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 – Benicia First Tuesday Poets will not meet in July or August. It will return on September 2nd.
July 4 – 12-3 PM – Happy 4th of July! Fire & Water open mic and poetry showcase in Suisun City. 700 Main Street. Featuring Excalibur, Stephen Sharpe, J Rice, Suzanne Bruce, and more!
Wed., July 9 Meet Your Poetic Cousins & Ancestors, 6-8 p.m., JFK Library, 505 Santa Clara St., Vallejo
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.
July 20 – Benicia First Tuesday Poets Annual Picnic – 12:30 PM to 3 PM at First Street Gazebo. Bring your lunch and favorite drink (no alcohol allowed) and 2-3 pieces of poetry for the open mic about 3 minutes each for 2-3 rounds. Benicia Poet Laureate Kathy Monroe will provide cookies and extra water for everyone.
Wed., July 23– Poetry By The Bay, Cancelled.
Wednesday – July 23rd – 6:30 PM D.L. Lang, Mark Lipman, Nina Serrano, David Hakim, and Johanna Ely feature at Alibi Bookshop as part of the Vagabond Poetry Caravan national tour. Open mic follows. 624 Marin Street in Vallejo
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
August 2 – 3-6 PM – Ekphrastic event for Summertime at FSVAA hosted by Suzanne Bruce. Art will be displayed after July 8th for poets to choose a piece to write to.
Tue., August 5 – Benicia First Tuesday Poets will not meet in July or August. It will return on September 2nd.
Sun., August 10 – Tea House Open Mic Poetry, IntegriTEA Space, 717 Marin Street, 2-4 p.m., hosted by Co-Poet Laureate Jacalyn Eyvonne.
Wed., August 13 Meet Your Poetic Cousins & Ancestors, 6-8 p.m., JFK Library, 505 Santa Clara St., Vallejo
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 featured poets.
August 23 – 2-4PM – Juanita Martin and Audrey T. Williams featuring at McCune Room at JFK Library Vallejo
Thursday., August 28– Poetry By The Bay, Moves to 4th Thursdays! 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.