Head-to-Head Poetry Slam
You definitely DON'T
want to miss this!!!! The poems get intense when there's judges and a $150 cash prize involved!!
Grab your tickets to be in the room when it happens!
Tickets are also available at the door, first come first serve seating.
There will still be open mic signup at the door.
The poetry slam signup is closed.
The Outsiders- Page to Stage Book Club
“Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold.” The 1967 classic is now a musical!
From heartthrobs to heartache, relive this young adult novel at our first Page to Stage Book Club meeting, where participants are encouraged to dress up as their favorite Greaser or Soc and discuss this timeless classic.
Good Vibes Open Moc
Get ready for Poetry on the Rocks -
Hosted by Goddess Lady Nyx and powered by the soulful sounds of DJ Swaggu, this is a night made for good energy, good people and real poetry on the South Side!
Bishop Arts Open Mic
What happens when poetry meets curiosity?
When laughter meets reflection? When verses become confessions?
This month, we dive deep into Questions & Verses an open mic experience built to make you feel, think, and connect on a whole new level.
Word is Bond
WORD IS BOND POP UP ART AND POETRY EXHIBITION
NOVEMBER 21ST 6PM -9PM
SOUTH DALLAS CULTURAL CENTER
3400 S FITZHUGH AVE
Chronicles of Ori: Harmonia Rosales Book Signing
Join Harmonia Rosales for a book signing in celebration of her literary debut CHRONICLES OF ORI
Inside the World of Espionage" with David McCloskey
The former CIA Analyst and bestselling author will discuss the world of espionage.
Poetry and The Common Good
Join us for Poetry and the Common Good, a public evening exploring the vital role of poetry and the arts in shaping a more compassionate, just, and flourishing society. This special event will feature Dallas Poet Laureate Dr. Mag Gabbert, whose award-winning work engages with themes of identity, place, and collective responsibility. Against the backdrop of our city’s evolving cultural landscape, Dr. Gabbert will share selected poems that speak to the civic and moral imagination, offering a powerful case for the enduring value of the written word.
The evening will begin with a cocktail reception, followed by opening remarks and a moderated conversation with Dr. Gabbert as the centerpiece of the program. She will reflect on her role as Poet Laureate, the public responsibility of the artist, and the unique ability of poetry to foster empathy and social connection.
Poetry Smash #1
If you're reading this, this is your chance to grab the mic and share your voice!
• Poetry Smash is BACK and calling all comedians, singers, poets, artists, and creatives of every kind!
HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS
Online: Ticketmaster.com
By Phone: Call the TBAAL Box Office at 214.743.2400
In-Person: Visit us at The Women's Museum
3800 Parry Avenue, Dallas, TX 75226
Inner Moonlight: Amanda Johnston
Inner Moonlight is the monthly poetry series at the Wild Detectives! Curated by poet Logen Cure, the show is the second Wednesday of every month. Meet us in the backyard at 7:30pm on Wednesday November 12th for a live reading from one featured writer, with a brief open mic to follow. This month, we are proud to present poet Amanda Johnston! Amanda Johnston is a writer, visual artist, and the 61st Poet Laureate of Texas. She earned an MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Southern Maine. She is the author of two chapbooks, GUAP and Lock & Key, as well as the full-length collection Another Way to Say Enter. She is also the editor of the anthology Praisesong for the People: Poems from the Heart and Soul of Texas. Her work has appeared in numerous online and print publications, among them Callaloo, Poetry Magazine, The Moth Radio Hour, Bill Moyers, The Rumpus, and elsewhere. She has received fellowships, grants, and awards from Cave Canem, Hedgebrook, Tasajillo, the Kentucky Foundation for Women, The Watermill Center, American Short Fiction, and the Academy of American Poets. She is a former Board President of the Cave Canem Foundation and the founder of Torch Literary Arts. “Follow your inner moonlight, don’t hide the madness.” —Allen Ginsberg, from On Being a Writer
Talk and Book Signing with Bestselling Author Paisley Hope
Join Half Price Books for an event with author Paisley Hope as she discusses her new book "Freeing the Wild" with Dallas-based blogger and podcast host Neely Moldovan.
A Drop of Mischief: A 3-part Workshop with Logen Cure-Part III
In this 3-session generative workshop, participants will learn about the life and legacy of 20th-century sonnet virtuoso Edna St. Vincent Millay. Through Millay’s work, we will explore the power and potential of the sonnet form, especially as a tool for resistance. Participants will apply concepts from our discussion in composing their own sonnets. Writers of all levels of experience are welcome!
Kathleen M. Rodgers Author Visit
Kathleen M. Rodgers will be at Patchouli Joe's signing copies of her newest novel, The Llano County Mermaid Club.
A Drop of Mischief: A 3-part Workshop with Logen Cure-Part II
In this 3-session generative workshop, participants will learn about the life and legacy of 20th-century sonnet virtuoso Edna St. Vincent Millay. Through Millay’s work, we will explore the power and potential of the sonnet form, especially as a tool for resistance. Participants will apply concepts from our discussion in composing their own sonnets. Writers of all levels of experience are welcome!
