Upcoming Poetry Events in Solano County
TUESDAY, MARCH 4, 6:15 – 8:30, FIRST TUESDAY POETS, gathering in the Benicia Library by the main fireplace in the comfy chairs. 150 East L Street in Benicia
Sun. Mar. 9 Tea House Open Mic Poetry, Integrity Space, 717 Marin Street, 2-4 p.m., hosted by Co-Poets Laureate Kathleen Herrmann & Jacalyn Eyvonne. Happens every 2nd Sunday.
Sat. Mar. 15 – D.L. Lang features for Ina Coolbrith Poetry Circle
Tue. Mar. 18 KEEPING OUR HEARTS ALIVE: Weaving Socio-Political Experience into Powerful Poetry, a Zoom workshop with Lenore Weiss. Pre-register at [email protected]. and the link will be sent to you.
March 23 – 5 PM is the Deadline for Benicia Love Poetry Contest Details here: https://www.benicialiteraryarts.org
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 26, 7 PM, POETRY BY THE BAY Mira Theatre, 51 Daniels Ave, Vallejo, for an open mic opportunity. Happens every 4th Wednesday.
THURSDAY, MARCH 27, 10:30 AM, ART BEAT POETRY HOUR Listen at https://tunein.com/radio/Ozcat-Radio-895-s130679/ Arrive at the studio at 1026 Georgia Street by 10:15 AM to get on the list to read. Open mic style. Happens every 4th Thursday.
Sat. Mar. 29 Monologues & Poetry Film screening & Open Mic, 1-4 p.m. Vallejo Naval & Historical Museum, 734 Marin St., Vallejo
April 5th from 1 to 4 p.m. – Local Author Book Festival at Benicia City Library, 150 East L Street
Sun. Apr. 6 California Poet Laureate Lee Herrick will be the featured reader in celebration of National Poetry Month. Alibi Bookshop, 624 Marin Street, Vallejo, 2-3:30 p.m. Q&A and reception will follow reading.
Fri. Apr. 11 “Community Art Celebrated With Poetry” Ekphrastic Event at the Temple Arts Lofts Gallery, 340 Virginia St. Vallejo, 6-7 p.m.
Sunday, April 27, 2 pm, “Our Best to You: A Celebration of National Poetry Month” at the Benicia Library
April 27th, 2025 5:30 PM Fred Dodsworth hosting National Poetry Month event at the Monkey House 1638 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94703
June 1 – Benicia Love Poetry Contest Celebration 2 pm on Zoom
June 12-15 – 2025 Solano County Fair – Exhibition details for poetry will be posted under Fine Arts at scfair.org
Sat. June 21st – A Decade of Poetic Unity anthology featuring our five Vallejo Poets Laureate. Reading at the Joseph Room at JFK Library Vallejo. 1-3 PM
Sat. June 28 – Poetry is Dead II anthology about the Grateful Dead. Featuring California contributors. 4 PM at Alibi Bookshop Vallejo