In Person
Seattle Arts & Lectures Presents Chris Abani
Rainier Arts Center 3515 S. Alaska St, Seattle, WA, United StatesSeattle Arts & Lectures will host a reading with Chris Abani at Rainier Arts Center on Monday April 3rd at 7:30pm PST. This reading will also be streamed live online. To purchase tickets, please visit https://seattle-arts-and-lectures.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/events/a0S5G00000QmfohUAB
Eckerd College Presents National Poetry Month Reading with Victoria Chang
Dalí Museum's Will Raymund Theater 1 Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg, FL, United StatesFrom the organizers: "In collaboration with the Dalí Museum’s monthly Poetry at the Dalí Series, Eckerd College will welcome Victoria Chang to read from her forthcoming book of poems, With My Back to the World, in the Dalí Museum Will Raymund Theater at 6:30 pm EST April 12. This event is free to the public—please […]
Victoria Chang at The Los Angeles Festival of Books
University of Southern California 3551 Trousdale Pkwy, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesOn Sunday April 23rd, The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, Viet Thanh Nguyen, and David L. Ulin will host "Doing the Work: Talking with Chowdhury Prize Recipient Victoria Chang." This event will take 12:30–1:20pm PST on The Poetry Stage at the University of Southern California campus. It is free to the general public.
Before the Borderless Release Party with Dean Rader
The Firehouse 2 Marina Blvd, San FranciscoFrom the organizers: "Join Guggenheim award-winning author Dean Rader for a celebration of the release of his most recent book, Before the Borderless: Dialogues with the Art of Cy Twombly, in the Firehouse at Fort Mason Center For Arts & Culture. Before the Borderless is a groundbreaking collection of poems featuring Rader’s original poems in conversation with paintings […]
Poetry and the Archives of History with Paisley Rekdal
Marsh Cabaret Bar 2120 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA, United StatesFrom The Bay Area Book Festival: "In this session, we’ll hear from those who instead look at archives and envision poetry. In West: A Translation, poet Paisley Rekdal vividly documents how the heroic narrative of the transcontinental railroad is intertwined with the history of Chinese exclusion. We'll also hear from poet Anthony Cody whose collection […]
Echoes of Exclusion with Paisley Rekdal
The Magnes Auditorium 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA, United StatesJoin poets Paisley Rekdal, Fae Myenne Ng, and Ava Chin and novelist Kathryn Ma for a timely discussion about the Chinese Exclusion Act and its echoes in contemporary America. This panel discussion will take place on Sunday May 7th from 2:00–3:00pm PDT. The Bay Area Book Festival is free and open to the public. […]
Green Apple Books presents Randall Mann with D.A. Powell
Green Apple Books on the Park 1231 9th Ave, San Francisco, CA, United StatesFrom the organizers: "Join us on Tuesday May 9th at 7:00pm PST when Randall Mann celebrates the release of his book, Deal: New and Selected Poems, with D.A. Powell at 9th Ave. Masks are encouraged for in-person attendance. Or, watch the livestream here."
