Illustration of several people outside enjoying a poetry reading
11
Saturday
April 2026
12–5 p.m.

A Walk with Poetry

Add to Calendar 2026-04-11 12:00:00 2026-04-11 17:00:00 A Walk with Poetry Slow down, reflect, and reconnect through spoken word poetry in a natural outdoor setting! As part of SEEK Raleigh, Artist Kiana Renee has created an immersive, community-centered arts experience in celebration of National Poetry Month. A Walk with Poetry is designed to highlight and uplift Raleigh's vibrant poetry community. Encounter live poetry performances at designated stops along Shelley Lake and listen to featured performers in the Pecan Grove (located near the trail entrance).  The program culminates in a powerful headlining performance by award-winning poet, playwright, cultural organizer, performing artist, and scholar, Dasan Ahanu. City of Raleigh Jenn HalesPublic Art Project Managerjenn.hales@raleighnc.gov America/New_York public

Slow down, reflect, and reconnect through spoken word poetry in a natural outdoor setting!

As part of SEEK Raleigh, Artist Kiana Renee has created an immersive, community-centered arts experience in celebration of National Poetry Month. A Walk with Poetry is designed to highlight and uplift Raleigh's vibrant poetry community. Encounter live poetry performances at designated stops along Shelley Lake and listen to featured performers in the Pecan Grove (located near the trail entrance). 

The program culminates in a powerful headlining performance by award-winning poet, playwright, cultural organizer, performing artist, and scholar, Dasan Ahanu.


 


About the Event

The event is free, but registration is required for the guided poetry walks. Sign up to take one of the walks, or show up with a camping chair/blanket and settle in to listen to the headliner performances at the trailhead, or do both!

Guided Poetry Walk Schedule

  • Group 1: 12:30pm – 2pm
  • Group 2: 1pm – 2:30pm 
  • Group 3: 1:30pm – 3pm
  • Group 4: 2pm – 3:30pm

Free tickets for the guided poetry walk are available on the EventBrite page.

Main Stage Performances in the Pecan Grove

  • 2:30pm – 4:30pm

No tickets are needed to attend the main stage performances.

Accessibility Information

If you have any accessibility needs, please reach out to Julia Whitfield at julia.whitfield@raleighnc.gov.

Contact

 

Jenn Hales
Public Art Project Manager
jenn.hales@raleighnc.gov

Event Type:
Arts and Entertainment
Parks, Recreation, and Athletics

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