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.
The program culminates in a powerful headlining performance by award-winning poet, playwright, cultural organizer, performing artist, and scholar, Dasan Ahanu.
Event Details
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!
Date: Saturday, April 11
Time: 12 pm -5 pm
Location: Shelley Lake Park (Pecan Grove near the trail entrance) 1400 W Millbrook Rd, Raleigh, NC 27612
Guided Poetry Walk Schedule
- Group 1: 12:30 pm – 2 pm
- Group 2: 1 pm – 2:30 pm
- Group 3: 1:30 pm – 3 pm
- Group 4: 2 pm – 3:30 pm
Free tickets for the guided poetry walk are available on the Eventbrite page.
Main Stage Performances in the Pecan Grove
- 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm
No tickets are needed to attend the main stage performances.
Accessibility Information
Event accessibility details are available on the main project page. If you have any accessibility needs, please reach out to Julia Whitfield at julia.whitfield@raleighnc.gov.