BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CalDiscovery//caldiscovery//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH DESCRIPTION:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscover y.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fro m CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. SOURCE:https://caldiscovery.com/new-orleans-la/literary.ics X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H X-WR-CALDESC:Discovered and maintained by CalDiscovery (https://caldiscove ry.com). Event details belong to their publishers. Contains information fr om CalDiscovery\, which is made available under the ODbL 1.0. X-WR-CALNAME:CalDiscovery - new-orleans-la (literary) BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Everette Maddox Memorial Reading Series DTSTART:20260906T213000Z DTEND:20260906T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260730T052747Z UID:10001260-1788712200-1788717600@litwire.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Sundays at 4:20 pm \nThe Maple Leaf Bar hosts the longest cont inuously running poetry reading series in North America. It is free and op en to the public. The poetry series has been a platform for a great divers ity of writers to present their work\, from the published and well-establi shed to the novice poet alike. The reading series was founded in 1979 by F ranz Heldner\, Bob Stock\, and the consummate poet laureate of the Maple L eaf Bar\, Everette Maddox. \nThe series gained popularity around the same time that James Booker\, the flamboyantly wonderful one-eyed piano virtuos o\, held court at The Leaf. Everette Maddox\, another well-loved outrageou s personality of the time\, helped popularized the series with his humor\, charisma and whit. Maddox ran the series for nearly 10 years\, until his death in 1989. Since then\, the torch has been carried on by poet Nancy Ha rris aka “Ape Woman.” \nTo date\, there have been four published antho logies of poets who have read their work at the Maple Leaf: The Maple Leaf Rag (1980)\, The Maple Leaf Rag 15th Anniversary Anthology (1994)\, the M aple Leaf Rag III (2006)\, and Maple Leaf Rag IV (2010). \nAdditionally\, the Maple Leaf is portrayed in many books and stories by New Orleans write rs. It is thinly disguised as “The Raintree Street Bar” in the Ellen G ilchrist short story “The Raintree Street Bar and Washerteria” (The Le af was once a small Laundromat). Poems inspired by the Maple Leaf or about the bar can be found in Mirror Wars and Shards\, by Nancy Harris\; Body a nd Soul and Rhythm & Booze\, by Julie Kane\; and The Everette Maddox Song Book\, Bar Scotch and American Waste by Everette Maddox. \nAmerican Waste is a collection of Maddox’ final poems\, written at the Maple Leaf\, Mud dy Waters (which was once located across the street) and at the Carrollton Station. Maddox penned the final version of his poems on bar napkins\, fl iers\, and beer coasters which were collected by Hank Staples\, the curren t owner of the Maple Leaf Bar. After Maddox’ death\, his friends decided to publish the posthumous collection of poems. \nThe readings are held ev ery Sunday at 4:20 p.m. If you are going to be in New Orleans and would li ke to read\, please contact us at least a month or more in advance. \nFor more info\, go to: https://www.mapleleafbar.com/poetry-night or contact N ancy Harris on Facebook. LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T052747Z LOCATION:Maple Leaf Bar\, 8316 Oak St\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70118\, United States URL:https://litwire.org/event/the-everette-maddox-memorial-reading-series/ 2026-09-06/ X-SOURCE-NAME:LitWire X-SOURCE-URL:https://litwire.org/venue/miel-brewery-taproom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Pop-up at Parleaux DTSTART:20260908T230000Z DTEND:20260909T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260831T061706Z UID:10005223-1788890400-1788897600@litwire.org CATEGORIES:drink,literary DESCRIPTION:We’re popping up at Parleaux Beer Lab with some of our favor ite reads! \nGrab a pour of one of Parleaux’s small batch craft beers wh ile you browse a selection of books curated specifically for this event. LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T061706Z LOCATION:Parleaux Beer Lab\, 634 Lesseps St.