Poetry Scene in Houston (Richmond: university, live, relocating to)

[JV1330]

Good Afternoon Everybody,

I am a poet that lives in Richmond, VA. I was thinking of relocating to Houston sometime next year and wanted to know everybody's opinion on the poetry scene in Houston. Does Houston have a strong poetry scene? What I mean by poetry scene is having a good amount of open mic nights around the city that let you read poetry and that have poetry slams as well.

Any info would be greatly appreciated

[diet1]

I remember a few years back when I used to visit this place called the artery, they had poetry readings, dance, music and a whole bunch of eclectic stuff.
www.arteryhouston.org/

[elikhom]

I don't know about poetry slams or open mic, but UH Creative Writing program is one of the best in the nation and I see people constantly going to events and readings around the Montrose area organized by the university or other non-profits. A couple weeks ago a few friends were busking at an event organized by one of these non profits (maybe Inprint? dont really know) and they got paid a little. Not exactly what you are looking for but I'm sure there's plenty of poets here that enjoy open mic and do it.

[AK123]

Originally Posted by elikhom

I don't know about poetry slams or open mic, but UH Creative Writing program is one of the best in the nation and I see people constantly going to events and readings around the Montrose area organized by the university or other non-profits.

Yes, I've been to several of those in the past. There were lots of University of Houston people there.