# Event Details - **Event Name**: AUGUST SLaM on RyE: Modesto's Monthly Poetry Slam - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 09:30 pm - **Event Description**: Witness the competitive art of performance poetry, live competition, featured poets, and the historic rebirth of Slam on Rye!About this EventSlam on Rye: The Historic Poetry Slam Returns!This is where Modesto’s poetry revolution began—be there for its return.From 2002 to 2012, Slam on Rye was the beating heart of Modesto’s spoken word scene: the city’s first and only poetry slam, the spark that ignited The ILL LIST Poetry Slam, and the foundation for what would become the Modesto Artists Movement. Now, over a decade later, this iconic slam is back—bigger, bolder, and louder than ever.Hosted by The Saint, ILL LIST Poetry Slam Champion, and co-hosted by founder Sam Pierstorff, Slam on Rye brings you an unforgettable night of live performance, raw truth, and community connection.What to Expect:? Open Slam: Up to 12 poets compete live, following official slam rules: 3 minutes per poem, plus a 10-second grace period.? Judging: Randomly selected audience members score performances Olympic-style (0–10).? Two Rounds, Big Prizes: The top 5 poets advance to Round 2. Combined scores determine winners:? 1st Place: $200? 2nd Place: $50? Featured Poet: Each slam showcases a renowned slam poet delivering an electrifying feature set.AUGUST'S FEATURED POET: JAZ SUFIJaz Sufi (she/her) is a queer Iranian-American poet and arts educator. She is a National Poetry Slam finalist and the former executive director of the Berkeley Slam, the longest running poetry slam on the West Coast. She has toured internationally, from Berlin and London to performing alongside the Townsend Opera. Her work has been published in Best New Poets, Best of the Net, AGNI, Black Warrior Review, Muzzle, and elsewhere, and her debut chapbook Catalog of Shadows is forthcoming from Game Over Books. She has received fellowships from Kundiman, the Watering Hole, and New York University, where she received her MFA as a Goldwater fellow. She has taught in K-12 and college classrooms across the country, and works as a teaching artist and project director with Bay Area Creative. She is the current Poet Laureate of San Ramon on occupied Ohlone land, where she lives with her dog, Apollo.Join us at SLAM ON RYE!This isn’t just a poetry event. It's a poetry party! It’s a gathering of voices, a celebration of creativity, and a powerful reminder of the impact poetry has in building empathy, connection, and community. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/c47d94d0-a0e7-11f1-8382-27c8b4f8dbac-rimg-w987-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/c4dfd910-a0e7-11f1-8382-27c8b4f8dbac-rimg-w1110-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/c51abf30-a0e7-11f1-8382-27c8b4f8dbac-rimg-w1110-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/modesto/august-slam-on-rye-modestos-monthly-poetry-slam/100001994756843416 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, entertainment, performances, contests, parties, dog, spoken-word - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: The Queen Bean Coffee & Social House - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 12.51, max: 12.51, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Modesto - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: The Queen Bean Coffee & Social House - **lat**: 37.64520809999999 - **long**: -120.9982502 - **full address**: The Queen Bean Coffee & Social House, 1126 14th Street, Modesto, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: AUGUST SLaM on RyE: Modesto's Monthly Poetry Slam - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/aa7d3a783aadbfbe42869cbe951145f076c9a73eec909dcee061c84c42e2b11e-rimg-w1200-h600-dc010101-gmir.jpg?v=1785095177 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is AUGUST SLaM on RyE: Modesto's Monthly Poetry Slam being held? - **A:** AUGUST SLaM on RyE: Modesto's Monthly Poetry Slam takes place on Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Wed, 26 Aug, 2026 at 09:30 pm at The Queen Bean Coffee & Social House, 1126 14th Street, Modesto, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing AUGUST SLaM on RyE: Modesto's Monthly Poetry Slam? - **A:** AUGUST SLaM on RyE: Modesto's Monthly Poetry Slam is organized by Burn & Rave. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** AUGUST SLaM on RyE: Modesto's Monthly Poetry Slam is ideal for aspiring performers, spoken word artists, budding comedians, and audiences who love discovering raw, unpolished talent in an intimate and supportive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Modesto, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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