Poetry Readings and other events in Seattle and around the Pacific Northwest
This page includes a calendar of special poetry events and venues with
regularly scheduled readings, mainly in the Pacific Northwest. Other events of special interest are also listed. Contact us at 206.682.1268 or e-mail
to update or correct information posted here or to submit new information.
Check this page for updates on upcoming poetry events. Each venue lists a contact person so if you are planning a visit to the Northwest and want to participate in poetry readings, feel free to contact us for a PoetsWest venue or contact the individual listed with other venues. Scroll down to the bottom of the page or click here for general descriptions of venues with regularly scheduled readings. Listings include Vancouver, British Columbia.
Our best wishes to you and yours that only the best of 2009 comes your way.
Monday, January 5 beginning around 8 p.m.
Bai Pai lounge, 2316 NE 65th St. (Ravenna neighborhood), Seattle
NorthEndForum with open mike poetry and music and all night happy hour prices on drink. Contact Jed medjyers@hotmail.com.
Tuesday, January 6 from 7-8:30 pm.
Newport Public Library, corner of Olive & Lee Sts., 1block W of Hwy 101 & Hw 20 intersection, Newport OR
Workshop, “Writing Oregon 150 Stories,” with Matt Love, editor of Citadel of the Spirit: Oregon’s Sesquicentennial Anthology. Oregon 150 Stories Project www.oregon150.org/oregon-stories). Open to anyone interested in the project. Contact Dorothy Mack dmack@centurytel.net.
Wednesday, January 7 at 4:30 p.m. (PT) from KSER 90.7 FM
PoetsWest on The Road Home from Everett, WA features Tales from the City. The broadcast is available via streaming by going to http://www.kser.org/ and following the Listen Live links.
Wednesday, January 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Good Shepherd Center, 4th floor, 4649 Sunnyside N, Seattle
Subtext Reading features Kristen Loree & Jack Ox (both New Mexico) in a performance of Kurt Schwitters' Ursonata. Donations at the door. Contact subtext@speakeasy.org.
Wednesday, January 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Elliott Bay Book Company, 101 S Main. St., Seattle
Tom Aslin and Laurie Blauner read. Free event. Contact 206.624.6600.
Wednesday, January 7 at 8:00 p.m.
Spitfire, 2219 4th Ave., in Seattle's Belltown
Seattle Slam features Eirean Bradley and Open Slam. Sign-up between 8-8:30. Cover charge $5. 21+ with ID required at the door. Contact daemondarrindell@gmail.com.
Thursday, January 8 at 7:00 p.m.
Village Books, 1200 11th St., Bellingham WA
Features Craig Arnold reading from his second book, Made Flesh. Contact chuck@villagebooks.com.
Friday, January 9 at 7:00 p.m.
King's Books, 218 St. Helens Avenue, Tacoma
Distinguished Writer Series features Marjorie Rommel. Free event. Open mike sign-up 6:30 p.m. Contact Connie Walle ckwalle@msn.com.
Saturday, January 10 at 4:00 p.m.
Green Lake Branch Seattle Public Library, 7364 E Greenlake Dr. N, Seattle
Reader's Choice of Poetry, Prose, or Public issue features Joseph Aprile, Darron Cambra, Scott Galasso . Open mike. MC J. Glenn Evans, Contact J. Glenn Evans 206.682.1268 or send us an e-mail.
Saturday, January 10 at 5 p.m.
Elliott Bay Book Company, 101 S Main. St., Seattle
Features Craig Arnold reading from his second book, Made Flesh. Contact chuck@villagebooks.com.
Free event. Contact 206.624.6600.
Sunday, January 11, 2009 at 3:00 p.m.
Open Door Books, 4761 Cass Street, Pacific Beach in San Diego
Second Sunday features TBA. Open mike. Free and open to the public. Contact terryhertzler@att.net or 858.270.8642.
Sunday, January 11 at 7:30 pm
Concordia Coffee House, 2909 NE Alberta, Portland
Spare Room presents Endi Hartigan and Maryrose Larkin. $5 suggested donation. Contact spareroom@flim.com.
Monday, January 12 beginning around 8 p.m.
Casa d'Italia, 2615 NE 65th, (Ravenna neighborhood), Seattle
NorthEndForum with open mike poetry and music. Contact Jed medjyers@hotmail.com.
Wednesday, January 14 at 4:30 p.m. (PT) from KSER 90.7 FM
PoetsWest on The Road Home from Everett, WA. The broadcast is available via streaming by going to http://www.kser.org/ and following the Listen Live links.
Wednesday, January 14 at 8:00 p.m.
Spitfire, 2219 4th Ave., in Seattle's Belltown
Seattle Slam features Wanbli and Open Slam. Sign-up between 8-8:30. Cover charge $5. 21+ with ID required at the door. Contact daemondarrindell@gmail.com.
Friday, January 16 at 7:00 p.m.
Bookworm Exchange, 4860 Rainier Ave. S, Seattle
PEN & Take a Poem From Your Heart features Brenda Givens, Robert Lashley and David Thornbrugh. Open mike. Hosted by Christopher J. Jarmick. Contact Chris cjarmick@comcast.net.
Saturday, January 17 at 4:00 p.m.
Green Lake Branch Seattle Public Library, 7364 E Greenlake Dr. N, Seattle
PoetsWest features Art Gomez, Kim-An Lieberman, Rosemary O'Hara. Open mike. MC J. Glenn Evans. Contact J. Glenn Evans 206.682.1268 or send us an e-mail.
Saturday, January 17 at 7:00 p.m.
Newport Visual Arts Center, 777 NW Beach Drive, (Nye Beach area), Newport OR
Writers on the Edge features Portland poet and author Carlos Reyes and Oregon Coast poet Travis Champ. Open mike. Admission: $5, free to students. Contact info@writersontheedge.org.
Monday, January 19 beginning around 8 p.m.
Casa d'Italia, 2615 NE 65th, (Ravenna neighborhood), Seattle
NorthEndForum with open mike poetry and music. Contact Jed medjyers@hotmail.com.
Tuesday January 20 from 7-8:30 p.m.
Newport Public Library, corner of Olive & Lee Sts., 1block W of Hwy 101 & Hw 20 intersection, Newport OR
Willamette Writers Coast Branch sponsors Annual Stafford Poetry Celebration honoring Oregon Poet Laureate William Stafford. Hosted by Marianne Klekacz. Bring a Stafford poem to share. Contact Dorothy Mack dmack@centurytel.net.
Wednesday, January 21 at 4:30 p.m. (PT) from KSER 90.7 FM
PoetsWest on The Road Home from Everett, WA. The broadcast is available via streaming by going to http://www.kser.org/ and following the Listen Live links.
Wednesday, January 21 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Traditions Café and World Folk Art, 300 - 5th Avenue SW, Olympia
Olympia Poetry Network features Clemens Starck. Open mike. Contact halcyonmist@hotmail.com.
Wednesday, January 21 at 7:00 p.m.
Barnes & Noble, 1317 Lloyd Center, Gift section, Portland OR
Barnes & Noble Reading Series features poets Sarah Bartlett, Sara Guest and Sara Thorsland. Hosted by: Tom Mattox. Contact mailto:tomas.mattox@gmail.com or 503.249.0800.
Wednesday, January 21 at 8:00 p.m.
Spitfire, 2219 4th Ave., in Seattle’s Belltown
Seattle Slam features Cowboy Cass & Open Slam. Sign-up between 8-8:30. Cover charge $5. 21+ with ID required at the door. Contact slam@poetryfestival.org.
