Flypoet Spoken Word & Music Showcase

Inglewood, United States

5

14 reviews

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+1 310-559-1670
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214 S La Brea Blvd, Inglewood, CA, 90301
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
1.9 miHawthorne/Lennox
2.6 miAviation/LAX
2.7 miBus Stop
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Local time (Inglewood) 10:00 Saturday, 28 June 2025

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Friday 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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In our 14th year! We’re now on 1st FRIDAYS! This is a monthly, professionally produced showcase (Not your neighborhood open mic!) featuring world class spoken word artists from all over the country, special musical guests backed by our high energy house band, and an interpretive performance painter bringing it all together with amazing images painted live on stage depicting the words, sounds, vibrations and images emoted from the poets and musicians! The audience is a delicious concoction of socially conscious urban professionals that can appreciate an event that is not only artistically significant but severely entertaining as well! It takes place on the 1st Friday of every month and runs like clockwork with a start time of three mininutes after 8pm and finishing up around 10:00 with The Savoy’s live Reggae night starting immediately afterward. Tix (only $ 15!) available at the door. Reserved tables are available. 21 and over. fly​poet​.com for more details.

History

Established in 2000.

For more than 10 years, the Flypoet Spoken Word & Music Showcase has been presenting the finest spoken word talent that the world has to offer. During that span, it has come to be widely regarded as one of the top spoken word venues in the world.

Meet the Business Owner

John H.

Business Owner

John Hensley — Owner of Flypoet Entertainment, a company founded in 1999 with a goal to seek out underground artists that are talented enough to be famous and to help propel them toward mainstream success while showing the general public what spoken word CAN be. Coupled with more than a decade of performance experience, John has developed and is currently cultivating keen senses and sensibilities for talent, commercial viability, and public presentation as the Host and Executive Producer of The Flypoet Spoken Word & Music Showcase; a monthly showcase in Los Angeles featuring world touring spoken word artists, live music and interpretive performance art.

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14 reviews of Flypoet Spoken Word & Music Showcase

