Upcoming Poetry Events in July and August 2025
July 2025
Poetry on display at Alameda County Fair from June 13th-July 6th and Marin County Fair from July 2-6
Tue., July 1 – First Tuesday Poets, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Fireside Lounge, Benicia Library, hosted by Benicia Poet Laureate Kathy Monroe.
July 12, 2025 – 2-4 PM – Art of a Community ekphrastic event. Hosted by Benicia Poet Laureate Kathy Monroe. Deadline to submit poems is July 1st.
Saturday, July 12, 2025 @ 11 AM: Woody Guthrie Poets at Okfuskee County Historical Society, 407 W Broadway St, Okemah, OK, United States, OK 74859 – D.L. Lang among the featured poets.
Sun July 13 – 707 Day – 10am to 1pm at Bambino’s Pizza in downtown Vallejo. It will feature author readings, open mics, games, $7.07 mimosas, and the delicious menu offerings of Bambino’s. For more information visit the Solano Writers Society. Kathleen Herrmann among the featured authors.
Sun., July 13 – Tea House Open Mic Poetry, IntegriTEA Space, 717 Marin Street, 2-4 p.m., hosted by Co-Poet Laureate Jacalyn Eyvonne.
Wed., July 23– Poetry By The Bay, New Time! 7:30-9:30 p.m., Mira Theater, 51 Daniels Street, hosted by Keith Thompson and Cynaka GO284.
Thursday, July 24, 10:30-11:30am: Ozcat Poetry Hour, on Ozcat Radio 89.5FM. Available worldwide via tunein: https://tunein.com/radio/Ozcat-Radio-895-s130679/ Poets are invited to come at 10:15 to read 2 rounds of poetry on live radio, hosted by Tom Stanton and DJ LALA.
Saturday, July 26, 2-5 PM: Vallejo Poet Laureate Anniversary Celebration at Vallejo Museum – 734 Marin Street, Vallejo, CA More information here. RSVP here.
August 2025
Tue., August 5 – First Tuesday Poets, 6:30-8:30 p.m., Fireside Lounge, Benicia Library, hosted by Benicia Poet Laureate Kathy Monroe.
Sun., August 10 – Tea House Open Mic Poetry, IntegriTEA Space, 717 Marin Street, 2-4 p.m., hosted by Co-Poet Laureate Jacalyn Eyvonne.
August 23 – 2-3 PM Marin Poetry Center Traveling Show – Berkeley Public Library – South Branch, 1901 Russell St, Berkeley, CA 94703 D.L. Lang among the features.
August 23 – 2-4PM – Juanita Martin and Audrey T. Williams featuring at 140 Virginia Street in Vallejo
Wed., August 27– Poetry By The Bay, New Time! 7:30-9:30 p.m., Mira Theater, 51 Daniels Street, hosted by Keith Thompson and Cynaka GO284.
Thursday, August 28, 10:30-11:30am: Ozcat Poetry Hour, on Ozcat Radio 89.5FM. Available worldwide via tunein: https://tunein.com/radio/Ozcat-Radio-895-s130679/ Poets are invited to come at 10:15 to read 2 rounds of poetry on live radio, hosted by Tom Stanton and DJ LALA.
MORE ONGOING OPEN MICS
Poetry Speakeasy at Chris Club meets on the 2nd Monday of the month at 7 PM. 21+ venue that serves alcohol. 656 Benicia Road, Vallejo. Hosted by Remo Valentino.
Open Mic at the Townhouse meets every Wednesday at 8 PM. Poets are welcome. 21+ venue that serves alcohol. Hosted by Rich Adams. 401A Georgia Street, Vallejo.