In its second year, the Lowcountry’s inaugural poetry festival delivers a week-long celebration of the art form via events all over the Holy City. Founded by Charleston’s Poet Laureate, Marcus Amaker, Free Verse features student poetry slams, a ”Physical Poetry” dance performance, workshops, meet-and-greets, open mic nights, and more. Locations, times, & prices vary. www.freeversefestival.com