oppression

graphics by @flashgorgone

#berlinevents
#poetry #berlinart
#openmic #literatureevent by @berlinspokenword

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a month ago

Here are the (optional!) themes for this month!
Hosted at Ä bar, Weserstr every Thursday

Door sign-ups at 19h
Show starts at 19:30 (with 2 breaks)
Entry via donation 2€-10€

BSW open mic invites, but is not limited to, spoken word artists, poets, musicians, singer-songwriters, rappers and story-tellers. The show is hosted in English but ALL LANGUAGES ARE WELCOME! :))
The theme is suggested, but not mandatory

Performance guidelines:

Perfomances up to FIVE MINUTES
No Islamophobia, racism, antisemitism, zionism, homophobia, transphobia, classism, ableism, beliefism, any further - isms that support and perpetuate power structures of oppression

graphics by @flashgorgone

#berlinevents
#poetry #berlinart
#openmic by @berlinspokenword

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2 months ago

Happy July!!
Here are the suggested themes for this month!
Hosted at Ä bar, Weserstr every Thursday

Door sign-ups at 19h
Show starts at 19:30 (with 2 breaks)
Entry via donation 2€-10€

BSW open mic invites, but is not limited to, spoken word artists, poets, musicians, singer-songwriters, rappers and story-tellers. The show is hosted in English but ALL LANGUAGES ARE WELCOME! :))
The theme is suggested, but not mandatory

Performance guidelines:

Perfomances up to FIVE MINUTES
No Islamophobia, racism, antisemitism, zionism, homophobia, transphobia, classism, ableism, beliefism, any further - isms that support and perpetuate power structures of oppression

graphics by @flashgorgone

#berlinevents
#poetry #berlinart
#openmic #literatureevent by @berlinspokenword

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3 months ago

These are the suggested themes for this month!
Hosted at Ä bar, Weserstr every Thursday

Door sign-ups at 19h
Show starts at 19:30 (with 2 breaks)
Entry via donation 2€-10€

BSW open mic invites, but is not limited to, spoken word artists, poets, musicians, singer-songwriters, rappers and story-tellers. The show is hosted in English but ALL LANGUAGES ARE WELCOME! :))
The theme is suggested, but not mandatory

Performance guidelines:

Perfomances up to FIVE MINUTES
No Islamophobia, racism, antisemitism, zionism, homophobia, transphobia, classism, ableism, beliefism, any further - isms that support and perpetuate power structures of oppression

graphics by @flashgorgone

#berlinevents
#poetry #berlinart
#openmic by @berlinspokenword

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4 months ago

Hello, Berlin babes, we hope you’re getting some good springtime in your step! If you need more, come on out to the next SmutSlam , returning to @thesocialhub.berlin on Monday, May 18, with the perfectly timed theme of “OUTDOOR SEASON.”

Stay tuned this week to meet our judges

- Beisi from @kikiberlin2025 (sxy dating and community events)
- queer kínky comedian @konstantinos_comedy
- Ruby, one of the organisers of BSW @berlinspokenword

And others! Watch this space for the up-close deets, tell your friends, and snag those tix: this is the wholesomely sleazy Monday night event you didn’t know you needed.

#storytelling #berlinevents #berlincomedy #berlinopenmic #sexpositive by @berlinspokenword

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5 months ago

hese are the suggested themes for this month!
Hosted at Ä bar, Weserstr on Thursdays

Door sign-ups at 19h
Show starts at 19:30 (with 2 breaks)
Entry via donation 2€-10€

BSW open mic invites, but is not limited to, spoken word artists, poets, musicians, singer-songwriters, rappers and story-tellers. The show is hosted in English but ALL LANGUAGES ARE WELCOME! :))
The theme is suggested, but not mandatory

Performance guidelines:

Perfomances up to FIVE MINUTES
No Islamophobia, racism, antisemitism, homophobia, transphobia, classism, ableism, beliefism, any further - isms that support and perpetuate power structures of oppression

graphics by @flashgorgone

#berlinevents
#poetry #berlinart
#openmic by @berlinspokenword

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5 months ago

⬇️ More info right here below ⬇️

💪 ARM WRESTLING
@hel.schifelbein from @softspot.awareness will lead you through some heated competition. Give 1€ to participate, and if you can beat our champion win a price. All proceeds will be donated 😌

📝 BERLIN SPOKEN WORD
Notes-app poetry, short stories, angry letters you have never sent, @berlinspokenword is sending us some of their talent to vocalize the feelings we put to paper/screen.