\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States URL:https://litwire.org/event/pop-up-at-parleaux/ X-SOURCE-NAME:LitWire X-SOURCE-URL:https://litwire.org/venue/miel-brewery-taproom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Open Mic (Jazz & Poetry) DTSTART:20260909T000000Z DTEND:20260909T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260731T060828Z UID:10002855-1788894000-1788901200@litwire.org CATEGORIES:literary,music LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T060828Z LOCATION:Sweet Lorraine’s Jazz Club\, 1931 St Claude Ave\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70116\, United States URL:https://litwire.org/event/open-mic-jazz-poetry/2026-09-08/ X-SOURCE-NAME:LitWire X-SOURCE-URL:https://litwire.org/venue/miel-brewery-taproom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Esoterotica: Original Erotic Readings by Local Writers DTSTART:20260910T020000Z DTEND:20260910T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260801T060854Z UID:10001441-1788987600-1788994800@litwire.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Every Other Wednesday at The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret 2240 St. Claude Ave. NOLA\n21 & Up\, $5 at the Door\, ID’s & Proof of Vaxx Requi red \nWe Strive to Create an Inclusive & Safe Space for Our Audience & Pro vocateurs.\nNo Matter Who You Are\, What You Desire\, or Whom You Love\, A ll Are Welcome \nEsoterotica is a revolving cast of local\, New Orleans ar ea\, provocateurs reading and performing original erotica live\, on stage . Including poetry\, flash fiction\, spoken word\, sexy confessions\, and more\, each show is different\, often showcasing line-ups of new writing\, never heard before. \nLife’s pleasures are a sensory experience\, let us delight your imagination and provoke your desires in a variety of style s for your variety of persuasions.  Follow Us on Facebook and Instagram @ Esoterotica NOLA. \nDo You have Something to Share? Email Us to Submit You r Original Erotica or Get More Information & Guidelines at info@esoterotic a.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T060854Z LOCATION:The AllWays Lounge\, 2240 St. Claude Ave.\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70 117\, United States URL:https://litwire.org/event/esoterotica-original-erotic-readings-by-loca l-writers/2026-09-09/ X-SOURCE-NAME:LitWire X-SOURCE-URL:https://litwire.org/venue/miel-brewery-taproom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Poets on Poets DTSTART:20260910T020000Z DTEND:20260910T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260803T001536Z UID:10001653-1788987600-1788996600@litwire.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Café Istanbul presents Poets on Poets every Wednesday 10:00 p m – 2:00 am.\n\nDoors open for 9:00 pm.\n\n$5 drinks all night long. LAST-MODIFIED:20260803T001536Z LOCATION:Cafe Istanbul\, 2372 St Claude Ave\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, U nited States URL:https://litwire.org/event/poets-on-poets/2026-09-09/ X-SOURCE-NAME:LitWire X-SOURCE-URL:https://litwire.org/venue/miel-brewery-taproom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Book Club: Libre by Skye Jackson DTSTART:20260910T170000Z DTEND:20260910T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260801T060844Z UID:10000857-1789041600-1789045200@noma.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:NOMA’s book club meets monthly to discuss fiction and non-fi ction books related to art in the museum’s collection and exhibitions. \ nThis month’s book club selection is Libre by Skye Jackson\, a soaring c ollection of poems that deftly explores the familial\, personal\, and soci etal relationships of a young Black woman trying to make her way in a frau ght world. \nRegister Now \n\nAbout NOMA’s Book Club\nNOMA’s book club is an informal group open to anyone on a month-to-month basis. You do not have to attend every meeting or read every book to participate. In additi on to monthly book discussions\, the book club meets periodically for cura torial programs related to the book selections.  \nBooks are selected in advance and planned according to the museum’s exhibition schedule. Parti cipants are expected to procure their own copy of the titles. Selections a re also available at the NOMA Museum Shop\, where museum members receive a 10% discount. \nMeetings are held in person or via Zoom. All meetings beg in at 12 pm. For more information or questions\, please email programs@nom a.org. \n\nAbout the Book\nLibre\nFreedom reverberates in Skye Jackson’s breathtaking debut\, Libre\, with evocative poems that are heart-wrenchi ng\, haunting\, sensual\, and tender. This collection explores the experie nces of a young Black woman in New Orleans as she navigates the pull of fa milial and romantic relationships\, celebrating the joys of Blackness\, ar t\, and friendship. Libre also includes Jackson’s award-winning poem “can we touch your hair?” which was hand selected by former US Poet La ureate Billy Collins for inclusion in the Library of Congress Poetry 180 Project. \nAn acolyte of