• Poetry Workshop at New Dawn

    New Dawn Center 84 Main St., Ashburnham, MA, United States

    Come out to the New Dawn Writers’ Group’s Poetry Workshop. Every third Tuesday from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm we will discuss poems and writing, write to prompts, give feedback, encourage one another, and discuss upcoming projects. It’s a friendly, pressure-free atmosphere at the New Dawn Arts Center in Ashburnham. The address is 84 Main […]

  • A Feast of Losses, Judy Ferrara Book Reading

    Worcester Senior Center 128 Providence St, Worcester, MA, United States

    Yetta Dine, mother to poet Stanley Kunitz, finds her voice thanks to years of fastidious research and record keeping by the author Judith Ferrara. Come enjoy a special reading of the book by the author herself. Click Here for more information on the book. Portrayed in Stanley Kunitz’s poems and interviews as an unforgiving and unaffectionate […]

  • Artists Who Are Poets/Poets Who Are Artists Featuring Richard Fox

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

    Please join us for what promises to be an amazing evening of poetry featuring local poet & legend Richard Fox. The event will be hosted by poet Paul Szlosek (filling in for the series' regular host Sam Lalos) with Richard reading precisely at 5:30 PM followed by the open mic (two poems or five minutes […]

  • The Shawna Foundation Library Poetry Tour Presents Joe Fusco Jr in Uxbridge

    Uxbridge Free Public Library 15 North Main Street, Uxbridge, MA, United States

    The Shawna Foundation presents The Library Poetry Tour with Worcester poet and humorist Joe Fusco Jr. on August 17, 7 p.m. at the Uxbridge Free Public Library. The event is free. He is the author of four books of semi-amusing poems and essays: “Pondering the Pandemic during The Rust years”(2021);“Hmm…That’s Different” (2020); “Three Score” (2014); […]

  • A Great Notion Independent Bookstore Celebrates 6 Months with Poetry!

    A Great Notion Bookshop 65 Southbridge St., Auburn, MA, United States

    NEW MASSACHUSETTS INDY BOOKSTORE TO CELEBRATE ITS 6-MONTH ANNIVERSARY WITH A FREE POETRY EVENT   A Great Notion independent bookstore (located at 65 Southbridge St. in Auburn, MA) will celebrate it’s 6-month anniversary on Saturday, August 19th with a free interactive poetry event.   The event will include games, giveaways and refreshments. A Great Notion […]

  • Pints & Poems

    Wormtown Brewery 72 Shrewsbury St., Worcester, MA, United States

      Reading and book signings featuring Worcester Poet Laureate Oliver de la Paz and poets Karen Elizabeth Sharpe and Chris Noonan.   Oliver de la Paz is the Poet Laureate of Worcester, MA for 2023-2025. He is the author and editor of seven books: Names Above Houses, Furious Lullaby, Requiem for the Orchard, Post Subject: […]

  • Jess Mynes Poetry Reading and Open Mic

    New Dawn Center 84 Main St., Ashburnham, MA, United States

        New Dawn Writers' Group is proud to present poet: JESS MYNES Tuesday August 22, 2023 6 PM - 7 PM 84 Main Street, Ashburnham Reading 6-6:45 pm, Q&A to follow. Free speaker series. Open to all, no registration. Event will transition to the regularly scheduled Writers' Group Poetry night. All are welcome.   […]

  • A Virtual Thirsty Lab with Elizabeth Lund

    Zoom Online Meeting , United States

        The Thirsty Lab poetry reading, normally based out of Princeton, Mass., continues to meet virtually. On Tuesday, August 22nd, 2023 Elizabeth Lund will be the featured reader. Please Click Here to register. Elizabeth Lund is the award-winning host of Poetic Lines at NewTV. The show features in-depth interviews with emerging and established poets about their […]

  • Arts in The Garden

    Community Teaching Garden 3 West Boylston Dr., Worcester, MA, United States

    Indian Lake Community Association presents Arts in The Garden featuring musician Playing Hookey, and poet Robert Eugene Perry Admission is FREE and patrons are encouraged to bring non-alcoholic beverages and snacks to this family friendly event. Join us for an awesome time at Arts in The Garden!   Playing Hookey Duo: Linda Jones McCarthy and Deb […]

  • Openest Mic #2

    Smokestack Roasters 39 Massachussetts Avenue, Lunenburg, MA, United States

      Join The Openest Mic at Smokestack Roasters for a night of poetry, music, spoken word…whatever local creatives want to do, they can do it at the Openest Mic! Smokestack Roasters will be open and have coffee, alcoholic beverages, sandwiches and their beautiful baked goods for sale. Smokestack has also been courteous enough to give […]