Book Banter with Rayna Nielsen Featuring Julie Leong

Join Us for a Virtual Conversation with Julie Leong Author of The Teller of Small Fortunes Book Banter with Rayna Nielsen is thrilled to announce a special virtual event, “Book Banter with Julie Leong,” where we’ll dive into her acclaimed debut novel, The Teller of Small Fortunes. This intimate discussion will explore the book’s enchanting …

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

3 Muses, 2 Readers, 1 Mic

Three Muses 536 Frenchmen Street, New Orleans

I am extremely excited to announce that Miss Sophie Lee has tapped me to host a reading at 3 Muses. On October 26th, I have the pleasure of presenting two of my favorite writers in the city of New Orleans, Ariel Francisco and Carolyn Hembree. So please come out to 3 Muses, 536 Frenchmen Street, …

Free

The Write

DreamHouse Lounge 401 Baronne St, New Orleans, L, United States

The Write is the only weekly poetry writing group in the city. Each Saturday at 3pm the poets gather at DreamHouse Lounge at 401 Baronne St. Each week writers are given or create together a new writing prompt and style. This is a safe space for writers of all types, no matter your writing level. …

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 …

october creeps: a doom and gloom reading for the not-faint-of-heart

Bar Redux 801 Poland Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States

Come join us for a spine-chilling evening at Bar Redux! Get ready for a night of eerie tales and haunting poetry at our in-person event. Whether you're a horror aficionado or just looking for a scare, this is the perfect event for you. So grab a friend (or two, if you're feeling brave) and prepare for …

Free

Night Writing

Cafe Du Monde - City Park 56 Dreyfous Dr, New Orleans, LA, United States

Join poets/editors Christine Kwon and Cameron Lovejoy for a 4-week generative poetry workshop held in New Orleans City Park in the prettiest time of year. Each evening we'll discuss a chosen poem or two then, with prompts related to those poems, you'll find a place in the park to write. Afterwards, we'll come back together …

$120

WRITING CLASS AT MID-CITY YACHT CLUB

Mid City Yacht Club 440 S St Patrick St, New Orleans, LA, United States

Interested in improving your writing? If you want help with a novel or short story, you will find this eight-week course useful and enjoyable. Even if you are writing nonfiction or a memoir, we will cover techniques that will strengthen your narrative. Author Stephen Rea is running an eight-week adult writing class. Originally from Northern …

Book Banter with Rayna Nielsen Featuring Steven Rowley

Virtual Author Event

Join us for a virtual conversation with Steven Rowley. Book Banter with Rayna Nielsen is excited to host a special virtual event, "Book Banter with Steve Rowley," featuring the bestselling author of The Guncle and Lily and the Octopus. This exclusive conversation will offer a deep dive into Steve’s celebrated works, his creative process, and …

Event Series 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 People Poets of New Orleans Reflect on Life

Robert E. Smith Library 3601 Canal Blvd, New Orleans

The People Program Poets of New Orleans will perform poems their new poems, and poems from their book Fertile Repository. Event is suitable for all ages.

Free

The Write

DreamHouse Lounge 401 Baronne St, New Orleans, L, United States

The Write is the only weekly poetry writing group in the city. Each Saturday at 3pm the poets gather at DreamHouse Lounge at 401 Baronne St. Each week writers are given or create together a new writing prompt and style. This is a safe space for writers of all types, no matter your writing level. …

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 …

Night Writing

Cafe Du Monde - City Park 56 Dreyfous Dr, New Orleans, LA, United States

Join poets/editors Christine Kwon and Cameron Lovejoy for a 4-week generative poetry workshop held in New Orleans City Park in the prettiest time of year. Each evening we'll discuss a chosen poem or two then, with prompts related to those poems, you'll find a place in the park to write. Afterwards, we'll come back together …

$120

WRITING CLASS AT MID-CITY YACHT CLUB

Mid City Yacht Club 440 S St Patrick St, New Orleans, LA, United States

Interested in improving your writing? If you want help with a novel or short story, you will find this eight-week course useful and enjoyable. Even if you are writing nonfiction or a memoir, we will cover techniques that will strengthen your narrative. Author Stephen Rea is running an eight-week adult writing class. Originally from Northern …

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 …

Event Series 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 with Rayna Nielsen Featuring Darby Baham

Virtual Author Event

Book Banter with Rayna Nielsen is excited to host a special virtual event, "Book Banter with Darby Baham," featuring the author of The Friendship Chronicles. This exclusive conversation will delve into Darby's acclaimed works, her creative process, and the powerful themes of friendship, resilience, and self-discovery that make her novels so impactful. Event Details: 📅 …

LMNL’s Revision Roundtable

Bar Redux 801 Poland Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States

Join us at Bar Redux for a fun and interactive session where writers can workshop a current project. Please bring a poem or prose passage (max two pages - for longer pieces, bring an excerpt) for everyone to read and provide feedback through a "galley walk" and conversation. Everyone leaves with glows and grows!