Sade and Stevie Nicks\, Jackson muses on microagg ressions\, interracial relationships\, and the endless intricacies of Blac k women’s hair as she rails against loss\, random violence\, and the dar k expectations that society often places upon people of color. She roams e ach room of the heart\, open and unafraid of what she might find behind ev ery door. Through it all\, this debut shines as the poetry refracts and re flects like a mirror leaving nothing unseen. \n-description from Simon & S chuster \nAbout the Author\nSkye Jackson is an award-winning writer and ed itor from New Orleans\, LA\, whose poetry has appeared in The Southern Re view\, Rattle\, Green Mountains Review\, and was hand selected by Billy Collins for inclusion in the Library of Congress Poetry 180 Project. In 2023\, she was a finalist for the Iowa Review Poetry Award. She currentl y teaches at Xavier University. LAST-MODIFIED:20260801T060844Z LOCATION:New Orleans Museum of Art\, 1 Collins Diboll Circle\, New Orleans \, LA\, 70119 URL:https://noma.org/event/book-club-libre-by-skye-jackson/ X-SOURCE-NAME:New Orleans Museum of Art X-SOURCE-URL:https://noma.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Everette Maddox Memorial Reading Series DTSTART:20260913T213000Z DTEND:20260913T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T061544Z UID:10001261-1789317000-1789322400@litwire.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Sundays at 4:20 pm \nThe Maple Leaf Bar hosts the longest cont inuously running poetry reading series in North America. It is free and op en to the public. The poetry series has been a platform for a great divers ity of writers to present their work\, from the published and well-establi shed to the novice poet alike. The reading series was founded in 1979 by F ranz Heldner\, Bob Stock\, and the consummate poet laureate of the Maple L eaf Bar\, Everette Maddox. \nThe series gained popularity around the same time that James Booker\, the flamboyantly wonderful one-eyed piano virtuos o\, held court at The Leaf. Everette Maddox\, another well-loved outrageou s personality of the time\, helped popularized the series with his humor\, charisma and whit. Maddox ran the series for nearly 10 years\, until his death in 1989. Since then\, the torch has been carried on by poet Nancy Ha rris aka “Ape Woman.” \nTo date\, there have been four published antho logies of poets who have read their work at the Maple Leaf: The Maple Leaf Rag (1980)\, The Maple Leaf Rag 15th Anniversary Anthology (1994)\, the M aple Leaf Rag III (2006)\, and Maple Leaf Rag IV (2010). \nAdditionally\, the Maple Leaf is portrayed in many books and stories by New Orleans write rs. It is thinly disguised as “The Raintree Street Bar” in the Ellen G ilchrist short story “The Raintree Street Bar and Washerteria” (The Le af was once a small Laundromat). Poems inspired by the Maple Leaf or about the bar can be found in Mirror Wars and Shards\, by Nancy Harris\; Body a nd Soul and Rhythm & Booze\, by Julie Kane\; and The Everette Maddox Song Book\, Bar Scotch and American Waste by Everette Maddox. \nAmerican Waste is a collection of Maddox’ final poems\, written at the Maple Leaf\, Mud dy Waters (which was once located across the street) and at the Carrollton Station. Maddox penned the final version of his poems on bar napkins\, fl iers\, and beer coasters which were collected by Hank Staples\, the curren t owner of the Maple Leaf Bar. After Maddox’ death\, his friends decided to publish the posthumous collection of poems. \nThe readings are held ev ery Sunday at 4:20 p.m. If you are going to be in New Orleans and would li ke to read\, please contact us at least a month or more in advance. \nFor more info\, go to: https://www.mapleleafbar.com/poetry-night or contact N ancy Harris on Facebook. LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T061544Z LOCATION:Maple Leaf Bar\, 8316 Oak St\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70118\, United States URL:https://litwire.org/event/the-everette-maddox-memorial-reading-series/ 2026-09-13/ X-SOURCE-NAME:LitWire X-SOURCE-URL:https://litwire.org/venue/miel-brewery-taproom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Open Mic (Jazz & Poetry) DTSTART:20260916T000000Z DTEND:20260916T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260814T061544Z UID:10002856-1789498800-1789506000@litwire.org CATEGORIES:literary,music LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T061544Z LOCATION:Sweet Lorraine’s Jazz Club\, 1931 St Claude Ave\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70116\, United States URL:https://litwire.org/event/open-mic-jazz-poetry/2026-09-15/ X-SOURCE-NAME:LitWire X-SOURCE-URL:https://litwire.org/venue/miel-brewery-taproom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Poets on Poets DTSTART:20260917T020000Z DTEND:20260917T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260815T001629Z UID:10001654-1789592400-1789601400@litwire.