Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam-Baub Bidon

The Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam with featured poet Baub Bidon June 14th! $10 Baub (pronounced “Bawb”) Bidon is a Haitian/African American poet, actor, writer, and playwright whose work fuses hip hop, jazz, and blues into a distinct, soul-driven voice. Influenced by Gil Scott-Heron, Saul Williams, Ngoma, and Langston Hughes, his performances bridge tradition and modern expression. He is the founder of Free 2 Spit (est. 2004), a New Haven-based open mic and creative hub now spanning over two decades—recognized as one of Connecticut’s longest-running poetry venues. Through his platform, performances, and curation, Bidon has helped shape and inspire a generation of poets across Connecticut and beyond. His recent work includes The George Stinney Project (2023), in collaboration with Jacque’s Bidon and Marcos A. Williams. He is also a member of Reciprocity Rhode Island. Bidon’s credits span film, theatre, and performance, including appearances in Resurrection, Another Earth, King Lear, and Jesus Hops the A Train. His work continues to live at the intersection of culture, storytelling, and lived experience.