Thursday, January 22 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Olympia Timberland Regional Library, 313 8th Ave. SE, Olympia WA
Paul Gillie Memorial Poetry Workshop Series with Analisa Lee. Free and open to all skill levels. Contact Casey Fuller nfuller232@aol.com.
Sunday, January 25 at 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Oak Room, Wilsonville Public Library, 8200 SW Wilsonville Road, Wilsonville OR
NW Authors Series features Platform Primer For Aspiring Authors with Christina Katz. $5 at the door. Contact Christina Katz christinakatz@earthlink.net.
Monday, January 26 at 6:30 p.m. Sign-up starts at 6:00
P&G Speakeasy Café, 15614 Main St., Duvall WA
4th Monday Poetry Reading features Michael Daley. Contact 4thMonday@KatherineGraceBond.com.
Monday, January 26 beginning around 8 p.m.
Casa d'Italia, 2615 NE 65th, (Ravenna neighborhood), Seattle
NorthEndForum with open mike poetry and music. Contact Jed medjyers@hotmail.com.
Wednesday, January 28 at 4:30 p.m. (PT) from KSER 90.7 FM
PoetsWest on The Road Home from Everett, WA. The broadcast is available via streaming by going to http://www.kser.org/ and following the Listen Live links.
Wednesday, January 28 at 7:00 p.m.
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 18025 Garden Way NE, Woodinville
PoetsWest features Scott Galasso, David Horowitz, Ray Skkjelbred, Jody Zorgdrager. Open mike. MC Nan Harty. Contact J. Glenn Evans 206.682.1268 or send us an e-mail.
Wednesday, January 28 at 8:00 p.m.
Spitfire, 2219 4th Ave., in Seattle’s Belltown
Seattle Slam features Coy King & Open Slam. Sign-up between 8-8:30. Cover charge $5. 21+ with ID required at the door. Contact slam@poetryfestival.org.
Thursday, January 29 at 7:30 p.m.
Eagle Harbor Book Company, 157 Winslow Way E, Bainbridge Island
Features Kevin Miller. Joined by contributors from the anthology, Come Together: Imagine Peace, Holly Hughes, Susan Rich, Martha Silano, Sarah Zale. Free event. Contact 206.842.5332 or 360.692.2375.
Sunday, February 1 at 7:30 pm
Concordia Coffee House, 2909 NE Alberta, Portland
Spare Room presents Laynie Browne and Jared Hayes. $5 suggested donation. Contact spareroom@flim.com.
Monday, February 2 beginning around 8 p.m.
Bai Pai lounge, 2316 NE 65th St. (Ravenna neighborhood), Seattle
NorthEndForum with open mike poetry and music and all night happy hour prices on drink. Contact Jed medjyers@hotmail.com.
Tuesday, February 3 from 7-8:30 p.m.
Newport Public Library, corner of Olive & Lee Sts., 1block W of Hwy 101 & Hw 20 intersection, Newport OR
Nonfiction Workshop features Samantha Ducloux Waltz. Admission free. Public welcome. Contact Dorothy Mack dmack@centurytel.net.
Wednesday, February 4 at 4:30 p.m. (PT) from KSER 90.7 FM
PoetsWest on The Road Home from Everett, WA. The broadcast is available via streaming by going to http://www.kser.org/ and following the Listen Live links.
Wednesday, February 4 at 7:30 p.m.
Good Shepherd Center, 4th floor, 4649 Sunnyside N, Seattle
Subtext Reading features Laynie Browne (Tucson AZ) & Michael Cross. Donations at the door. Contact subtext@speakeasy.org.
Wednesday, February 4 at 8:00 p.m.
Spitfire, 2219 4th Ave., in Seattle’s Belltown
Seattle Slam features Mahogany Browne & Semi-Final #2. Sign-up between 8-8:30. Cover charge $5. 21+ with ID required at the door. Contact slam@poetryfestival.org.
Thursday, February 5 from 7pm - 8pm
Arundel Books, 1001 First Ave, Seattle
Who's On First? Reading Series features Gale Czerski & Ira Parnes. Contact events@arundelbooks.com.
Saturday, February 7 at 4:00 p.m.
Green Lake Branch Seattle Public Library, 7364 E Greenlake Dr. N, Seattle
Reader's Choice of Poetry, Prose, or Public issue features Richard Gold, David Horowitz, David Rizzi. Open mike. MC J. Glenn Evans. Contact J. Glenn Evans 206.682.1268 or send us an e-mail.
Sunday, February 8 at 7:30 pm
Concordia Coffee House, 2909 NE Alberta, Portland
Spare Room presents Andrew Joron and Andrew Zawacki. $5 suggested donation. Contact spareroom@flim.com.
Monday, February 9 beginning around 8 p.m.
Casa d'Italia, 2615 NE 65th, (Ravenna neighborhood), Seattle
NorthEndForum with open mike poetry and music. Contact Jed medjyers@hotmail.com.
Wednesday, February 11 at 4:30 p.m. (PT) from KSER 90.7 FM
PoetsWest on The Road Home from Everett, WA. The broadcast is available via streaming by going to http://www.kser.org/ and following the Listen Live links.
Wednesday, February 11 at 8:00 p.m.
Spitfire, 2219 4th Ave., in Seattle’s Belltown
Seattle Slam features Jive Poetic & Duet/Bad Love Poem Slam. Sign-up between 8-8:30. Cover charge $5. 21+ with ID required at the door. Contact slam@poetryfestival.org.
Saturday, February 14 at 4:00 p.m.
Green Lake Branch Seattle Public Library, 7364 E Greenlake Dr. N, Seattle
Reader’s Choice of Poetry or Prose features Dobbie Norris. Others TBA. Open mike. MC J. Glenn Evans. Contact J. Glenn Evans 206.682.1268 or send us an e-mail.
Saturday, February 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Newport Visual Arts Center, 777 NW Beach Drive, (Nye Beach area), Newport OR
Writers on the Edge features Launch of Citadel of the Spirit: An Anthology for Oregon's Sesquicentennial, edited by Matt Love, featuring Carla Perry and other contributors. Open mike. Admission $5, free to students. Contact info@writersontheedge.org.
Monday, February 16 beginning around 8 p.m.
Casa d'Italia, 2615 NE 65th, (Ravenna neighborhood), Seattle
NorthEndForum with open mike poetry and music. Contact Jed medjyers@hotmail.com.
Tuesday, February 17 at 7:30 p.m.
Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall, Benaroya Hall in downtown Seattle
Seattle Arts & Lectures presents former Poet Laureate Donald Hall. Tickets at http://www.lectures.org/ or 206.621.2230 x10.
Wednesday, February 18 at 4:30 p.m. (PT) from KSER 90.7 FM
PoetsWest on The Road Home from Everett, WA. The broadcast is available via streaming by going to http://www.kser.org/ and following the Listen Live links.
Wednesday, February 18 at 8:00 p.m.
Spitfire, 2219 4th Ave., in Seattle’s Belltown
Seattle Slam features Matt Gano & Open Slam. Sign-up between 8-8:30. Cover charge $5. 21+ with ID required at the door. Contact slam@poetryfestival.org.
Friday, February 20 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Art on the Ridge Gallery, 6532 Phinney Ave. N, Seattle
N. Phinney Neighborhood Association hosts open mic for poetry. Part of a free art event from 5pm-9pm. Live music, art, and food! Contact 206.510.3421 or dream2design@comcast.net.
Saturday, February 21 at 4:00 p.m.
Green Lake Branch Seattle Public Library, 7364 E Greenlake Dr. N, Seattle
PoetsWest features Richard Gold, Jill Hardin, David Rizzi. Open mike. MC J. Glenn Evans. Contact J. Glenn Evans 206.682.1268 or send us an e-mail.
