TONIGHT, April 14, is the the 2011 Oakland Poetry Slam Team Finals at the Oasis Restaurant & Bar.

This year's finals show will include eight of the Bay's best performance poets over two rounds of competition, spotlight performances from winners of The Oakland COMEDY Slam, special LIVE musical guests and a feature from New York's Ainsley Burrows!

Slam Selecta DJ MR. G will scour the crates for the perfect aural accent while everyone's favorite hostess, that dynamic diva Nazelah Jeffries will top it off with an after-party spun by DJ Black.

If You Go

What: The 2011 Oakland Poetry Slam Team Finals
When: 8:30 to 11:30 p.m., Thursday, April 14; After-party with DJ Black until 2 a.m.
Where: Oasis Restaurant & Bar, 135 12th St. in Oakland
Cost: $12-$15