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X-WR-CALNAME:Denver · literary · next 7 days · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:St. Therese Book Club DTSTART:20260917T153000Z DTEND:20260917T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T093924Z UID:10382-1789637400-1789642800@www.olmcfssp.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Come and study the works of St. Therese as a group. All are we lcome. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T093924Z URL:https://www.olmcfssp.org/calendar/st-therese-book-club-43/?utm_source= caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=denver-co X-SOURCE-NAME:Our Lady of Mt. Carmel X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.olmcfssp.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hard Times Writing Workshop (Belmar) DTSTART:20260917T200000Z DTEND:20260917T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T131757Z UID:35i4gujsmke6i21ult78o4i0eh@google.com CATEGORIES:education,literary DESCRIPTION:Going through tough times? Telling our stories can often help us process our life experiences and find new paths. Hard Times Writing Wor kshops provide community and a creative outlet for people who have recentl y experienced or are currently experiencing poverty\, addiction\, homeless ness\, and other\ndifficult situations.\n\nJoin us for a safe and supporti ve writing workshop that's free and open to all.\n\nTo request ASL\, CART\ , or other disability related accommodations\, contact programs@denverlibr ary.org\, 720-865-1111. Minimum notice: 5 business days LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T131757Z LOCATION:Belmar Library - Jefferson County Public Library\, 555 S Allison Pkwy\, Lakewood\, CO 80226\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Boulder Poetry Scene Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://boulderpoetryscene.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Denver Writes: Teen Creative Writing Club DTSTART:20260917T220000Z DTEND:20260918T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T080841Z UID:cq0snbprjj2i7ngo63ndfm3j9c_R20250403T220000@google.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Creative Writing Club is a space for writers ages 10 and up to work on writing projects\, collaborate with other writers\, share and rec eive feedback from other participants\, and join in on mini writing games and workshops. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T080841Z LOCATION:Second Star to the Right Books\, 1455 S Pearl St\, Denver\, CO 80 210\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Boulder Poetry Scene Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://boulderpoetryscene.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Boulder Writers Alliance Happy Hour DTSTART:20260917T230000Z DTEND:20260918T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T131757Z UID:f03ljq0iipu9du4qsgpbhnb8qk_R20250117T000000@google.com CATEGORIES:drink,literary DESCRIPTION:Hi Writers\, Editors\, Beginners\, and Professionals\,\n\nWann a talk writing? Publishing? Or just get out of the house? Then come join u s and we'll catch up!\n\nDo we welcome writers of any genre? Yes! How abou t poets? Yes! Beginners? Yes! Professionals? Yes! Editors\, agents\, publi shers? Yes\, yes\, and yes! Do we misspell words? Yes\, freqently.\n\nWe m eet at 5 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month (we move the date for h olidays). Hope to see you soon.\n\nBWA LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T131757Z LOCATION:The Corner Bar\, 2115 13th St\, Boulder\, CO 80302\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Boulder Poetry Scene Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://boulderpoetryscene.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Third Thursday Virtual Writing Workshop DTSTART:20260917T230000Z DTEND:20260918T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T131757Z UID:mvlnkdtou944f41mmsvnn19c7g@google.com CATEGORIES:education,literary DESCRIPTION:FOR YOUTH (12 to 24)\n\n\nYouth ages 12 to 24 are invited to j oin us for creative writing prompts in a censorship-free\, judgement-free zone. Bring paper and pen to our FREE online workshop every third Thursday of the month. After the workshop\, join us on Instagram Live to perform y our poetry and earn some cash. All youth performers are PAID!!\n\nContact Kree Thawley (Director of Programs) at programs@artfromashes.org to get th e Zoom link.\n\nhttps://artfromashes.org/events/third-thursday-virtual-wri ting-workshop-10/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T131757Z LOCATION:Zoom/Online X-SOURCE-NAME:Boulder Poetry Scene Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://boulderpoetryscene.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:WRITING IN RECOVERY: A COMMUNITY FOR SOBER WRITERS DTSTART:20260917T233000Z DTEND:20260918T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T080841Z UID:1ngbl0ba12ac9deekljl82dr5s@google.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Writing in Recovery is a community program that supports the c reative expression\, community connections\, and resilience of writers and creatives who are sober and actively in recovery from substance use.\n\nO ur monthly meetups provide a space for individuals to use writing as a too l for creative expression\, personal reflection\, and community building. Each month\, we'll use generative writing prompts to tell our stories and share positive feedback to support each other as we continue on our recove ry journeys.\n\nJoin us in-person or via Zoom\nThursdays from 5:30pm - 6:3 0pm MDT\n\nSeptember 17\nOctober 15\nNovember 19\nDecember 17 LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T080841Z LOCATION:Lighthouse Writers Workshop\, 3844 York St\, Denver\, CO 80205\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Boulder Poetry Scene Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://boulderpoetryscene.