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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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Friday, September 1
 

7:00pm EDT

SOWA First Friday Poetry Open Mic
Friday September 1, 2023 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
On the First Friday of every month, the artists, galleries, shops and showrooms of the SoWa Art + Design District in the South End open their doors to the public for an evening of art, culture and inspiration. Come out for the poetry open mic from 7-8pm, or stay for the whole evening from 5-9pm. 

Sowa First Fridays are family friendly and free. Plenty of parking is available. Registration not required.
Friday September 1, 2023 7:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
SOWA
 
Sunday, October 29
 

7:00pm EDT

Poetry Open Mic Night at Trident
Sunday October 29, 2023 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Join us for a fun evening of open mic poetry! We invite you to bring your own works and perform them in front of a supportive crowd. There's no better place to find your voice and share it with the world!
The sign-up list opens at 6:30 pm in the upstairs cafe and the mic opens at 7:00pm.
  • Seating is first come, first served! 
  • Each open mic slot gets you about three minutes of stage time.
  • No need to memorize your work - just be comfortable and have fun!
  • If you read someone else’s work, give credit where due. 
  • Above all, show kindness to all. No hate speech, slurs, or sexually explicit language. 
Sunday October 29, 2023 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Trident Booksellers & Cafe
 
Thursday, November 16
 

7:00pm EST

Rozzie Reads Poetry and Open Mic
Thursday November 16, 2023 7:00pm - 9:00pm EST
Monthly reading with two featured poets and open microphone.
Thursday November 16, 2023 7:00pm - 9:00pm EST
Roslindale House
 
Sunday, November 19
 

7:00pm EST

Poetry Open Mic Night at Trident
Sunday November 19, 2023 7:00pm - 9:00pm EST
Join us for a fun evening of open mic poetry! We invite you to bring your own works and perform them in front of a supportive crowd. There's no better place to find your voice and share it with the world! 
The sign-up list opens at 6:30 pm in the upstairs cafe and the mic opens at 7:00pm.
  • Seating is first come, first served! 
  • Each open mic slot gets you about three minutes of stage time.
  • No need to memorize your work - just be comfortable and have fun!
  • If you read someone else’s work, give credit where due. 
  • Above all, show kindness to all. No hate speech, slurs, or sexually explicit language. 
Got a question? Shoot us an e-mail!
Sunday November 19, 2023 7:00pm - 9:00pm EST
Trident Booksellers & Cafe
 
Friday, December 8
 

7:00pm EST

Liberation Open Mic: Feat Adobo Fish Sauce
Friday December 8, 2023 7:00pm - 10:00pm EST
Join the Boston Liberation Center's one year anniversary of hosting their open mic!

A Puerto Rican and a Cambodian walk into a kitchen. The kitchen is your heart. The food is made with food. The food is sometimes poems. Either way you are fed. Adobo-Fish-Sauce (Anthony Febo and Ricky Orng) is an active choice to celebrate in the face of bitterness. It is responding to “Go back to where you come from!” by bringing where they are from right to you. The duo fuses spoken word, cooking, intentionality, vulnerability, and joy to create a one of a kind experience that can’t be found in any kitchen or open mic.

All Ages — children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Friday December 8, 2023 7:00pm - 10:00pm EST
Boston Liberation Center
 
Tuesday, January 23
 

7:00pm EST

Rozzie Reads Poetry and Open Mic
Tuesday January 23, 2024 7:00pm - 9:00pm EST
Tuesday January 23, 2024 7:00pm - 9:00pm EST
Roslindale House

8:00pm EST

Countertop Chants: January Poetry Session
Tuesday January 23, 2024 8:00pm - 10:00pm EST
Countertop Chants is proud to host Poetry Sessions that celebrate our craft, art of all mediums, community, and local businesses. 
Join us the 4th Thursday every month for a lively open mic at Canopy Room, one of the newest spots for local artists and entrepreneurs in the Boston area! This month’s session will be held Thursday, January 23rd,, from 8 to 10 pm. 

SCHED:
Space opens at 8 pm, reading starts at 8:15pm! Our intermission music starts promptly at 9 pm. We have 10 spots for poetry reading, with music from this month's guest, Sophie London. Each reader will have 5 minutes at the mic, sign ups will be open until we fill the spots. 

ABOUT THE READING: 
This is a place to share your work, meet new artist friends, explore the Boston area, and have fun. Boston has a strong community of artists and writers and they deserve an inclusive space to connect and enjoy their art while still making it a party. We are here to celebrate life, arts, and our community. 