Sunday, February 22 at 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Oak Room, Wilsonville Public Library, 8200 SW Wilsonville Road, Wilsonville OR
NW Authors Series features Essential Skills For Every Fiction Writer with Christine Fletcher. $5 at the door. Contact Christina Katz christinakatz@earthlink.net.
Monday, February 23 at 6:30 p.m. Sign-up starts at 6:00
P&G Speakeasy Café, 15614 Main St., Duvall WA
4th Monday Poetry Reading features Spencer Clanin. Contact 4thMonday@KatherineGraceBond.com.
Monday, February 23 beginning around 8 p.m.
Casa d'Italia, 2615 NE 65th, (Ravenna neighborhood), Seattle
NorthEndForum with open mike poetry and music. Contact Jed medjyers@hotmail.com.
Wednesday, February 25 at 4:30 p.m. (PT) from KSER 90.7 FM
PoetsWest on The Road Home from Everett, WA. The broadcast is available via streaming by going to http://www.kser.org/ and following the Listen Live links.
Wednesday, February 25 at 7:00 p.m.
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 18025 Garden Way NE, Woodinville
PoetsWest features Jill Hardin, Nicole Hardy, David Rizzi. Others TBA. Open mike. MC Nan Harty. Contact J. Glenn Evans 206.682.1268 or send us an e-mail.
Wednesday, February 25 at 8:00 p.m.
Spitfire, 2219 4th Ave., in Seattle’s Belltown
Seattle Slam features Amber Flame & Open Slam. Sign-up between 8-8:30. Cover charge $5. 21+ with ID required at the door. Contact slam@poetryfestival.org.
Thursday, February 26 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Olympia Timberland Regional Library, 313 8th Ave. SE, Olympia WA
Paul Gillie Memorial Poetry Workshop Series with Jill Johnson and Michael Schmeltzer. Free and open to all skill levels. Contact Casey Fuller nfuller232@aol.com.
Saturday, February 28 all day
Langston Hughes Center in Seattle
Rainbow Bookfest featuring book tables, author readings, panel discussions, workshops, and more. All events free and open to the public. More details to come. Contact Belinda Chin at belinda.chin@comcast.net or 206.684.5999.
Saturday, February 28 at 7:30 p.m.
Richard Hugo House, 2nd Floor Classrooms, 1634 11th Avenue, Seattle
Four poets read their work: Robinson Bolkum, Nancy Dahlberg, Karen Finneyfrock, and Robert Lashley. The reading is free and open to the public. Contact David D. Horowitz, 206-633-2725 or rosealleypress@juno.com.
Monday, March 2 beginning around 8 p.m.
Bai Pai lounge, 2316 NE 65th St. (Ravenna neighborhood), Seattle
NorthEndForum with open mike poetry and music and all night happy hour prices on drink. Contact Jed medjyers@hotmail.com.
Wednesday, March 4 at 4:30 p.m. (PT) from KSER 90.7 FM
PoetsWest on The Road Home from Everett, WA. The broadcast is available via streaming by going to http://www.kser.org/ and following the Listen Live links.
Wednesday, March 4 at 7:30 p.m.
Good Shepherd Center, 4th floor, 4649 Sunnyside N, Seattle
Subtext Reading features Laura Moriarty (Bay Area) & John Marshall. Donations at the door. Contact subtext@speakeasy.org.
Wednesday, March 4 at 8:00 p.m.
Spitfire, 2219 4th Ave., in Seattle’s Belltown
Seattle Slam features Christian Drake & Open Slam. Sign-up between 8-8:30. Cover charge $5. 21+ with ID required at the door. Contact slam@poetryfestival.org.
Saturday, March 7 at 4:00 p.m.
Green Lake Branch Seattle Public Library, 7364 E Greenlake Dr. N, Seattle
Reader's Choice of Poetry, Prose, or Public issue features Clark Crouch, Rayn Roberts, Ann Spiers. Open mike. MC J. Glenn Evans. Contact J. Glenn Evans 206.682.1268 or send us an e-mail.
Monday, March 9 beginning around 8 p.m.
Casa d'Italia, 2615 NE 65th, (Ravenna neighborhood), Seattle
NorthEndForum with open mike poetry and music. Contact Jed medjyers@hotmail.com.
Wednesday, March 11 at 4:30 p.m. (PT) from KSER 90.7 FM
PoetsWest on The Road Home from Everett, WA. The broadcast is available via streaming by going to http://www.kser.org/ and following the Listen Live links.
Wednesday, March 11 at 8:00 p.m.
Spitfire, 2219 4th Ave., in Seattle’s Belltown
Seattle Slam features Jeanann Verlee & Annual Rosie the Riveter Slam. Sign-up between 8-8:30. Cover charge $5. 21+ with ID required at the door. Contact slam@poetryfestival.org.
Thursday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m.
Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall, Benaroya Hall in downtown Seattle
Seattle Arts & Lectures presents Jane Hirshfield. Tickets at http://www.lectures.org/ or 206.621.2230 x10.
Saturday, March 14 at 4:00 p.m.
Green Lake Branch Seattle Public Library, 7364 E Greenlake Dr. N, Seattle
Reader's Choice of Poetry, Prose, or Public issue features David Horowitz. Open mike. MC J. Glenn Evans. Contact J. Glenn Evans 206.682.1268 or send us an e-mail.
Sunday, March 15 at 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Oak Room, Wilsonville Public Library, 8200 SW Wilsonville Road, Wilsonville OR
NW Authors Series features Flex Your Freelance Potential with Brian Libby. $5 at the door. Contact Christina Katz christinakatz@earthlink.net.
Monday, March 16 beginning around 8 p.m.
Casa d'Italia, 2615 NE 65th, (Ravenna neighborhood), Seattle
NorthEndForum with open mike poetry and music. Contact Jed medjyers@hotmail.com.
Wednesday, March 18 at 4:30 p.m. (PT) from KSER 90.7 FM
PoetsWest on The Road Home from Everett, WA. The broadcast is available via streaming by going to http://www.kser.org/ and following the Listen Live links.
Wednesday, March 18 at 8:00 p.m.
Spitfire, 2219 4th Ave., in Seattle’s Belltown
Seattle Slam features Suzi Q. Smith & Open Slam. Sign-up between 8-8:30. Cover charge $5. 21+ with ID required at the door. Contact slam@poetryfestival.org.
Saturday, March 21 at 4:00 p.m.
Green Lake Branch Seattle Public Library, 7364 E Greenlake Dr. N, Seattle
PoetsWest features Nicole Hardy, Jody Zorgdrager. Others TBA. Open mike. MC J. Glenn Evans. Contact J. Glenn Evans 206.682.1268 or send us an e-mail.
Saturday, March 21 at 7 p.m.
Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 NW Beach Drive in the Nye Beach area of Newport OR
Nye Beach Writers’ Series features Michele Longo Eder, author of Salt In Our Blood: The Memoir of a Fisherman’s Wife and Jim Lynch author of The Highest Tide. Admission $5. Students free. Open mic. Contact Carla Perry info@writersontheedge.org.
Monday, March 23 at 6:30 p.m. Sign-up starts at 6:00
P&G Speakeasy Café, 15614 Main St., Duvall WA
4th Monday Poetry Reading features Maya Ganesan (Kids’ Night). Contact 4thMonday@KatherineGraceBond.com.
Monday, March 23 beginning around 8 p.m.
Casa d'Italia, 2615 NE 65th, (Ravenna neighborhood), Seattle
NorthEndForum with open mike poetry and music. Contact Jed medjyers@hotmail.com.
Wednesday, March 25 at 4:30 p.m. (PT) from KSER 90.7 FM
PoetsWest on The Road Home from Everett, WA. The broadcast is available via streaming by going to http://www.kser.org/ and following the Listen Live links.