An Afternoon with Dean Rader, Timothy Donnelly, and Shanta Lee Gander
Hudson Valley Writers Center 300 Riverside Drive, Sleepy Hollow, NY, United StatesFrom the organizers: "Join us in person or via Zoom as we welcome Dean Rader, Timothy Donnelly, and Shanta Lee Gander. They will read from their latest works and engage in a lively Q&A. This event will take place on May 21 from 4:00 – 6:30pm EST at the Hudson Valley Writers Center and live […]
Natalie Diaz and Adam Falk at Phi Beta Kappa Literary Exercises
Sanders Theatre 45 Quincy Street, Cambridge, MA, United StatesFrom the organizers: "THE POET AND ORATOR at the 2023 Phi Beta Kappa Literary Exercises—the traditional, academic opening event of Harvard’s Commencement-week celebrations—will be Natalie Diaz and Adam Falk, Ph.D. ’91. They are scheduled to appear on Tuesday morning, May 23, in Sanders Theatre. The Literary Exercises (this will be the 231st iteration) celebrate undergraduate […]
Community of Writers Poetry Program taught by Victoria Chang, Kazim Ali, Forrest Gander, Carmen Giménez, Brenda Hillman, and Evie Shockley
Palisades Tahoe CA, United StatesFrom the organizers: "The Poetry Program at the Community of Writers is founded on the belief that when poets gather in a community to write new poems, each poet may well break through old habits and write something stronger and truer than before. To help this happen we work together to create an atmosphere in which […]
Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction Award Ceremony and Reception with keynote speaker, Chris Abani
American Writers Museum 180 N. Michigan Avenue, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL, United StatesFrom the organizers: "Celebrate the winners of the 2023 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction during a special award ceremony at the American Writers Museum in Chicago. Presented by Booklist and RUSA and generously supported by NoveList and a grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York, this year's show will honor […]
UMass English MFA Presents Lisa Olstein, Visiting Writers Series
Old Chapel 144 Hicks Way, Amherst, MA, United StatesUMass English MFA for Poets & Writers Presents Lisa Olstein, Visiting Writers Series on Thursday September 28th 6:00pm - 7:30pm Eastern Time From the organizers: "Celebrating 60 Years of the UMass English MFA for Poets & Writers Visiting Writers Series no. 1 // Fall 2023 Join us for the first installment of the Visiting Writers […]
Open Books Presents Christopher Soto & Claudia Castro Luna, Latinx Poetry Writing Workshop
Open Books: A Poem Emporium 108 Cherry Street, Seattle, WA, United StatesOpen Books Presents Christopher Soto & Claudia Castro Luna, Latinx Poetry Writing Workshop on Saturday September 30th at 2pm - 3:30pm Pacific Time From the Organizers: "This poetry workshop is free, but space is limited! To RSVP, email instructor Christopher Soto directly at cs3625@nyu.edu and send 1-3 poems. Class will begin at 2pm and will […]
Cambridge Center Presents Cate Marvin and Marcus Wicker, Blacksmith House Poetry Series
Cambridge Center for Adult Education 56 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA, United StatesCambridge Center for Adult Education Presents Cate Marvin and Marcus Wicker, Blacksmith House Poetry Series on Monday October 2nd 8:00pm-9:00pm Eastern Time From the organizers: "Cate Marvin, whose most recent collection is Event Horizon, reads with Marcus Wicker, author of Silencer. Founded in 1973, the award-winning Blacksmith House Poetry Series brings established and emerging writers […]
NYU Presents Cate Marvin and Vievee Francis, Poetry Reading
Lilliann Vernon Creative Writers House 58 West 10th St., New York,, NYNYU Presents Cate Marvin and Vievee Francis for a poetry reading on Friday, October 6th 5:00pm-7:00pm Eastern Time From the organizers: "Poetry readings by Vievee Francis and Cate Marvin, followed by a reception/signing. Open to the public. All attendees are required to RSVP in advance. While NYU has ended COVID-19 related restrictions and policies, we continue […]
