Washington Poets Association
Open Mic Poetry Venues in the Pacific NorthwestNoteIf you have an ongoing event that you would like to have listed here (or needs correction), please contact us. For information about the individual events, contact the person listed in the event notice. For more listings, see also Poets West. See also: General Announcements | Events MondaysHomeland at On the HouseEvery Monday night from 7:30 to 10:00 pm. Feature TBA. Open mic. Poets and musicians welcome. No cover charge, but donations gladly accepted.
On The House
More information: Thomas Ring | 206.351.1286
Every Monday at Bai PaiPoetry and music with free Thai buffet at the bar & all night happy hour prices on drinks.
Bai Pai Restaurant & Bar
More information: Jed Myers
Fourth Monday of each month Poetry ReadingOpen mic sign-up starts at 6:00. Featured reader at 7:00.
P&G Speakeasy Cafe
More information: Katherine Grace Bond.
Every Monday at 7:00 pmWeekly open mic with poetry San Francisco style - sponsored by Minotaur Press and Lehani's.
Lehani's Coffee House and Deli
More information: Jim Watson-Gove
TuesdaysStriped Water PoetsStriped Water Poets meets every Tuesday, 7-9pm in Auburn City Hall. SWP is a friendly round table critique group where poets of all levels are encouraged to read. Each week there is a different facilitator.
Auburn City Hall If you arrive without a crowbar later than 7:30 pm, you won't be able to get in; the doors to City Hall doors are locked at that time. Third Tuesday Poets & Writers ReadingsPoetry and prose readings hosted by Dobbie Norris. 7:00 pm. FREE.
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
More information: Dobbie Norris | 206.525.4568
WednesdaysSeattle Poetry SlamEvery Wednesday. Signup 8:00-8:30 pm Open Mic, Featured Poet and a Poetry Slam - a performance poetry competition judged by random members of the crowd. Poets in the slam compete for opportunities to represent Seattle on the National level.
ToST
More information: Slam website | Daemond Arrindell
PoetsWest in WoodinvilleFour poets and open mic last Wednesday of every month from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
Barnes & Noble Booksellers
More information: J. Glenn Evans | 206.682.1268
Olympia Poetry NetworkEvery third Wednesday, 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Open mic and a featured reader
Traditions Cafe and World Folk Art
More information: halcyonmist@hotmail.com
Wednesdays from 8:00 - 10:30 pmThe Soul Shop, a weekly open mic venue. All genres of musical and artistic expression welcome. Spoken Word with DJ Forest Gump. No cover charge.
The Contour
More information: Elijah Muied (aka 6Deep) | 425.836.9571(H) | 206.287.8141(P)
First Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pmA passionate, lively, and intellectually erect poetry salon.
Vashon Bookshop ThursdaysIt's About Time Writers Reading SeriesSecond Thursday of every month from 6:00 - 7:45pm. Beginning & experienced writers read from their work. Open mic before and in between scheduled readers, open mike readers have 3 minutes to read, scheduled writers read 15 minutes. Wheelchair accessible. FREE.
Ballard Branch Seattle Public Library (new location)
More information: Web site | eahelfgott2@comcast.net | 206.684.4063
SoulFood Poetry NightEvery third Thursday (second Thursday in December) from 7:00-9:00 pm, this new series has one featured reader choosing her/his own co-feature, promoting a spirit of community. An open-mic reading follows.
SoulFood Books Haiku NorthwestFirst Thursday of the month from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, usually at the Bellevue Regional Library (call or email to confirm date and location). Read and discuss your haiku and related poetry (senryu, tanka, haibun) in a friendly workshop environment. Haiku Northwest celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2008. Everyone welcome! FREE.
Bellevue Regional Library
More information: Michael Dylan Welch | 206-240-0871 | Haiku Northwest
Ekphrastika every third Thursday at 7:30 pmProductions/Seattle Poetry Festival $5 admission.
CoCA (Center on Contemporary Art)
More information: eleven@poetryfestival.org |
www.poetryfestival.org | 206.725.1650
Youth Speaks Seattle hosts the Open Writing CircleEvery Thursday 4:00-6:00 pm.
Hidmo Eritrean Restaurant
More information: Youth Speaks | Angela Dy 206.661.2036
Second Thursday of each month at 7:00 pmNorthwind Reading Series generally features two readers per month, but from time to time presents special group events. For calendar of upcoming readings, see www.northwindarts.org.
