• Poets on Poets

    Poets on Poets
    Cafe Istanbul 2372 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States

    Café Istanbul presents Poets on Poets every Wednesday 10:00 pm - 2:00 am. Doors open for 9:00 pm. $5 drinks all night long.

  • The Magic Mic

    Poor Boys Bar 1328 St Bernard Ave, New Orleans, L, United States

    7 minutes of magic on the mic. Show us your magic, share in the magic of others. Tell your tales, share your songs, make music, melodies and memories with us. ALL ACTs OPEN! Starts at 8pm every Thursday at Poor Boys!

    Free
  • Pop-Up at Marigny Market

    Marigny Farmer's Market 2624 Burgundy Street, New Orleans

    We’re popping up at the Marigny Market! Come out and browse a handpicked selection of books curated specifically for this event, all alongside beloved local farmers and makers. Grab some honey for your toast, veggies for your dinner and a book or two for your weekend. Whether you’re looking for your next great read or …

  • The Everette Maddox Memorial Reading Series

    Maple Leaf Bar 8316 Oak St, New Orleans, LA, United States

    Sundays at 4:20 pm The Maple Leaf Bar hosts the longest continuously running poetry reading series in North America. It is free and open to the public. The poetry series has been a platform for a great diversity of writers to present their work, from the published and well-established to the novice poet alike. The …

  • Pop-up at Parleaux

    Parleaux Beer Lab 634 Lesseps St., New Orleans, LA, United States

    We’re popping up at Parleaux Beer Lab! Grab a pour of one of Parleaux’s small batch craft beers while you browse a selection of books curated specifically for this event.

  • Esoterotica: Original Erotic Readings by Local Writers

    The AllWays Lounge 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA, United States

    Every Other Wednesday at The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret 2240 St. Claude Ave. NOLA 21 & Up, $5 at the Door, ID's & Proof of Vaxx Required We Strive to Create an Inclusive & Safe Space for Our Audience & Provocateurs. No Matter Who You Are, What You Desire, or Whom You Love, All Are …

  • Poets on Poets

    Poets on Poets
    Cafe Istanbul 2372 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States

    Café Istanbul presents Poets on Poets every Wednesday 10:00 pm - 2:00 am. Doors open for 9:00 pm. $5 drinks all night long.

  • The Magic Mic

    Poor Boys Bar 1328 St Bernard Ave, New Orleans, L, United States

    7 minutes of magic on the mic. Show us your magic, share in the magic of others. Tell your tales, share your songs, make music, melodies and memories with us. ALL ACTs OPEN! Starts at 8pm every Thursday at Poor Boys!

    Free
  • Poetry and Espresso

    Roots Plants and Coffee 124 B Erlanger Avenue, Slidell, LA, United States

    Poetry open mic with featured musicians, on the last Friday of every month. Solo musicians are also invited to play the open mic. Free admission. Please arrive early if you want to perform. Five minute limit for poets. Seven to ten minutes for music open-mic singers and musicians. Please arrive early to sign in!

    Free
  • The Everette Maddox Memorial Reading Series

    Maple Leaf Bar 8316 Oak St, New Orleans, LA, United States

    Sundays at 4:20 pm The Maple Leaf Bar hosts the longest continuously running poetry reading series in North America. It is free and open to the public. The poetry series has been a platform for a great diversity of writers to present their work, from the published and well-established to the novice poet alike. The …

  • Poets on Poets

    Poets on Poets
    Cafe Istanbul 2372 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States

    Café Istanbul presents Poets on Poets every Wednesday 10:00 pm - 2:00 am. Doors open for 9:00 pm. $5 drinks all night long.

  • The Magic Mic

    Poor Boys Bar 1328 St Bernard Ave, New Orleans, L, United States

    7 minutes of magic on the mic. Show us your magic, share in the magic of others. Tell your tales, share your songs, make music, melodies and memories with us. ALL ACTs OPEN! Starts at 8pm every Thursday at Poor Boys!

