Massachusetts Statewide Poetry Calendar: Full Schedule

Welcome to the schedule of poetry events happening in Massachusetts! This schedule contains events happening all over the state, as entered by our Poetry Partners and others. It is not limited to Mass Poetry events. To submit an event, click here. For more questions regarding our calendar, you can email marketing@masspoetry.org.

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A May Day Poetry Reading

Thursday May 1, 2025 8:00pm - 11:00pm EDT

2 Corinth St, Boston, MA 02131, USA

Celebrate the launch of a new poetry series at The Square Root with A May Day Poetry Reading. Four featured readers, plus an open mic — show up early to sign up! Hosted by Kristin J. Kelley (Instagram: @violethammerslydetectiveagency).

Let’s revel in the power and joy of words and community as we welcome the turning of the season. Art is resistance.
Poetry is joy.

No cover. Please bring a non-perishable food item to benefit the Roslindale Food Pantry.

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