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Angry Cow Poetry Juneteenth Celebration - 06/19/2026

  • The Rialto Theatre 1000 Kenmore Boulevard Akron, OH 44314 United States (map)

For the anniversary of four years of monthly Angry Cow Poetry events at the Rialto Theatre, we're gathering on Juneteenth for a big celebration. Ten incredible featured poets - from Akron, Cleveland, Chicago, and Baltimore - will come together to perform with the energy of a slam, but without winners and losers. DJ Verb will bring the beats. Come at 7:00 for the open mic before the featured event.

Featured Poes:

Artistic Genius

Avery LaMar Pope

Billy Tuggle

Damien McClendon

Ephraim Nehemiah

Essence

Keith Allison

Mixxed Rose

Siaara Freeman

Zuggie Tate

Friday, June 19th / 7pm-10pm

Open Mic 7:00 in the Living Room

Featured Event 8:00 on the Main Stage

$15 presale / $20 at the door

Get to the show early for Dinner and Drinks in The Rialto Living Room - Opening at 5:00pm!

Purchase your tickets here!

Age Requirement: There is a $5 surcharge for anyone under the age of 21 to be paid at the door. 

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