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Café Istanbul presents Poets on Poets every Wednesday 10:00 p m – 2:00 am.\n\nDoors open for 9:00 pm.\n\n$5 drinks all night long. LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T001629Z LOCATION:Cafe Istanbul\, 2372 St Claude Ave\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, U nited States URL:https://litwire.org/event/poets-on-poets/2026-09-16/ X-SOURCE-NAME:LitWire X-SOURCE-URL:https://litwire.org/venue/miel-brewery-taproom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:LMNL Reading Series Featuring Julie Elise Landry\, Marlana Botnick Fireman\, Todd Cirillo\, and François Bereaud DTSTART:20260917T230000Z DTEND:20260918T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260816T061720Z UID:10005193-1789668000-1789673400@litwire.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:We’re back next week with another reading at the wonderful T welve Mile Limit featuring three local writers and one author from afar! \ n\n\n\n\nWith books and more for sale from our friend Rayna at Book Banter Books!!! We hope to see you there! \nJulie Elise Landry is a New Orleans poet. Her work has appeared in A-minor Magazine\, Midway Journal\, Trampol ine\, Vassar Review\, and more. She earned an MFA in poetry from the Unive rsity of New Orleans and an MA in English from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. In 2025\, she was named a finalist in the LMNL Arts Patty Frie dmann Writing Competition. \nMarlana Botnick Fireman (she/they) is a write r in New Orleans. She completed her MFA in Creative Writing at the Univers ity of New Orleans\, where she was an editor for Bayou Magazine and was aw arded the Joanna Leake Prize for Fiction Thesis. Marlana’s work can be f ound in the Southeast Review\, Reckon Review\, The Hooghly Review\, and el sewhere. Marlana was the runner-up for fiction in the Patty Friedmann Writ ing Contest in 2025. Marlana was born and raised in central Ohio. When not reading or writing\, Marlana can be found crafting or playing with their goofy dog\, Dill. \nTodd Cirillo was born of bastard lineage. He has many books and misdemeanors. Books include: Sucker’s Paradise\, Burning the E vidence\, ROXY\, Kisses from a Straight Razor\, Disposable Darlings\, Thre e Poets Walk Into a Bar\, & his newest\, Happy Hour Heart of New Orleans f rom Roadside Press. His poems have appeared in numerous national and inter national literary journals\, magazines and on cocktail napkins everywhere. He is editor and co-founder of Six Ft. Swells Press. Todd lives in New Or leans\, Louisiana where he seeks out shiny moments and strange wisdom whil e looking pretty. www.toddcirillo.com Instagram.com/suckersparadise \nFran çois Bereaud is a husband\, dad\, full time math professor\, mentor in th e San Diego Congolese refugee community\, and mediocre hockey player. He i s the author of San Diego Stories published by Cowboy Jamboree Press and t he novel\, A Question of Family published by Stanchion Press. He has been widely published online and in print. His work has earned Pushcart\, Best of the Net\, and Best Small Fictions nominations. He serves as the fiction editor at The Twin Bill and reads for Porcupine Literary. Links to his wr iting at francoisbereaud.com. \nSee you there 😍 LAST-MODIFIED:20260816T061720Z LOCATION:12 mile limit\, 500 S Telemachus St\, New Orleans\, 70119 URL:https://litwire.org/event/lmnl-reading-series-featuring-julie-elise-la ndry-marlana-botnick-fireman-todd-cirillo-and-francois-bereaud/ X-SOURCE-NAME:LitWire X-SOURCE-URL:https://litwire.org/venue/miel-brewery-taproom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Poetry and Espresso DTSTART:20260918T233000Z DTEND:20260919T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T001854Z UID:10003817-1789756200-1789765200@litwire.