Wednesday, March 25 at 8:00 p.m.
Spitfire, 2219 4th Ave., in Seattle’s Belltown
Seattle Slam features Khary Jackson & Open Slam. Sign-up between 8-8:30. Cover charge $5. 21+ with ID required at the door. Contact slam@poetryfestival.org.
Thursday, March 26 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Olympia Timberland Regional Library, 313 8th Ave. SE, Olympia WA
Paul Gillie Memorial Poetry Workshop Series with Kate Lebo. Free and open to all skill levels. Contact Casey Fuller nfuller232@aol.com.
Thursday, March 26 at 7:30 p.m.
Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall, Benaroya Hall in downtown Seattle
Seattle Arts & Lectures presents Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Yusef Komunyakaa. Tickets at http://www.lectures.org/ or 206.621.2230 x10.
Monday, March 30 beginning around 8 p.m.
Casa d'Italia, 2615 NE 65th, (Ravenna neighborhood), Seattle
NorthEndForum with open mike poetry and music. Contact Jed medjyers@hotmail.com.
Wednesday, April 1 at 4:30 p.m. (PT) from KSER 90.7 FM
PoetsWest on The Road Home from Everett, WA. The broadcast is available via streaming by going to http://www.kser.org/ and following the Listen Live links.
Wednesday, April 1 at 6:00 p.m.
Alfy's Pizza, 19480 State Route 2, Monroe, WA
Monroe Vocal Project Toastmasters program. Western theme headlining Clark Crouch, Western and Cowboy poet. Free program. Contact listing to adriennehulbert@yahoo.com.
Wednesday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Good Shepherd Center, 4th floor, 4649 Sunnyside N, Seattle
Subtext Reading features TBA. Donations at the door. Contact subtext@speakeasy.org.
Wednesday, April 1 at 8:00 p.m.
Spitfire, 2219 4th Ave., in Seattle’s Belltown
Seattle Slam features Sean Conlon & Open Slam. Sign-up between 8-8:30. Cover charge $5. 21+ with ID required at the door. Contact slam@poetryfestival.org.
Saturday, April 4 at 4:00 p.m.
Green Lake Branch Seattle Public Library, 7364 E Greenlake Dr. N, Seattle
Reader's Choice of Poetry, Prose, or Public issue features Chris Jarmick, Cathy Ross, David Thornbrugh. Open mike. MC J. Glenn Evans. Contact J. Glenn Evans 206.682.1268 or send us an e-mail.
Monday, April 6 beginning around 8 p.m.
Bai Pai lounge, 2316 NE 65th St. (Ravenna neighborhood), Seattle
NorthEndForum with open mike poetry and music and all night happy hour prices on drink. Contact Jed medjyers@hotmail.com.
Wednesday, April 8 at 4:30 p.m. (PT) from KSER 90.7 FM
PoetsWest on The Road Home from Everett, WA. The broadcast is available via streaming by going to http://www.kser.org/ and following the Listen Live links.
Wednesday, April 8 at 8:00 p.m.
Spitfire, 2219 4th Ave., in Seattle’s Belltown
Seattle Slam features Molly Meacham & Iron Poet Slam. Sign-up between 8-8:30. Cover charge $5. 21+ with ID required at the door. Contact slam@poetryfestival.org.
Saturday, April 11 at 4:00 p.m.
Green Lake Branch Seattle Public Library, 7364 E Greenlake Dr. N, Seattle
Reader’s Choice features Don Kentop, Priscilla Long. Others TBA. Open mike. MC J. Glenn Evans. Contact J. Glenn Evans 206.682.1268 or send us an e-mail.
Monday, April 13 beginning around 8 p.m.
Casa d'Italia, 2615 NE 65th, (Ravenna neighborhood), Seattle
NorthEndForum with open mike poetry and music. Contact Jed medjyers@hotmail.com.
Wednesday, April 15 at 4:30 p.m. (PT) from KSER 90.7 FM
PoetsWest on The Road Home from Everett, WA. The broadcast is available via streaming by going to http://www.kser.org/ and following the Listen Live links.
Wednesday, April 15 at 8:00 p.m.
Spitfire, 2219 4th Ave., in Seattle’s Belltown
Seattle Slam features Versiz & Semifinal Slam #3. Sign-up between 8-8:30. Cover charge $5. 21+ with ID required at the door. Contact slam@poetryfestival.org.
Saturday, April 18, 2009 from 10:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Greenbank Farm, corner of State Highway 525 and Wonn Road in Greenbank, 18 miles north of the Clinton Ferry dock on Whidbey Island
Washington's newest poetry festival, Brave New Words: Poetry at Whidbey's Greenbank Farm. All Day Pass $20 for Adults, $10 for Students. Workshops / Hosted Open Mic / Poets as Artists Exhibition / Renowned Award-winning Poets Perform / Hot New Poets ready to be Discovered / Whidbey Youth Poets Rock / Festival Bookstore / Live Music / Living Wall of Poetry. For more information, contact Victory Lee Schouten, Festival Director 360.331.7099 or mailto:victory@robschoutengallery.com.
Saturday, April 18 at 4:00 p.m.
Green Lake Branch Seattle Public Library, 7364 E Greenlake Dr. N, Seattle
PoetsWest features David Horowitz. Others TBA. Open mike. MC J. Glenn Evans. Contact J. Glenn Evans 206.682.1268 or send us an e-mail.
Saturday, April 18 at 7 p.m.
Cafe Mundo, 2nd & Coast Street in the Nye Beach area of Newport OR
Nye Beach Writers’ Series features Fourth Annual Haiku Slam in honor of Poetry Month. Free for participants and spectators. 6:45 p.m. team signups. Prizes awarded. No open mic. Contact Carla Perry info@writersontheedge.org.
Sunday, April 19 at 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Oak Room, Wilsonville Public Library, 8200 SW Wilsonville Road, Wilsonville OR
NW Authors Series features Writing Children's Books with Carmen T Bernier Grand. $5 at the door. Contact Christina Katz christinakatz@earthlink.net.
Monday, April 20 beginning around 8 p.m.
Casa d'Italia, 2615 NE 65th, (Ravenna neighborhood), Seattle
NorthEndForum with open mike poetry and music. Contact Jed medjyers@hotmail.com.
Tuesday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m.
Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall, Benaroya Hall in downtown Seattle
Seattle Arts & Lectures presents British poet Simon Armitage. Tickets at http://www.lectures.org/ or 206.621.2230 x10.
Wednesday, April 22 at 4:30 p.m. (PT) from KSER 90.7 FM
PoetsWest on The Road Home from Everett, WA. The broadcast is available via streaming by going to http://www.kser.org/ and following the Listen Live links.
Wednesday, April 22 at 8:00 p.m.
Spitfire, 2219 4th Ave., in Seattle’s Belltown
Seattle Slam features Chelsea D.E. Johnson. Sign-up between 8-8:30. Cover charge $5. 21+ with ID required at the door. Contact slam@poetryfestival.org.
Thursday, April 23 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Olympia Timberland Regional Library, 313 8th Ave. SE, Olympia WA
Paul Gillie Memorial Poetry Workshop Series with Tim Kelly. Free and open to all skill levels. Contact Casey Fuller nfuller232@aol.com.
Monday, April 27 at 6:30 p.m. Sign-up starts at 6:00
P&G Speakeasy Café, 15614 Main St., Duvall WA
4th Monday Poetry Reading features Denis Streeter. Contact 4thMonday@KatherineGraceBond.com.
Monday, April 27 beginning around 8 p.m.
