Schedule of Events

Thursday, April 16

7:00PM - Third Thursday Poetry Night
Social Justice Center, Central Ave., Albany
The unofficial start of the Albany Word Fest. Dan Wilcox hosts this long-running open mic at the Social Justice Center with a featured poet. There is a suggested donation.

Friday, April 17

5:00 PM- Kick-off Cocktail Party / Meet and Greet
Tess' Lark Tavern, 453 Madison Ave., Albany (map)
This is a chance for all of the poets and performers to get together, network, and reconnect with each other before the event begins. This is open to all ages.  Must be 21 or older to drink. 

7:00 PM- Word Fest Open Mic
UAG Gallery, 247 Lark Street., Albany (map)
The poetry and spoken word begins at the Friday Night Open Mic at the UAG Gallery (247 Lark Street).  Each poet will have 10-15 minutes to share their work (depending on the number of poets signed up).  Click here for the list of poets signed up for the open mic.  Admission is based on donation.

Saturday, April 18

7:00 PM- Psycho Cluster F*#k
On Saturday, day two of the 2009 Albany Word Fest brings the annual Psycho Cluster F*#k to the UAG Gallery featuring music and spoken word from The Rambling Jug Stompers, Mother Judge, Margot Malia Lynch, Daniel Nester, Murrow, and more. Admission for this event is $5.00.  This event is open to all ages.