Litquake presents Dean Rader, Randall Mann, and more for Poetry World Series
Make-Out Room 3225 22nd, San Francisco, CA, United StatesLitquake presents Dean Rader, Randall Mann, and more for the Poetry World Series on Thursday, October 12 · 7:30pm PDT From the organizers: "Two teams of award-winning poets, including Kim Addonizio, Zeina Hashem Beck, Lee Herrick, Randall Mann, Christell Victoria Roach, and Dean Rader, take turns batting at topics pitched to them by the audience. […]
50th Anniversary Reading with Jericho Brown, Paisley Rekdal, and Arthur Sze
Lensic Performing Arts Center 211 W San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM, United StatesPresented by Copper Canyon Press and Lannan Foundation The Lensic Performing Arts Center 211 W. San Francisco Street Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501 $8 Adult / $5 Senior and Student More information at The Lensic Some of the most important poets writing today come together at the Lensic and via Livestream to […]
Elliott Bay Book Company Presents FREEMAN’S Launch with John Freeman, Deborah Landau, and Sasha LaPointe
Elliot Bay Book CompanyElliott Bay Book Company Presents FREEMAN’S Launch with John Freeman, Deborah Landau, and Sasha LaPointe on Monday October 23rd, 2023 @ 6:00PM - 7:00 PM Pacific Time. Additionally followed by readings with Victoria Adukwei Bulley, Sasha LaPointe, and Deborah Landau from their recently released collections. From the organizers: "Editor John Freeman launches the latest issue […]
Cambridge Center Presents Randall Mann and Daniel Brock Johnson, Blacksmith House Poetry Series
Cambridge Center for Adult Education 56 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA, United StatesCambridge Center Presents Randall Mann and Daniel Brock Johnson, Blacksmith House Poetry Series on Monday, October 23rd 8-9pm Eastern Time From the organizers: "Randall Mann reads from his new book, DEAL: New and Selected Poems, with Daniel Johnson, author of Shadow Act. Founded in 1973, the award-winning Blacksmith House Poetry Series brings established and emerging […]
Rose Theatre Presents Red Pine at Premiere of the Film “Dancing with the Dead”
Rose Theatre 235 Taylor Street, Port Townsend, WA, United StatesWorld Gala Premiere of Dancing with the Dead including Q&A with Director, Ward Serrill and a reading by Bill Porter (Red Pine) on Friday October 27th at 7pm PT From the organizers: "We are so excited to be hosting the World Premiere Gala of DANCING WITH THE DEAD and hope you will join us on […]
PSNY Features Deborah Landau, Terrance Hayes, Timothy Donnelly and more at First Annual Halloween Masquerade Ball
The Strand's Rare Book Room 826 Broadway, New York, NY, United StatesPSNY's First Annual Halloween Masquerade Ball features Deborah Landau, Terrance Hayes, Timothy Donnelly and more on Saturday October 28th 8pm-11pm ET From the organizers: "To all poets, poetry lovers, and poets-to-be: look no further for your dream spooky season soiree! Join The Poetry Society of New York for our first ever Masquerade Spectacular on October […]
Poetry@TECH Presents Victoria Chang, Vievee Francis, and James Davis May
Georgia Tech Atlanta, GA, United StatesPoetry@TECH Presents Victoria Chang, Vievee Francis, and James Davis May at the 22nd Bourne Poetry Reading at Thursday, 02 November, 2023 at 7:00 PM Eastern Time From the organizers: "The reading is FREE and open to the public. Our doors open at 6:45 pm Eastern Time. For more information, contact Travis Denton via email at […]
Cascadia Field Guide Presents Paisley Rekdal, Brittney Corrigan, Oliver de la Paz, Jessica E. Johnson, and Derek Sheffield at Portland Book Fest
Portland Art Museum 1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR, United StatesCascadia Field Guide Presents Paisley Rekdal, Brittney Corrigan, Oliver de la Paz, Jessica E. Johnson, and Derek Sheffield at the Portland Book Festival on November 4th, 11:30am-11:50am PT From the organizers: "This pop-up reading features contributors to the mixed-genre anthology Cascadia Field Guide. Join Brittney Corrigan, Oliver de la Paz, Jessica E. Johnson, Paisley Rekdal, […]
