# Event Details - **Event Name**: Slam Free Or Die Presents: Ilyus Evander Workshop AND Feature!! - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 10 Jul, 2025 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 10 Jul, 2025 at 11:00 pm - **Event Description**: MANCHESTER, NH – On Thursday, July 10th, 2025, Slam Free Or Die - Poetry Open Mic & Slam continues its popular open mic poetry series at Stark Brewing Company. This week, there will be a workshop, followed by an open mic then a feature by Ilyus Evander!! There is a $3-$5 sliding scale cover and this is an all-ages show. (*for more details on Slam Free or Die, scroll to the bottom of this description) About the Workshop: The Body Speaks This workshop looks at two poems by Rachel McKibbens in an effort to explore what it is our bodies sound like. What can we learn from what our ear is telling us? What does our kneecap sound like? How does our pinky toe fight with our mouth? Explore embodiment, personification, voice, and more in this generative workshop. About the Feature: Ilyus Evander (they/them) is a disabled, non-binary mental health worker, educator, poet, and theater maker from Providence, RI. They have represented the Providence Poetry Slam at several National Poetry Tournaments including the National Poetry Slam, Brave New Voices, and the Women of the World Poetry Slam. They are the recipient of multiple awards for excellence in design from the Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival for their work on theatrical productions. Ilyus' first original experimental play, "Somebody. Nobody." is currently being workshopped for production with OutLoud Theater Company. They are the author of two poetry collections; Good Mourning, Bad Dreams (2022 Ginger Bug Press), and Heavier Than Wait (2020 Game Over Books). Most recently, Ilyus became the 2024 ProvSlam Grand Slam Champion, won the “Pushing the Art Forward” award at the 2024 NorthBeast Regional, and has published work with The Poetry Foundation (Ours Poetica), Button Poetry, and the Academy of American Poets (Poem-A-Day). Ilyus has toured the country teaching and performing poetry, theater, and accessibility in the arts workshops. They are so proud of you. About Slam Free Or Die - Poetry Open Mic & Slam: Slam Free Or Die @ Stark Brewing Company is a series of open mic nights for poets and spoken-word artists every Thursday night in Manchester, NH. There is an open mic every night and poetry slams are also held several times a month. Doors open and sign-ups begin at 7pm with open mic beginning at 8pm. Featured poets and slams follows the open mic. Come and enjoy the delicious food and beverages at Stark Brewing Company! There is a $3-$5 sliding scale cover charge. This is an all-ages show in a private function room. For more information: e-mail SlamFreeorDie@gmail.com or call 603-858-3286. Stark Brewing Company is located next to Arms Park at 500 N. Commercial Street in Manchester, NH. There is plenty of free parking at the rear of the building (facing the river) and you can feel free to use the entrance on that side. -- Contact us: SlamFreeorDie@gmail.com facebook.com/slamfreeordie instagram.com/slamfreeordie - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/manchester/slam-free-or-die-presents-ilyus-evander-workshop-and-feature/200028343785430 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, open-mic, workshops, tournaments, performances, sports, festivals, health-wellness, entertainment, mental-health, spoken-word - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 19 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Manchester - **state**: NH - **country**: United States - **location**: Stark Brewing Company - **lat**: 42.994723063593 - **long**: -71.468100295846 - **full address**: Stark Brewing Company, 500 N Commercial St,Manchester, New Hampshire, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Slam Free Or Die Presents: Ilyus Evander Workshop AND Feature!! - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/3155507e4dc91a3da13c9087def81074f68709d7ac3ba9023772358e5beb9643-rimg-w1080-h1350-dcf1edea-gmir?v=1752016797 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Slam Free Or Die Presents: Ilyus Evander Workshop AND Feature!! being held? - **A:** Slam Free Or Die Presents: Ilyus Evander Workshop AND Feature!! takes place on Thu, 10 Jul, 2025 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 10 Jul, 2025 at 11:00 pm at Stark Brewing Company, 500 N Commercial St,Manchester, New Hampshire, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Slam Free Or Die Presents: Ilyus Evander Workshop AND Feature!!? - **A:** Slam Free Or Die Presents: Ilyus Evander Workshop AND Feature!! is organized by Slam Free Or Die - Poetry Open Mic & Slam. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Slam Free Or Die Presents: Ilyus Evander Workshop AND Feature!! is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Manchester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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