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Writers' Group DTSTART:20260918T003000Z DTEND:20260918T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T070209Z UID:10035335-1789669800-1789675200@lgbtqcolorado.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:LGBTQ+ Writers Group \nEach week will have a suggested topic to assist people that find such structure helpful\, but writers can feel f ree to share on any topic of interest. This group is open to those 18+. \n Bring something you've written or a piece of writing that inspires you tha t you'd like to share. \nThemes for September: \n09/03: crisp \n09/10: gol den \n09/17: aromas \n09/24: fire LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T070209Z LOCATION:The Center on Colfax\, 1301 E. Colfax Ave.\, Denver\, CO\, 80218\ , United States URL:https://lgbtqcolorado.org/event/112202-6/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_ medium=ics&utm_campaign=denver-co X-SOURCE-NAME:The Center on Colfax - LGBTQ Colorado X-SOURCE-URL:https://lgbtqcolorado.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Writers Cafe DTSTART:20260918T160000Z DTEND:20260918T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T131757Z UID:u8pisu9v738s2qetqmqfijc3v8@google.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Enjoy dedicated writing time and build your writing community at the Writers Cafe! Hosted by BoulderWrites in the Bookmark Cafe at the M ain library\, Writers Cafe is an informal drop-in writing group for writer s of all experience levels and interests.\n\nEvery Friday morning\, gather with other writers to write for 30 minutes and talk about writing for 30 minutes. Notebooks and pens are available\, or bring your own favorite wri ting supplies! All are welcome.\n\nBoulder Public Library would like to th ank everyone who has generously donated to the Boulder Library Foundation. Your financial support provides funding for library programs\, services a nd facilities that help the people of Boulder develop and grow. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T131757Z LOCATION:Main Library - Boulder Public Library District\, 1001 Arapahoe Av e\, Boulder\, CO 80302\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Boulder Poetry Scene Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://boulderpoetryscene.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:IRL: The Ancient Technology of Gathering\, Storytelling\, and Coll aboration DTSTART:20260918T210000Z DTEND:20260918T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T180046Z UID:329f1fd8-7a04-4ed1-ac05-e87c5086f6ea@coloradoeventhub.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:In every startup\, people are asked to believe in something th at does not fully exist yet. Data can validate an opportunity\, but story helps employees\, investors\, customers\, and partners imagine the future and understand their role in building it. IRL: The Ancient Technology of G athering\, Storytelling\, and Collaboration is a highly interactive worksh op exploring how shared stories build the trust\, clarity\, and connection that make collaboration possible. Organizations do not create collective ide...\n\nMore info: https://hub.catalyzerapp.com/public/events/irl-the-an cient-technology-of-gathering-storytelli-4037-206?s=ZXZlbnRzXzQwMzc%3D LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T180046Z LOCATION:2900 Welton St\, Denver\, CO 80205\, Denver URL:https://hub.catalyzerapp.com/public/events/irl-the-ancient-technology- of-gathering-storytelli-4037-206?s=ZXZlbnRzXzQwMzc%3D&utm_source=caldiscov ery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=denver-co X-SOURCE-NAME:Colorado Event Hub X-SOURCE-URL:https://revelco.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Author Talk: The Hyphenated Life by Dr. Han Ren DTSTART:20260918T230000Z DTEND:20260919T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T180046Z UID:c5828de2-1788-4255-a42f-e0cabe495f29@coloradoeventhub.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Dr. Han Ren joins us in Denver to talk about the release of he r first book The Hyphenated Life.\n\nMore info: https://www.eventbrite.com /e/author-talk-the-hyphenated-life-by-dr-han-ren-tickets-1995122412844 LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T180046Z LOCATION:TBD URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/author-talk-the-hyphenated-life-by-dr-han -ren-tickets-1995122412844?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_camp aign=denver-co X-SOURCE-NAME:Colorado Event Hub X-SOURCE-URL:https://revelco.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:CREATIVE WRITING PANEL WITH JULIA COHEN\, JOANNA HOWARD\, KHADIJAH QUEEN\, AND MECA AYO DTSTART:20260919T000000Z DTEND:20260919T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T080841Z UID:c2vgpf1s16k8so5vdrbuueigtg@google.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of creative writing conversation with Juli a Cohen and friends!\n\nJulia Cohen\, Joanna Howard\, Khadijah Queen\, and Meca'Ayo (poets\, writers\, and creatives on all fronts!) are joining us on Friday\, September 18th at 6 pm\, Tattered Cover\, Aspen Grove location ! LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T080841Z LOCATION:Tattered Cover Aspen Grove\, 7301 S Santa Fe Dr #240\, Littleton\ , CO 80120\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Boulder Poetry Scene Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://boulderpoetryscene.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Things You Wouldn't Know By Looking At Me - Aimee Herman and Guest s DTSTART:20260919T010000Z DTEND:20260919T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T080841Z UID:76b715lkj5dh8gfpel7n61pkc0@google.