National Book Foundation Presents Paisley Rekdal and Paul Harding at the Portland Book Festival
First Congregational United Church of Christ 1126 SW Park Ave, Porland, OR, United StatesNational Book Foundation Presents Paisley Rekdal and Paul Harding at the Portland Book Festival November 4th 1:30-2:30pm PT From the organizers: "Join 2023 National Book Award–honored authors Paul Harding (This Other Eden, Fiction) and Paisley Rekdal (West: A Translation, Poetry) in a cross-genre conversation on how to bring historical voices to life, and how to […]
Portland Book Festival Presents Paisley Rekdal and Oliver de la Paz
Portland's Brunish Theatre 111 SW Broadway Ave, Portland, CA, United StatesPortland Book Festival Presents Paisley Rekdal and Oliver de la Paz on November 4th, 3:30pm-4:30pm PT From the organizers: "In The Diaspora Sonnets, Oliver de la Paz uses the traditional sonnet to eloquently invoke the perseverance and myth of the Filipino diaspora in America. Paisley Rekdal’s West: A Translation is an unflinching hybrid collection of […]
Bookends & Beginnings Presents Kevin Prufer and Steven Cramer Poetry Book Launch
Bookends & Beginnings 1712 Sherman Avenue, Alley #1, Evanston, IL, United StatesBookends & Beginnings Presents Kevin Prufer and Steven Cramer Poetry Book Launch on Saturday September 4th at 6pm CDT From the organizers: "Steven Cramer launches DEPARTURES FROM RILKE and Kevin Prufer launches THE FEARS at our MiniBar." To RSVP go to the event page here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/poetry-book-launch-steven-cramer-and-kevin-prufer-tickets-720591898767
Jake Adam York Memorial Reading Series Featuring Randall Mann & Stephen Sexton
University of Colorado Denver 1015 9th St Park, Denver, CO, United StatesThe University of Colorado Denver Creative Writing Reading Series Featuring Randall Mann & Stephen Sexton on Wednesday November 8th, 6pm MT From the organizers: "Founded to honor the memory of Jake Adam York, a poet and editor who taught at the University of Colorado Denver from 2000-2012, and passed away suddenly in December 2012. During […]
Monsters of Poetry Presents Natalie Eilbert and more
Monsters of Poetry Presents Natalie Eilbert, Brett DeFries, Nicholas Gulig, and Sadia Hassan on Saturday November 11th at 7pm From the organizers: "monsters of poetry 11/11/23 7pm BYOB 402 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703 $3 suggested donation" For more information go to: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cyjy5FjLWqT/?hl=en
Poetry Society of America Presents Deborah Landau & Ilya Kaminsky
Poetry Society of America 119 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesPoetry Society of America Presents Deborah Landau & Ilya Kaminsky for the PSA Reading Series on Thursday November 16th at 7pm ET From the organizers: "Address: Poetry Society of America 119 Smith Street Brooklyn, NY 11201 Registration required: Tickets $5/ Free for Members" Register for this event here: https://poetrysociety.givecloud.co/product/57C27E3/reading-series
Seven Stories Press Presents Leila Chatti and Patrice Vecchione Reading at Two Dollar Radio
Two Dollar Radio HQ 1124 Parsons Ave., Columbus, OH, United StatesSeven Stories Press Presents Leila Chatti and Patrice Vecchione Reading at Two Dollar Radio on November 16th at 7pm CST From the organizers: "An Evening of Poetry Celebrating the Power of Voice November 16, 2023 at 7:00pm CST Two Dollar Radio HQ 1124 Parsons Ave. Columbus, OH 43206 United States Join Ink Knows No Borders: Poems […]
The Bookstore Presents Patty Crane with The Blue House: Collected Works of Tomas Transtromer
The Bookstore 11 Housatonic St, Lenox, MA, United StatesThe Bookstore Presents Patty Crane with The Blue House: Collected Works of Tomas Transtromer on Friday, Nov. 17 @ 6pm at The Bookstore, 11 Housatonic St., Lenox, MA For more information go to: https://www.bookstoreinlenox.com/events/
