Poets & Pours

Poets & Pours is an elevated night of spoken word, curated pours, music, and connection for Oakland’s culture-loving crowd. We're heating things up in November with: THE HEAT OF THE MOMENT You know that moment. When the chemistry is undeniable. The temptation is real. The conversation gets a little too heated. Or the truth is sitting on the tip of your tongue, daring you to let it fly. That split second when passion meets principle, instinct challenges intention, and what happens next could change everything. Do we really make decisions in the heat of the moment? Or does the moment simply reveal decisions we've already made? On Saturday, November 21st, Poets & Pours returns to Calabash for an intimate evening of powerful spoken word, provocative storytelling, spirited pours, and conversations that might just get a little uncomfortable... in the best way. We're exploring the things we did, the things we almost did, the lines we crossed, the ones we held, and the truths we're willing to take a little heat for. Because sometimes the most powerful move isn't giving in to the moment. It's deciding what you're going to do before the moment ever arrives. THIS MONTH'S FEATURED POUR November brings something entirely unique to the glass. APHRO Palm Spirit, brought to the U.S. by Mansa Spirits, is the first premium West African palm spirit crafted in Ghana from naturally fermented palm sap. It is triple-distilled and bottled at 40% ABV (80 proof). We're bringing Aphro Palm Spirit into the mix as our featured pour for an evening where the poetry isn't the only thing bringing the heat. Come ready to sip, listen, connect, and discover something new. THE AFTERWORD Each month, guests will be invited l to respond to a prompt inspired by the evening's theme. Selected responses may become part of an original piece performed at the next Poets & Pours, allowing one night to leave its mark on the next.