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  • L.A. Book Launch: Todos Somos Sagrados by Rey M. Rodriguez

    Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center 681 Venice Blvd, Venice Beach, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Rey M. Rodriguez, Lorna Dee Cervantes, Jose Hernandez Diaz, and William Archila in The Wanda Coleman Theater Join us for the L.A. Book Launch of Rey M. Rodríguez's poetry collection, Todos Somos Sagrados (El Martillo Press, 2026). A meditation on the daily community work of neighborhood projects like Proyecto Pastoral in East Los Angeles aiding the unhoused, immigrant, and violence-plagued Read More ...

  • Women-Only Open Mic (poetry, comedy, music, etc.)

    Village Well Books & Coffee 9900 Culver Boulevard, #1b, Culver City, CA 90232, Culver City, CA, United States

    An open-mic in West LA by women, for women. Village Well is partnering with Former Miss LA USA, philanthropist and champion of women's voices, Kaelani Amputch-Curtis to provide a platform for female (and female-identifying) poets, musicians, storytellers, comedians, and performers. While all are welcome to attend, this is an event that aims to amplify women’s voices only. Acts are limited Read More ...

  • Beyond Certainty: Poetry as Prismatic Inquiry

    Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center 681 Venice Blvd, Venice Beach, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Readings from recent collections by Ed Schad, Eve Wood, and David Starkey. Organized by DoppelHouse Press.

  • Poetry in the Park with Picnic

    Mineral Wells Picnic Area Mineral Wells Road, Los Angeles, CA 90027, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Join us for a meditative writing workshop that nurtures creativity, inner transformation, and playfulness. Picnic spread will be provided! This is a writing workshop for poets of all levels! Poetry in the Park is an intimate experience where you will be asked to look inward to create your own unique and beautiful poems. The workshop starts with a guided meditation Read More ...

  • Poets Pop_Off where Poetry Pops_Up ~

    Roxanne's 1115 East Wardlow Road, Long Beach, CA 90807, Long Beach, CA, United States

    Poetry Pops_Up is a mic that's open for all arts! July is BIPOC mental health care awareness.

  • BOOK LAUNCH: This Is How You Love Her w/ Traci Saulsberry & Jeanell English

    Reparations Club 3054 South Victoria Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Join Rep Club for a discussion on 'This Is How You Love Her ' by author Traci Saulsberry in conversation with Jeanell English WHO & WHAT: Join Rep Club for a discussion on 'This Is How You Love Her: A Journey To Radical Self-Love' by author Traci Saulsberry in conversation with Jeanell English. WHEN: Doors at 6:30pm, event promptly at Read More ...

  • Unquiet: A Night of Creative Resistance (Poetry Show/ Open Mic)

    The Glendale Room 127 N Artsakh Avenue, Glendale, CA, United States

    A night of poetry and art that confronts, resists silence, and reimagines the world. Unquiet: A Night of Creative Resistance Thursday August 6th Doors - 7:30pm // Show - 8:00 PM $8 For Non-Performers /// $5 To Perform For Open Mic Slot UNQUIET: A Night of Creative Resistance is a gathering for poets, artists, and anyone drawn to the kind Read More ...