# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Play Dates with Po’Jazz
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: 4th Sundays of the month are for PLAYDATES WITH PO’JAZZ at Blue Door! 

Play Dates with Po’Jazz, a Poet Laureate Community Outreach Series, keeps going and growing in reputation and audience. This series, created by golda Solomon, had its beginnings in 1999 at the Hudson Valley Writers Center, Sleepy Hollow, moved on to a monthly residency at The Cornelia Street Cafe, Greenwich Village, traveled and is happily in residence at the Blue Door Art Center.

The Po’Jazz Ensemble is joined by featured musicians and poets. Open Mic artists are always welcome to sit in and jam, improvise and build their “poetry and instrument chops”

NO charge for admission and Tamara’s Treats Table
Suggested donation: $10

The Ensemble: 
• Christopher Dean Sullivan, Jazz Griot/Bass
• David Lowe, Keyboard
• Ayana Lowe, Vocals
• golda Solomon, Words

2026 PLAYDATES w/ PO’JAZZ:

MARCH 22
     Po’Jazz Ensemble
     EJ Antonio, Poet
     JD Parran, Reeds
     Xanath Caraza, Bi-LIngual Poet

APRIL 26
     Po’Jazz Ensemble
     Patricia Starek,Poet
     Cheryl Boyce Taylor,Poet
     Peter Brainin, Reeds

MAY 24
     Po’Jazz Ensemble
     Maryanne de Prophetis, Poet/Vocal Improvisation
     JD Parran, Reeds

JUNE 28
     Po’Jazz Ensemble
     Rosemary George, International Chanteuse
     Howard Meltzer, Keyboard/Accompaniest
     Jo-Ann Dammacco, Poet

JULY 26 (rescheduled from Feb. 22)
     Po’Jazz Ensemble
     Katori Walker, Poet/Playwright

Art Table for kids will be available so parents may enjoy a lap free event.
Artists are welcome to set up their easel and create while listening to great musical and poetic sets!

💙
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/yonkers/play-dates-with-po’jazz/200029625484700
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, music, entertainment, kids, open-mic, live-music, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 5

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Yonkers
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 13 Riverdale Avenue, Yonkers, NY
- **lat**: 40.93367
- **long**: -73.90013
- **full address**: 13 Riverdale Avenue, Yonkers, NY, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Play Dates with Po’Jazz being held?
  - **A:** Play Dates with Po’Jazz takes place on Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm to Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 13 Riverdale Avenue, Yonkers, NY, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Play Dates with Po’Jazz?
  - **A:** Play Dates with Po’Jazz is organized by Blue Door Art Center.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Play Dates with Po’Jazz 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 Yonkers, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Play Dates with Po’Jazz sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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