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Things You Wouldn't Know By Looking At Me - Aimee Herman and G uests\n\nThings You Wouldn't Know By Looking At Me…featuring queer and t rans voices. We live all these lives within our one existence. Some of our experiences and accomplishments are more socially acceptable to talk abou t than others. This evening will break the stigma of silence and silencing \, by sharing from within the closed doors of our selves. \n\nAimee Herman (they/them) is a gay\, nonbinary writer and educator. They are the author of the novel\, "Everything Grows" (Three Rooms Press) and two full length books of poems\, "meant to wake up feeling" (great weather for MEDIA) and "to go without blinking" (BlazeVOX books)\, in addition to being widely p ublished in journals and anthologies including BOMB\, cream city review\, and Troubling the Line: Trans and Genderqueer Poetry and Poetics (Nightboa t Books). Aimee currently hosts several literary series around Boulder. Th ey teach creative writing workshops in addition to collaborating with Rock y Mountain Equality on their queer creative programming. Aimee is the foun ding member of the poetry band\, Hydrogen Junkbox. They are turned on by p ublic libraries\, garage sales and receiving mail. \n\nhttps://www.aimeehe rman.com/\n\nCo-sponsored by Rocky Mountain Equality\nhttps://www.rmequali ty.org/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T080841Z LOCATION:East Window\, 4550 Broadway Suite C-3B2\, Boulder\, CO 80304\, US A X-SOURCE-NAME:Boulder Poetry Scene Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://boulderpoetryscene.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mercury Legacy Jazz Jam & Poetry Open Mic DTSTART:20260919T010000Z DTEND:20260919T055500Z DTSTAMP:20260914T080841Z UID:l68vga0706avo1jifq9kri4tgc_R20260905T010000@google.com CATEGORIES:literary,music DESCRIPTION:After the Closing of the Pearl/ Mercury Cafe building recently \, the musicians and poets behind the Friday night tradition of jazz and p oetry will be continuing the legacy and the historic event at Lakewood Kav a bar and community event space Karma house. This event will be integratin g the two communities and celebrating the new beginning of an open mic tha t has existed in Denver for over 30 years. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T080841Z LOCATION:The Karma House - Kava Bar\, 8402 W Colfax Ave\, Lakewood\, CO 80 215\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Boulder Poetry Scene Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://boulderpoetryscene.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:An Evening with the Authors* DTSTART:20260919T013000Z DTEND:20260919T023000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T121719Z UID:10022025-1789759800-1789763400@risecomedy.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Fake Authors. Fake Books. Real Funny. \nJoin us as local comed ians take the stage posing as accomplished authors reading from their most recent works. Hosted by fictitious public radio host Dana Glass\, An Even ing with the Authors* is where literary satire meets sketch comedy. \nHost ed by Katie Hetlage and Joe Bates and featuring a different cast of author s each month\, the show is strange\, sometimes dark\, often ridiculous and always hilarious. \nAn Evening with the Authors* has been running once a month at the White Rabbit Cabaret in Indianapolis\, IN since 2014 and expa nded to Los Angeles in 2019. Now\, it’s adding a third city to the book tour and bringing its unique blend of improv\, sketch\, and stand up to De nver at Rise Comedy! LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T121719Z LOCATION:RISE Comedy\, 1260 22nd St\, Denver\, CO\, 80205\, United States URL:https://risecomedy.com/event/an-evening-with-the-authors-kq48u6/?utm_s ource=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=denver-co X-SOURCE-NAME:RISE Comedy X-SOURCE-URL:https://risecomedy.com/denver-comedy-show-event-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Moving Stories: A Workshop for families with children aged 3-6 to combine storytelling and dance DTSTART:20260919T160000Z DTEND:20260919T173000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T085803Z UID:10009927-1789812000-1789817400@scfd.org CATEGORIES:dance,education,family,literary LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T085803Z URL:https://scfd.org/event/moving-stories-a-workshop-for-families-with-chi ldren-aged-3-6-to-combine-storytelling-and-dance/?utm_source=caldiscovery& utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=denver-co X-SOURCE-NAME:SCFD X-SOURCE-URL:https://scfd.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Lavender Lit Fest DTSTART:20260919T170000Z DTEND:20260920T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T080841Z UID:rcgo233jsj2c721nedikd0vu9s@google.com CATEGORIES:arts,community,literary DESCRIPTION:Butterscotch Studios presents Lavender Lit Fest\, featuring lo cal queer authors\, open mic\, workshops and local publishers. \n\nThe day begins with FREE (or donation based) writing workshops from 11am-3:30pm. SIGN UP FOR WRITING WORKSHOPS HERE. Space is limited.\n\nhttps://www.butte rscotchstudios.com/events-page/lavendarlitfest\n\nThere will be drag story time with Miss Zarah from 12:15pm-1pm.\n\n\nThere will also be a book fair featuring local authors and publishers from 12-4pm. \n\nhttps://www.butte rscotchstudios.com/bookfair\n\nAnd.......a reading at night featuring some of the workshop teachers and other LGBTQIA+ poets including our special g uests Denver Poet Laureate Crisosto Apache and the author of many poetry b ooks and the recent hybrid text "Banbas/Exile" Rajiv Mohabir! \n\nThe even ing reading is a ticketed event. RSVP HERE for sliding scale tickets.\n\nh ttps://www.butterscotchstudios.com/event-details-registration/lavender-lit -fest-evening-reading\n\nWe hope to see you there! LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T080841Z LOCATION:Butterscotch Studios Music Lessons and Art Collective\, 620 Kimba rk St\, Longmont\, CO 80501\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Boulder Poetry Scene Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://boulderpoetryscene.