Events

Worcester Writers’ Collective September 30th @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Come one, come all to the weekly meetings of the WWC: 6-7 Free Writing Time 7-9 Reading and Workshop Building a small community of local writers of all genres is our priority and we are so thrilled to invite anyone interested to drop in and participate. It’s FREE […]

Hosted by the New Dawn Writers Group Initiating at New Dawn Writer’s Group & rippling out through all social networks in & around North Central Mass., Writers Unite began as a way to connect local groups of writers, authors, and literary creatives, with a speakers panel, networking, Q&A’s, skill-share, & more! This second event will […]

The Thirsty Lab poetry reading, normally based out of Princeton, Mass., continues to meet virtually. On Tuesday, September 30th, 2025, Jonathan Blake will be the featured reader. Please Click Here to register. Jonathan Blake has been following the gospel of his heart his entire life. Writer, educator, and arts organizer, he makes his home in central Massachusetts.  Currently, he shops […]

On Friday, October 3, at 2 p.m., at the Student Center at Worcester State, please join us for an unforgettable afternoon with  Martín Espada, National Book Award winning poet and Professor of English at UMass-Amherst, as he shares selections from his powerful new collection, Jailbreak of Sparrows. With more than 20 titles to his name, Professor […]

-- until everything / was rainbow, rainbow, rainbow! ("The Fish") In our annual fall reading at Elizabeth Bishop's grave in Hope Cemetery, we'll celebrate the full spectrum of colors in her poems, including the rainbows that frequently appear. Isn't it time for us all to experience a little bit of joy? If you'd like to […]

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Monthly Board Meeting Join us for our monthly discussion and planning. Come see what what we have been up to and will be up to. ;) Not a Board Member? Not a problem! Our meetings are always open to the public and everyone is welcome!

A Celebration of the new edition of the poetry of Dan Berrigan, American Jesuit priest, anti-war activist, pacifist, playwright, poet, and author.

WHAT: Slightly Off-beat Poets Presents: Amie Hyson & Lindy Whiton WHERE: WATERS TAVERN (Cheryl Bonin’s home) 650 Central Turnpike Sutton, MA WHEN: Sunday October 12 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm WHAT HAPPENS: Our feature poets of the month will each read for 20 minutes. Then we will take a quick break for book sales, snacks, and […]

Come one, come all to the weekly meetings of the WWC: 6-7 Free Writing Time 7-9 Reading and Workshop Building a small community of local writers of all genres is our priority and we are so thrilled to invite anyone interested to drop in and participate. It’s FREE and open to all. :)

The Shawna E. Shea Memorial Foundation, Inc. is proud to announce the final stop of the year for its Library Poetry Tour, featuring Worcester poet John Edward Keough. This free event, part of the Shawna Foundation’s mission to uplift diverse voices and foster creative expression in community spaces, will take place Oct. 15 and 16 […]

Booklovers' Gourmet is hosting a book launch with author Sarah P. Blanchard for her newest suspense novel Grabtown on Wednesday, October 15th, from 6-7:30 p.m. Set in an authentic New England mill town, this multigenerational thriller weaves between 1985 and today as it explores themes of family secrets, unshakable loyalty, and a mother's courage in the face […]

Join us at The Mill in West Boylston on October 15th! The Mill is right off Rt. 190, has a spacious parking lot, serves delectable apps, entrees, and desserts with a full bar. We have a separate room for our monthly shenanigans. Admission is still free. All of the Tip Jar proceeds go to the […]

We invite you to join us for Clark's Poets & Writers Reading Series featuring Noel Quiñones, author of Orange (2026). This event will be held on Thursday, October 16th from 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM in the Higgins Lounge in Dana Commons at Clark University. We hope to see you there!

The Shawna E. Shea Memorial Foundation, Inc. is proud to announce the final stop of the year for its Library Poetry Tour, featuring Worcester poet John Edward Keough. This free event, part of the Shawna Foundation’s mission to uplift diverse voices and foster creative expression in community spaces, will take place Oct. 15 and 16 […]

Melissa Surrette grew up in the Main South neighborhood of Worcester, Massachusetts. She now spends her time between her family in Worcester and at the University of Minnesota (Twin Cities) where she is a PhD candidate. She has contributed chapters to edited volumes such as Qualitative Inquiry in the Present Tense: Writing a New History and in […]

Join Booklover's Gourment for a monthly round robin style, open poetry reading hosted by Robert Eugene Perry. Bring original pieces to share. Space for the open mic is limited to 14 participants and usually fills up quickly. Sign up to reserve your spot by calling 508-949-6232 or emailing deb@bookloversgourmet.com

Join the winners of the WCPA’s 2025 Annual Poetry Contest: The Frank O’Hara Prize for a reading of their work and the work of contest judge DeMisty Bellinger. There will also be an opportunity to mingle over refreshments. The reading will start at 4:00 pm US/Eastern. First Prize – Anthony DiPietro is a gay sex poet originally from Providence, […]

The Thirsty Lab poetry reading, normally based out of Princeton, MA, continues to meet virtually. Join us virtually on Zoom with none other than Francine DALessandra, our featured reader!