On the first night of the She Speaks poetry series, we ask a question that’s been featured in recent debates in the public discourse, “How do you define a woman?” The deep, nuanced spectrum of answers come from a varied collection of poets curated by Consuelo G. Flores, with live music provided by Maritri Garrett.
She Speaks: Reclaiming Identity takes stage Friday, June 20, from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Grand Performance.
This performance is FREE and open to the public!
To learn more about this event and the artists, visit grandperformances.org/events/poetry-night-with-consuelo-g-flores.
Parking:
Parking is available at the California Plaza Parking Structure, 351 S. Olive Street Los Angeles, CA 90071, which you can access from Lower Grand Avenue off 4th Street or Olive Street. Parking costs $10 cash or $17 credit.
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