Copper Canyon Press 50th Anniversary Celebration: Poets on their Personal Bests Featuring: Jericho Brown, Mark Bibbins, and Cate Marvin
The New School 65 West 11th Street, New York, CA, United StatesIn partnership with The New School Creative Writing Program on November 17th 7pm ET Featuring: Jericho Brown, Mark Bibbins, and Cate Marvin Hosted by: Erin Belieu, Carl Phillips, Michael Wiegers, and John Reed Poetry is vital to language and living. Since 1973, Copper Canyon Press has been publishing extraordinary poetry from around the world to […]
Empty Bowl Presents Reading and Reception with Bill Porter (Red Pine) and John Brandi
Oberto Commons 901 12th Avenue, Seattle, WA, United StatesEmpty Bowl Presents Reading and Reception with Bill Porter (Red Pine) and John Brandi on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at 7:00 PM From the organizers: "Join us for a reading & reception with acclaimed translator Bill Porter (Red Pine) and Haiku poet, artist, and translator John Brandi. Tuesday, December 5, 2023 from 7 – 9 […]
Hudson Valley Writers Center Presents a Reading and Conversation about the work of Tomas Tranströmer, with translator Patty Crane
Hudson Valley Writers Center 300 Riverside Drive, Sleepy Hollow, NY, United StatesHudson Valley Writers Center Presents a Reading and Conversation about the work of Tomas Tranströmer, with translator Patty Crane on December 6th at 7pm ET From the organizers: "Please join Jennifer Franklin, Program Director, as she welcomes the translator of The Blue House: Complete Works of Tomas Tranströmer (Copper Canyon Press, 2023). This collection is […]
Empty Bowl Presents Reading with Bill Porter (Red Pine) and John Brandi
Port Townsend Friends Meeting House 1841 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend, WA, United StatesEmpty Bowl Presents Reading with Bill Porter (Red Pine) and John Brandi at Friday, December 8, 2023 4:30 PM 6:00 PM From the organizers: "Please join Empty Bowl Press for a reading with two acclaimed poets and translators: Red Pine and John Brandi. Port Townsend Friends Meeting House, 1841 Sheridan Street, Port Townsend, WA."
Lexington Public Library Open Mic Night featuring Maurice Manning
Farish Theatre Downtown Public Library 140 E Main St, Lexington, KY, United StatesLexington Public Library Open Mic Night featuring Maurice Manning Dec 13, 2023 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM From the organizers: "Farish Theatre - Downtown Public Library 140 E Main St, Lexington, Kentucky 40507 "Lexington Public Library’s next Open Mic Night will feature renowned poet Maurice Manning. Manning is a former Guggenheim Fellow, Yale Series of […]
Black History in Poetry and the Visual Archive featuring Tyree Daye, Niki Herd, Alison C. Rollins
Kansas City Convention Center Kansas CityBlack History in Poetry and the Visual Archive featuring Tyree Daye, Niki Herd, Alison C. Rollins at 3:20 pm to 4:35 pm, Saturday, February 10th How do we think of ourselves in history, and when we do, what do we see? Three innovative poets consider how personal and public histories—Black histories in particular—are intertwined and how […]
Grolier Poetry Book Shop: Shangyang Fang, C. Francis Fisher, and Charles Kell
Grolier Poetry Book Shop 6 Plympton St., Cambridge, MA, United StatesFrom the presenters: "Please join us for our reading with Shangyang Fang, C. Francis Fisher and Charles Kell with an introduction by Chris Hosea." Register here for the in-person reading: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ek8whi1k63f0c67d&llr=6hztvkcab Register here to attend virtually: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ek8whi1r59ace29b&llr=6hztvkcab
Piper Distinguished Visiting Writers Series Presents Arthur Sze and Wang Jiaxin
Piper Writer's House 450 E Tyler Mall, Tempe, AZ, United StatesPiper Distinguished Visiting Writers Series Presents Arthur Sze and Wang Jiaxin on Thurs April 18th 2024 at 7pm MST From the organizers: "In honor of National Poetry Month 2024, two distinguished poets read and talk about form, tradition, innovation and imitation. The conversation will be moderated by Lucas Klein, translator and ASU Professor of Chinese." […]