Free

ALOUD featuring Noah Tapper

Turtle Bay 1119 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA, United States

Join us on the beautiful 2nd floor of Turtle Bay to enjoy another evening of poetry and bonhomie! Come early to enjoy the balcony over Decatur Street, and get yourself some good food and drinks. Our feature will perform for a short set, then we’ll take a break before the open mic. Noah Tapper is …

Free

The Write

DreamHouse Lounge 401 Baronne St, New Orleans, L, United States

The Write is the only weekly poetry writing group in the city. Each Saturday at 3pm the poets gather at DreamHouse Lounge at 401 Baronne St. Each week writers are given or create together a new writing prompt and style. This is a safe space for writers of all types, no matter your writing level. …

Free

The Splice Poetry Series: Gillian Conoley & Andy Young

Saturn Bar 3067 St. Claude Ave., New Orleans, LA, United States

Gillian Conoley & Andy Young will read their poems at Saturn Bar on Saturday, November 9th @ 6:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public and is supported in part by http://litwire.org/   Gillian Conoley is a poet, editor, and translator. Often comprising narrative, lyric, and fragmented forms, her work takes up …

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 …

Night Writing

Cafe Du Monde - City Park 56 Dreyfous Dr, New Orleans, LA, United States

Join poets/editors Christine Kwon and Cameron Lovejoy for a 4-week generative poetry workshop held in New Orleans City Park in the prettiest time of year. Each evening we'll discuss a chosen poem or two then, with prompts related to those poems, you'll find a place in the park to write. Afterwards, we'll come back together …

$120

WRITING CLASS AT MID-CITY YACHT CLUB

Mid City Yacht Club 440 S St Patrick St, New Orleans, LA, United States

Interested in improving your writing? If you want help with a novel or short story, you will find this eight-week course useful and enjoyable. Even if you are writing nonfiction or a memoir, we will cover techniques that will strengthen your narrative. Author Stephen Rea is running an eight-week adult writing class. Originally from Northern …

Event Series 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 with Rayna Nielsen Featuring Lou Diamond Phillips

Virtual Author Event

Book Banter with Rayna Nielsen is thrilled to announce an upcoming virtual event, "Book Banter Featuring Lou Diamond Phillips"  the author of The Tinderbox: Underground Movement. This exclusive conversation will explore Mr. Phillips' latest novel, offering insights into his writing process, the inspiration behind his reimagined classic, and his journey from screen to page.   …

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!

Gold Room November

Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge 6621 St Claude Ave, Arabi, LA, United States

Join Gold Room for our November reading! We are featuring MFA students Ben Fluet (poetry) and Morgan Hufstader (fiction) and our hosts Danny & Dixon are both gonna step up to the mic for a minute as well. At this most unfortunate yet potent post-election moment, we are going to have a nice big wide-open …

The Write

DreamHouse Lounge 401 Baronne St, New Orleans, L, United States

The Write is the only weekly poetry writing group in the city. Each Saturday at 3pm the poets gather at DreamHouse Lounge at 401 Baronne St. Each week writers are given or create together a new writing prompt and style. This is a safe space for writers of all types, no matter your writing level. …

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 …

RESCHEDULED: Book Banter with Rayna Nielsen Featuring Darby Baham

Virtual Author Event

Book Banter with Rayna Nielsen is excited to host a special virtual event, “Book Banter with Darby Baham,” featuring the author of The Friendship Chronicles. This exclusive conversation will delve into Darby’s acclaimed works, her creative process, and the powerful themes of friendship, resilience, and self-discovery that make her novels so impactful. Event Details: 📅 …

LMNL Sunday with Rodney Jones, Rodger Kamenetz, & Justin Hamm

The Domino 3044 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States

Come through for your monthly LMNL dose of that good stuff (you know, Lit stuff and Community) at The Domino on Sunday, November 17. This month we're welcoming Rodney Jones, Rodger Kamenetz, and Justin Hamm to the stage to share their poetry. When Transparent Gestures won the National Book Circle Award for Poetry in 1990, …

Free

TQ Sims’ Book Launch: Lovers in Arms (Part II of the Lovers Trilogy)

Blue Cypress Books 8123 Oak St., New Orleans, LA, United States

TQ Sims Book Launch: Lovers in Arms (Part II of the Lovers Trilogy) is finally here! Join us at Blue Cypress Books for an exciting in person event celebrating the release of this highly anticipated book. Meet the author, get your copy signed, and mingle with fellow book lovers. Bree Brincat, Alex Jennings, and Adrian Van Young will be joining …

Free

New Orleans is for Writers

1113 Chartres Street 1113 Chartres Street, New Orleans, L, United States

 New Orleans is for Writers: A Talk with T.R. Johnson  Join us on November 20 for New Orleans is for Writers, a lecture exploring the voices, stories, and history that shape New Orleans’ literary culture. Tulane professor and author T.R. Johnson will share insights from his work, followed by a brief Q&A. T. R. Johnson …

$10

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 …

Event Series 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.