Pecola Breedlove & The Freedom Party (Breedlove – West Philly Poetry Event) at Two Locals Brewing – Philadelphia, PA

Pecola Breedlove & The Freedom Party is a popular West Philadelphia-based open mic poetry event and community platform, founded by poet and event organizer Christopher “KP” Brown. The event is designed to create a safe space for poetry based creatives to explore various forms of freedom—spiritual, creative, and political.

• Location & Vibe: Often held on Tuesday nights (sometimes referred to as #BreedloveTuesdays), the event has been described as having a welcoming, church-like, and “dope” atmosphere.
• Focus: It serves as an open mic for poets, musicians, and artists, providing a platform for both local and national talent since its establishment in 2014.
• Name Origin: The name is inspired by the character Pecola Breedlove, the protagonist of Toni Morrison’s 1970 novel The Bluest Eye.
• Community Impact: The event focuses on Black pride, community building, and providing a space for people of color to “feel free”.

The event frequently features guest hosts and poets, such as Saskia Kercy, Jordan Plain, and Lady Syren, and has partnered with venues like A Poet’s Art Gallery and The ECO Foundation in West Philly.