

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Poetry Out Loud / Words on Fire
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Come for the competition, stay for the performanceAbout this EventPoetry Out Loud (11:00am - 1:00pm)The day starts with our regional Poetry Out Loud competition.Poetry Out Loud (POL) is a national competition that seeks to foster the next generation of literary readers by capitalizing on the latest trends in poetry - recitation and performance. The program builds on the resurgence of the oral art form of poetry, as seen in the slam poetry and spoken word movements. The program invites these dynamic aspects into the classroom, where teachers engage students through classroom memorization, performances, and competition.The National Endowment for the Arts partnered with the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) to support Poetry Out Loud, a FREE high school program that encourages the nation's youth to learn about great poetry through memorization and recitation. This dynamic program helps high school students master public speaking skills, build self-confidence, learn about their literary heritage, and compete for more than $100,000 in awards.Words on Fire (2:00pm - 4:00pm)The day ends with Words on FireWords on Fire is an exciting open mic event for DCPS students in grades 8 - 12 to share their voices and perform their own original poetry. On Saturday, March 7, 2026, students are invited to take the stage at the Planet Word Museum for an afternoon of creativity, self-expression, and community. Whether you’re a seasoned poet or stepping up to the mic for the first time, this event is a powerful space for students to be heard, supported, and inspired.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/58cdb420-07bf-11f1-8e72-eb9923d9d6b2-rimg-w592-h740-dc5fd8e8-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/58efe220-07bf-11f1-8e72-eb9923d9d6b2-rimg-w529-h740-dc200e2e-gmir.jpg Agenda?: 11:00 AMPoetry Out Loud?: 02:00 PMWords on Fire
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/poetry-out-loud-words-on-fire/100001982292000736
- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, Contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1

## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Washington
- **state**: DC
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Planet Word
- **lat**: 38.9021132
- **long**: -77.0293244
- **full address**: Planet Word, K Street Northwest, Washington, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 10
- **organizer**: DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH) (https://allevents.in/org/dc-commission-on-the-arts-and-humanities-cah/23743350)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Sat, 07 Mar, 2026 at 11:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Planet Word, K Street Northwest, Washington, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Art, literary-art, Contests
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Poetry Out Loud / Words on Fire ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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