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Every THIRD Friday of each month\, Roots Plants + Coffee\, 124 Erlanger Avenue\, Slidell\, presents Poetry & Espresso. Dennis Formento h osts. 6:30 sign in\, 7:00 begin. Poets & musicians welcome. Free! LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T001854Z LOCATION:LA URL:https://litwire.org/event/poetry-and-espresso-2/2026-09-18/ X-SOURCE-NAME:LitWire X-SOURCE-URL:https://litwire.org/venue/miel-brewery-taproom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:HNOC Bunny Day: "Bunny Matthews: His Life\, Art\, and Obsessions" DTSTART:20260919T130000Z DTEND:20260919T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T181406Z UID:10000206-1789804800-1789837200@bizneworleans.com CATEGORIES:arts,community,literary DESCRIPTION:HNOC celebrates the opening of its new exhibition\, “Bunny M atthews: His Life\, Art\, and Obsessions\, with Bunny Day” on Sept. 19. \nSpecial guests include Bunny Matthews’ son\, Jude Matthews\, and Victo r Pizarro and Natalie Juneau\, the real-life inspirations for the iconic V ic and Nat’ly characters. \nThe free celebration features author talks\, a book signing\, a lecture on the New Orleans “Yat” accent and a Vic and Nat’ly costume contest. \nDetails here: https://bizneworleans.com/hn oc-to-launch-bunny-matthews-exhibition/ LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T181406Z URL:https://bizneworleans.com/event/hnoc-bunny-day-bunny-matthews-his-life -art-and-obsessions/ X-SOURCE-NAME:Biz New Orleans X-SOURCE-URL:https://bizneworleans.com/nola-chamber-announces-3rd-quarter- events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Everette Maddox Memorial Reading Series DTSTART:20260920T213000Z DTEND:20260920T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260820T061736Z UID:10001262-1789921800-1789927200@litwire.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Sundays at 4:20 pm \nThe Maple Leaf Bar hosts the longest cont inuously running poetry reading series in North America. It is free and op en to the public. The poetry series has been a platform for a great divers ity of writers to present their work\, from the published and well-establi shed to the novice poet alike. The reading series was founded in 1979 by F ranz Heldner\, Bob Stock\, and the consummate poet laureate of the Maple L eaf Bar\, Everette Maddox. \nThe series gained popularity around the same time that James Booker\, the flamboyantly wonderful one-eyed piano virtuos o\, held court at The Leaf. Everette Maddox\, another well-loved outrageou s personality of the time\, helped popularized the series with his humor\, charisma and whit. Maddox ran the series for nearly 10 years\, until his death in 1989. Since then\, the torch has been carried on by poet Nancy Ha rris aka “Ape Woman.” \nTo date\, there have been four published antho logies of poets who have read their work at the Maple Leaf: The Maple Leaf Rag (1980)\, The Maple Leaf Rag 15th Anniversary Anthology (1994)\, the M aple Leaf Rag III (2006)\, and Maple Leaf Rag IV (2010). \nAdditionally\, the Maple Leaf is portrayed in many books and stories by New Orleans write rs. It is thinly disguised as “The Raintree Street Bar” in the Ellen G ilchrist short story “The Raintree Street Bar and Washerteria” (The Le af was once a small Laundromat). Poems inspired by the Maple Leaf or about the bar can be found in Mirror Wars and Shards\, by Nancy Harris\; Body a nd Soul and Rhythm & Booze\, by Julie Kane\; and The Everette Maddox Song Book\, Bar Scotch and American Waste by Everette Maddox. \nAmerican Waste is a collection of Maddox’ final poems\, written at the Maple Leaf\, Mud dy Waters (which was once located across the street) and at the Carrollton Station. Maddox penned the final version of his poems on bar napkins\, fl iers\, and beer coasters which were collected by Hank Staples\, the curren t owner of the Maple Leaf Bar. After Maddox’ death\, his friends decided to publish the posthumous collection of poems. \nThe readings are held ev ery Sunday at 4:20 p.m. If you are going to be in New Orleans and would li ke to read\, please contact us at least a month or more in advance. \nFor more info\, go to: https://www.mapleleafbar.com/poetry-night or contact N ancy Harris on Facebook. LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T061736Z LOCATION:Maple Leaf Bar\, 8316 Oak St\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70118\, United States URL:https://litwire.org/event/the-everette-maddox-memorial-reading-series/ 2026-09-20/ X-SOURCE-NAME:LitWire X-SOURCE-URL:https://litwire.org/venue/miel-brewery-taproom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Open Mic (Jazz & Poetry) DTSTART:20260923T000000Z DTEND:20260923T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260821T001807Z UID:10002857-1790103600-1790110800@litwire.org CATEGORIES:literary,music LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T001807Z LOCATION:Sweet Lorraine’s Jazz Club\, 1931 St Claude Ave\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70116\, United States URL:https://litwire.org/event/open-mic-jazz-poetry/2026-09-22/ X-SOURCE-NAME:LitWire X-SOURCE-URL:https://litwire.org/venue/miel-brewery-taproom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Gallery Talk: Skye Jackson Poetry Reading and Book Signing DTSTART:20260923T173000Z DTEND:20260923T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260823T001302Z UID:10002135-1790166600-1790168400@noma.org CATEGORIES:arts,literary DESCRIPTION:Join us for weekly gallery talks every Wednesday at NOMA\, fea turing curators\, artists\, and other special guests.  \nThis week\, join NOMA in welcoming poet Skye Jackson for a poetry reading from her newest collection Libre\, followed by a book signing. Jackson’s collection is t his year’s One Book One New Orleans selection\, as well as NOMA’s Book Club pick for September 2026. You can register for this month’s Book Cl ub discussion of Libre here. Copies of Libre are also available for purcha se through the NOMA Museum Shop. \nThis program will begin at 12:30 PM\, w ith a second program offered at 6:00 PM the same day. Both programs are fr ee with museum admission. Louisiana residents receive free admission to NO MA every Wednesday\, courtesy of The Helis Foundation. \n\nAbout the Progr am\nSkye Jackson\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSkye Jackson ’s work has appeared in RHINO\, Palette Poetry\, The Southern Review\, a nd elsewhere. She has been a finalist for the Iowa Review Poetry Award\, t he RATTLE Poetry Prize and was the recipient of the AWP Intro Journals Awa rd. Her work was also chosen by former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins fo r inclusion in the Library of Congress Poetry 180 Project. Jackson’s deb ut poetry collection\, Libre\, was published by Regalo Press and nationall y distributed by Simon & Schuster. Libre was also selected as the One Book One New Orleans’ chosen book for 2026. She was also recently highlighte d as one of Gambit Magazine’s “40 Under 40” honorees. She currently serves as a Visiting Writer at Xavier University of Louisiana. \nOne Book One New Orleans (OBONO)\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nOne Bo ok One New Orleans is a nonprofit organization that supports literacy\, bu ilds community\, and promotes meaningful dialogue between people of divers e backgrounds by calling on all New Orleanians to share the experience of reading and discussing a selected book each year\, and providing literacy resources to organizations and individuals throughout our community. LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T001302Z LOCATION:New Orleans Museum of Art\, 1 Collins Diboll Circle\, New Orleans \, LA\, 70119 URL:https://noma.org/event/gallery-talk-skye-jackson-poetry-reading-and-bo ok-signing/2026-09-23/1/ X-SOURCE-NAME:New Orleans Museum of Art X-SOURCE-URL:https://noma.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Gallery Talk: Skye Jackson Poetry Reading and Book Signing DTSTART:20260923T230000Z DTEND:20260923T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T001512Z UID:10002136-1790186400-1790188200@noma.org CATEGORIES:arts,literary DESCRIPTION:Join us for weekly gallery talks every Wednesday at NOMA\, fea turing curators\, artists\, and other special guests.  \nThis week\, join NOMA in welcoming poet Skye Jackson for a poetry reading from her newest collection Libre\, followed by a book signing. Jackson’s collection is t his year’s One Book One New Orleans selection\, as well as NOMA’s Book Club pick for September 2026. You can register for this month’s Book Cl ub discussion of Libre here. Copies of Libre are also available for purcha se through the NOMA Museum Shop. \nThis program will begin at 12:30 PM\, w ith a second program offered at 6:00 PM the same day. Both programs are fr ee with museum admission. Louisiana residents receive free admission to NO MA every Wednesday\, courtesy of The Helis Foundation. \n\nAbout the Progr am\nSkye Jackson\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSkye Jackson ’s work has appeared in RHINO\, Palette Poetry\, The Southern Review\, a nd elsewhere. She has been a finalist for the Iowa Review Poetry Award\, t he RATTLE Poetry Prize and was the recipient of the AWP Intro Journals Awa rd. Her work was also chosen by former U.S. Poet Laureate Billy Collins fo r inclusion in the Library of Congress Poetry 180 Project. Jackson’s deb ut poetry collection\, Libre\, was published by Regalo Press and nationall y distributed by Simon & Schuster. Libre was also selected as the One Book One New Orleans’ chosen book for 2026. She was also recently highlighte d as one of Gambit Magazine’s “40 Under 40” honorees. She currently serves as a Visiting Writer at Xavier University of Louisiana. \nOne Book One New Orleans (OBONO)\n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nOne Bo ok One New Orleans is a nonprofit organization that supports literacy\, bu ilds community\, and promotes meaningful dialogue between people of divers e backgrounds by calling on all New Orleanians to share the experience of reading and discussing a selected book each year\, and providing literacy resources to organizations and individuals throughout our community. LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T001512Z LOCATION:New Orleans Museum of Art\, 1 Collins Diboll Circle\, New Orleans \, LA\, 70119 URL:https://noma.org/event/gallery-talk-skye-jackson-poetry-reading-and-bo ok-signing/2026-09-23/2/ X-SOURCE-NAME:New Orleans Museum of Art X-SOURCE-URL:https://noma.