Angry Cow Poetry Juneteenth Celebration

When

Friday June 19, 2026    
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Where

1000 Kenmore Blvd
Akron, OH 44314, USA

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!

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

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