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  • An Afternoon with the Worcester Poets Laureate (Virtual)

    Virtual Event

    Join the City of Worcester’s Poets Laureate, Juan Matos and Adael Mejia, for an afternoon of poetry. Q&A to follow. In celebration of National Poetry Month, this program is hosted in partnership between the Worcester Public Library and the City of Worcester’s Cultural Development Division. For ages 16+. Register in advance at https://mywpl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/an-afternoon-with-the-worcester-poets-laureate-virtual/ Juan Matos […]

  • Booklovers’ Gourmet Open Mic Poetry Share

    Booklovers' Gourmet 72 E. Main St., Webster, MA

    Join us for a monthly round-robin-style, open poetry reading in a positive, supportive environment. Bring original pieces to share. Moderated by Robert Eugene Perry. Space is limited, please reserve your spot by email to: deb@bookloversgourmet.com or call 508-949-6232.

  • Open Mic Poetry Night – In Celebration of National Poetry Month

    The Village Worcester 4 King Street, Worcester, MA

    Join in a celebration of National Poetry Month for an open space for local poets and spoken word artists to share their pieces with the community. Anyone interested in sharing their poetry / spoken word during the event should email. Event by The Village Worcester, Sha-Asia Medina and Parlee Jones.

  • Poems in and out of Places: The City in Motion

    TidePool Bookshop 372 Chandler St. Unit 101, Worcester, MA

    Join us for a reading of poems set all over Worcester – Plantation Street, Coes Pond, Vernon Hill, Main South, Tatnuck Square, downtown—and the launching of Poems in and out of Places. Photo by Francisco Galarza Thursday, April 21, 7-8:30 pm      ♦     TidePool Bookshop, 372 Chandler Street Open Mic—Share a poem, your […]

  • 2022 Bishop/Knight College Poetry Contest Reading

    Zoom Online Meeting , United States

    Join us on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at noon for the 2022 installment of our annual College Poetry Contest where we will award the Elizabeth Manuscript Prize and the Etheridge Knight Performance Prize. In its fourteenth year, area colleges send representatives to compete for bragging rights, complimentary membership in the WCPA, cash prizes, and the […]

  • Earthsongs Book Release Party: Poetry reading & signing

    Booklovers' Gourmet 72 E. Main St., Webster, MA

    Join us as we celebrate Earth Day with "Earthsongs", a new book of poetry & art featuring a collaboration between friends Robert Eugene Perry & Ferol Smith. Signed copies will be available for purchase. Poet Statement: This collaboration with my artist friend Ferol was absolutely a labor of love. In discussing the sketches that would […]

  • A virtual Thirsty Lab with Joe Fusco Jr.

    Zoom Online Meeting , United States

    The Thirsty Lab poetry reading, normally based out of Princeton, Mass., continues to meet virtually. On Tuesday, April 26, 2022, Joe Fusco Jr. will be the featured reader. Visit the Zoom registration link to receive information on how to join the reading. Zoom will send you an e-mail with the meeting details and a link […]

  • Root and Press Poetry Extravaganza featuring Robert Eugene Perry

    Root and Press LLC 623 Chandler Street, Worcester, MA, United States

    Open mike (5 minutes each) then the fabulous Robert Eugene Perry. Fancy beverages and desserts available. Sign up for the open mike at jfjr6969@gmail.com Sponsored by D'Errico's Markets Join the fun! Robert Eugene Perry is a native of Massachusetts. His first novel Where the Journey Takes You, a spiritual allegory combining poetry and prose, was […]

  • Mensa Subversa: Poetry Open Mic

    Bigelow Free Public Library 54 Walnut St, Clinton, MA

    Presented By: Bigelow Free Public Library Join us for an open mic night to celebrate the conclusion of National Poetry Month 2022! Bring a poem or two to perform or just come and listen. Performance slots are 5 minutes each. There will be 15 slots available and you may come in and get your name […]

  • Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead at WSU’s Fuller Theater

    WSU;s Fuller Theater

    Members and especially board members of the WCPA Worcester County Poetry Association are invited to the dress rehearsal of the play ROSENCRANTZ AND GUILDENSTERN ARE DEAD at WSU's Fuller Theater on WEDNESDAY APRIL 27 @ 7:30 PM. Contact Sam Lalos slalos@worcester.edu  or even better Andrea Binnick at abinnick@worcester.edu.  We need to know who is coming to notify […]