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Esoterotica: Original Erotic Readings by Local Writers DTSTART:20260924T020000Z DTEND:20260924T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260822T061558Z UID:10001442-1790197200-1790204400@litwire.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Every Other Wednesday at The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret 2240 St. Claude Ave. NOLA\n21 & Up\, $5 at the Door\, ID’s & Proof of Vaxx Requi red \nWe Strive to Create an Inclusive & Safe Space for Our Audience & Pro vocateurs.\nNo Matter Who You Are\, What You Desire\, or Whom You Love\, A ll Are Welcome \nEsoterotica is a revolving cast of local\, New Orleans ar ea\, provocateurs reading and performing original erotica live\, on stage . Including poetry\, flash fiction\, spoken word\, sexy confessions\, and more\, each show is different\, often showcasing line-ups of new writing\, never heard before. \nLife’s pleasures are a sensory experience\, let us delight your imagination and provoke your desires in a variety of style s for your variety of persuasions.  Follow Us on Facebook and Instagram @ Esoterotica NOLA. \nDo You have Something to Share? Email Us to Submit You r Original Erotica or Get More Information & Guidelines at info@esoterotic a.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260822T061558Z LOCATION:The AllWays Lounge\, 2240 St. Claude Ave.\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70 117\, United States URL:https://litwire.org/event/esoterotica-original-erotic-readings-by-loca l-writers/2026-09-23/ X-SOURCE-NAME:LitWire X-SOURCE-URL:https://litwire.org/venue/miel-brewery-taproom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Poets on Poets DTSTART:20260924T020000Z DTEND:20260924T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260823T061634Z UID:10001655-1790197200-1790206200@litwire.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Café Istanbul presents Poets on Poets every Wednesday 10:00 p m – 2:00 am.\n\nDoors open for 9:00 pm.\n\n$5 drinks all night long. LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T061634Z LOCATION:Cafe Istanbul\, 2372 St Claude Ave\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, U nited States URL:https://litwire.org/event/poets-on-poets/2026-09-23/ X-SOURCE-NAME:LitWire X-SOURCE-URL:https://litwire.org/venue/miel-brewery-taproom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Poetry and Espresso DTSTART:20260926T000000Z DTEND:20260926T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T062958Z UID:10001803-1790362800-1790370000@litwire.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Poetry open mic with featured musicians\, on the last Friday o f every month. Solo musicians are also invited to play the open mic. Free admission. Please arrive early if you want to perform. \nFive minute limit for poets. Seven to ten minutes for music open-mic singers and musicians. \nPlease arrive early to sign in! LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T062958Z LOCATION:Roots Plants and Coffee\, 124 B Erlanger Avenue\, Slidell\, LA\, 70458\, United States URL:https://litwire.org/event/poetry-and-espresso/2026-09-25/ X-SOURCE-NAME:LitWire X-SOURCE-URL:https://litwire.org/venue/miel-brewery-taproom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Everette Maddox Memorial Reading Series DTSTART:20260927T213000Z DTEND:20260927T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260826T062958Z UID:10001263-1790526600-1790532000@litwire.