August 2026
An evening tribute to the influential poet Larry Levis as part of the summer park series.
A late summer poetry showcase featuring Diana Cao, Annalisa Hansford, and Phil SaintDenisSanchez.
A major annual reading event in Cambridge dedicated to the memory of the poet and philosopher who saved the Grolier Poetry Book Shop.
Monthly acoustic open mic showcase in Biddeford.
An evening of poetry with The Good Harbor Poets, a writing collective from across Massachusetts. Members will read from their latest collections, including debut works.
An afternoon of poetry readings on the grounds of The Old Manse in Concord.
The August occurrence of the recurring virtual open mic hosted by Phoenix Books.
The culminating monthly poetry slam where top competitors from the weekly Monday slams compete for a $100 prize and a spot in the Grand Slam.
A 'ReKINdling Our Spark' poetry and zine-making workshop held at the historic Clemmons Farm.
September 2026
A monthly gathering of local poets to share work and provide peer feedback. This is a recurring event on the first Tuesday of the month.
A thematic evening focusing on the intersection of medicine, healing, and the poetic word.
An open mic night held during SOWA First Fridays, blending visual arts and spoken word.
An evening of literature featuring Dick Cass discussing his latest work, often preceded by local poetic introductions.
A recurring weekly poetry workshop with various instructors, open to the public and hosted online via Google Classroom.
Monthly community open mic for September.
The September session of the monthly open mic series at William Hall Library. A welcoming space for writers to test-drive their in-progress works.
Monthly open mic at William Hall Library for poets and creative writers.
A monthly recurring community open mic night held on the first Wednesday of every month. Open to poets, musicians, and performers.
Recurring bi-monthly slam and open mic at AS220, showcasing diverse voices in performance poetry.
The September installment of the monthly open mic series in Simsbury. All creatives are welcome to share their work on stage.
A collaborative reading featuring poets and writers sharing work from 'North Woods at Night', celebrating Maine's vast forest landscape.
ProvSlam kicks off the new 2026-2027 slam season with an open mic and the first qualifying slam of the year. Sign-ups begin at 7:00 PM.
A large-scale performance and community gathering that includes storytelling, theater, and poetry. This event reflects on the themes of democracy and collective voice through the arts.
A monthly workshop held by the Burlington Writers' Workshop where writers explore various genres through guided prompts and sharing.
Monthly open mic session at Riffraff, a collaboration with LitArts RI.
A faith-based open mic night for poetry and spoken word performances.
A monthly open mic held in the vibrant SOWA art district, open to all styles of poetry and performance.
September session of the monthly reading event at 30 Arbor Street.
Monthly literary open mic at Riffraff, in partnership with LitArts RI.
A monthly spoken word poetry event for emerging artists created in collaboration with artist Amanda Shea. Hosted at the GBH BPL studio.
Monthly workshop for September hosted by the Connecticut Poetry Society.
A community-focused open mic event titled 'Backyard Bash!' held in Woodside. This late-summer showcase invites poets, singers, and artists to perform in an intimate, informal setting. Part of the RA Open Mic series known for high-energy community engagement.
The Providence Poetry Slam presents its competitive team feature as part of PVDFest, the city's signature arts festival. Dynamic and intense performances on the street stages.
First-Sunday workshop for poets at the Ridgefield Library.
The September installment of the Rockport poetry series, featuring readings and an open mic.
A reading series dedicated to the genre of creative nonfiction and memoir, featuring local and visiting writers.
Featured reading with poets from Sibling Rivalry Press including Bryan Borland.
A recurring weekly poetry workshop with various instructors, open to the public and hosted online via Google Classroom.
Spoken word performance series at the GBH Studio inside the Boston Public Library.
A long-running series featuring regionally and nationally known poets followed by an open mic. This event kicks off the Fall 2026 season.
A monthly spoken word and poetry showcase featuring local talent at the GBH Studios within the Boston Public Library.
Monthly poetry open mic series hosted by Woodbury Poet Laureate Katie Baker. Open to all community members to share their original verse.
The September installment of the Mansfield open mic series, featuring a guest poet and a community mic session.
After a summer hiatus, the Guilford Poets Guild resumes its Second Thursday series. The evening begins with an open mic where community members can share one poem each, followed by a reading from featured poet Rebecca Hart Olander.
MWPA's flagship event offering writers the chance to pitch manuscripts to agents and editors, alongside workshops and panels.
The September monthly gathering for the Pinecone Studio poetry community, inviting locals to share poems in a cozy, inclusive environment.
A monthly community open mic at the Co-Creative Center in New Bedford.
Phoenix Books Rutland presents Vermont poet Meg Reynolds in celebration of her prize-winning collection 'Condition', an account of early motherhood during the pandemic.
A competitive slam and open mic held twice monthly. Hosted at the AS220 Main Stage, this is one of the longest-running slam venues in the US.
Led by Alizah Holstein, this craft intensive explores how to integrate research into poetry and prose to add depth and texture.
A high-energy storytelling competition where participants share five-minute true, personal tales on a theme.
Returning from summer hiatus, the Brookline Booksmith monthly reading series resumes with featured guest poets.
The concluding event of the Words in the Woods season, featuring young poets at the new Mt. Philo summit pavilion. Park entry is covered for all registered participants.
A special weekend edition of the Words on Fire open mic series at William Hall Library.
A showcase of young poetic voices in a program at the new Mt. Philo summit pavilion. Part of the 2026 Words in the Woods series.
The first reading of the 2026-2027 season, featuring Martha Collins and Lynn Powell, followed by an open mic.
A recurring poetry series featuring regional poets reading their work followed by an open mic session for the community.
A reading performance as part of the Arts at the Stone Church Cafe series at the First Congregational Church.
NYC's largest free literary festival, featuring hundreds of authors, panels, and a massive outdoor book market. The day includes numerous poetry readings and stages.
October 2026
A special Halloween-themed edition of Beat Night featuring 'Spooken-word' poetry. The event includes open mic readings of horrific tales, curses, and wailings, all backed by the improvisational sounds of the Beat Night Band. Costumes are encouraged, and the night features raffle prizes and festive beverages.
A special Halloween-themed edition of Beat Night featuring 'spooken-word' poetry, open mic readings of horrific tales, raffle prizes, and costumes. Part of the Portsmouth Halloween Parade season events.