Casa d'Italia, 2615 NE 65th, (Ravenna neighborhood), Seattle
NorthEndForum with open mike poetry and music. Contact Jed medjyers@hotmail.com.
Wednesday, April 29 at 4:30 p.m. (PT) from KSER 90.7 FM
PoetsWest on The Road Home from Everett, WA. The broadcast is available via streaming by going to http://www.kser.org/ and following the Listen Live links.
Saturday, May 2 at 4:00 p.m.
Green Lake Branch Seattle Public Library, 7364 E Greenlake Dr. N, Seattle
Reader’s Choice of Poetry, Prose, or Public issue features Lionel Collins. Others TBA. Open mike. MC J. Glenn Evans. Contact J. Glenn Evans 206.682.1268 or send us an e-mail.
Monday, May 4 beginning around 8 p.m.
Bai Pai lounge, 2316 NE 65th St. (Ravenna neighborhood), Seattle
NorthEndForum with open mike poetry and music and all night happy hour prices on drink. Contact Jed medjyers@hotmail.com.
Wednesday, May 6 at 4:30 p.m. (PT) from KSER 90.7 FM
PoetsWest on The Road Home from Everett, WA. The broadcast is available via streaming by going to http://www.kser.org/ and following the Listen Live links.
Wednesday, May 6 at 7:30 p.m.
Good Shepherd Center, 4th floor, 4649 Sunnyside N, Seattle
Subtext Reading features Beverly Dahlen (Bay Area) & Ezra Mark. Donations at the door. Contact subtext@speakeasy.org.
Thursday, May 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall, Benaroya Hall in downtown Seattle
Seattle Arts & Lectures presents Palestinian American poet Naomi Shihab Nye. Tickets at http://www.lectures.org/ or 206.621.2230 x10.
Monday, May 11 beginning around 8 p.m.
Casa d'Italia, 2615 NE 65th, (Ravenna neighborhood), Seattle
NorthEndForum with open mike poetry and music. Contact Jed medjyers@hotmail.com.
Wednesday, May 13 at 4:30 p.m. (PT) from KSER 90.7 FM
PoetsWest on The Road Home from Everett, WA. The broadcast is available via streaming by going to http://www.kser.org/ and following the Listen Live links.
Saturday, May 16 at 4:00 p.m.
Green Lake Branch Seattle Public Library, 7364 E Greenlake Dr. N, Seattle
PoetsWest features Carmen Germain, Priscilla Long. Others TBA. Open mike. MC J. Glenn Evans. Contact J. Glenn Evans 206.682.1268 or send us an e-mail.
Saturday, May 16 at 7 p.m.
Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 NW Beach Drive in the Nye Beach area of Newport OR
Nye Beach Writers’ Series features Claudia Handler, author of Going Under and John Witte, author of Second Nature. Admission $5. Students free. Open mic. Contact Carla Perry info@writersontheedge.org.
Sunday, May 17 at 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Oak Room, Wilsonville Public Library, 8200 SW Wilsonville Road, Wilsonville OR
NW Authors Series features The Successful Nonfiction Book Proposal with Elizabeth Lyon. $5 at the door. Contact Christina Katz christinakatz@earthlink.net.
Monday, May 18 beginning around 8 p.m.
Casa d'Italia, 2615 NE 65th, (Ravenna neighborhood), Seattle
NorthEndForum with open mike poetry and music. Contact Jed medjyers@hotmail.com.
Wednesday, May 20 at 4:30 p.m. (PT) from KSER 90.7 FM
PoetsWest on The Road Home from Everett, WA. The broadcast is available via streaming by going to http://www.kser.org/ and following the Listen Live links.
Wednesday, May 27 at 4:30 p.m. (PT) from KSER 90.7 FM
PoetsWest on The Road Home from Everett, WA. The broadcast is available via streaming by going to http://www.kser.org/ and following the Listen Live links.
Wednesday, May 27 at 7:30 p.m.
S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Benaroya Hall in downtown Seattle
Seattle Arts & Lectures presents Gary Snyder. Tickets at http://www.lectures.org/ or 206.621.2230 x10.
Thursday, May 28 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Olympia Timberland Regional Library, 313 8th Ave. SE, Olympia WA
Paul Gillie Memorial Poetry Workshop Series with Allen Braden. Free and open to all skill levels. Contact Casey Fuller nfuller232@aol.com.
Monday, June 1 beginning around 8 p.m.
Bai Pai lounge, 2316 NE 65th St. (Ravenna neighborhood), Seattle
NorthEndForum with open mike poetry and music and all night happy hour prices on drink. Contact Jed medjyers@hotmail.com.
Wednesday, June 3 at 4:30 p.m. (PT) from KSER 90.7 FM
PoetsWest on The Road Home from Everett, WA. The broadcast is available via streaming by going to http://www.kser.org/ and following the Listen Live links.
Monday, June 8 beginning around 8 p.m.
Casa d'Italia, 2615 NE 65th, (Ravenna neighborhood), Seattle
NorthEndForum with open mike poetry and music. Contact Jed medjyers@hotmail.com.
Wednesday, June 10 at 4:30 p.m. (PT) from KSER 90.7 FM
PoetsWest on The Road Home from Everett, WA. The broadcast is available via streaming by going to http://www.kser.org/ and following the Listen Live links.
Monday, June 15 beginning around 8 p.m.
Casa d'Italia, 2615 NE 65th, (Ravenna neighborhood), Seattle
NorthEndForum with open mike poetry and music. Contact Jed medjyers@hotmail.com.
Wednesday, June 17 at 4:30 p.m. (PT) from KSER 90.7 FM
PoetsWest on The Road Home from Everett, WA. The broadcast is available via streaming by going to http://www.kser.org/ and following the Listen Live links.
Saturday, June 20 at 7 p.m.
Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 NW Beach Drive in the Nye Beach area of Newport OR
Nye Beach Writers’ Series features author Spike Walker. Admission $5. Students free. Open mic. Contact Carla Perry info@writersontheedge.org.
Monday, June 22 beginning around 8 p.m.
Casa d'Italia, 2615 NE 65th, (Ravenna neighborhood), Seattle
NorthEndForum with open mike poetry and music. Contact Jed medjyers@hotmail.com.
Wednesday, June 24 at 4:30 p.m. (PT) from KSER 90.7 FM
PoetsWest on The Road Home from Everett, WA. The broadcast is available via streaming by going to http://www.kser.org/ and following the Listen Live links.
Monday, June 29 beginning around 8 p.m.
Casa d'Italia, 2615 NE 65th, (Ravenna neighborhood), Seattle
NorthEndForum with open mike poetry and music. Contact Jed medjyers@hotmail.com.
Saturday, July 18 at 7 p.m.
Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 NW Beach Drive in the Nye Beach area of Newport OR
Nye Beach Writers’ Series features Craig Carothers, singer, songwriter and performer. Admission $5. Students free. Open mic. Contact Carla Perry info@writersontheedge.org.
Saturday, August 15 at 7 p.m.
Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 NW Beach Drive in the Nye Beach area of Newport OR
Nye Beach Writers’ Series features poet and playwright Dori Appel. Admission $. Students free. Open mic. Contact Carla Perry info@writersontheedge.org.
Saturday, September 19 at 7 p.m.
Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 NW Beach Drive in the Nye Beach area of Newport OR
Nye Beach Writers’ Series features poet, multi-media collagist, and co-editor at Tangent Press Kaia Sand, with poet and author Jules Boykoff, from their co-authored book, Landscapes of Dissent: Guerilla Poetry & Public Space. Admission $5. Students free. Open mic. Contact Carla Perry info@writersontheedge.org.
Saturday, October 17 at 7 p.m.
Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 NW Beach Drive in the Nye Beach area of Newport OR
Nye Beach Writers’ Series features poet and essayist Laurel Blossom. Admission $5. Students free. Open mic. Contact Carla Perry info@writersontheedge.org.
Saturday, November 21 at 7 p.m.
Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 NW Beach Drive in the Nye Beach area of Newport OR
Nye Beach Writers’ Series features Scribble! an interactive literary and dining event. Details pending. Contact Carla Perry info@writersontheedge.org.
2010
Saturday, January 16 at 7 p.m.
Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 NW Beach Drive in the Nye Beach area of Newport OR
Nye Beach Writers’ Series features TBA. Admission $5. Students free. Open mic. Contact Carla Perry info@writersontheedge.org.
Saturday, February 20 at 7 p.m.
Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 NW Beach Drive in the Nye Beach area of Newport OR
Nye Beach Writers’ Series features novelist, humorist, and screenwriter Marc Acito. Admission $5. Students free. Open mic. Contact Carla Perry info@writersontheedge.org.
Saturday, March 20 at 7 p.m.
Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 NW Beach Drive in the Nye Beach area of Newport OR
Nye Beach Writers’ Series features Portland novelist Cheryl Strayed. Admission $5. Students free. Open mic. Contact Carla Perry info@writersontheedge.org.
Saturday, April 17 at 7 p.m.
Café Mundo, 2nd & Coast Street in the Nye Beach area of Newport OR
Nye Beach Writers’ Series features Fifth Annual Haiku Slam in honor of Poetry Month. Free for participants and spectators. 6:45 team signups. Prizes awarded. Contact Carla Perry info@writersontheedge.org.
Saturday, May 22 at 7 p.m.
Newport Performing Arts Center, 777 NW Beach Drive in the Nye Beach area of Newport OR
Nye Beach Writers’ Series features award-winning poet Peter Sears. Admission $5. Students free. Open mic. Contact Carla Perry info@writersontheedge.org.
Poetry Venues in the Pacific Northwest
PoetsWest
Green Lake Branch Seattle Public Library, 7364 E Greenlake Dr. N, Seattle
Three poets and open mike on the third Saturday from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Contact J. Glenn Evans 206.682.1268 or send us an e-mail.
PoetsWest in Woodinville
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 18025 Garden Way NE, Woodinville.
Four poets and open mike last Wednesday of every month from 7 to 9 p.m.
Contact J. Glenn Evans 206.682.1268 or send us an e-mail.
ProseWest
Green Lake Branch Seattle Public Library, 7364 E Greenlake Dr. N, Seattle
Venue every second Saturday at 4 p.m. for writers of fiction and nonfiction: essays, biographies, histories, etc. Either poetry or prose at the open mike.
Contact J. Glenn Evans 206.682.1268 or send us an e-mail.
PoetsWest Reader's Choice: Poetry, Prose or Public Issue
Green Lake Branch Seattle Public Library, 7364 E Greenlake Dr. N, Seattle
Every first Saturday at 4:00 p.m. features three readers with choice of poetry, prose or a public issue. Featured readers read in five-minute segments. Open mikes in three-minute segments. Contact J. Glenn Evans 206.682.1268 or send us an e-mail.
The David C. La Terre Memorial Park'n'Ride
Faire Gallery, 1351 East Olive Way, Seattle (http://www.fairegallerycafe.com/directions.html)
Spoken Word open mic on second Tuesday of the month. Sign-up is at 7 p.m. and starts at 7:30 p.m. Hosted by Roger Weaver. Contact Chris spankstra@hotmail.com.
First Thursday of each month starting at 7 pm.
Arundel Books, 1001 First Ave., Seattle (206.624.4442)
Local and visiting authors have a great opportunity to mix a little fiction and poetry into your Art Walk experience. Contact events@arundelbooks.com.
Youth Speaks Seattle hosts open mike every third Sunday at 7 p.m.
Café Allegro, 4214 University Way (alley of 42nd and 15th in U District), Seattle. Sign up 6 p.m. All ages. Contact Angela Dy 206.661.2036 or yssinfo@gmail.com.
Fourth Monday Poetry Reading
P&G Speakeasy Cafe, 15614 Main St., Duvall WA. Open mike sign-up starts at 6:00. Featured reader at 7:00. For more info., contact Katherine Grace Bond katherine@katherinegracebond.com.
Third Tuesday Poets & Writers Readings
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 2700 NE University Village, Seattle.
Poetry and prose readings hosted by Dobbie Norris. Contact Dobbie Norris at 525-4568 or dobbie_ankh@hotmail.com.
Second Tuesday of every month from 6 to 8 p.m.
Emerald Spiral, 5910 SW California Ave. (California & Juneau), Seattle
Contact Susan Harmon susan@susanharmon.com.
It's About Time Writers Reading Series
Seattle Public Library, 5614 22nd Ave. NW, Seattle.
Second Thursday of every month from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Contact eahelfgott2@comcast.net.
Cancer Lifeline Women Writers Reading Series
Third Wednesday of each month at 8:00 p.m. This reading series features participants in Esther Helfgott's Women's Writing groups reading from their work. Contact 206.684.4063 or e-mail eahelfgott2@comcast.net.
SoulFood Poetry Night Reading Series
SoulFood Books, 15748 Redmond Way, Redmond
The Soulfood Poetry Night reading series is a free monthly event on the third Tuesday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in July and August and beginning in September will be on the third Thursday of the month. At this series, one featured reader chooses her/his own co-feature, promoting a spirit of community - with an open mike reading to follow. Contact Lana Hechtman Ayers moonlit.cloud@yahoo.com.
Take a Poem into Your Heart
Bookworm Exchange, 4860 Rainier Ave. S, Seattle (half block south of Lottie Mott's) Phone 206.722.6633
Third Friday of every month at 7:00 p.m. Featured readers and an open mike (Sign-up 6:45 p.m.) Contact Chris cjarmick@comcast.net.
First Saturday of every month at 7 p.m.
The Poulsbohemian, 19003 Front St. NE, Poulsbo WA 98370 (360.779.9199)
Two featured poets and an open mike. Contact Carrie Rivers 360.626.9025.
Sunday Open Mike
The Wayward Coffeehouse, 8570 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle WA 98103
Featured readers and open mike every Sunday at 7:00 p.m. Sign up at 6.30 p.m. Contact Broenwynn Detlofsen via phone 206.706.3240.
Every Sunday at 6:45 p.m.
Little Red Studio, 400 Dexter Ave. Harrison & Dexter Ave. at the LRS studio/gallery. just NE of Space Needle, Seattle
Little Red Studio features a true open mic with all participants given 6 minutes to do poetry, music or monologue. (Mostly poetry) All Welcome. Free event. Hosted by Ben Sodenkamp. Contact 206.328.4758 or lrsadmin@gmail.com.
Little Red Studio
LRS celebrates the intersection between art and erotic energy with music, poetry, dance, body art, dress. They put on interactive theater events.
Three locations:
Little Red Studio Main Studio : 750 Harrison Street, Seattle
LRS Main Gallery 400 Dexter Ave., Seattle
Also Day Spa and Jeff Hengst Studios at 1506 Franklin Avenue E, Seattle
http://www.littleredstudioseattle.com/. Contact 206.328.4758 or lrsadmin@gmail.com.
Third Sunday Reading Series
Jewel Box Theatre, 225 Iverson St., Poulsbo, WA
The Jewel Box Reading Series features two regional poets every third Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Open mike. Contact Jenifer Lawrence at mailto:jewelboxpoets@comcast.net.
First Monday of the month
Poulsbo Public Library Meeting Room, 700 NE Lincoln Rd., Poulsbo, WA
Kitsap County Poetry Association with featured reader and open mike every first Monday at 7 p.m. and, as time permits, workshop and discussion. Contact robertjasondick@gmail.com.