Northwind Arts Center
More information: Bill Mawhinney
Wired & Unplugged Every Thursday at 7:30 pm.Poetry open mic and a featured reader
Wired & Unplugged Internet Coffeehouse
More information: W & UP web site | Kim Longmore | 360.568.2472
Second Thursday of each month at 7:00 pmOpen Mic Poetry hosted by Christopher Luna. Bring poetry and a snack or drink to share.
Cover to Cover Books
More information: 360.694.9653
The 8-Word, 8-Day Poetry Open Mic, Third Thursday of each month at 7:00 pmOpen Mic Poetry. Entertain, and Be Entertained. All are welcome.
Cafe Luna
More information: www.cafelunavashon.com | Devon Atkins 206.353.9227
FridaysTake a Poem into Your Heart Series (Year 7)Third Fridays, PEN and Take a Poem from your Heart present featured poets and open mic poetry, curated and hosted by Christopher J. Jarmick
Bookworm Exchange
More information: Christopher J. Jarmick
Untitled [Intersection] 2008A monthly poetry & contemporary performance art series in SeattleThe only series that sends you home with a work of art! UNTITLED [INTERSECTION], 2008.The 4th Friday of every month, 7-9pm, experimental performance artists and experienced poets in the Phinney Center Gallery. Phinney Neighborhood Association is a community center with multi-use rooms off a central art gallery. Readings and performances take place in the gallery on the second floor. Untitled [Intersection] was conceived as a live art event, designed to strengthen the Seattle arts community by cross-fertilizing, fostering dialog between genres and bringing fresh talent to the fore. Artist manifestos are compiled and printed into cheap booklets, Untitled Manifesto, with hand-printed covers. We want to provide the public with a look at the direction of art in Seattle and offer our artists a chance to define their objectives and meditate on their work and life.
Phinney Neighborhood Association
More information: Phinney Neighborhood Association | Mimi Allin
Second Friday of each month at 7:00 pmThe Puget Sound Poetry Connection (PSPC), based in Tacoma, WA, sponsors the Distinguished Writer Series, a venue for playwrights, short story writers and others. This mixed venue features a distinguished reader and an open mic.
Kings Books
More information: Connie Walle
SaturdaysPoetry at the Ugly MugEvery 2nd Saturday from 7:00 to 9:15 pm. On some days, there will be special programs that start at 5:30 pm. Christopher J. Jarmick hosts.
The Ugly Mug Coffee House
More information: Christopher J. Jarmick
PoetsWest at SPLEvery third Saturday from 4:00 to 5:30 pm. Three featured readers and an open mic.
Seattle Public Library
More information: J. Glenn Evans | 206.682.1268
ProseWest at SPLEvery second Saturday from 4:00 to 5:30 pm. Venue for writers of fiction and nonfiction: essays, biographies, histories, etc. Either prose or poetry at the open mic.
Seattle Public Library
More information: J. Glenn Evans | 206.682.1268
The Whacom Poetry SeriesEvery 4th Saturday at 7:30 pm
Lucia Douglas Gallery
More information: Anita Boyle | 360.398.7870 |
Susan J. Erickson | 206.733.0693
Armchair Poetry SeriesFirst Saturdays at 7:00 pm
Poulsbohemian Coffee House
More information: Proprietor: Marianna Mears |
Carrie Gilstrap-Nettle, Poetry curator
Verbal Rhythms, an interactive eventEvery first and third Saturday. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Cover $7 ($5 if you arrive before 8 pm). Features music, stories, poetry, drama, gospel and more! Open mic.
Mundos
More information: www.melissanoellegreen.com | 206.328.8892
SundaysPoetry Open Mic at the WaywardEvery Sunday night at 7:00 pm. Sign up at 6.30 pm.
The Wayward Coffeehouse
More information: Wayward Coffee | Broenwynn Detlofsen 206.706.3240
Youth Speaks hosts Open MicEvery third Sunday of the month at 7:00 pm. Sign up at 6.00 pm. All ages. Free.
Café Allegro
More information: Youth Speaks | Angela Dy 206.661.2036
Jewel Box Poets Sunday Reading SeriesEvery third Sunday of the month at 3:00 pm. Two featured readers followed by brief open mic.
Jewel Box Theatre
More information: Reading schedule | Jenifer Lawrence
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