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Sacred Voices WRITE! DTSTART:20260919T200000Z DTEND:20260919T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T080841Z UID:sld2om54te1b4cktielr7ooi54@google.com CATEGORIES:education,literary DESCRIPTION:Join us at Lighthouse Writers Workshop every third Saturday of the month at 2:00pm for an Interactive Writers Workshop\, facilitated by Mxxx. J.\n\nAll types of writers welcome\, all ages. We hope to see you th ere!\n\nCome and share what makes your voice sacred! LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T080841Z LOCATION:Lighthouse Writers Workshop\, 3844 York St\, Denver\, CO 80205\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Boulder Poetry Scene Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://boulderpoetryscene.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Defy AI: A Writing Workshop for Humans DTSTART:20260919T210000Z DTEND:20260919T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T080841Z UID:clq4g6j4tcjg7oofmesck7e1uc@google.com CATEGORIES:education,literary DESCRIPTION:This writing workshop invites participants to explore the crea tive process through observation\, imagination\, and personal experience. Hosted by Nicholas Bernhard with guest artist Javier Robles\, the workshop centers on a gallery of original artwork as inspiration for a short story written entirely by each participant.\n\nWriters will have one hour to cr eate an original story based on a selected work of art. The workshop empha sizes human creativity and asks participants not to use generative AI or l arge language models during the writing process.\n\nAdvance registration i s required. Visit the workshop website for details and registration.\n\nht tps://nantucketlit.com/workshops.html LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T080841Z LOCATION:The Shop at MATTER\, 2114 Market St\, Denver\, CO 80205\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Boulder Poetry Scene Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://boulderpoetryscene.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Reading: Khadija Queen\, Steven Dunn\, Jessica Lawson\, Jeffrey Pe thybridge\, Carolina Ebeid\, and Andre Hoilette\, hosted by Meca’Ayo DTSTART:20260920T010000Z DTEND:20260920T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T080841Z UID:7h1ho71343hd0fssu5jtt1n920@google.com CATEGORIES:free,literary DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, September 19\, 2026\, at 7 pm\, at Count erpath (7935 East 14th Ave. in Denver) for readings by Khadija Queen\, Ste ven Dunn\, Jessica Lawson\, Jeffrey Pethybridge\, Carolina Ebeid\, and And re Hoilette. Hosted by Meca’Ayo. Free and open to the public.\n\n\nKhadi jah Queen holds a PhD in Literary Arts from University of Denver. She is t he author of nine books of poetry and prose\, including Anodyne (Tin House 2020)\, winner of the William Carlos Williams Award\, and Between the Dev il and the Deep Blue Sea (Legacy Lit/Hachette August 2025)\, a memoir abou t her time in the Navy alongside short histories of maritime women. In 202 5 the Foundation for Contemporary Arts recognized Queen’s work with the Cy Twombly Award for poetry. Her next book is Black Women Writers At Work in the 21st Century (Haymarket\, February 2027)\, a collection of intervie ws with esteemed Black women/femme authors.\n\n\nSteven Dunn (a.k.a Pothol e\, because he is deep in these streets) is the author of three novels and 3\,259 Facebook posts that explore the intricate humanity of talking shit about your hoe-ass daddy. He currently teaches writing at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design.\n\n\nJessica Lawson (she/her/hers) is Pushcart- nominated writer\, teacher\, and queer single parent. Raised in the Midwes t and now based in Denver\, she holds a B.A. from Smith College\, a Ph.D. from the University of Iowa\, and an M.F.A. from the University of Colorad o-Boulder\, where she served as an editor for Timber Journal. Her debut po etry collection\, Gash Atlas\, is a nightmarish cartography of life in the Trump era. Through poetic and visual “maps\,” this collection excavat es nested layers of sexuality\, violence\, and white supremacy\, finally t urning the lens of critique back on its own speaker. Gash Atlas was select ed by judge Erica Hunt for the Kore Press Institute Poetry Prize and publi shed in 2022. Her chapbook Rot Contracts (Trouble Department 2020) focuses on family rupture\, the law\, and the limits of human bonds\, and her oth er writings have appeared or are forthcoming in The Iowa Review\, The Rump us\, Paperbag\, Dreginald\, Entropy\, The Wanderer\, and elsewhere. Her ac ademic work on 20th and 21st century literature focuses on the impact of m arginalization on the body as well as the politics of literary experiment. She teaches undergraduate classes on literary history\, creative writing\ , and gender studies\, as well as community workshops focusing on formal i nnovations in poetry by writers of color and LGBTQIA+ writers.\n\n\nJeffre y Pethybridge is the author of Striven\, The Bright Treatise (Noemi Press 2013). His work appears widely in journals such as Chicago Review\, Volt\ , Poor Claudia\, Best American Experimental Writing\, The Iowa Review\, LI T\, New American Writing and others. He teaches in the Jack Kerouac Schoo l of Disembodied Poetics at Naropa University where he is Director of the Summer Writing Program. He lives in so-called Denver with the poet Carolin a Ebeid and their son Patrick\; together they curate and host the Lord Wea ry’s Reading Series\, and edit Visible Binary. He’s currently at work on a documentary project centered on the recently released torture memos e ntitled “Force Drift\, an Essay in the Epic.” He grew up in Virginia.