Princeton NJ Events

Wordsmith: A Def Poetry Reunion Honoring Ursula Rucker, Grounds for Sculpture

Friday June 12, 2026
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Experience the power of poetry, rhythm, and art under the open sky as Danny Simmons presents Wordsmith: A Def Poetry Reunion Honoring Ursula Rucker, in partnership with Grounds For Sculpture. Gather with a vibrant community of Def Poetry alumni, musicians, activists, students and scholars, each weaving their voice into the landscape of GFS’s 42-acre sculpture park. We invite you to move through the gardens enjoying an evening under the stars while connecting with others in a multi-sensory experience of words, music, food, nature, and the visual arts. Tickets are selling fast. Don’t miss out!

Limited onsite seating available. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for open-air viewing. Rain date: Saturday June 13, 2026 | 7-10PM

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