Def Poetry Reunion
Saturday, October 17, 2026
9:00 PM UTC
New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street
New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street, Newark, NJ
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Def Poetry Reunion — Music / Hip-Hop/Rap / Trap at New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Newark.
Join us for an exploration of word flow, verses and landscapes as Danny Simmons brings a Def Poetry Reunion to NJPAC for the Dodge Poetry Festival. Def Poetry Reunion celebrates the legacy of the hit HBO series Russell Simmons Presents Def Poetry Jam. These gatherings feature iconic alumni, live music, and activism to honor prominent poets.
Featuring: Russell Simmons Def Poetry Jam.
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