This is not a competition! There will be no winners, and there is no expected format. Tell us your dreams through acrostic poems, give us just a taste of your despair with a haiku. Whatever form you take, we celebrate it. 

We do book our intermission act in advance. If you are interested in playing acoustic music, doing an interpretative dance, or something that compliments the poetic medium, drop us a line at countertopchants@gmail.com 


ABOUT THE SPACE: 
We are hosting our poetry sessions in the event space of Bow Market, Canopy Room. We are teaming up with local businesses to foster our local artists. There is no cover to get in, but there is a cash/credit card bar! So please enjoy libations during the reading and have a little fun with us. 

Bow Market is home to many retail shops, restaurants, brewery and more. Grab food from one of these shops and bring it with you to the reading, or get here early and explore some of the shops before you join us!

Tuesday January 23, 2024 8:00pm - 10:00pm EST
Canopy Room
 
Sunday, February 11
 

7:00pm EST

Poetry Open Mic Night at Trident
Sunday February 11, 2024 7:00pm - 9:00pm EST
Join us for a fun evening of open mic poetry! We invite you to bring your own works and perform them in front of a supportive crowd. There's no better place to find your voice and share it with the world! 
The sign-up list opens at 6:30 pm in the upstairs cafe and the mic opens at 7:00pm.
  • Seating is first come, first served! 
  • Each open mic slot gets you about three minutes of stage time.
  • No need to memorize your work - just be comfortable and have fun!
  • If you read someone else’s work, give credit where due. 
  • Above all, show kindness to all. No hate speech, slurs, or sexually explicit language. 
Got a question? Shoot us an e-mail!
Sunday February 11, 2024 7:00pm - 9:00pm EST
Trident Booksellers & Cafe
 
Sunday, February 18
 

7:00pm EST

Poetry Open Mic Night at Trident
Sunday February 18, 2024 7:00pm - 9:00pm EST
Join us for a fun evening of open mic poetry! We invite you to bring your own works and perform them in front of a supportive crowd. There's no better place to find your voice and share it with the world! 
The sign-up list opens at 6:30 pm in the upstairs cafe and the mic opens at 7:00pm.
  • Seating is first come, first served! 
  • Each open mic slot gets you about three minutes of stage time.
  • No need to memorize your work - just be comfortable and have fun!
  • If you read someone else’s work, give credit where due. 
  • Above all, show kindness to all. No hate speech, slurs, or sexually explicit language. 
Got a question? Shoot us an e-mail!
Sunday February 18, 2024 7:00pm - 9:00pm EST
Trident Booksellers & Cafe
 
Sunday, February 25
 

7:00pm EST

Poetry Open Mic Night at Trident
Sunday February 25, 2024 7:00pm - 9:00pm EST
Join us for a fun evening of open mic poetry! We invite you to bring your own works and perform them in front of a supportive crowd. There's no better place to find your voice and share it with the world! 
The sign-up list opens at 6:30 pm in the upstairs cafe and the mic opens at 7:00pm.
  • Seating is first come, first served! 
  • Each open mic slot gets you about three minutes of stage time.
  • No need to memorize your work - just be comfortable and have fun!
  • If you read someone else’s work, give credit where due. 
  • Above all, show kindness to all. No hate speech, slurs, or sexually explicit language. 
Got a question? Shoot us an e-mail!
Sunday February 25, 2024 7:00pm - 9:00pm EST
Trident Booksellers & Cafe
 
Sunday, May 26
 

7:00pm EDT

Poetry Open Mic Night at Trident
Sunday May 26, 2024 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Join us for a fun evening of open mic poetry! We invite you to bring your own works and perform them in front of a supportive crowd. There's no better place to find your voice and share it with the world! 
The sign-up list opens at 6:30 pm in the upstairs cafe and the mic opens at 7:00pm.
  • Seating is first come, first served! 
  • Each open mic slot gets you about three minutes of stage time.
  • No need to memorize your work - just be comfortable and have fun!
  • If you read someone else’s work, give credit where due. 
  • Above all, show kindness to all. No hate speech, slurs, or sexually explicit language. 
Got a question? Shoot us an e-mail!
Sunday May 26, 2024 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Trident Booksellers & Cafe

7:00pm EDT

Lizard Lounge Poetry Slam
Sunday May 26, 2024 7:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
The doors open at 7:00 pm every Sunday, and we start with our “Poetry Slam.” The “Featured Poet” will start roughly at 8:30 pm, accompanied by the Blake Newman Group. After the Featured Poet, we have our “Open Mic,” also accompanied by the Blake Newman Group. There’s a $10 cover charge, and the Lizard Lounge is a 21+ venue.
Sunday May 26, 2024 7:00pm - 10:00pm EDT
The Lizard Lounge
 
