Annual open mic where community members are encouraged to bring their best poetry and compete for a chance to read from the Sierra Poetry Festival Main Stage on Saturday, April 18. Two winners will be selected by a panel of judges.
Poetry Near You
Are you looking to connect with poets or find opportunities to hear or study poetry? To find poetry events and resources near you, simply enter your zip code in the search field below.
| Date | Title | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Joshua Ringel Memorial Poetry Reading with Cornelius Eady | Baltimore, MD | |
| Rap & Poetry Workshop for Teens | Houston, TX | |
| Talking Poetry | Houston, TX | |
| Family Story and Craft: DIY Magnetic Poetry | Ellicott City, MD | |
| Salina Spring Poetry Series: Allison Blevins | Salina, KS | |
| Poetry & Prose with Lyn Davis | St. Petersburg, FL | |
| An Evening with Martín Espada | Santa Barbara, CA | |
| Freeport Community Library Book Club: A Selection of Poetry | Freeport, ME | |
| A Celebration of the Maine Poets Laureate-Poetry and Conversation | Freeport, ME | |
| Celebrate Poetry | Laguna Niguel, CA |