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First Thursday: Poetry Slam – Octagon Center for the Arts and Ames Writers Collective
August 21, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Free
The Octagon in partnership with the Ames Poetry Slam & the Ames Writers Collective is hosting its first ever poetry slam!
Come hear original work from local poets of all ages and styles. This is a free event, for attendees and poets alike. If you can, sign up in advance at this link: Poet Registration. However, same-day sign up at the event is allowed.
This event is held at the Octagon Center for the Arts at 427 Douglas Avenue, Ames IA
Click here for more information.