This is the official site of HawaiiSlam, a non-profit organization dedicated to showcasing poets from the islands and running the nationally certified First Thursdays slam poetry competition.  Founded and hosted by slam poet Kealoha, First Thursdays is the largest registered poetry slam in the world (with 600+ in attendance).

First Thursdays offers $100 in cash prizes to the winner, and features Hawaii's best performance poets, live musicians, MC's, and live painters.  In addition, featured DJ's offer up turntable bliss to keep the night flowing smoothly.

Details for the show are as follows:
First Thursdays
Every first Thursday of the Month
Location: PIPELINE CAFE
805 Pohukaina Street (@ intersection with Cooke Street)
Doors & Poet Sign-Ups at 7:30pm
Show starts at 8:30pm
Admission is $3 before 8:30pm, $5 after
All ages

Pipeline Cafe is one of Hawaii's premier venues for concerts.  They serve food, drinks, and world class performances.