\ n\n\nCarolina Ebeid is a multimedia poet. She is the author of You Ask Me to Talk About the Interior (Noemi Press\, 2016) and the chapbook Dauerwund er: a brief record of facts (Albion Books\, 2023). Her next book Hide is f orthcoming from Graywolf Press in winter of 2026. Her work has been suppor ted by the Stadler Center for Poetry at Bucknell University\, Bread Loaf\, CantoMundo\, the NEA\, and a residency fellowship from the Lannan Foundat ion. From 2023-2025 she is the Bonderman Assistant Professor of poetry at Brown University. A longtime editor\, she currently edits poetry at the mu ltimedia zine Visible Binary with Patrick and Jeffrey Pethybridge. Carolin a grew up in West New York\, New Jersey in a Cuban and Palestinian family. \n\n\nAndré O. Hoilette is a Jamaican-born poet living in Denver\, Colora do. He is a Cave Canem fellow and former editor of ambulant: A Journal of Poetry & Art and former Asst. Editor of Nexus Magazine. He currently pursu es MFAs in Fiction and Poetry from Regis University. Previous publications in Stand Our Ground: Poems for Travon Martin\, Bum Rush the Page: A Def P oetry Jam\, and the Cave Canem 10-year reader\, milk magazine\, Cultural W eekly\, South Broadway Ghost Society\, and other journals.\n\n\nMeca’Ayo (Tameca L Coleman) is a multi-genre writer\, itinerant nerd\, sound maker \, massage therapist\, zine maker\, and point and shoot art dabbler who cu rrently lives in Denver\, Colorado. Their writing and photography have bee n featured in literary magazines\, art exhibits\, newspapers\, and other v enues and publications on and offline. Some publications of art and writin g include DARIA Art Magazine\, Femme Salée\, Denver Westword\, East Windo w\, Rigorous Magazine\, The Colorado Independent\, Heavy Feather Review\, Lambda Literary\, just femme & dandy magazine\, Inverted Syntax\, Full Sto p Literary Reviews\, Denverse Magazine and Ottawa Design Club. Many of the ir works implement improvisation and collaboration. Collaborative projects include work with Cellists for Change\, Adams County public arts events\, at Denver Zine Fest and via anthology zines and postcards featuring colla borative poetry. Meca’Ayo completed their MFA in poetry and fiction at R egis’ Mile-High MFA program in 2018. Their first book\, an identity poly ptych\, debuted from The Elephants in 2021. Meca’Ayo was a finalist for poet laureate in Adam’s County and in the state of Colorado in 2023. The y are a current artist resident at Carousel Arts in CAST 108 Studios in En glewood\, Colorado. They are the founder and lead of Colorado Poetry Calen dar. Meca’Ayo has worked in the healing arts since 2011 LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T080841Z LOCATION:Counterpath\, 7935 E 14th Ave\, Denver\, CO 80220\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Boulder Poetry Scene Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://boulderpoetryscene.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Upcyclist Salon/Editing Group DTSTART:20260920T170000Z DTEND:20260920T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T080841Z UID:1np6mmqcc302bbe27915d3e3qs_R20231015T170000@google.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:The Upcycleist meets every Sunday in the outdoor back area of the Trident to edit writing together and host general discussion about poe tic/literary topics. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T080841Z LOCATION:Trident Booksellers and Cafe\, 940 Pearl St\, Boulder\, CO 80302\ , USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Boulder Poetry Scene Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://boulderpoetryscene.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Local Author Showcase DTSTART:20260920T200000Z DTEND:20260920T223000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T080841Z UID:87sc2dk5ghvvt04q32qm8i42ik@google.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join us for a celebration of Colorado authors and their words as we feature a monthly lineup of emerging and seasoned local talents.\n\n Each month at the Shop at MATTER\, we're hosting a lineup of amazing local authors to read their poetry and prose\, meet new (and existing) fans\, a nd sign their books & zines.\n\nThis month\, we're featuring poetry\, poet ry\, and more poetry! Join us as we celebrate the range of amazing literar y talents Colorado has to offer. Who knows\, maybe you'll discover your ne w favorite writer!\n\nSeptember's Featured Authors:\n\nVarinia Rodriguez ( she/her)\n\nMick Jones (they/them)\n\nJennifer Muniz (she/they)\n\nAshley Howell Bunn (she/they)\n\nL.A. (her/she/ella)\n\nVictoria Glidden (she/the y)\n\nWe'll start at 2:00\, with the first three authors presenting one at a time onstage. Those three will then field questions together on stage. After a brief intermission\, the final three authors will have their momen t and follow the same process. At the end\, all 6 authors will sign and se ll their books directly to the audience. A big literary lovefest.\nCan't m ake it this month? Never fear! Showcases will be held monthly on the 3rd S unday of each month.\n\nACCESSIBILITY\nParking: Metered and free street pa rking is available (parallel parking) on Market St. Paid lots are availabl e within a few blocks. The closest one is on 21st and Market St.\nEntrance Access: Our front door is at street level and manually operated\, accessi ble for wheelchairs and mobility aids. The rest of the block has sidewalks raised by five steps\; however\, the bike lane offers a step-free route d own the block with minimal car traffic.\nRestrooms: All-gender restrooms. Just like at home.\n\nCommunication: All staff on site speak English. Ther e is one Spanish speaking staff member. We welcome communication via trans lation apps (Google Translate is available). While we do not use ASL\, we ’re happy to communicate through apps or other tools that work for you.\ n\nAlcohol Policy: No alcohol will be served or permitted at this event.\n \nQuestions or Requests: Please contact us at events@morematter.com with a ny accessibility needs or questions. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T080841Z LOCATION:The Shop at MATTER\, 2114 Market St\, Denver\, CO 80205\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Boulder Poetry Scene Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://boulderpoetryscene.