• 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 […]

  • Poetic Princeton: August

    Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary 113 Goodnow Rd, Princeton, MA, United States

    Do you enjoy poetry? Like to read aloud? Like to share your work and the work of poets you admire? Join Clair Degutis and Claire Golding of the PAS for a Sunday afternoon hour of literary fellowship. Bring two poems—one may be your own work, if you wish—and read them aloud to the assembled group. […]

  • A Virtual Thirsty Lab with Emily Judkins

    Zoom Online Meeting , United States

    The Thirsty Lab poetry reading, normally based out of Princeton, Mass., continues to meet virtually. On Tuesday, August 29th, 2023 Emily Judkins will be the featured reader. Please Click Here to register.   Register   Em Judkins is a queer writer and artist based in central and western Massachusetts.  They are the recipient of the Ethel Olin Corbin Prize […]

  • Poetorium @ Starlite Poetry Reading Series Featuring Bill Tremblay & Bill O’Connell

    Starlite Bar and Gallery 39 Hamilton St, Southbridge, MA

    Please join us for a special double “Bill” edition of our monthly open mic and featured poetry reading series The Poetorium at Starlite hosted by Paul Szlosek and Ron Whittle. It will be a full evening of poetry, spoken word, and music starting with a brief interview on stage with our two featured poets Bill Tremblay (Author of Shooting Script: Door of Fire and The […]