Second Wednesday of every month
Firehouse Cafe, 14th and Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA
The Chuckanut Sandstone Writer's Theater, an informal gathering of poets and writers, offers original pieces at an open mike, 7 PM on the second Wednesday of every month at the Firehouse Cafe, 14th and Harris Ave, Bellingham, WA. Contact Carla Shafer 360.961.2320.
NO COMMENT Reading Series
Shoebox Performance Space, 1404 18th Ave. (bet. Madison & Union), Seattle
Third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 pm. NO COMMENT is a reading series in which one writer reads from his/her work for 45 minutes to an hour or so. No sales, no signings, no schmoozing, no Q & A or song or dance or comment. $5 at the door. Contact Producing Director, John Kazanjian 206.271.4430 or newcitytheater@comcast.net.
Northend Forum
First Monday night, beginning around 8 o'clock at Bai Pai lounge, 2316 NE 65th St., Seattle in Ravenna neighborhood
Other Mondays, it's at Casa d'Italia, 2615 NE 65th, (also in the Ravenna neighborhood), Seattle
Open mike poetry and music. Contact Jed
Meyers medjyers@hotmail.com.
Homeland at On the House, 1205 E Pike Street, Seattle
Every Monday night from 7:30 to 10:00 p.m. Feature poets and open mike. Musicians welcome. No cover charge, but donations gladly accepted. Contact Thomas Ring 206.351.1286.
Fourth Friday of every month at 7 p.m.
Phinney Ridge Neighborhood Center Gallery (2nd floor), 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle.
Untitled [Intersection], 2008 presents poetry & contemporary performance art. Event includes reception with wine & light fare. $5-$10 (sliding scale) suggested donation. Contact A. K. Allin mimiallin@gmail.com.
Verbal Rhythms, an interactive event
Mundos, 1212 E Jefferson, Seattle
Every first and third Saturday. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Cover $7 ($5 if you arrive before 8 p.m.). Features music, stories, poetry, drama, gospel and more! Open mike. For more info 206.328.8892 or www.melissanoellegreen.com.
Open mike every Thursday from 6-9 p.m.
Dallas BBQ & Soul Food Restaurant, 2519 S Jackson, Seattle
Contact 206.329.2227 or email chocolateamor2007@yahoo.com.
Open mike every Thursday
Zippy's Java Lounge, 1804 Hewitt Ave(1 block west of Everett Event Center), Everett WA 98201
Every Thursday night open mike poetry from 8 to 9 p.m. Sign-up at 7:30 p.m. Poetry night on the last Thursday of the month as part of the monthly art opening. Contact Marilyn Rosenberg at Marilyn@Zippysjava.com.
Open Mike Night
Whidbey Coffee Company, 619 Fourth Street, Mukilteo, WA 98275
Looking for Poets and Writers to perform every Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. This event is hosted by the Mukilteo ARTS Guild. Contact: 425.423.0450.
Open mike night every Wednesday from May 2, 2008 to September 17 from 6-8 p.m.
Whidbey Coffee and Cafe , 619 - 4th Street, Mukilteo WA 98275.
We encourage poets to come and read their poetry. Contact 425.423.0450 or theartworkshop7@verizon.net.
Second Sunday Poetry Project
The Depot Arts Center & Gallery, 7th & R Avenue, Anacortes WA
Directed by Jane Alynn Bullis on the second Sunday of every month from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., this series features a guest poet and open mike. Free event but donations accepted. Contact Jane Alynn 360.293.4184 or mail@janealynn.com.
Whatcom/Skagit Poetry Reading Series
At the Depot Arts Center, 7th Street and R Avenue in Anacortes, WA or the Lucia Douglas Gallery, 1415 - 13th Street, Bellingham, WA 98225. An evening of poetry surrounds the opening of each new art exhibit and features respected area poets. Contact Depot Arts Center at 360-293-3663 or one of the WPS co-directors: Anita K. Boyle 360.398.7870 or akboyle@egressstudio.com or Susan J. Erickson 360.733.0693 or Susanjer@mac.com.
The Striped Water Poets continue the Living Room, the weekly writer's critique circle in Auburn. (The group meets every Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. through December 16 and every Tuesday February through the end of May. Bring a work to workshop and/or participate.
Striped Water Poets meet in the Conference Room 2 upstairs at Auburn City Hall, 25 W Main St. in Auburn..
It's free but donations are welcome. Contact Gerald McBreen 253.735.1751 or email mcbreenpost@aol.com.
Spokenword, poetry and song every Friday from 8:00 - 10:00 p.m.
The Ugly Mug Coffee House, 11425 Rainier Ave S, Renton WA.
Free admission. Contact Elijah H. Muied 206.755.5741 or emuied@msn.com.
Ekphrastika every third Thursday at 7:30 p.m.
CoCA (Center on Contemporary Art), 410 Dexter Ave. N (between Mercer and Denny), Seattle
Eleventh Hour Productions/Seattle Poetry Festival $5 admission.
PO Box 28976
Seattle WA 98118-8976
206.725.1650
Contact eleven@poetryfestival.org or www.poetryfestival.org.
Reel to Real, Eleventh Hour's monthly reading series features both videopoems and live poets. The reading takes place on the second Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at On the House, 12th & Pike St., Seattle. For more information, check website at http://www.poetryfestival.org. Contact Karen Finneyfrock 206.725.1650.
Every Wednesday evening at 8:00 p.m. Signup starts at 8 p.m.
Seattle Poetry Slam every Wednesday at Spitfire, 2219 4th Ave. in Seattle's Belltown.
Competitive performance poetry with music, open mike and featured poet. Up to six open mike poets each week (if too many sign up, they do a lottery.) Sign-up between 8-8:30. Cover charge $5. 21+ with ID required at the door. For more information, check website at http://www.poetryslam.org or contact daemondarrindell@gmail.com.
Second Friday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Kings Books, 218 St Helens, Tacoma, Washington.
The Puget Sound Poetry Connection (PSPC), based in Tacoma sponsors the Distinguished Writer Series,
a venue for playwrights, short story writers and others. This mixed venue features a distinguished reader and an open mike.
Contact Connie Walle via e-mail ckwalle@msn.com.
Every third Saturday of the month at 7:00 p.m.
Langston Hughes Performing Arts Center, 104 17th Ave S, Seattle
Diamond Life features Open Mike night and Art Integration at its best with wordsmiths, poets, spoken word artists, emcees, jazz artists, dancers and vocalists. $5 at door but no one turned away. Contact Melissa Noelle Green 206.684.4757 or check the web site www.diamondlifepresents.com.
First Friday each month at 8 p.m.
Miller Community Center , 330 19th Avenue E., Seattle
BoUnce: The Sport of StorytellingTM is an open mike event with a cash prize. Winning team receives a cash prize of 50% of door money. Suggested Donation: $1-5. Sign-up at the door. Please bring a completed waiver signed by your parent or guardian if your are under 18 years old. Suggested subjects: Courage, So Scared, Lost, Unbelievable Days, How and Why Stories, Tall Tales, Love, Betrayal? Stories, poems, lyrics, rhymes and content must be suitable for all-ages. No racist, sexist, homophobic performances. Contact Jourdan Keith mailto:jourdankeith@yahoo.com.
Once a Month, every last Saturday, from 7 to 10 p.m.
House show at 142 N 76th Street, Seattle
Free Form: A Night of Wine, Poetry, Music and Expression. Open venue. Free event. Contact Andrew Bauman abraveheart21@aim.com.
Second Thursday of each month at 7:00 p.m.
