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East Valley Poets

3rd Saturday | Tempe Public Library in the Pyle Adult Recreation Center

No Pressure, Just Poetry ✨

A welcoming poetry workshop in Tempe

Looking for a creative space where you can write, share, and connect — without judgment or pressure?

East Valley Poets invites you to a relaxed discussion and mini-workshop built around one simple idea:
No pressure, just poetry.

Whether you’re a seasoned poet, just getting started, or simply poetry-curious, this gathering is designed to spark inspiration in a supportive community setting. Bring a poem to share, write something new during our workshop time, or just come to listen and enjoy.

Expect:

✍️ A short, guided mini-workshop to inspire new writing
📖 Time to share your work (optional, never required)
💬 Thoughtful discussion about poetry and craft
🤝 A welcoming, creative community
🍪 Maybe even some snacks!

📍 Where & When

📅 Every 3rd Saturday
🕤 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM

📍 Tempe Public Library
Inside the Pyle Adult Recreation Center

Come as you are. Stay for the community. Leave inspired.

Dan seaman prescott arizona poetry meetup may 27

Prescott Poet Meetup

Prescott Poetry Meetup at The Cove

Wednesday, May 27 • 6:30 PM

Join the Prescott poetry community this month for a special educational workshop focused on one of the most important — and most overlooked — performance skills: using the microphone effectively.

Whether you’re brand new to reading your work aloud or a seasoned performer looking to sharpen your delivery, this interactive session with Dan Seaman will help you speak with more confidence, clarity, and impact.

No RSVP or fee is required to attend — just come as you are and bring something familiar to read aloud.

⭐ See you there!

Special Workshop: Microphone & PA Skills with Dan Seaman

Dan Seaman has been working behind a microphone since his radio days began in 1983. In this hands-on workshop, he’ll share practical techniques for using microphones and PA systems effectively in live performance settings.

Participants will have the opportunity to read a piece of their own work and receive constructive feedback, along with tips for improving vocal delivery, microphone technique, and audience connection.

If you’ve ever felt nervous speaking into a mic, struggled to project confidently, or worried your delivery wasn’t doing your words justice, this workshop is for you.

What You’ll Learn

Better microphone technique
How to avoid common mic mistakes
Tips for clearer, stronger live readings
Building confidence with amplified speaking
Improving stage presence and vocal delivery

Dan’s background also includes voice acting, emceeing/hosting, improv readings, and performing original written works since 1997 — giving him decades of real-world experience with live audio and public performance.

Bring a short piece you know well and come ready to learn!

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, May 27
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: The Cove, Prescott
Cost: Free to attend
RSVP: Not required

Dirty Mic

Dirty Mic Thursday | 7pm | Jarrod’s Coffee, Tea, and Gallery

Step into the dim-lit hum of voices, coffee, and courage at Jarrod’s Coffee and Tea, where Thursday nights belong to the bold.

Dirty Mic isn’t about polish—it’s about presence. It’s where poems spill out unfiltered, stories find their edge, and first-timers share the stage with seasoned performers. Whether your words are raw, rhythmic, aching, or electric, this is a space that listens.

Expect an intimate room, a warm cup in hand, and a lineup that shifts with the heartbeat of Mesa’s creative scene. No pretension, no pressure—just a mic, a moment, and whatever you bring to it.

Details:

🎤 Open mic format (poetry, spoken word, storytelling, more)
☕ Coffeehouse setting with drinks and light fare available
💸 Free to attend and participate
🔞 18+ event

Come early to sign up, or just settle in and take it all in. Some nights whisper. Others roar. Every night leaves a mark.

Poet Brews

Poet Brews Open Mic | Every Tuesday | 7pm | Flagstaff Brewing Company

Looking for a place to share your words, try something new, or simply listen? Poet Brews is a welcoming, no-pressure open mic for writers of all kinds, held every Tuesday evening at Flagstaff Brewing Company.

🗓 When: Every Tuesday
⏰ Time: Sign-up begins at 6:45 PM | Readings start around 7:00–7:15 PM
📍 Where: Flagstaff Brewing Company
🎟 Cost: Free to attend and participate

Whether you write poetry, fiction, nonfiction, comedy, or something that defies categories—we want to hear it. Read a piece you’ve polished for years, something brand new, or even a text you once sent your ex. Each reader gets up to 10 minutes to share their work.

This stage is open to ALL voices, from first-time readers to seasoned performers. If you’ve been thinking about getting up there, this is your sign—come try it out. We especially encourage new writers and readers to join us.

The lineup depends on who signs up, and the evening typically runs until around 9 PM, though it may go a bit longer or shorter depending on participation.

Important Notes:

Due to venue requirements, attendees must be 21+ or accompanied by a guardian.
The event is free—just show up, sign up, and share.
During the warmer months, Poet Brews often moves outdoors to the patio—perfect for summer evenings in Flagstaff.

Join us for a night of creativity, community, and unforgettable words. 🎤

Dirty Mic

Dirty Mic Thursday | 7pm | Jarrod’s Coffee, Tea, and Gallery

Step into the dim-lit hum of voices, coffee, and courage at Jarrod’s Coffee and Tea, where Thursday nights belong to the bold.

Dirty Mic isn’t about polish—it’s about presence. It’s where poems spill out unfiltered, stories find their edge, and first-timers share the stage with seasoned performers. Whether your words are raw, rhythmic, aching, or electric, this is a space that listens.

Expect an intimate room, a warm cup in hand, and a lineup that shifts with the heartbeat of Mesa’s creative scene. No pretension, no pressure—just a mic, a moment, and whatever you bring to it.

