Jamaal Amir Akbari events Web:www.jaaworld.ca/ Born in Toronto with roots in Guyana, and now based in Marathon Village, Ottawa, Jamaal Amir Akbari—known on stage as JustJamaal ThePoet or JAAWORD—is a griot of the modern age. A multidimensional artist, he explores themes of liberation, ancestral memory, spirit realities, and the transformative power of truth. July 18 - 4:00–5:00 p.m. Street Seats Intersection of Bank & Frank, Ottawa Free | All Ages Join JustJamaal ThePoet for The History of Hip-Hop, a live performance blending jazz poetry, spoken word, and hip-hop as part of the Street Seats outdoor festival. July 20 - 2:00–3:30 p.m. Poetry Reading & Writing Workshop MASC & Ottawa Public Library Partnership Emerald Plaza Branch, Ottawa Public Library Free | Adult Program | Registration Required booking.biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/event/justjamaal-thepoet-%E2%80%93-poetry-reading-and-writing An interactive workshop exploring poetry through reading, discussion, and creative writing. July 31 - 6:30–8:30 p.m. Street Seats Intersection of Bank & Waverley, Ottawa Free | All Ages 30-minute performance by JustJamaal ThePoet featuring poetry from his debut book CHAMBERS, followed by a 90-minute workshop: Poetry and the Art of the Spoken Word. August 8 - 2:00–4:00 p.m. Street Seats Intersection of Bank & Waverley, Ottawa Free | All Ages JustJamaal ThePoet presents a 30-minute performance of jazz poetry and hip-hop, followed by Songwriters Unite, a 90-minute workshop exploring the craft of writing memorable and impactful lyrics. August 10 - 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Poetry Reading & Writing Workshop MASC & Ottawa Public Library Partnership Rosemount Branch, Ottawa Public Library Free | Adult Program | Registration Required A second offering of JustJamaal ThePoet's interactive workshop exploring poetry through reading, discussion, and creative writing. September 16 - 8:30 p.m. Ottawa Hip Hop Jam Red Bird Live, Ottawa Join JustJamaal ThePoet as the featured artist performing with the Capital Syndicate Session Band. ADULT EVENT. More information: redbirdlive.ca October 17 - 4:00–7:00 p.m. MAC-CAM Fall Showcase Arts Court Theatre, Ottawa Featured Artist JustJamaal ThePoet will present new work from his forthcoming album, NODEMO. ALL AGES. More information: mac-cam.ca The Lit Room with Susan Johnston Time and Place: Every Wednesday at 9:30 am. Every Wednesday at 9:30 am CKCU FM 93.1 Web:cod.ckcufm.com/programs/666/info.html where books meet conversation, a half-hour show Asian Sounds Time and Place: Every Wednesday at 6:00 pm. CKCU FM 93.1 Web:cod.ckcufm.com/programs/91/info.html music from the Indian sub-continent and showcases events taking place in Ottawa. The show hosts conduct a number of interviews with local artists, musicians, and writers. Ottawa Scrabble Club Time and Place: Every Wednesday at 7:00 pm. Calvin Christian Reformed Church, 1475 Merivale Web:www.ottawascrabbleclub.com/ Players of all skill are welcome Ottawa Storytellers Open Mic In Person Time and Place: 7:00 pm. Ottawa Public Library, Sunnyside Branch, 1049 Bank, Room A Web:www.ottawastorytellers.ca/open-mic#open-mic-in-person hosted by Véronique Dupuis