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:"Snacks in Space" - A Boxed Book Launch DTSTART:20260920T230000Z DTEND:20260921T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T080841Z UID:qdr57le3smlrf8jcd6165e3rnk@google.com CATEGORIES:arts,literary DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the release of "Snacks in Space\," a collaborat ion between artist Coco Gordon and poet Virginia Schultz!\n\npresentation & interview - 5:23pm\n\nhost: Eric Raanan Fischman LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T080841Z LOCATION:Warrior Soul Gallery & Community Studio\, 304 Main St Unit B\, Ly ons\, CO 80540\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Boulder Poetry Scene Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://boulderpoetryscene.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Jam Before the Slam DTSTART:20260921T003000Z DTEND:20260921T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T080841Z UID:dhlqn486vlo05884th89usu4h0_R20260803T003000@google.com CATEGORIES:literary,music DESCRIPTION:Join Art Compost and the Word Mechanics for the Jam B4 the Sla m! Poets\, spoken word artists\, vocalists\, percussionists and acousitc m usicans are invited to join in this musical-poetic jam. Event is followed by a poetry slam and open mic. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T080841Z LOCATION:Mutiny Comics and Coffee\, 3483 S Broadway\, Englewood\, CO 80113 \, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Boulder Poetry Scene Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://boulderpoetryscene.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mutiny Slam DTSTART:20260921T020000Z DTEND:20260921T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T080841Z UID:7er7no8ten5fdr81egfm6a7goc_R20260803T020000@google.com CATEGORIES:literary,music DESCRIPTION:Poets compete for $50 and the fame/glory of a Sunday night. Wh o wins? That’s up to the unswayable judges\, who are randomly selected/p ier-pressured from the audience. Had a bad day? Have a bad life? Snoozed o n the sign up sheet? This is your chance to take it all out on a vulnerabl e\, hungry poet! Or to be one!\n\n6:30-8 Jazz Jam\n\n8:15 Slam!\n\nSign up for slam at 7:30\n\nOpen mic after LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T080841Z LOCATION:Mutiny Comics and Coffee\, 3483 S Broadway\, Englewood\, CO 80113 \, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Boulder Poetry Scene Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://boulderpoetryscene.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Denver Writes: Teen Creative Writing Club DTSTART:20260921T223000Z DTEND:20260922T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T080841Z UID:bbivi57avgt716ni4ac9enpr48_R20250407T223000@google.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Creative Writing Club is a space for writers ages 10 and up to work on writing projects\, collaborate with other writers\, share and rec eive feedback from other participants\, and join in on mini writing games and workshops. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T080841Z LOCATION:Dayton Memorial Library\, 3333 Regis Blvd\, Denver\, CO 80221\, U SA X-SOURCE-NAME:Boulder Poetry Scene Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://boulderpoetryscene.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:So You're A Poet... DTSTART:20260922T023000Z DTEND:20260922T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T080841Z UID:ghotjkppuefeol6cgqibs7q7qk_R20231010T023000@google.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Boulder's longest running poetry open mic\, hosted by Tom Pete rs LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T080841Z LOCATION:Wesley Foundation Untd Methodist\, 1290 Folsom St\, Boulder\, CO 80302\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Boulder Poetry Scene Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://boulderpoetryscene.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Tuesday Morning Book Club DTSTART:20260922T153000Z DTEND:20260922T170000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T093924Z UID:10437-1790069400-1790074800@www.olmcfssp.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:The Tuesday morning book club meets to read and discuss a sele cted book that assists with spiritual growth and knowledge of our wonderfu l Catholic faith. All members of the parish are welcome to drop by and che ck us out. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T093924Z URL:https://www.olmcfssp.org/calendar/tuesday-morning-book-club-189/?utm_s ource=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=denver-co X-SOURCE-NAME:Our Lady of Mt. Carmel X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.olmcfssp.org/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Hard Times: Writing Workshop DTSTART:20260922T210000Z DTEND:20260922T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T080841Z UID:e9t30afq0o3dpno9u4sjcji94c@google.com CATEGORIES:education,literary DESCRIPTION:Lighthouse Writers Workshop presents Hard Times Writing Worksh ops\, offering a creative outlet for individuals facing poverty\, addictio n\, homelessness and other challenges. Free and inclusive\, these library workshops help participants articulate their experiences through writing a nd storytelling. Guided by an experienced instructor\, sessions provide pr ompts\, feedback\, and a supportive community\, with no prior writing expe rience required. Meets twice per month on the second and fourth Tuesdays\, 3 - 5 p.m. at the Main Library.\n\nBoulder Public Library would like to t hank everyone who has generously donated to the Boulder Library Foundation . Your financial support provides funding for library programs\, services and facilities that help the people of Boulder develop and grow.