Community Event Calendar

This event is free and open to the public, sponsored by Berks Bards and supported by a grant from the PA Partners in the Arts, with additional funding from the Friends of the Berks County Libraries, members and friends of Berks Bards.

Join other poets to write in a quiet, thoughtful environment. Writing time will be given and prompts will be available for anyone looking to spark their creativity or challenge themselves. Discussion time will begin and end the session. Anyone willing to share their work is encouraged to and all skill levels are welcome!

Ages 16+

Held in the Clark Room of the Lancaster Public Library.

The Almost Uptown Poetry Cartel hosts
this community reading series,
every Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
Open to all who'd like to share
or listen to the many varieties
of spoken word.
Open Reading Included.
Website

Every Friday night (except the 3rd Friday of the Month): Nathaniel Gadsen's Writers Wordshop & Jump Street Presents Poetry Night at the Scholar.
The Midtown Scholar, 1302, N. 3rd St. Harrisburg, PA
7:00pm-9:00pm
FREE
Website

Taking place each First Friday, poetry at the Ragged Edge Coffee House begins with an open mic at 7 PM and a featured reading at 8 PM. Come on up!

The Almost Uptown Poetry Cartel hosts
this community reading series,
every Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
Open to all who'd like to share
or listen to the many varieties
of spoken word.
Open Reading Included.
Website

The Turning Wheel is a monthly literary reading that takes place every second Thursday at 7pm at Dogstar Books in Lancaster, PA. Each month feature's an established writer, and there is also an inclusive open mic for writers of all levels to share their work. Whether you are a poet, fiction writer, spoken word artist, or CNF writer, all our encouraged to come and share. Hosted by Eliot White.

Every Friday night (except the 3rd Friday of the Month): Nathaniel Gadsen's Writers Wordshop & Jump Street Presents Poetry Night at the Scholar.
The Midtown Scholar, 1302, N. 3rd St. Harrisburg, PA
7:00pm-9:00pm
FREE
Website

Write Now Lancaster is for anyone who is writing with the goal of having their work seen by a public audience. We don't care what you write when you're with us, as long as you're writing.

**The format of the evening is:
6:30pm - 7:00pm -- Group introductions/mingling
7:00pm - 8:00pm -- Writing time
(work on whatever you want, we will provide prompts if you want them)
8:00pm - 8:30pm -- Closing chat/mingling

***FREE?!
Potluck food and drink; small donations ($2-$5) accepted to cover the cost of the lovely and inspiring space.

Have questions?
Email Us: MLombardo_2001 (at) yahoo (dot) com and/or JamieBethC139 (at) gmail (dot) com.

Come to this monthly gathering where we listen to voice from the heart, spirit, and mind. Each month we have a featured reader and an open mic for sharing. If you want to tune in from home, we'll be streaming and recording via Concert Window at concertwindow.com/bohozone.

The Almost Uptown Poetry Cartel hosts
this community reading series,
every Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
Open to all who'd like to share
or listen to the many varieties
of spoken word.
Open Reading Included.
Website

The Lancaster Poetry Exchange at Barnes & Noble is a place to come and listen to others read their poetry. Come listen; come share. Hosted by Le Hinton.

The Almost Uptown Poetry Cartel hosts
this community reading series,
every Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00 pm.
Open to all who'd like to share
or listen to the many varieties
of spoken word.
Open Reading Included.
Website

Every Friday night (except the 3rd Friday of the Month): Nathaniel Gadsen's Writers Wordshop & Jump Street Presents Poetry Night at the Scholar.
The Midtown Scholar, 1302, N. 3rd St. Harrisburg, PA
7:00pm-9:00pm
FREE
Website