✂️ CRAFT CORNER
If you need to calm down a little from the tantrum @allesbien will do some scrapbooking with you all night long.

🌙 TAROT READING
Praying for the downfall of your enemies? Want some clarity on wether you should leave your shitty job? Ask @https.noxcsie all your questions ✨

👅 SEXUAL HEALTH INFO STAND
@youthwork_bln is here to answer all your questions on STDs, contraception and all other things sex

🎤 KARAOKE
What first started as a way to stall time now has turned into a beloved GAY PANIC tradition! This time hosted by @photoboothphaggot

GAY PANIC - TEMPER TANTRUM 😡😤❤️‍🔥
📍 Crack Bellmer, Revaler Straße
🗓️ Sunday, April 26th 2026
⏰ Doors open 7PM
🎟️ Ticket link in bio for 10€; at door 15€
In cooperation with @rausgegangenberlin & @einhorn.berlin

#gaypanic #flintaparty #queerparty #partyberlin #communityparty taken in Crack Bellmer by @berlinspokenword

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5 months ago

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l asked : "Wanna Play?”
And, they said "Yeasssss!"

Huge thanks to the @berlinspokenword community for showing up with your voices, your courage, your hesitation, your fire. What we created together lived somewhere between play and exposure, between risk and connection; and that’s exactly where it needed to be.

I’m deeply grateful for your trust, your presence, and your willingness to step into the unknown with me.

Until the next game. 🎤 taken in reSource by @berlinspokenword

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6 months ago

Do you wanna play?

I’m hosting a new edition of my art workshop format for the lovely @berlinspokenword community! 🎨

We will reconnect with our creative muscle through play; but not with words this time.
With color.

It will be messy, collaborative and a little unpredictable, and that’s the point!

Come play with us.

12.04.2026
15:00-17:00
@resource.berlin

DM to join ✨ taken in reSource by @berlinspokenword

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6 months ago

💢💌 This GAY PANIC is having a meltdown 💢🍼

Big feelings. No coping. Just vibes.

We’re bringing you drag that spirals, whacking that hits, and beats to cry-dance to.

This time:
💥 performances by familiar faces & new chaos hosted by @howtochelsea and @sinnermon.bunbun
🪩 karaoke hosted by @photoboothphaggot
🎙️ spoken word by @berlinspokenword
💌 a crafting corner for emotional damage (or love letters, your choice) by @allesbien
🎧 DJ sets by @flinta_club_deck

Come angry, come soft, come confused - or just come feel something.

💢 GAY PANIC - Temper Tantrum
📍 @crackbellmer Revaler Straße 99
📅 Sunday, April 26th 2026
⏰ Doors 7PM
💸 Presale €10–15 (link in bio) / €15 at the door

Awareness by @softspot.awareness
In cooperation with @rausgegangenberlin

More info und surprises for you soon 🪩🔥
Artwork by @arnie.mckenzie ❤️

#gaypanic #queerparty #flinta #drag #whacking taken in Crack Bellmer by @berlinspokenword

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6 months ago

hese are the suggested themes for this month!
Hosted at Ä bar, Weserstr on Thursday

Door sign-ups at 19h
Show starts at 19:30 (with 2 breaks)
Entry via donation 2€-10€

BSW open mic invites, but is not limited to, spoken word artists, poets, musicians, singer-songwriters, rappers and story-tellers. The show is hosted in English but ALL LANGUAGES ARE WELCOME! :))
The theme is suggested, but not mandatory

Performance guidelines:

Perfomances up to FIVE MINUTES
No Islamophobia, racism, antisemitism, homophobia, transphobia, classism, ableism, beliefism, any further - isms that support and perpetuate power structures of oppression

graphics by @flashgorgone

#berlinevents
#poetry #berlinart
#openmic by @berlinspokenword

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