\n\nFourth Tuesday of the month: Malinda Miller is the director of news and media re lations at the University of Colorado Boulder\, an instructor for the Ligh thouse Young Writers Programs\, and a visiting artist for Poetry Outloud. She feels most at home at the top of Weston Pass in Colorado or in the Nev ada desert where her family has a ranch just off Highway 50\, named by Lif e Magazine as the Loneliest Highway in America. Previously an associate ed itor at Many Mountains Moving\, her poetry and nonfiction has appeared in A Poetic Inventory of Rocky Mountain National Park\, Colorado Life Magazin e\, the Mountain Gazette\, the Coloradan\, and others. She has a MFA in po etry from Western State Colorado University and a MA in journalism from th e University of Colorado Boulder. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T080841Z LOCATION:Boulder Public Library District - Main Library\, 1001 Arapahoe Av e\, Boulder\, CO 80302\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Boulder Poetry Scene Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://boulderpoetryscene.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Denver Writes: Teen Creative Writing Club DTSTART:20260922T223000Z DTEND:20260923T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T080841Z UID:goqqs1igsf7qlqrt5o0vi9d73s_R20250401T223000@google.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Creative Writing Club is a space for writers ages 10 and up to work on writing projects\, collaborate with other writers\, share and rec eive feedback from other participants\, and join in on mini writing games and workshops. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T080841Z LOCATION:The Bookies Bookstore\, 2085 S Holly St\, Denver\, CO 80222\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Boulder Poetry Scene Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://boulderpoetryscene.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Write Track: Critique DTSTART:20260923T000000Z DTEND:20260923T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T080841Z UID:9a67l5g1eh4osn3orhrrav4nik@google.com CATEGORIES:education,literary DESCRIPTION:Explore your creative side! This monthly workshop invites you to find and develop your voice through writing. AGES: 18+\n\n2nd Tuesdays: The Write Track - co-writing\, publishing industry presenters\, writing w orkshops from authors and more\n\n4th Tuesdays: The Write Track: Critique - share writing samples and get feedback LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T080841Z LOCATION:Westminster Public Library\, 3705 W 112th Ave\, Westminster\, CO 80031\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Boulder Poetry Scene Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://boulderpoetryscene.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Writing Workshop with TJ Willis DTSTART:20260923T000000Z DTEND:20260923T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T080841Z UID:147sd53nn6l36g1e569l5cih1g@google.com CATEGORIES:education,literary DESCRIPTION:Event happens on 4th Tuesday of the month! Each month is a dif ferent writing topic presented by TJ Willis to sharpen your pencil!\n\n$11 LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T080841Z LOCATION:Sandψ’s Coffee and Tea\, 2130 Mountain View Ave Ste 302\, Long mont\, CO 80501\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Boulder Poetry Scene Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://boulderpoetryscene.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Lavender Mic Poetry Slam DTSTART:20260923T013000Z DTEND:20260923T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T080841Z UID:c6j5jres832ah9r6u8hp5a8gbe@google.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Join us for our monthly poetry slam\, The Lavender Mic!\n\nWin ner gets a $100 cash prize\, with ticket proceeds benefitting Trans Center of the Rockies.\n\nSlam Rules and FAQ:\n\nCheck-in & Draw Time: 7:30 PM a t Petals and Pages\n\nPoets who do not attend the draw will be taking the #1 spot! So get there on time poets!\n\nSlam Format & Rules:\n\nThe compet ition will be conducted in 3 rounds.\n\nRounds 1 and 2 are cumulative—sc ores from both rounds will be added together to determine which poets adva nce.\n\nRound 3 is a clean slate—finalists will start fresh with no prev ious scores carrying over.\n\nThe round cuts will be:\n\nRound 1: All 10 p oets\nRound 2: Top 5 poets\nRound 3: Top 3 poets\n\nPoets will randomly dr aw their performance order at check-in.\n\nTime Limit: Each poem must be 3 minutes or less\, with a 10-second grace period. After 3:10\, time penalt ies will apply:\n\n3:10-3:20 = 0.5-point deduction\n3:20-3:30 = 1-point de duction\n3:30+ = Disqualification for the round\n\nYour time starts as soo n as you speak into the mic or engage with the audience.\n\nNo props\, cos tumes\, or musical accompaniment—the power is in your words and performa nce.\n\nEach poem must be original and written by the performing poet.\n\n Random Judges will be selected in the audience. Judges will score poets on content\, performance\, and overall impact on a scale of 0.0 to 10.0 (hig hest and lowest scores dropped\, middle three averaged).\n\nIf there is a tie for the final round\, a 1 minute sudden-death round may be implemented .\n\nFAQ:\n\nQ: How many poets will be allowed to compete?\n\nA: There wil l be a total of 10 poets. First come\, first serve basis.\n\nQ: How many p oems should poets have prepared?\n\nA: Poets should have 3 poems under 3 m inutes prepared as well as one 1 minute poem.\n\nQ: Is a slam the same thi ng as an open mic?\n\nA: No\, a slam is a competition with judges.\n\nQ: H ow can I sign up to compete?\n\nA: Select “Competing Poet” on the even tbrite page & If there are any slots left\, poets who would like to compet e can sign up at the door.\n\nQ: Will we always donate to the same charity ?\n\nA: Charities will change quarterly! We are always open to suggestions as well.\n\nQ: Will the bookstore be open during the event?