Sunday, June 2
 

7:00pm EDT

Poetry Open Mic Night at Trident
Sunday June 2, 2024 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Join us for a fun evening of open mic poetry! We invite you to bring your own works and perform them in front of a supportive crowd. There's no better place to find your voice and share it with the world! 
The sign-up list opens at 6:30 pm in the upstairs cafe and the mic opens at 7:00pm.
  • Seating is first come, first served! 
  • Each open mic slot gets you about three minutes of stage time.
  • No need to memorize your work - just be comfortable and have fun!
  • If you read someone else’s work, give credit where due. 
  • Above all, show kindness to all. No hate speech, slurs, or sexually explicit language. 
Got a question? Shoot us an e-mail!
Sunday June 2, 2024 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Trident Booksellers & Cafe

7:00pm EDT

Lizard Lounge Poetry Slam
Sunday June 2, 2024 7:00pm - 10:30pm EDT
The doors open at 7:00 pm every Sunday, and we start with our “Poetry Slam.” The “Featured Poet” will start roughly at 8:30 pm, accompanied by the Blake Newman Group. After the Featured Poet, we have our “Open Mic,” also accompanied by the Blake Newman Group. There’s a $10 cover charge, and the Lizard Lounge is a 21+ venue.

Sunday June 2, 2024 7:00pm - 10:30pm EDT
The Lizard Lounge
 
Sunday, June 9
 

7:00pm EDT

Lizard Lounge Poetry Slam
Sunday June 9, 2024 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
The doors open at 7:00 pm every Sunday, and we start with our “Poetry Slam.” The “Featured Poet” will start roughly at 8:30 pm, accompanied by the Blake Newman Group. After the Featured Poet, we have our “Open Mic,” also accompanied by the Blake Newman Group. There’s a $10 cover charge, and the Lizard Lounge is a 21+ venue.
Sunday June 9, 2024 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
The Lizard Lounge

7:00pm EDT

Poetry Open Mic Night at Trident
Sunday June 9, 2024 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Join us for a fun evening of open mic poetry! We invite you to bring your own works and perform them in front of a supportive crowd. There's no better place to find your voice and share it with the world! 
The sign-up list opens at 6:30 pm in the upstairs cafe and the mic opens at 7:00pm.
  • Seating is first come, first served! 
  • Each open mic slot gets you about three minutes of stage time.
  • No need to memorize your work - just be comfortable and have fun!
  • If you read someone else’s work, give credit where due. 
  • Above all, show kindness to all. No hate speech, slurs, or sexually explicit language. 
Got a question? Shoot us an e-mail!
Sunday June 9, 2024 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Trident Booksellers & Cafe
 
Sunday, June 16
 

7:00pm EDT

Poetry Open Mic Night at Trident
Sunday June 16, 2024 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Join us for a fun evening of open mic poetry! We invite you to bring your own works and perform them in front of a supportive crowd. There's no better place to find your voice and share it with the world! 
The sign-up list opens at 6:30 pm in the upstairs cafe and the mic opens at 7:00pm.
  • Seating is first come, first served! 
  • Each open mic slot gets you about three minutes of stage time.
  • No need to memorize your work - just be comfortable and have fun!
  • If you read someone else’s work, give credit where due. 
  • Above all, show kindness to all. No hate speech, slurs, or sexually explicit language. 
Got a question? Shoot us an e-mail!
Sunday June 16, 2024 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Trident Booksellers & Cafe

7:00pm EDT

Lizard Lounge Poetry Slam
Sunday June 16, 2024 7:00pm - 10:30pm EDT
The doors open at 7:00 pm every Sunday, and we start with our “Poetry Slam.” The “Featured Poet” will start roughly at 8:30 pm, accompanied by the Blake Newman Group. After the Featured Poet, we have our “Open Mic,” also accompanied by the Blake Newman Group. There’s a $10 cover charge, and the Lizard Lounge is a 21+ venue.
Sunday June 16, 2024 7:00pm - 10:30pm EDT
The Lizard Lounge
 
Sunday, June 23
 

7:00pm EDT

Poetry Open Mic Night at Trident
Sunday June 23, 2024 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Join us for a fun evening of open mic poetry! We invite you to bring your own works and perform them in front of a supportive crowd. There's no better place to find your voice and share it with the world! 
The sign-up list opens at 6:30 pm in the upstairs cafe and the mic opens at 7:00pm.
  • Seating is first come, first served! 
  • Each open mic slot gets you about three minutes of stage time.
  • No need to memorize your work - just be comfortable and have fun!
  • If you read someone else’s work, give credit where due. 
  • Above all, show kindness to all. No hate speech, slurs, or sexually explicit language. 
Got a question? Shoot us an e-mail!

