The Poetry Brothel LA: Kraken’s Kiss

Beneath the surface, where the water darkens, and the rules dissolve, something ancient stirs…

On June 27th, descend into the depths at Sassafras Saloon for Kraken’s Kiss—a lush, immersive evening of poetry, performance, and sea-soaked seduction where pirates, mermaids, sirens, and sea witches reign.

This Pride, we invite you to surrender to the tides.

💋 Expect:

• Sultry, spellbinding poetry whispered in shadowed corners
• Daring live performances from our cast of queer sirens and rogue sailors
• One-on-one poetry encounters with our resident muses
• Tarot, mystics, and secrets traded like contraband
• A world where longing is currency and desire is law

⚓ Come dressed to be seen—a drowned prince, a sapphic siren, a barnacle-encrusted captain, a glittering sea creature not yet named. The sea remembers who you are… even if the surface does not.

Because down here, love is fluid, power is shared, and every kiss might summon the storm. Will you be claimed by the tide… or become the thing that pulls others under?

📍 Sassafras Saloon
📅 Saturday, June 27th
🚪 Doors: 7:00 PM
🎭 Show: 8:00 PM

🎟️ Tickets include entry into the experience. Poetry tokens and specialty encounters available for purchase throughout the night.

Event Details

Age Requirement: 21+
Doors Open: 7 PM
Show Time: 8:00–10:30 PM
Private Readings: Continue after 10:30 PM

VIP tickets include priority seating, and a token to get your journey started!

Dress Code

Costumes, cocktail attire, and/or thematic evening wear encouraged (but not required)!

Accessibility

This venue is wheelchair accessible! Please reach out if you have questions or need assistance.

Our show includes flashing lights, reasonably amplified music, and fog effects.

Because every soul deserves safe harbor: if ticket cost or accessibility needs might keep you from joining us, please reply directly to Madam Tallula. We believe art, magic, and revelry should remain within reach. A very special code may be whispered back to those in need — madamtallula@poetrysocietyny.org

Important Advisories

This is a 21+ event.

Our show includes flashing lights, reasonably amplified music, fog effects, and possibly a startling glimpse of your true self.

Consent is sacred (and mandatory)! Always ask before touching anyone. If you feel uncomfortable at any time, please report it immediately to security, staff, or the Madam herself.

About The Poetry Brothel

"Prepare to have your expectations exceeded." – LA Weekly

The Poetry Brothel is an immersive, literary cabaret that fuses poetry, vaudeville, activism, burlesque, live music, visual art, magic, mysticism, and private, one-on-one poetry experiences.

The Poetry Brothel presents artists and activists working in a variety of mediums both on stage and through its ever-changing array of intimate, interactive, and creative services. Artists performing with the Brothel may be male, female, faeries, sea creatures, witches, aliens, POC, straight, queer, emerging, established, local, international — and everything in between. 10% of all profits are donated to SWOP Los Angeles. Learn more here: https://swoplosangeles.org/

The Poetry Brothel is brought to you by The Poetry Society of New York. Become a PSNY member for exclusive perks like early ticket access, discounts, and free entry to select events: poetrysocietyny.org/membership.

Terms & Conditions

Tickets & Entry

All ticket sales are final. Tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable, except in the event of a cancellation by the organizer.

Tickets may be transferred to another guest prior to the event, but each ticket grants admission to one person only.

Admission is subject to venue capacity and compliance with all event policies.

Age Requirement

If this event is listed as 18+ or 21+, as specified on the event page, a valid government-issued photo ID may be required for entry.

No exceptions will be made for underage guests.

Event Format & Content

PSNY events are often immersive experiences and may include adult themes, intimate conversation, and explicit language. By attending, you acknowledge and consent to participation in an immersive environment. No physical contact is required, and guests are always free to opt out of any interaction.

Photography, Video & Recording

Photography, audio recording, and video recording are strictly prohibited, unless explicitly permitted by the organizers.

By attending, you consent to being photographed or filmed by the event organizers for promotional or archival purposes, unless otherwise stated.

Code of Conduct

Guests are expected to behave respectfully toward performers, staff, and fellow attendees.

Harassment, inappropriate behavior, or failure to follow staff instructions may result in immediate removal without refund.

Performers’ boundaries must be respected at all times. PSNY full code of conduct can be found here: https://poetrysocietyny.org/code-of-conduct

Accessibility & Special Needs

Please contact the organizers in advance with any accessibility needs or questions so we can do our best to accommodate you.

Health & Safety

Attendees agree to comply with all venue rules, local regulations, and health and safety guidelines in effect at the time of the event.

The organizers reserve the right to refuse entry or remove any guest whose presence poses a safety risk.

Event Changes or Cancellation

The Poetry Society of New York reserves the right to modify the event format, performers, schedule, or venue as necessary.

In the event of cancellation, ticket holders will be notified and refunds will be issued according to Eventbrite policies.

Assumption of Risk

Attendance is voluntary, and guests assume all risks incidental to participation in a live, immersive event. By attending this event, you agree to hold harmless and indemnify The Poetry Society of New York, Inc. and its affiliates from any claims or liabilities arising from your participation in the event, including but not limited to violations of event policies or harm caused to others.

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