Wordslingers Way is an intimate venue for live spoken word entertainment, featuring a blend of poetry, storytelling, comedy, and other spoken word performances.
Welcome to Wordslingers Way
Do you love poetry, storytelling, stand-up comedy, and other spoken word performances? You will not want to miss visiting Wordslingers Way, CONvergence’s dedicated performance space for spoken word artists!
Wordslingers Way is located on the 4th floor of the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis Hotel.
Things to Know
- Some Wordslingers Way events are adults-only. Please have your ID ready to be admitted to 18+ performances
- We must clear the room of all audience members after each act has concluded. Seat saving is not allowed between shows
- For the best chance at getting into our most popular shows, we recommend arriving early and being prepared to wait in line
For information on the CONvergence Poetry Slam, visit the Poetry Slam page.
To see Wordslingers Way’s most up-to-date performance listings, check CONvergence’s online schedule.
2026 Wordslingers Way Schedule
Thursday
- 2:00 pm – Capt. Handsome: Mind Reading Cows of Planet Ranch Dressing!
- 7:00 pm – Comfort Zone Wins an EGOT in One Night!
- 8:30 pm – Dream Team Draft Day: Dungeon Crawl Edition
Friday
- 11:00 am – Not Your Mother’s Mahabharata Live Podcast
- 12:30 pm – Questionable Choices
- 2:00 pm – Double-Blind Improv
- 3:30 pm – SciFi/Fantasy Reading Showcase
- 5:00 pm – Herman the Dinosaur Adult Variety Hour
- 7:00 pm – Trailblazing Theatre Society: Sleepers
- 8:30 pm – Con and Near Mint by Sam L. Landman
Saturday
- 9:30 am – Y’All Wanna Bang a Demon?: Adventures in Afrofuturism & Romantasy
- 11:00 am – Herman the Dinosaur Kids Story Hour
- 12:30 pm – A Revolution Highly Favorable: To Dissolve the Political Bands
- 2:00 pm – Friends & Lovers: a Polyamorous Rom-Com
- 5:00 pm – Waiting For Gygax
- 7:00 pm – CONvergence Poetry Slam
- 8:30 pm – Kelvin Hatle Presents
Sunday
- 11:00 am – Socialist Social Club Meetup
- 12:30 am – Reading: Naomi Kritzer
- 2:00 pm – CVG Story Slam
Like what you see? Check out Wordslingers Way on the CONvergence online schedule and app to add your favorite performers to your personal schedule!
Perform at Wordslingers Way
Interested in performing at Wordslingers Way? Maybe you have a poetry or storytelling act, or another idea? We’d love to work with you! Please see our Wordslingers Way Performer Information page or the Musicians/Performers page for information on performing at CONvergence in general!
Questions & Comments
Have questions or comments about Wordslingers Way or spoken word performances at CONvergence? Contact Wordslingers Way!
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