Sunday June 23, 2024 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Trident Booksellers & Cafe

7:00pm EDT

Lizard Lounge Poetry Slam
Sunday June 23, 2024 7:00pm - 10:30pm EDT
The doors open at 7:00 pm every Sunday, and we start with our “Poetry Slam.” The “Featured Poet” will start roughly at 8:30 pm, accompanied by the Blake Newman Group. After the Featured Poet, we have our “Open Mic,” also accompanied by the Blake Newman Group. There’s a $10 cover charge, and the Lizard Lounge is a 21+ venue.
Sunday June 23, 2024 7:00pm - 10:30pm EDT
The Lizard Lounge
 
Sunday, June 30
 

7:00pm EDT

Poetry Open Mic Night at Trident
Sunday June 30, 2024 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Join us for a fun evening of open mic poetry! We invite you to bring your own works and perform them in front of a supportive crowd. There's no better place to find your voice and share it with the world! 
The sign-up list opens at 6:30 pm in the upstairs cafe and the mic opens at 7:00pm.
  • Seating is first come, first served! 
  • Each open mic slot gets you about three minutes of stage time.
  • No need to memorize your work - just be comfortable and have fun!
  • If you read someone else’s work, give credit where due. 
  • Above all, show kindness to all. No hate speech, slurs, or sexually explicit language. 
Got a question? Shoot us an e-mail!
Sunday June 30, 2024 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Trident Booksellers & Cafe

7:00pm EDT

Lizard Lounge Poetry Slam
Sunday June 30, 2024 7:00pm - 10:30pm EDT
The doors open at 7:00 pm every Sunday, and we start with our “Poetry Slam.” The “Featured Poet” will start roughly at 8:30 pm, accompanied by the Blake Newman Group. After the Featured Poet, we have our “Open Mic,” also accompanied by the Blake Newman Group. There’s a $10 cover charge, and the Lizard Lounge is a 21+ venue.
Sunday June 30, 2024 7:00pm - 10:30pm EDT
The Lizard Lounge
 
Sunday, July 7
 

7:00pm EDT

Lizard Lounge Poetry Slam
Sunday July 7, 2024 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
The doors open at 7:00 pm every Sunday, and we start with our “Poetry Slam.” The “Featured Poet” will start roughly at 8:30 pm, accompanied by the Blake Newman Group. After the Featured Poet, we have our “Open Mic,” also accompanied by the Blake Newman Group. There’s a $10 cover charge, and the Lizard Lounge is a 21+ venue.
Sunday July 7, 2024 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
The Lizard Lounge

7:00pm EDT

Poetry Open Mic Night at Trident
Sunday July 7, 2024 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Join us for a fun evening of open mic poetry! We invite you to bring your own works and perform them in front of a supportive crowd. There's no better place to find your voice and share it with the world! 
The sign-up list opens at 6:30 pm in the upstairs cafe and the mic opens at 7:00pm.
  • Seating is first come, first served! 
  • Each open mic slot gets you about three minutes of stage time.
  • No need to memorize your work - just be comfortable and have fun!
  • If you read someone else’s work, give credit where due. 
  • Above all, show kindness to all. No hate speech, slurs, or sexually explicit language. 
Got a question? Shoot us an e-mail!
Sunday July 7, 2024 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Trident Booksellers & Cafe
 
Sunday, July 14
 

7:00pm EDT

Poetry Open Mic Night at Trident
Sunday July 14, 2024 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Join us for a fun evening of open mic poetry! We invite you to bring your own works and perform them in front of a supportive crowd. There's no better place to find your voice and share it with the world! 
The sign-up list opens at 6:30 pm in the upstairs cafe and the mic opens at 7:00pm.
  • Seating is first come, first served! 
  • Each open mic slot gets you about three minutes of stage time.
  • No need to memorize your work - just be comfortable and have fun!
  • If you read someone else’s work, give credit where due. 
  • Above all, show kindness to all. No hate speech, slurs, or sexually explicit language. 
Got a question? Shoot us an e-mail!
Sunday July 14, 2024 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Trident Booksellers & Cafe
 


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