Toolbox Gallery ishonored to welcome the highly regarded Milwaukie Poetry Series for its biannual invited poet readings followed by an open mic.
Join Paul Iarrobino from Our Bold Voices for a special open mic event on World AIDS Day. This powerful afternoon will include storytelling and poetry as we reflect on this year’s theme: Rethink. Rebuild. Rise. We will honor the lives and strength of those living with and affected by HIV. Together, we’ll create a space for joy and healing, celebrating our community and the journey we share.
The next Ghost Town Poetry Open Mic features Raúl Sánchez, 7 p.m. Nov. 12 at Art at the Cave. Admission is a suggested donation of $5, but no one will be turned away. Sánchez, Redmond’s poet laureate from 2019-2021, is the author of three poetry collections, including “When We Were Water.” Guests are also invited to read their own original poetry. Learn more at printedmattervancouver.com.
Open Poetry Reading Night!!! Read your favorite poems 7-9pm every 2nd monday of each month, free, 21+ at Covert Cafe on Monday, November 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM PST.
Join us at Northwest Library on Pettygrove for an evening of poetry. Every month co-hosts Sherri Levine and Dale Champlin will bring you two or three featured poets, followed by an ever-popular open mic. Readers include celebrated poets as well as poets from the Portland poetry community and the library vicinity. Held on the fourth Wednesday of the month all year round!
Comedy Open Mic at Haymaker on Monday, November 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM PST.
Sign-ups 6:30PM Mic w/ feature 7:00PM
$5 suggested donation/ AF (Give As You're Able, Friends!)
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Hosted by Given @givenqdaviswrites with a featured poet every month✨️