Nuyorican Poets Cafe
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Nuyorican Poets Cafe

236 E. 3rd St. | Alphabet City 212.505.8183

About

Nuyorican Poets Cafe is an iconic nonprofit performance space in Alphabet City known for spoken-word poetry slams, Latin jazz, hip-hop, theater, and community programming. Founded in 1973 by Miguel Algarín and fellow poets, it later settled at 236 E. 3rd Street and hosted New York City’s first poetry slam in 1989; the historic building is currently closed for a three-year renovation through 2026 with programming held off-site around the Lower East Side.

Getting there

Parking

No on-site lot; street parking in the East Village/Alphabet City is limited. Nearby paid garages include StuyTown Garage 3 at 325 Avenue C.

Public transit

Subway: F to Lower East Side–Second Ave. Buses: M9 stops at Avenue C/E 3 St; M14A-SBS runs along Avenue A.