    Free
  • Books, Banter & Cider with Marti Dumas

    Broad Street Cider 2723 S Broad St, New Orleans, LA, United States

    Join us for one of our favorite pairings: good books, thoughtful conversation, and a glass (or two) of cider! This month, we’re delighted to welcome Marti Dumas to talk about the inspiration behind her books, her writing process, and the themes that weave their way through her series’, plus plenty of time to celebrate the …

  • The Everette Maddox Memorial Reading Series

    Maple Leaf Bar 8316 Oak St, New Orleans, LA, United States

    Sundays at 4:20 pm The Maple Leaf Bar hosts the longest continuously running poetry reading series in North America. It is free and open to the public. The poetry series has been a platform for a great diversity of writers to present their work, from the published and well-established to the novice poet alike. The …

  • Pop-up at Parleaux

    Parleaux Beer Lab 634 Lesseps St., New Orleans, LA, United States

    We’re popping up at Parleaux Beer Lab with some of our favorite reads! Grab a pour of one of Parleaux’s small batch craft beers while you browse a selection of books curated specifically for this event.

  • Esoterotica: Original Erotic Readings by Local Writers

    The AllWays Lounge 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA, United States

    Every Other Wednesday at The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret 2240 St. Claude Ave. NOLA 21 & Up, $5 at the Door, ID's & Proof of Vaxx Required We Strive to Create an Inclusive & Safe Space for Our Audience & Provocateurs. No Matter Who You Are, What You Desire, or Whom You Love, All Are …

  • Poets on Poets

    Poets on Poets
    Cafe Istanbul 2372 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States

    Café Istanbul presents Poets on Poets every Wednesday 10:00 pm - 2:00 am. Doors open for 9:00 pm. $5 drinks all night long.

  • LMNL Arts Presents: Shut Up & Write (Out Loud Edition)

    Two Fish Books 7265 St. Claude Ave., inside The Coffehouse, Arabi

    Come out to Two Fish Books within (The Coffee House) on August 13 and hear some amazing work from an incredible group of writers.

  • The Magic Mic

    Poor Boys Bar 1328 St Bernard Ave, New Orleans, L, United States

    7 minutes of magic on the mic. Show us your magic, share in the magic of others. Tell your tales, share your songs, make music, melodies and memories with us. ALL ACTs OPEN! Starts at 8pm every Thursday at Poor Boys!

    Free
  • Evening Storytime

    Parleaux Beer Lab 634 Lesseps St., New Orleans, LA, United States

    We’re heading to Parleaux Beer Lab for a cozy Evening Storytime! Join us Friday, August 14 at 6pm as we read a couple of our favorite children’s stories. Settle in with a pint of Parleaux’s small-batch craft beer and a juice box for the little ones while enjoying a family-friendly reading. After storytime, kids are invited to …

  • Pop-Up at Marigny Market

    Marigny Farmer's Market 2624 Burgundy Street, New Orleans

    We’re popping up at the Marigny Market! Come out and browse a handpicked selection of books curated specifically for this event, all alongside beloved local farmers and makers. Grab some honey for your toast, veggies for your dinner and a book or two for your weekend. Whether you’re looking for your next great read or …

  • The Everette Maddox Memorial Reading Series

    Maple Leaf Bar 8316 Oak St, New Orleans, LA, United States

    Sundays at 4:20 pm The Maple Leaf Bar hosts the longest continuously running poetry reading series in North America. It is free and open to the public. The poetry series has been a platform for a great diversity of writers to present their work, from the published and well-established to the novice poet alike. The …

  • Poets on Poets

    Poets on Poets
    Cafe Istanbul 2372 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States

    Café Istanbul presents Poets on Poets every Wednesday 10:00 pm - 2:00 am. Doors open for 9:00 pm. $5 drinks all night long.

  • Book Banter Featuring Annabelle Tometich & Raj Tawney

    Virtual Author Event

    Book Banter is back! Join us for a lively conversation with Annabelle Tometich and Raj Tawney, two writers whose work explores family, belonging, and the complicated stories we inherit. Host, Rayna Nielsen will talk with Annabelle and Raj about their previous books, their upcoming projects and so much more. Watch the live stream on YouTube …

  • The Magic Mic

    Poor Boys Bar 1328 St Bernard Ave, New Orleans, L, United States

    7 minutes of magic on the mic. Show us your magic, share in the magic of others. Tell your tales, share your songs, make music, melodies and memories with us. ALL ACTs OPEN! Starts at 8pm every Thursday at Poor Boys!

    Free
  • Poetry and Espresso

    Every THIRD Friday of each month, Roots Plants + Coffee, 124 Erlanger Avenue, Slidell, presents Poetry & Espresso. Dennis Formento hosts. 6:30 sign in, 7:00 begin. Poets & musicians welcome. Free!

