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Welcome to the The Nuyorican Poets Cafe,
a cultural icon on New York's Lower East Side since 1973.

The Cafe is the most integrated place on the planet- Allen Ginsberg

The Nuyorican presents groundbreaking works of literature, music, theater, performance art, poetry slam, hip hop, visual art and champions established as well as rising artists from every background imaginable. To find out more about the Cafe, see our individual Program pages, check out our calendar and come on down to the biggest little stage on earth.

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Dark Meat on a Funny Mind A play by Wesley Brown


  • In June, the Nuyo presents the world premiere of a new play about the life of Richard Pryor. In Dark Meat on a Funny Mind, written by Wesley Brown and directed by Dean Irby, Pryor and his mischievous alter ego revisit the characters who shaped his life and inspired his career. The result is hilarious, surprising and memorable. Tickets are $18 / $12 for students

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    • For just $60/year, get free tickets and merchandise, preferred seating, discounted drinks + invites to private events. Student memberships are only $30/year. Click here to order.

      every month


      • Rome Neal's Banana Puddin'
        A Jazz Jam & Open Mic
        First Saturday of Every Month
        9:00pm | $15
      • All That! Hip Hop Poetry & Jazz Showcase & Open Mic
        First Wednesday of the Month
        9:00PM | $13 ($10 with student I.D)
      • Open Mic Mondays
        Every Monday Night at 9PM
        All Art Forms Welcome!
        9:00PM | $5
      • Words Hip Hop & Poetry
        Showcase & Open Mic
        Third Saturday of the Month
        Hosted by WiseGuy & Gaston
        10:00PM | $13 ($10 with student ID)
      • Kayo presents VERSES
        Last Saturday of the Month
        Hosted by Helena D. Lewis
        10:00PM | $10
      • Latin Jazz
        Every Thursday Night
        Different Featured Artists Every Week
        9:00PM | $10 ($7 with a student I.D.)
      • Friday Night Poetry Slam
        Every Friday Night
        Hosted by Mahogany Browne
        10:00pm | $10 ($20 V.I.P reserved seating)
      • Slam Open! Sign Up & Slam
        Every Wednesday (except for the first Wednesday of the month)
        Hosted by Jive Poetic
        9:00PM | $8