Northwind Arts Center, 2409 Jefferson St., Port Townsend
Minotaur Press & Northwind Arts Center sponsor poetry reading with two poets scheduled each month. Contact Don Roberts donroberts@olympus.net.
Every Monday at 7:00 p.m.
Lehani's Coffee House and Deli, 221 Taylor St., Port Townsend
Weekly open mike with poetry San Francisco style - sponsored by Minotaur Press and Lehani's. Contact Jim Watson-Gove jimwatsongove@earthlink.net.
Every Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m.
Fuel Cafe, 1452 NE Alberta St., Portland
Poetry and music with open mike. Contact Terence Hanna terencehanna@gmail.com or call 503.841.8328.
First Wednesdays from 7-9 p.m.
Blackbird Wine Shop, 3519 NE 44th off Fremont, Portland, Oregon
Oregon Literary Review co-hosts a series of readings, performances and wine-tasting. Readers and performers interested in participating should contact Julie Mae Madsen at mailto:nursefusion@yahoo.com with an expression of interest and sample work.
Third Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
The Blue Pepper, 241 Commercial St. NE, Salem, Oregon
Third Thursday Poets (TTP) is a monthly reading featuring three writers reading their own and/or other's work along a particular theme. Local merchants provide wine and hors d'oeuvres for guests. In addition to its live audience, TTP is filmed by CCTV, the public access channel in Salem and broadcast four times a week for four weeks after the live reading. Contact Maureen Clifford at mailto:maureen@thirdthursdaypoets.org.
Every third Saturday of every month except December
Most events take place at 7 p.m. at the Newport Visual Arts Center, 777 Beach Drive, Newport.
The Nye Beach Writers' Series is a program of Writers On The Edge, Inc. Readings take place in Newport, Oregon on the Central Oregon Coast, the third Saturday of every month except December. This year-round literary cabaret features one author each month, followed by open mike where audience members can read their original work for up to five minutes. No pre-registration is necessary. Open mike readers may sell their books, CDs, broadsides at the book table. Admission is $5 at the door, free to students. Check the Nye Beach Writers' Series web site www.writersontheedge.org for location and start time for special events and "Presenter Info" for authors who wish to read. For other information, contact mailto:info@writersontheedge.org or 541.574.7708.
The Fisher Poets Gathering in downtown Astoria is scheduled the last weekend of February. Fishing industry-related men and women gather together in this annual event to share their poetry and songs in readings, music venues, workshops and special events. The audience comes from local towns and elsewhere. Event buttons are available for $5/day or $10/weekend donation at the ticket booth of the Columbian Theater, 11th and Marine Drive (Hwy 30). There is no further charge for FPG events. For more information: Astoria-Warrenton Chamber of Commerce 503.325.6311 or check their website http://www.clatsopcollege.com/fisherpoets/.
Open mike Poetry every second Thursday at 7:00 p.m.
Cover to Cover Books, 1817 Main Street, Vancouver WA Featured reader and open mike. Hosted by Christopher Luna. Contact 360.514.0358 or 360.694.9653.
Tuesdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Sign-up starts at 7:00 p.m.
Alberta Street Public House, 1036 NE Alberta, Portland, Oregon
"Broken Word" poetry open mike hosted by Arlo Voorhees. Contact 503.284.7665.
Fridays from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. Sign-up starts at 7:15
Gallery & Internet Cafe, 115 NW 5th Avenue (between NW Couch & Davis), Portland, Oregon
Backspace "Word of Mouth" poetry open mike hosted by Elizabeth Archers. Contact 503.248.2900.
Open Mike Venues at Barnes & Noble Booksellers in Portland, Oregon
Third Wednesday of each month from 7 to 8 p.m.
Barnes & Noble Lloyd Center Store Gift Section, 1317 Lloyd Center, Portland
Hosted by Sage Cohen. Contact 503.249.0800.
Second Friday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m.
Barnes & Noble Broadway Store at 1231 Broadway, Portland
Call 503.335.0201.
Last Friday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m.
Barnes & Noble Jantzen Beach Store, 1720 N Jantzen Beach Center, Portland.
Call 503.283.2800.
Last Friday of each month from 7 to 9 p.m.
Barnes & Noble Beaverton Store, 18300 NW Evergreen Parkway, Portland.
Call 503.645.3046 for submission and reading guidelines.
Every third Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
The Olympic Poetry Network meets at Traditions Fair Trade Cafe, 5th and Water St., Olympia WA
Contact Juniper White halcyonmist@hotmail.com or www.thurston.com/~yake/opn.html.
The Temple, 129 East Alder (upstairs), Walla Walla, Washington
Tsunami Inc., former publisher of the tri-lingual quarterly poetry magazine, The Temple, sponsors the Walla Walla Poetry Party and other combination readings of poetry and art, including the Walla Walla Poetry Slam.
Contact Charles Potts at The Temple, PO Box 100, Walla Walla WA 99362-0033, or call 509.529.0813, e-mail info@thetemplebookstore or www.thetemplebookstore.
Federal Way Poets Society has weekly readings in Federal Way. Location, dates and time not posted. Contact Bill Pirkle bpirkle@zipcon.net or 253.839.4304 to be notified of place and time.
Tom Lee Music Hall, 929 Granville Street, Vancouver B.C.
Thundering Word Heard and NMW 02 present a showcase
stage of Spoken Word, hip hop, music, rhythm and dance at NMW. This event combines all of the elements that have made TWH the best Spoken Word/Music fusion weekly event in Vancouver. Hosted by local producer, poet, actor and emcee, T. Paul Ste. Marie with DJ DutchBoy on sound and rare grooves, NMW at the will bring the power of the Spoken Word to everyone!
For more information, contact T.Paul Ste. Marie, Producer / TWH Productions 604.873.5254 or email t-paulsm@shaw.ca.
Every Sunday at 9:00 p.m.
Café Montmartre, a Licensed Parisian Café, 4362 Main St. (Main & 28th), Vancouver, B.C.
Artists performing sign up at 8 p.m. Admission free (hat will be passed). Hosted by T.Paul Ste. Marie w/DJ DutchBoy. Contact 604.879.8111 or email t-paulsm@shaw.ca.
The first and third Monday of every month
Cafe Deux Soleil, 2096 Commercial Drive (5th and Commecial), Vancouver, B.C.
VANSLAM 2002 show starts around 9 o'clock. $5 @ the door.
Every Thursday at 7 p.m.
Baghdad Café, 1018 Commercial Drive, Vancouver B.C.
S P O K E N R E V E L A T I O N S: Ecstatic poetry, music, stand-up comedy - anything goes at one of Vancouver's few mikeless open mikes! The food is excellent and cheap even for poets and the atmosphere condusive to inspired outbursts of genius! Hosted by Kagan Goh, Dawn and Storma. No cover. For infomation, contact spokenrevelations@poetic.com.
Last Wednesday of every month
MOST VOCAL Poets Society - Open mike night at Tongue and Groove Jazz Lounge in Lethbridge, Alberta CANADA. If you are in the neighbourhood of Lethbridge, Alberta, drop in for a bit of verse and share your own. For info on event dates and times, contact Blaine at 403.394.0999 or mostvocal@canada.com. Website http://members.shaw.ca/Most-Vocal/.
Second Sunday every month at 3:00 p.m.
Open Door Books 4761 Cass Street, Pacific Beach in San Diego 858.270.8642
Featured poet followed by Open Reading. Contact Terry Hertzler terryhertzler@att.net.
Poetry in Great Falls, Montana
Poets interested in participating in poetry events should contact Ron Crete at 1523 - 4th Ave. N, Great Falls, MT 59401,
or call 406.453.0380 or e-mail rlcrete@mcn.net.
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