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Nov 13, 2026

Off the Rails Poetry Series

Late For the Train

Nov 14, 2026

2nd Saturday Open Mic at Thee 23 Skidoo

Thee 23 Skidoo

Open Mic Poetry at Jarrod’s Coffee, Tea & Gallery in Mesa, Arizona, held every first and third Sunday.

Nov 15, 2026

Poetry Open Mic @ Jarrod's

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