Details:

🎤 Open mic format (poetry, spoken word, storytelling, more)
☕ Coffeehouse setting with drinks and light fare available
💸 Free to attend and participate
🔞 18+ event

Come early to sign up, or just settle in and take it all in. Some nights whisper. Others roar. Every night leaves a mark.

Ghost Poetry Show Writing Night

PHOENIX, AZ – Ghost Poetry Show Writing Night

June 16, 2026 | Changing Hands Bookstore

Looking to carve out time to write and connect with other writers in your community? Ghost Poetry Writing Night is a free, low-pressure monthly gathering designed to spark creativity and build connections with fellow wordsmiths.

🗓 When: Monthly (check dates for upcoming sessions)
⏰ Time: 6:30pm
📍 Where: Changing Hands 300 W Camelback Rd
🎟 Cost: Free to attend

Here’s how it works: participants submit prompts, one is chosen at random, and everyone gets seven minutes to write. After the timer ends, those who want to share can do so before moving on to the next prompt. It’s a simple, energizing format that keeps ideas flowing and encourages creativity without pressure.

Bring whatever you like to write on—your phone, laptop, or a trusty notebook—and settle in for an evening of inspiration. Whether you’re hoping to build a consistent writing habit, try something new, or just meet like-minded creatives, this is the place to do it.

This event welcomes writers of all levels and styles. Come solo or bring a friend—you might leave with new work, fresh ideas, and a few new connections.

Location Details:

Conveniently located in Phoenix at 300 W Camelback Rd
Steps from the uptown Light Rail stop
Directly across from the Park & Ride at Third Ave & Camelback

Make space for your creativity and join us for a night of writing, sharing, and community.

Dirty Mic

Dirty Mic Thursday | 7pm | Jarrod’s Coffee, Tea, and Gallery

Step into the dim-lit hum of voices, coffee, and courage at Jarrod’s Coffee and Tea, where Thursday nights belong to the bold.

Dirty Mic isn’t about polish—it’s about presence. It’s where poems spill out unfiltered, stories find their edge, and first-timers share the stage with seasoned performers. Whether your words are raw, rhythmic, aching, or electric, this is a space that listens.

Expect an intimate room, a warm cup in hand, and a lineup that shifts with the heartbeat of Mesa’s creative scene. No pretension, no pressure—just a mic, a moment, and whatever you bring to it.

Details:

🎤 Open mic format (poetry, spoken word, storytelling, more)
☕ Coffeehouse setting with drinks and light fare available
💸 Free to attend and participate
🔞 18+ event

Come early to sign up, or just settle in and take it all in. Some nights whisper. Others roar. Every night leaves a mark.

Dirty Mic

Dirty Mic Thursday | 7pm | Jarrod’s Coffee, Tea, and Gallery

Step into the dim-lit hum of voices, coffee, and courage at Jarrod’s Coffee and Tea, where Thursday nights belong to the bold.

Dirty Mic isn’t about polish—it’s about presence. It’s where poems spill out unfiltered, stories find their edge, and first-timers share the stage with seasoned performers. Whether your words are raw, rhythmic, aching, or electric, this is a space that listens.

Expect an intimate room, a warm cup in hand, and a lineup that shifts with the heartbeat of Mesa’s creative scene. No pretension, no pressure—just a mic, a moment, and whatever you bring to it.

Details:

🎤 Open mic format (poetry, spoken word, storytelling, more)
☕ Coffeehouse setting with drinks and light fare available
💸 Free to attend and participate
🔞 18+ event

Come early to sign up, or just settle in and take it all in. Some nights whisper. Others roar. Every night leaves a mark.

Dirty Mic

Dirty Mic Thursday | 7pm | Jarrod’s Coffee, Tea, and Gallery

Step into the dim-lit hum of voices, coffee, and courage at Jarrod’s Coffee and Tea, where Thursday nights belong to the bold.

Dirty Mic isn’t about polish—it’s about presence. It’s where poems spill out unfiltered, stories find their edge, and first-timers share the stage with seasoned performers. Whether your words are raw, rhythmic, aching, or electric, this is a space that listens.

Expect an intimate room, a warm cup in hand, and a lineup that shifts with the heartbeat of Mesa’s creative scene. No pretension, no pressure—just a mic, a moment, and whatever you bring to it.

Details:

🎤 Open mic format (poetry, spoken word, storytelling, more)
☕ Coffeehouse setting with drinks and light fare available
💸 Free to attend and participate
🔞 18+ event

Come early to sign up, or just settle in and take it all in. Some nights whisper. Others roar. Every night leaves a mark.

Dirty Mic

Dirty Mic Thursday | 7pm | Jarrod’s Coffee, Tea, and Gallery

Step into the dim-lit hum of voices, coffee, and courage at Jarrod’s Coffee and Tea, where Thursday nights belong to the bold.

Dirty Mic isn’t about polish—it’s about presence. It’s where poems spill out unfiltered, stories find their edge, and first-timers share the stage with seasoned performers. Whether your words are raw, rhythmic, aching, or electric, this is a space that listens.

Expect an intimate room, a warm cup in hand, and a lineup that shifts with the heartbeat of Mesa’s creative scene. No pretension, no pressure—just a mic, a moment, and whatever you bring to it.

Details:

🎤 Open mic format (poetry, spoken word, storytelling, more)
☕ Coffeehouse setting with drinks and light fare available
💸 Free to attend and participate
🔞 18+ event

Come early to sign up, or just settle in and take it all in. Some nights whisper. Others roar. Every night leaves a mark.