Tuesday April 6, 2021
FREE EVENT: DA POETRY LOUNGE NATIONAL POETRY MONTH CELEBRATION LAUNCH
Hosted by Jasmine Williams, Matthew “Cuban” Hernandez and Alyesha Wise
8:00 PM
Twitch.tv/GreenwayCourtTheatre
It’s the classic Da Poetry Lounge Open Mic with a celebratory twist! Sign-ups happen the day-of at noon via Da Poetry Lounge Instagram account @da_poetry_lounge. HURRY… slots fill up fast!
Tuesday April 13, 2021
FREE WORKSHOP: SEASON OF SELF
Led by Angela Aguirre
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
On Zoom – Click to Register
This is a four part workshop – sessions held April 6, 8, 13 & 15.
Friday April 16, 2021
FREE EVENT: INTRODUCTION OF THE INAUGURAL LAGD PLAYWRIGHTS GROUP
Hosted by Tiffany Moon
8:00 PM
Twitch.tv/GreenwayCourtTheatre
An evening of short scenes followed by a Q&A with the inaugural group of LA Get Down Playwrights! The Group is focused on advancing spoken word and hip hop theatre through the long-term cultivation of new work and will work on new full-length plays over the next year. Readings of the new plays will be presented during the LA Get Down Festival in 2022.
Sunday April 18, 2021
FREE EVENT: BRUNCH AND POEMS
Hosted by Jasmine Williams
2:00 PM
Twitch.tv/GreenwayCourtTheatre
A one-hour gathering. Sunday brunch and conversation on Black womanhood, poems, joy, love and laughter. Featuring Alyesha Wise, Ashley August, Asia Bryant-Wilkerson and Tonya Ingram. Audience participation is encouraged. Instructions will be found on GreenwayCourtTheatre/LAGetDown2021 and via Instagram @GreenwayCourtTheatre.
Saturday April 24, 2021
FREE EVENT: INKSLAM HEAD-TO-HEAD WINNER TAKES ALL
Hosted by Bluz
8:00 PM
Twitch.tv/GreenwayCourtTheatre
Eight poets compete for a $500 prize. Live voting on Twitch.tv via the chat! Be sure to create a Twitch account if you want to vote!
Tuesday April 6, 2021
FREE WORKSHOP: SEASON OF SELF
Led by Angela Aguirre
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
On Zoom – Click to Register
This is a four part workshop – sessions held April 6, 8, 13 & 15. If you are ready to go deep and connect with the parts of yourself that still need healing, this is a great place to start. In this workshop you will be asked to examine parts of your life through writing prompts and other activities. I will use my story and lessons from my life to share what I’ve learned about self-healing and talk openly about how I am still stumbling through it. Topics include: fear, baby steps to self-love, moving from pain into power and honoring yourself. Everyone is welcome. 100% safe space. Come with an open heart and mind. Let’s heal ourselves in community.
Thursday April 8, 2021
FREE WORKSHOP: SEASON OF SELF
Led by Angela Aguirre
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
On Zoom – Click to Register
This is a four part workshop – sessions held April 6, 8, 13 & 15.
Thursday April 15, 2021
FREE WORKSHOP: SEASON OF SELF
Led by Angela Aguirre
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
On Zoom – Click to Register
This is a four part workshop – sessions held April 6, 8, 13 & 15.
Saturday April 17, 2021
FREE EVENT: FIND THE POEM – A FILM BY ASIA SAMSON
Hosted by Arianna Basco
8:00 PM
On Zoom – Click Here to Register
Does the perfect poem exist? In Find The Poem, poet Asia Samson travels the country to speak to 30 of his favorite spoken word artists- both veteran and rookies- who have dedicated their life to the art of poetry. Follow him as he interviews each poet- taking a deep dive into their philosophies and insights in search of learning more about the craft to which he has dedicated his life while also attempting to invigorate his passion for it. Listen as each poet speaks about their writing process, the ups and downs of pursuing poetry as a career and express their vulnerabilities about being on stage all in the pursuit of finding the perfect poem. A Q&A/Talkback will be hosted by Arianna Basco immediately after the film.
Thursday April 22, 2021
FREE EVENT: DREAM WALKERS
Hosted by féi hernandez
8:00 PM
Twitch.tv/GreenwayCourtTheatre
Dream Walkers will center the voices of Queer immigrant or children of immigrants who currently Dream Walk, or walk their dreams and the dreams of their predecessors regardless of citizenship status. The intersections of the queer and immigrant experience is a wild spectrum, full of intricacies, resistance, food, and joy. From the diaspora we gather in full color and full wrath for a transformative evening celebrating our people, our dreams, our dreams, and our life. Featuring Amanda Ming-Yu, Kay, and SA Smythe.
Sunday April 25, 2021 (Rescheduled from April 11)
EVENT: DRIVE-IN POETRY SHOWCASE AT MELROSE TRADING POST
Hosted by Shihan Van Clief
5:30 PM
$10 – Click for Tickets
Come one, come all and hear an incredible line-up of poets from the comfort of your car at LA GET DOWN FESTIVAL’s first live, in-person drive-in event. Please check the festival webpage for the list of poets. Audio will be broadcast to cars via radio station. Space is limited.
Melrose Trading Post (7850 Melrose Avenue, on the campus of Fairfax High School) – enter at Fairfax & Clinton
