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 …
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.
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 …
Read more "Esoterotica: Original Erotic Readings by Local Writers"
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!
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. …
On Odes: Writing What You Love (A FREE Generative Poetry Workshop) One of the oldest poetic forms is the ode, but what can we still learn about what we love today? Join this workshop where we will trace the ode from its ancient beginnings through John Keats, Sharon Olds, and more! Then, we will use …
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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 …
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 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. …
Mónica de la Torre & Lara Glenum will read their poems at Saturn Bar on Saturday, March 8th @ 6:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public and is supported in part by http://litwire.org/ Mónica de la Torre's most recent book of poems and experimental translations is Repetition Nineteen (Nightboat). Other collections include The Happy …
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Let’s flock together like birds of a brilliant feather. Catch up and meet other local writers, share ideas and your latest project, all over a glass of wine. Whether you’ve taken a dozen classes with us or you’ve just penned your first poem and want to hear more about the writing life, we hope to …
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 …
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.
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 …
Read more "Esoterotica: Original Erotic Readings by Local Writers"
At the monthly “Learning Before Lunch” event, local author Elisa Speranza will be giving a presentation about the fascinating backstory to her debut novel, The Italian Prisoner, a work of historical fiction set in New Orleans’ Sicilian community during World War 2. (And maybe a sneak preview of the next book!) Open to the public. …
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Craft workshop with Allison Alsup
Join us on the second floor of Turtle Bay (1113 Decatur) for a reading by the essayist, Janay Major. Open mic to follow, so bring your own work to read. Janay Major is a New Orleans native with dual burning passions in community and writing. She attended Louisiana Tech for undergrad; however, it was her …
One Book One New Orleans' 2025 selection, Daughters of the New Year by E.M. Tran, opens with a timeline that plots the lives of the Trung Family and the historical events that shaped them. Inspired by that timeline, One Book One New Orleans presents a fun and engaging workshop where you'll learn how to create your …
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Our 2025 selection, Daughters of the New Year by E.M. Tran, opens with a timeline that plots the lives of the Trung Family and the historical events that shaped them. Inspired by that timeline, One Book One New Orleans presents a fun and engaging workshop where you'll learn how to create your family timeline! Workshop facilitator Fatima …
Read more "Create Your Family Timeline: An Interactive Community Workshop – OBONO"
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. …
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 …
Welcome to the LMNL Reading Series featuring Skye Jackson, Brad Richard, and Julie Kane! Join us at The Domino for an evening of captivating storytelling and literary magic. Get ready to be swept away by the words of these talented authors as they share their latest works. Don't miss out on this special event - mark your calendars and come join …
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Writing requires discipline and solitary focus, but it’s so crucial to get feedback during the process, combining honest critiques with encouragement. This course is designed to offer both—whether you’re working on stories, a novel, or work of autofiction. It’s also ideal for those looking to expand their literary community, including beta readers. The unique alchemy …
Creative Nonfiction blends elements of fiction and essay. It is a perfect medium for students who wish to write about their own lives in ways that will be compelling for other readers. Like fiction writers, we will work on building interesting stories out of our own experiences, with attention to striking details, characterization, and effective …
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.
Come on down to Arabi Thursday March 20 at 7pm for Twisted River Poetry Series: Benjamin Morris & Nicole Eiden followed by an open mic for your poems too! Hosted by Todd Cirillo. Happens each third Thursday of the month. Old Arabi Lighthouse Records and Books 234 Mehle St. Arabi, La
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!
On March 22nd, I have the pleasure of presenting two amazing writers, Skye Jackson and Stacey Balkun. So please come out to Three Muses, 536 Frenchmen Street, on March 22nd, from 2-4 PM, and enjoy these amazing writers. A brief Open Mic to start, followed by these two amazing features. Please read below for some …
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. …
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 …
Writing requires discipline and solitary focus, but it’s so crucial to get feedback during the process, combining honest critiques with encouragement. This course is designed to offer both—whether you’re working on stories, a novel, or work of autofiction. It’s also ideal for those looking to expand their literary community, including beta readers. The unique alchemy …
Creative Nonfiction blends elements of fiction and essay. It is a perfect medium for students who wish to write about their own lives in ways that will be compelling for other readers. Like fiction writers, we will work on building interesting stories out of our own experiences, with attention to striking details, characterization, and effective …
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. Each session we look at a different aspect of storytelling such as plotting …
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.
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 …
Read more "Esoterotica: Original Erotic Readings by Local Writers"
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!
It’s often said that the only goal of speculative fiction is to entertain—but is that true? What do the tropes, imagery, and narrative quirks of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and their attendant subgenres have to offer that can help us illuminate the human condition? In this two-day intensive, led by award-winning science fiction author and …
Read more "Speculative Fiction Essentials: From Vision to Submission with Alex Jennings"
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. …
It’s often said that the only goal of speculative fiction is to entertain—but is that true? What do the tropes, imagery, and narrative quirks of science fiction, fantasy, horror, and their attendant subgenres have to offer that can help us illuminate the human condition? In this two-day intensive, led by award-winning science fiction author and …
Read more "Speculative Fiction Essentials: From Vision to Submission with Alex Jennings"
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 …
Welcome to the Saints and Sinners Festival Queer AF Offsite! Join us at The Domino for an evening of celebration and empowerment, featuring local and out-of-town writers. This is a night you won't want to miss! Kay Murphy is Professor Emeritus at the University of New Orleans where she taught in the English Department, the Creative Writing Workshop, and …
Writing requires discipline and solitary focus, but it’s so crucial to get feedback during the process, combining honest critiques with encouragement. This course is designed to offer both—whether you’re working on stories, a novel, or work of autofiction. It’s also ideal for those looking to expand their literary community, including beta readers. The unique alchemy …
Creative Nonfiction blends elements of fiction and essay. It is a perfect medium for students who wish to write about their own lives in ways that will be compelling for other readers. Like fiction writers, we will work on building interesting stories out of our own experiences, with attention to striking details, characterization, and effective …
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 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. …