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Place rating: 5
Azusa, CA
Recently, I moved down to SoCal from NorCal and I was in need a spoken word fix. Thankfully, I found this place. Even though it is far from me, it was worth the drive. Great host, great venue, and some very dope poets. Even though they are once-​a-​month, def worth checking out.
Place rating: 5
Bellflower, CA
I love coming out to first Friday’s at the savoy. I have yet to be disappointed. This is my idea of a good time and the host is wonderful and sweet. He try’s to make sure everyone is having a good time.
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
I used to look forward to attending this event regularly. Great vibes, great entertainment, great experience. I have always been an avid writer and interested in poetry and spoken word from a young age. This was right up my alley. At times, the poets gave my chills because their words were so eloquently spoken. Many of the messages were deep and hit home. I was equally fascinated by the virtual artist/​painter. I envied his imagination and creativity. To top it off, drinks and service were decent. It is always a positive thing to mingle with other like-​minded and cultured people who appreciate the Arts.
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
LOVED this. Everything from the INCREDIBLE talent to the sweet cocktail waitress. This event was the perfect start for a great weekend. I will be back for this monthly showcase of well curated, intelligent art.
Place rating: 5
Corona, CA
The fact that this spoken word and musical showcase has been in the game for over 13 years speaks volume. Beyond watching Love Jones, many people do not know the talent and artistry involved in spoken word. No script, no movie, real live on stage performances. Besides the awesome entertainment, the attendees are just as great as we are there to listen to and experience poetry to the next level. Now there is a showcase the first Friday of every month at the Savoy. (This date could change but rest assured that there will be a monthly showcase with the actual dates based on venue availability.) It’s on point and timely always starting promptly at 8:03PM. In addition to this, there is an annual Flypoet Under the Stars event. It’s along the line of the montly showcase but bigger. Celebrity musical acts are included in this one. There’s a larger audience therefore a larger venue, The Ford Amphitheater. A great setting as you can bring your food and beverage and picnic before the show as well as take in whatever can fit in you small cooler during the show. 4th year in a row and I will continue to not only support but will also spread the word. My goal is to bring a new face every year. It’s well worth it! Congratulations to the promoter and founder of this awesome event, John «Flypoet» Hensley. Job well done!
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
ALWAYS an amazing show! This is something you don’t want to miss. If you don’t know what spoken word is, then this is THE place (in the country) to find out what it’s all about. Go, be motivated, get inspired. You won’t regret it.
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
AMAZING! AMAZING! AMAZING! AMAZING time was had by all!!! This event is well organized, and there are a variety of acts to keep you entertained! There were comedians, musicians, spoken word artists, an extremely talented painter that painted while the performers performed AND he painted based off of what they were saying in their performances… it was OUTSTANDING! The Savoy is a very nice place although it was really hot in there when I first arrived. The taco servers in the back served cheap tacos that were extremely tasty and the new décor is stylish and trendy. After the show, the DJ played reggae and hip hop. I will most certainly go to a FLYPOET show again!!! :) There is free street parking after 7 and metered parking or valet before that.
Place rating: 5
Long Beach, CA
I’ve been to this at the Savoy (Inglewood club) and at the Gibson Amph. The spoken word artists (go Sekou!) are off the chain. The accompanying visual artist is dope. The lyricists are fantabulous. Angie Stone was at the Summer Classic.
Place rating: 5
Lake Forest, CA
The first Wednesday of every month is Girls Night Out. We eat at Heart & Soul Grill and then head to Fly Poet for a night of spoken word, music and art. It is inspiring and entertaining. You never know who will also be there. The poets are always top notch in their craft. The vibe is upbeat and the audience isn’t afraid to share their enthusiasm. Everyone should have this experience!
Place rating: 5
Pasadena, CA
Every first Wednesday in the month is automatic date night. We have no problem coasting down the 110 freeway from Pasadena to shot over to Inglewood. Every time we walk into the Flypoets event the energy is so warm and pleasant. The poets that come from all over always have fundamental messages and great jokes. John puts together a fantastic show filled with fabulous music, poetry and comedy.
Place rating: 5
Houston, TX
I attended the FlyPoet 10 year anniversary show at the Ford Amphitheater and was totally blown away. It started right on time, the host John was great and the show just flowed. The poets and musical acts, Lalah Hathaway and Kenny Lattimore, were simply amazing. It felt like being amongst family. The atmosphere was electric. I was encouraged, inspired and moved to tears.
It was simply one of the best shows I have ever attended and I highly recommend checking out FlyPoet.
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
So, I was a little apprehensive about the location… until I got there. The show was amazing! I was moved, I was entertained, I was blown away! I have been to a couple of open mics before and this was on a whole other level. The poets are flown in from all over and the performance painter was unlike anything I’ve ever seen… he actually interprets what’s happening on the microphone with paint! Sprinkle in a couple of cool musical acts… I can’t wait for the first Wednesday to come back around.
Place rating: 5
San Diego, CA
I had a ton of fun last night at FlyPoet. It was my first time ever visiting, also my girlfriend came along & she enjoyed herself as well. We were cordially greeted by the, host John Hensley, when we arrived & treated like family while listening to some excellent comedy, spoken word, & the in-​house band was «off the Meat Rack.» Definitely a place that makes sure everyone feels accepted & welcomed!
Even though I live in San Diego, I’ll definitely take some 1st Wednesdays off work to return on a regular basis…
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
Fly Poet was a crazy great experience for me! I soak up spoken word as often as I can, so I’m not new to the scene. I was expecting powerful artist serving it up. But I didn’t expect the artist Norton to be adding his talents to the stage by painting his vision of either the artist or their piece, on a lit canvas!
The live bands and individual artist they’ve featured have always been entertaining. The crowd is widely diverse, and they put a cool little swing on the show starting it at 8:03 on the dot.
In good conscience the only thing that I have to say that may seem negative to some is about some of the material, not the show case; and is typical of almost every similar type of spot. Some artist used excessive profanity in my opinion. But this is coming from one who uses none. Other nights I’ve gone, I’ve heard hardly any. So anyway, I’m writing this review because it’s a dog gone same that no one has pumped up this spot.
1st Wednesday of every month @ 8:03 p.m. Hope to see ya there!