• Poetry Night at The Gallery

    Groundwork 1213 Purchase Street, New Bedford, MA, United States

    Mark your calendars for the first poetry night at the gallery in New Bedford. The event will begin with a lineup of featured poets, followed by an open mic. New and established poets are encouraged to participate. Limited slots available. Interested poets should arrive early to sign up. Doors open at 6:30p.m. Some light refreshments, […]

  • Poetry at the Library w/Margot Wizansky, Vivian Eyre and Eileen Paccia

    Mattapoisett Library 7 Barstow Street, Mattapoisett, MA, United States

    Prize-winning regional poets will read their work Sunday, Oct. 19, at 2 p.m. at the Mattapoisett Library.  Featured poet Margot Wizansky will share selections from her latest collection, "Random Music in a Small Galaxy." Her poems explore the beauty of life alongside human mortality, addressing themes such as war, migration, environmental crises, and religion. She […]

  • Local Poets’ Reading

    Dartmouth Cultural Center 404 Elm Street, Dartmouth, MA, United States

    Published poets Vivian Eyre, John Heavey, Eileen Paccia, Susan Pizzolato, Elizabeth Sylvia, and Margot Wizansky read their original work.

  • Wild Hearts Open Mic

    Wild Heart Herb House 777 Shawmut Ave., New Bedford, MA, United States

    Wild Hearts Open Mic is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 19, at Wild Heart Herb House with a winter solstice theme. A guided meditation and cleansing ritual led by Nico begins at 6:30 p.m. in the gardens. Poetry follows indoors, with a bonfire outside. A warm jacket is recommended. The open mic is laid back and […]

  • Burns Poetry Night at Davoll’s General Store

    Davoll's General Store 1228 Russells Mills Road, Dartmouth, MA, United States

    Burns Night brings a wee bit of Scotland to Davoll’s General Store on Sunday, Jan. 25, starting at 5 p.m. The celebration honors Robert Burns through Scottish fare, poetry, and […]

  • Remind Me to Tell You: Love in the Later Years, A Valentine’s Day Poetry Reading

    Dartmouth Cultural Center 404 Elm Street, Dartmouth, MA, United States

    Poet Lenore Balliro will read from a collection of poems that explore love in later years. The reading focuses on joy, humor, nuance, and complexity. A discussion with the poet and attendees follows the 30-minute reading. The free program runs from 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026. Registration is required. Sign up online […]

  • Poetry Night At Groundwork

    Groundwork 1213 Purchase Street, New Bedford, United States

    The magic of poetry night is back at Groundwork NB on Saturday, Feb. 14, from 7 to 9 p.m. The night starts with featured poets, followed by an open mic.  New and established poets are encouraged to participate. It’s free and open to everyone, with limited open mic spots and light refreshments. Feel free to […]

  • GRIOT’s CORNER for writers

    Underground Railroad Cafe & Gallery 213 Acushnet Ave., New Bedford, MA, United States

    On the third Wednesday of each month, the Underground Railroad Café & Gallery hosts The GRIOT's CORNER, a creative space for writers. This open mic and workshop event invites poets, essayists, storytellers, rappers, and playwrights to share their work, receive feedback, and connect with fellow writers. Led by Mwalim, an award-winning author and professor at […]

  • The People’s Poetry

    New Bedford Art Museum 608 Pleasant St., New Bedford, MA, United States

    The People’s Poetry is a free, open forum for poets, spoken word artists, and poetry enthusiasts to share original work and readings that inspire them. Meetings are held at the New Bedford Art Museum on the last Wednesday of each month.