• Borderlands // an Aunt Lute Open Mic feat. Kim Shuck

    Alley Cat Books 3036 24th St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    "... every step forward is a travesía, a crossing. I am again an alien in a new territory. And again, and again." --Gloria Anzaldúa, Borderlands/La...

    Free
  • Jan Steckel at Sacred Grounds Open Mic

    Sacred Grounds 2095 Hayes at Cole, San Francisco

    Lambda Literary Award-winning poet Jan Steckel is featured tonight at San Francisco's longest-running weekly open mic at Sacred Grounds Café. Your host is Daniel Philip...

  • great weather for MEDIA Book Party & Open Mic

    The Octopus Literary Salon 2101 Webster St #170, Oakland , CA, United States

    Celebrate the publication of great weather for MEDIA's latest anthology, Suitcase of Chrysanthemums and meet an indie press looking for new voices. Featuring contributors and special guests...

    Free
  • 1st Tuesday’s Spoken Word & Open Mic

    Cafe Envy 1701 Yosemite Ave, San Francisco

    1st Tuesday's Spoken Word TV showcase is a community event that creates a positive space for expression through the arts. We highlight local talent and...

    Free
  • El Cerrito Out Loud: Poetry Event

    San Pablo & Fairmount Avenues 6159 Fairmount Avenue, El Cerrito

    Join City Poet Laureate Dani Gabriel for "El Cerrito Out Loud" at Off the Grid. Hear featured poets and participate in an open mic and...

    Free
  • Jan Steckel at Works in Progress Women’s Open Mic

    Plymouth Jazz and Justice Church 424 Monte Vista, Oakland

    Jan Steckel will read from her new poetry book Like Flesh Covers Bone at Works in Progress, An Open Mic for Women (a WOMEN-ONLY event,...

    $7
  • Jan Steckel at Poetry Express

    Himalayan Flavors 1585 University Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Jan Steckel will read from her new poetry book Like Flesh Covers Bone at Poetry Express, hosted by Bruce Bagnell, with open mic.

    Free
  • Dirty Old Women Read Erotica

    The Octopus Literary Salon 2101 Webster St #170, Oakland , CA, United States

    Donna George Storey’s goal is to change the world one sexy story at a time. She is the author of Amorous Woman, an erotic novel based on her own experiences...

    Free
  • National Poetry Month Open Mic at Odd Mondays

    Folio Books 3957 24th St, San Francisco , CA, United States

    All poetry is local, specific to one place and one person, writing into the universal void, but join with us to celebrate National Poetry Month...

    Free
  • Works in Progress Women’s Open Mic (WOMEN-ONLY event)

    Plymouth Jazz and Justice Church 424 Monte Vista, Oakland

    WORKS IN PROGRESS, An Open Mic for Women a WOMEN-ONLY event Featuring singer/songwriter Karen Mullally $7 - $10 Admission includes a raffle ticket for one...

    $7
  • Jan Steckel at Third Thursdays at Willow Glen Library

    Willow Glen Library 1157 Minnesota Ave, San Jose , CA, United States

    Featured reader: Jan Steckel! Open mic to follow. Free and open to the public. Jan Steckel is a former pediatrician who stopped practicing medicine because...

    Free
  • Deborah Fruchey and Jan Steckel at Expressions Gallery

    Expressions Gallery 2035 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Poetry Reading featuring Zeitgeist Press poets Jan Steckel and Deborah Fruchey at Expressions Gallery, 2035 Ashby Ave. in Berkeley - Open Mic to follow! Jan...

    Free
  • Beth Elliott

    Plymouth Jazz and Justice Church 424 Monte Vista, Oakland

    6:30 PM potluck, 7:30 PM show. Singer-songwriter and author Beth Elliott featured at Works in Progress Women's Open Mic, a WOMEN-ONLY event. Open Mic for...

    $7
  • Jan Steckel & Shazam at Works in Progress Women’s Open Mic

    Plymouth Jazz and Justice Church 424 Monte Vista, Oakland

    A WOMEN-ONLY open mic featuring poet Jan Steckel and singer-songwriter Shazam. Jan Steckel is a former pediatrician who stopped practicing medicine because of chronic pain....

    $7
  • Babar in Exile #22: Up Close and Personal

    Himalayan Flavors 1585 University Avenue, Berkeley

    Babar in Exile will be ending in May, and for its penultimate installment we proudly feature a lineup of queer readers who will take a...

    Free of charge
  • Words Out Loud Spoken Word

    Virtual

    Susana H. Case and Martha Addy Young read from their poetry, Evening includes literary trivia quiz and open mic. Susana H. Case is the author...

    Free