A Drop of Mischief: A 3-part Workshop with Logen Cure-Part I
In this 3-session generative workshop, participants will learn about the life and legacy of 20th-century sonnet virtuoso Edna St. Vincent Millay. Through Millay’s work, we will explore the power and potential of the sonnet form, especially as a tool for resistance. Participants will apply concepts from our discussion in composing their own sonnets. Writers of all levels of experience are welcome!
Author Event with Ashley Brandt
Meet local mystery author Ashley Brandt at the Flagship Half Price Books on Sunday, October 19, from 1 to 3 p.m. Ashley will be signing and promoting her novel, Dead Girls Don’t Tell, where Denali and her loyal sidekick, DaVinci, join forces with a mysterious Marine veteran, John Boone, to stop a killer before the body count rises. Copies will be available for purchase directly from the author while supplies last.
Cake & Prose
Cake and Prose returns to Fort Worth! On Saturday, October 18th at 7 p.m., we’re featuring acclaimed local author, Shaun Hamill. Come join us at Arts Fifth Avenue to hear readings from Hamill’s work, to enjoy songs from our musical guest, Rachel Gollay—and of course, to eat cake.
Lyceum Series
These free, monthly workshops are held on the third Saturday of the month, and offer writers of every genre and skill level an opportunity to learn, experiment and develop their craft.
We hope you’ll join us!
Inner Moonlight: Courtney LeBlanc
Inner Moonlight is the monthly poetry series at the Wild Detectives! Curated by poet Logen Cure, the show is the second Wednesday of every month. Meet us in the backyard at 7:30pm on Wednesday October 8th for a live reading from one featured writer, with a brief open mic to follow. This month, we are proud to welcome Courtney LeBlanc back to Inner Moonlight!
Courtney LeBlanc is the author of the four full-length collections, most recently, Her Dark Everything. She is the Arlington County Poet Laureate and the founder and editor-in-chief of Riot in Your Throat, an independent poetry press, and of the Poetry Coven, a monthly generative workshop. She loves nail polish, tattoos, and a soy latte each morning.
“Follow your inner moonlight, don’t hide the madness.” —Allen Ginsberg, from On Being a Writer
Tap the Mic: The Cider Sessions Open Mic
The Writer’s Garret is proud to partner with Trinity Cider to host Tap The Mic: The Cider Sessions, a new monthly open mic showcasing the vibrant literary and performing talents of DFW! Whether you’re a veteran poet looking to try some new material, a microfictionalist with a story burning in your pocket, or you’re brand new to writing and are looking for a place to share what you’ve written with an audience, Tap The Mic is the place to do it.
Say It Loud! - A Chorus of Queer Memory
What happens when history sparks new art?
Our landmark exhibition, Badge Of Pride: From Silence…To Celebration!, has inspired artistic expression in various forms. To capture that generative power, we invited 14 queer poets from across North Texas to step into the galleries, spend time with the artifacts, and find resonance with a theme or artifact on display. From those encounters came new poems—works of queer memory, resistance, intimacy, and imagination.
After the exhibit has closed, these voices will take the stage for one powerful performance. Say It Loud! is both retrospective and springboard: a chance to reflect on what this exhibition stirred, and to carry its energy forward into the future.
Featuring: Logen Cure (artistic co-chair), LyriK Hunter (artistic co-chair), Blaq Bailey, CLOUDGoddess the Poet, C.R.U.S.H., James Davis, Delaney, Aaron Glover, Kepler Goodwin, Guru, Arthur Maruyama, Emmy Piercy, Mz. Trill, and Jennifer Elise Wang.
Banned Books Week
Censorship silences voices. Banned Books Week is about making sure those voices are heard. Join us at The Dock Bookshop for a full week of events celebrating the freedom to read!
From open mic nights to ‘Right2ReadNight,’ we’re coming together to honor stories that challenge, inspire, and resist censorship. Mark your calendars for October 5–11 — it’s Banned Books Week at The Dock Bookshop!
Protest Poetry Slam II
Join us for an electrifying evening where poets, storytellers, and truth-tellers raise their voices through powerful works on protest, justice, and resistance. This slam invites original poems and stories that challenge, uplift, and inspire.
DFW Writers Workshop
Please note: The first meeting of every month is a business meeting.
Poets Books Deep Ellum Presents: Margins & Memory Poetry
Cover: FREE
Drinks: Complimentary
DFW Writers Workshop
Please note: The first meeting of every month is a business meeting.
Author Signing Q&A
Meet Abigail F Taylor, an award winning author, as she signs and discusses her new Historical Horror, MARYNEAL, 1962.
Fluid Fridays
This show has a cover of $15. Performers for open mic should plan to arrive early for sign up.
Groove & Gather Open Mic Nights
Come join us for a night of music, poetry, and good vibes at Groove & Gather Open Mic Night - where talent shines and friendships are made!