Stanford Creative Writing Program Presents Arthur Sze, the Mohr Visiting Poet
Humanities Center at Stanford 424 Santa Teresa Street, Stanford, CA, United StatesStanford Creative Writing Program Presents Arthur Sze, the Mohr Visiting Poet on Wednesday May 8th, 2024 at 8pm PT From the organizers: "Sze is this year's Mohr Visiting Poet. Each year, the Creative Writing Program welcomes distinguished writers to teach a Stanford writing seminar to undergraduates. These seminars are made possible with the generous support […]
Stanford Creative Writing Program Presents a Colloquium with Arthur Sze, the Mohr Visiting Poet
Margaret Jacks Hall 450 Jane Stanford Way, Building 460, Stanford, CA, United StatesStanford Creative Writing Program Presents a Colloquium with Arthur Sze, the Mohr Visiting Poet on Wednesday May 22nd at 11am PT From the organizers: "Sze is this year's Mohr Visiting Poet. Each year, the Creative Writing Program welcomes distinguished writers to teach a Stanford writing seminar to undergraduates. These seminars are made possible with the […]
The Keeler Tavern Museum presents Poetry in the Garden with Sophie Cabot Black and Patricia Spears Jones
Keeler Tavern Museum & History Center 152 Main St, Ridgefield, CT, United StatesFrom the organizers: "Poetry in the Garden (formerly "A Garden of Verse") is back for another summer season! The series, produced by Ridgefield Poet Laureate Emerita Barb Jennes, will feature some of the nation's leading poets. Join us in KTM&HC's beautiful historic walled garden for weekly readings throughout the month of July. Doors open at […]
The 13th Annual New York City Poetry Festival presents Diannely Antigua, Deborah Landau, and Sophie Cabot Black
Nolan Park Governors Island, New York, NYThe 13th Annual New York City Poetry Festival presents Diannely Antigua, Deborah Landau, and Sophie Cabot Black From the organizers: "A literary institution in its thirteenth year, funded by NYSCA, DCLA, and more, The New York City Poetry Festival is a progressive and transformative event that draws over 15,000 attendees. NYC PoFest is one of […]
DIESEL, A Bookstore presents Noah Warren, Christian Gullette, and Dan O’Brien
Diesel, A Bookstore 225 26th St, Santa monica, CAFrom the organizers: "Join us on Tuesday July 30th at 6:30 pm as we welcome Christian Gullette, Dan O'Brien and Noah Warren to the store to discuss and sign Coachella Elegy, Survivors's Notebook and The Complete Stories. This event is free to attend and will be held in the courtyard at DIESEL, A Bookstore in […]
Flyleaf Books presents their Second Sunday Poetry Series with John Balaban and Anna Lewis
Flyleaf Books 752 M.L.K. Jr Blvd, Chapel Hill, NC, United StatesFlyleaf Second Sunday Poetry Series presents readings with John Balaban and Anna Lewis From the organizers: "Join us for our Monthly Poetry series, an afternoon of poetic readings. Featured poets will each read for 20 minutes, followed by a short break to sign books, then an open mic. Please sign up by 2:30 pm, and […]
Ted Kooser Book Release – Raft
Chapters Books & Gifts 548 Seward St, Seward, NE, United StatesFrom the organizers: "Delightfully universal, Raft by Pulitzer Prize-winner Ted Kooser travels the Midwest landscape, attuned to life's shared experiences and emotions--illness, aging, beauty, and love. Raft is our fourth collection of poetry from Pulitzer Prize-winner and former U.S. Poet Laureate, Ted Kooser. Open in his desire to write for the everyday reader, these poems […]
CCP at Brooklyn Book Festival, Sunday, September 29
Brooklyn Borough Hall 209 Joralemon St, Brooklyn, NY, United StatesFrom the organizers: "The Brooklyn Book Festival is New York City’s largest free literary festival and connects readers with local, national and international authors and publishers during the course of a celebratory literary week. The Festival presents original programming and enthusiastically welcomes New York City’s cross cultural book readers as well as national and international […]