\n\nA: Yes! Yo u will be able to purchase items from the store\, before\, during intermis sions\, and after the show.\n\nTickets available here:\n\nhttps://www.even tbrite.com/e/the-lavender-mic-poetry-slam-at-petals-pages-tickets-14507631 44619?aff=oddtdtcreator LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T080841Z LOCATION:Town Hall Collaborative\, 525 Santa Fe Dr\, Denver\, CO 80204\, U SA X-SOURCE-NAME:Boulder Poetry Scene Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://boulderpoetryscene.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Fireside Ink: Lunch Break Writing Session DTSTART:20260923T180000Z DTEND:20260923T190000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T080841Z UID:r94a3u1153ucesdp9m5k51ipko@google.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Notice something new today with our Lunch Break Writing Prompt . What do you walk by everyday but never stop to think about? What does th is tell you about how you move through the world\; and what kind of world you have around you? Engage all your senses as you explore this nothing-sp ecial feature from a new angle.\n\nLunch Break meets every Wednesday at No on in the Dairy Arts Lobby.\n\nWe'll write for 45 min then gather to share our progress!\n\nSee you soon! LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T080841Z LOCATION:Dairy Arts Center\, 2590 Walnut St\, Boulder\, CO 80302\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Boulder Poetry Scene Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://boulderpoetryscene.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Denver Writes: Teen Creative Writing Club DTSTART:20260923T223000Z DTEND:20260924T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T080841Z UID:68grsc25upovlurihu6d2qjlir_R20250402T223000@google.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Creative Writing Club is a space for writers ages 10 and up to work on writing projects\, collaborate with other writers\, share and rec eive feedback from other participants\, and join in on mini writing games and workshops. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T080841Z LOCATION:Denver Public Library: Smiley Branch Library\, 4501 W 46th Ave\, Denver\, CO 80212\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Boulder Poetry Scene Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://boulderpoetryscene.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Melanated Poets Meetup DTSTART:20260923T233000Z DTEND:20260924T013000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T080841Z UID:tbdcjt28nmbu1f08sai0tonp7r@google.com CATEGORIES:community,literary DESCRIPTION:MELANATED POETS MEETUP\n\na QTPOC centric space for writers to connect\n\nWHEN:\n\n4:00PM-6:00PM\n2ND & 4TH WEDNESDAY EVERY MONTH\n\nWHE RE:\n\nQUINCE COFFEE HOUSE\n1447 QUINCE ST.\nDenVer\, CO 80220\n\nWHAT TO BRING:\n\nWRITING SUPPLIES\nA PIECE TO SHARE\nNo COST OR MEMBERSHIP\n\nMee t Me at MePo! LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T080841Z LOCATION:QUINCE COFFEE HOUSE\, 1447 Quince St\, Denver\, CO 80220\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Boulder Poetry Scene Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://boulderpoetryscene.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Mic Drop Joke Writing Workshop DTSTART:20260924T000000Z DTEND:20260924T014500Z DTSTAMP:20260918T003344Z UID:10021966-1790186400-1790192700@risecomedy.com CATEGORIES:education,free,literary DESCRIPTION:Mic Drop Comedy Workshop is every Wednesday from 6-8 PM before the open mic. Please include your name and the date you are signing up fo r. It is not guaranteed that you will get a turn every week\, however\, if you do not get a turn you will be moved to the front of the list the foll owing week.  If you do not attend the following week\, your spot in line will be forfeited and you will need to sign up again. The event is free to attend and giving notes and listening to others feedback can be an awesom e tool for improving your joke writing. If you do get up for a set there w ill be a $10 suggested donation paid in cash or venmo to @cabuchsy at the end of each workshop. Every set is given 6 minutes to run material and get feedback from the room. The comic onstage is allowed to use that time any way they see fit. \nSign Up Sheet Here: https://forms.gle/G8rCyVgFWBDMQ62 AA LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T003344Z LOCATION:RISE Comedy\, 1260 22nd St\, Denver\, CO\, 80205\, United States URL:https://risecomedy.com/event/mic-drop-joke-writing-workshop-2026-02/20 26-09-23/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=denver-co X-SOURCE-NAME:RISE Comedy X-SOURCE-URL:https://risecomedy.com/denver-comedy-show-event-calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Stain'd Arts Creative Writing Critique Group DTSTART:20260924T003000Z DTEND:20260924T030000Z DTSTAMP:20260914T080841Z UID:mh34jij3so24vrmedrb910n3er_R20250313T003000@google.com CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Creative writing critique group!\n\nWe'll meet every Wednesday evening from 5:30-8:00 PM\, at Town Hall Collaborative in Denver. Come wi th a piece of writing (1-2 pages\, printed) you're prepared to share and a re looking get feedback on. This is for creative writers looking to streng then their practice and find a group that will both support and challenge them. Fiction\, poetry\, memoir\, creative nonfiction\, screenplay etc. ar e welcome\, but no academic\, professional or journalistic writing please\ n\nStain'd strives to foster a thriving literary community here in Denver. We are here to serve as a source of constructive criticism for your writi ng\, and to empower you in your practice.\n\nPlease join us\, and be not a fraid. LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T080841Z LOCATION:Hooked on Colfax\, 3213 E Colfax Ave\, Denver\, CO 80206\, USA X-SOURCE-NAME:Boulder Poetry Scene Events Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://boulderpoetryscene.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR