September 2026
MWPA's flagship event offering writers the chance to pitch manuscripts to agents and editors, alongside workshops and panels.
The September monthly gathering for the Pinecone Studio poetry community, inviting locals to share poems in a cozy, inclusive environment.
Online poetry reading event.
Weekly Monday poetry and performance show featuring open mic slots, featured poet readings, and musical accompaniment.
A monthly community open mic at the Co-Creative Center in New Bedford.
A multi-day series of literary events including performances, readings, panels, and film screenings. All events are free and open to the public.
Third Wednesday poetry reading series featuring guest poets and an open reading.
Phoenix Books Rutland presents Vermont poet Meg Reynolds in celebration of her prize-winning collection 'Condition', an account of early motherhood during the pandemic.
Weekly poetry open mic and slam at the Cantab Lounge featuring community poets, open mic slots, and poetry performances.
Weekly open mic hosted by Steve Donovan welcoming musicians, poets, spoken word artists, and stand-up comedians. Sign up early to workshop poems, spoken word pieces, or original songs.
A poetry reading featuring Shanta Lee Honeycutt followed by an open mic session.
Monthly meeting for members of the Association of Rhode Island Authors.
Returning from summer hiatus, the Brookline Booksmith monthly reading series resumes with featured guest poets.
A high-energy storytelling competition where participants share five-minute true, personal tales on a theme.
Led by Alizah Holstein, this craft intensive explores how to integrate research into poetry and prose to add depth and texture.
Weekly poetry open mic and poetry slam in Manchester, NH. Doors open at 7:00 PM, open mic starts at 8:00 PM, followed by the poetry slam.
A competitive slam and open mic held twice monthly. Hosted at the AS220 Main Stage, this is one of the longest-running slam venues in the US.
A recurring online space to read and exchange brief, supportive critiques with fellow members of the Poetry Society of Vermont from the comfort of home.
The concluding event of the Words in the Woods season, featuring young poets at the new Mt. Philo summit pavilion. Park entry is covered for all registered participants.
A special weekend edition of the Words on Fire open mic series at William Hall Library.
A hybrid poetry workshop focused on creating first frame/last frame poetry.
A showcase of young poetic voices in a program at the new Mt. Philo summit pavilion. Part of the 2026 Words in the Woods series.
A hybrid interactive poetry writing workshop exploring first frame and last frame poetry techniques.
The first reading of the 2026-2027 season, featuring Martha Collins and Lynn Powell, followed by an open mic.
A recurring poetry series featuring regional poets reading their work followed by an open mic session for the community.
Weekly Monday poetry and performance show featuring open mic slots, featured poet readings, and musical accompaniment.
A reading performance as part of the Arts at the Stone Church Cafe series at the First Congregational Church.
Weekly open mic hosted by Steve Donovan welcoming musicians, poets, spoken word artists, and stand-up comedians. Sign up early to workshop poems, spoken word pieces, or original songs.
Weekly poetry open mic and slam at the Cantab Lounge featuring community poets, open mic slots, and poetry performances.
Open Mic with 15-minute sets. 12 performance slots available via lottery system.
A poetry workshop focused on the equinox.
In-person and livestreamed poetry reading featuring Dara Barrois/Dixon and John Yau at Poetry Society of America Storefront.
Weekly poetry open mic and poetry slam in Manchester, NH. Doors open at 7:00 PM, open mic starts at 8:00 PM, followed by the poetry slam.
Monthly poetry reading hosted by the Maine Poets Society.
NYC's largest free literary festival, featuring hundreds of authors, panels, and a massive outdoor book market. The day includes numerous poetry readings and stages.
Poetry reading series at the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse featuring Amy Lemmon, Jane Rosenberg LaForge, Richard Levine, and Nicole Callihan.
Weekly open mic reading hosted in the KGB Red Room.
Weekly Monday poetry and performance show featuring open mic slots, featured poet readings, and musical accompaniment.
Literary conversation and live music as part of the Maine Lit Fest.
Monthly series on the last Wednesday featuring featured poets and an open mic.
Weekly open mic hosted by Steve Donovan welcoming musicians, poets, spoken word artists, and stand-up comedians. Sign up early to workshop poems, spoken word pieces, or original songs.
Weekly poetry open mic and slam at the Cantab Lounge featuring community poets, open mic slots, and poetry performances.
October 2026
Weekly poetry open mic and poetry slam in Manchester, NH. Doors open at 7:00 PM, open mic starts at 8:00 PM, followed by the poetry slam.
Part of the Maine Lit Fest, a poetry reading in community featuring poet Ladan Osman alongside Maine poets.
A poetry reading featuring Ladan Osman and Maine poets as part of the Maine Lit Fest.
A free celebration of books and community, with over 50 nationally recognized authors and poets.
Monthly First Friday open mic featuring acoustic music, spoken word, and poetry readings.
Monthly poetry open mic and reading series happening every first Saturday of the month.
A full day of free workshops and literary and poetry readings presented as part of the Maine Lit Fest at Colby College's Gordon Center.
A children's poetry minicourse hosted at the Poetry Society of America Storefront.
Literary event for children as part of the Maine Lit Fest.
A high-energy spoken word and storytelling competition showcasing local voices in the Parkville neighborhood.
Poetry reading series at the Gowanus Dredgers Canoe Club Boathouse featuring Lisa Andrews, Lisa Badner, Arden Levine, and Anthony Capo.
Weekly Monday poetry and performance show featuring open mic slots, featured poet readings, and musical accompaniment.
Join our monthly online poetry circle. Bring a favorite poem or two to share with fellow poetry lovers—no expertise required.
A poetry reading and visiting artist fellow presentation featuring poet and artist Summer J. Hart.
Monthly open mic and featured reading presented by NAV Arts at Bookery Manchester featuring Claire Conroy.
Monthly NAV Arts open mic with featured reading by Claire Conroy at Bookery Manchester.
Monthly meeting for members of the Association of Rhode Island Authors.
Monthly recurring space hosted on the third Thursday of each month to read and exchange brief, supportive critiques with fellow poets.
A focused poetry writing workshop led by Vermont poet James Crews.
Poetry workshop facilitated by Vermont poet James Crews at the historic Kimball Jenkins Estate.
Poetry writing workshop led by Vermont poet James Crews.
Special poetry reading with Vermont poet James Crews at Gibson's Bookstore.
Third Wednesday poetry reading series featuring guest poets and an open reading.
Monthly series on the last Wednesday featuring featured poets and an open mic.
November 2026
Join our monthly online poetry circle. Bring a favorite poem or two to share with fellow poetry lovers—no expertise required.
Monthly First Friday open mic featuring acoustic music, spoken word, and poetry readings.
Monthly poetry open mic and reading series happening every first Saturday of the month.
The Connecticut Poetry Society hosts its annual Fall Festival, featuring a variety of poetry-related events and literary celebrations.
Monthly open mic with featured reader Lee Eric Freedman.
Monthly open mic and featured reading presented by NAV Arts at Bookery Manchester featuring poet Lee Eric Freedman.
Ridgefield Poet Laureate leads a writing workshop focused on poetry and creative expression.
Weekly open writing session and workshop at the gallery/library.
Monthly writing workshop hosted by the Connecticut Council of Poets Laureate.
Third Wednesday poetry reading series featuring guest poets and an open reading.
Monthly recurring space hosted on the third Thursday of each month to read and exchange brief, supportive critiques with fellow poets.
Weekly open writing session and workshop at the gallery/library.
Monthly series on the last Wednesday featuring featured poets and an open mic.
December 2026
Join our monthly online poetry circle. Bring a favorite poem or two to share with fellow poetry lovers—no expertise required.
Monthly First Friday open mic featuring acoustic music, spoken word, and poetry readings.
Monthly poetry open mic and reading series happening every first Saturday of the month.
Monthly open mic with featured performance by Strugglebus Improv.