  • Pop-Up at Marigny Market

    Marigny Farmer's Market 2624 Burgundy Street, New Orleans

    We’re popping up at the Marigny Market! Come out and browse a handpicked selection of books curated specifically for this event, all alongside beloved local farmers and makers. Grab some honey for your toast, veggies for your dinner and a book or two for your weekend. Whether you’re looking for your next great read or …

  • The Everette Maddox Memorial Reading Series

    Maple Leaf Bar 8316 Oak St, New Orleans, LA, United States

    Sundays at 4:20 pm The Maple Leaf Bar hosts the longest continuously running poetry reading series in North America. It is free and open to the public. The poetry series has been a platform for a great diversity of writers to present their work, from the published and well-established to the novice poet alike. The …

  • The Storms We Carry: Katrina & Rita, A Reading

    Parleaux Beer Lab 634 Lesseps St., New Orleans, LA, United States

    Join us at Parleaux Beer Lab for a special reading featuring contributors to Hurricanes Katrina & Rita at 20: An Anthology of Poetry and Art. This collection brings together poetry and art that reflect on loss, memory, resilience, place, and the many ways we carry history with us. Hear directly from contributing writers and artists as …

  • Esoterotica: Original Erotic Readings by Local Writers

    The AllWays Lounge 2240 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA, United States

    Every Other Wednesday at The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret 2240 St. Claude Ave. NOLA 21 & Up, $5 at the Door, ID's & Proof of Vaxx Required We Strive to Create an Inclusive & Safe Space for Our Audience & Provocateurs. No Matter Who You Are, What You Desire, or Whom You Love, All Are …

  • Poets on Poets

    Poets on Poets
    Cafe Istanbul 2372 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States

    Café Istanbul presents Poets on Poets every Wednesday 10:00 pm - 2:00 am. Doors open for 9:00 pm. $5 drinks all night long.

  • The Magic Mic

    Poor Boys Bar 1328 St Bernard Ave, New Orleans, L, United States

    7 minutes of magic on the mic. Show us your magic, share in the magic of others. Tell your tales, share your songs, make music, melodies and memories with us. ALL ACTs OPEN! Starts at 8pm every Thursday at Poor Boys!

    Free
  • Poetry and Espresso

    Roots Plants and Coffee 124 B Erlanger Avenue, Slidell, LA, United States

    Poetry open mic with featured musicians, on the last Friday of every month. Solo musicians are also invited to play the open mic. Free admission. Please arrive early if you want to perform. Five minute limit for poets. Seven to ten minutes for music open-mic singers and musicians. Please arrive early to sign in!

    Free
  • Pop-Up at Marigny Market

    Marigny Farmer's Market 2624 Burgundy Street, New Orleans

    We’re popping up at the Marigny Market! Come out and browse a handpicked selection of books curated specifically for this event, all alongside beloved local farmers and makers. Grab some honey for your toast, veggies for your dinner and a book or two for your weekend. Whether you’re looking for your next great read or …

  • The Everette Maddox Memorial Reading Series

    Maple Leaf Bar 8316 Oak St, New Orleans, LA, United States

    Sundays at 4:20 pm The Maple Leaf Bar hosts the longest continuously running poetry reading series in North America. It is free and open to the public. The poetry series has been a platform for a great diversity of writers to present their work, from the published and well-established to the novice poet alike. The …

  • Poets on Poets

    Poets on Poets
    Cafe Istanbul 2372 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States

    Café Istanbul presents Poets on Poets every Wednesday 10:00 pm - 2:00 am. Doors open for 9:00 pm. $5 drinks all night long.

  • Book Banter Featuring Lauren Rhoades

    Virtual Author Event

    Join us for a lively conversation with Lauren Rhoades, a writer, editor and grantmaker whose debut book, Split the Baby was released in 2025. Host, Rayna Nielsen will talk with Lauren about her connection to the south, her memoir, her upcoming projects and more. Watch the live stream on YouTube Thursday, September 4 at 6pm …

  • The Magic Mic

    Poor Boys Bar 1328 St Bernard Ave, New Orleans, L, United States

    7 minutes of magic on the mic. Show us your magic, share in the magic of others. Tell your tales, share your songs, make music, melodies and memories with us. ALL ACTs OPEN! Starts at 8pm every Thursday at Poor Boys!

    Free
  • The Everette Maddox Memorial Reading Series

    Maple Leaf Bar 8316 Oak St, New Orleans, LA, United States

    Sundays at 4:20 pm The Maple Leaf Bar hosts the longest continuously running poetry reading series in North America. It is free and open to the public. The poetry series has been a platform for a great diversity of writers to present their work, from the published and well-established to the novice poet alike. The …