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Sundays at 4:20 pm \nThe Maple Leaf Bar hosts the longest cont inuously running poetry reading series in North America. It is free and op en to the public. The poetry series has been a platform for a great divers ity of writers to present their work\, from the published and well-establi shed to the novice poet alike. The reading series was founded in 1979 by F ranz Heldner\, Bob Stock\, and the consummate poet laureate of the Maple L eaf Bar\, Everette Maddox. \nThe series gained popularity around the same time that James Booker\, the flamboyantly wonderful one-eyed piano virtuos o\, held court at The Leaf. Everette Maddox\, another well-loved outrageou s personality of the time\, helped popularized the series with his humor\, charisma and whit. Maddox ran the series for nearly 10 years\, until his death in 1989. Since then\, the torch has been carried on by poet Nancy Ha rris aka “Ape Woman.” \nTo date\, there have been four published antho logies of poets who have read their work at the Maple Leaf: The Maple Leaf Rag (1980)\, The Maple Leaf Rag 15th Anniversary Anthology (1994)\, the M aple Leaf Rag III (2006)\, and Maple Leaf Rag IV (2010). \nAdditionally\, the Maple Leaf is portrayed in many books and stories by New Orleans write rs. It is thinly disguised as “The Raintree Street Bar” in the Ellen G ilchrist short story “The Raintree Street Bar and Washerteria” (The Le af was once a small Laundromat). Poems inspired by the Maple Leaf or about the bar can be found in Mirror Wars and Shards\, by Nancy Harris\; Body a nd Soul and Rhythm & Booze\, by Julie Kane\; and The Everette Maddox Song Book\, Bar Scotch and American Waste by Everette Maddox. \nAmerican Waste is a collection of Maddox’ final poems\, written at the Maple Leaf\, Mud dy Waters (which was once located across the street) and at the Carrollton Station. Maddox penned the final version of his poems on bar napkins\, fl iers\, and beer coasters which were collected by Hank Staples\, the curren t owner of the Maple Leaf Bar. After Maddox’ death\, his friends decided to publish the posthumous collection of poems. \nThe readings are held ev ery Sunday at 4:20 p.m. If you are going to be in New Orleans and would li ke to read\, please contact us at least a month or more in advance. \nFor more info\, go to: https://www.mapleleafbar.com/poetry-night or contact N ancy Harris on Facebook. LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T062958Z LOCATION:Maple Leaf Bar\, 8316 Oak St\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70118\, United States URL:https://litwire.org/event/the-everette-maddox-memorial-reading-series/ 2026-09-27/ X-SOURCE-NAME:LitWire X-SOURCE-URL:https://litwire.org/venue/miel-brewery-taproom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:NOAGE Book Club DTSTART:20260929T230000Z DTEND:20260930T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260901T065729Z UID:10003565-1790704800-1790710200@www.noagenola.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:NOAGE Book Club\nFabulous Bodies\, by Chuck Tingle\nDiscussion on Tuesday\, September 29\, 6:00PM\nAt the New Orleans Pride Center (2762 Orleans Ave.) \nCLICK HERE to Join the NOAGE Book Club Facebook Group (opens in new tab) LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T065729Z LOCATION:Pride Center\, 2762 Orleans Ave.\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70119\, Uni ted States URL:https://www.noagenola.org/event/noage-book-club-5/ X-SOURCE-NAME:NOAGE - New Orleans Advocates for LGBTQ+ Elders X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.noagenola.org/resource/mantalk-mens-group-meetup END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Open Mic (Jazz & Poetry) DTSTART:20260930T000000Z DTEND:20260930T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260827T061647Z UID:10002858-1790708400-1790715600@litwire.org CATEGORIES:literary,music LAST-MODIFIED:20260827T061647Z LOCATION:Sweet Lorraine’s Jazz Club\, 1931 St Claude Ave\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70116\, United States URL:https://litwire.org/event/open-mic-jazz-poetry/2026-09-29/ X-SOURCE-NAME:LitWire X-SOURCE-URL:https://litwire.org/venue/miel-brewery-taproom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Poets on Poets DTSTART:20261001T020000Z DTEND:20261001T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260828T061728Z UID:10001656-1790802000-1790811000@litwire.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Café Istanbul presents Poets on Poets every Wednesday 10:00 p m – 2:00 am.\n\nDoors open for 9:00 pm.\n\n$5 drinks all night long. LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T061728Z LOCATION:Cafe Istanbul\, 2372 St Claude Ave\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, U nited States URL:https://litwire.org/event/poets-on-poets/2026-09-30/ X-SOURCE-NAME:LitWire X-SOURCE-URL:https://litwire.org/venue/miel-brewery-taproom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Literary Night At The Coffeehouse DTSTART:20261002T000000Z DTEND:20261002T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260829T061652Z UID:10004925-1790881200-1790888400@litwire.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:All poets\, writers\, rappers\, spell spinners\, whisperers\, and lovers of the Spoken Word. \nOpen Mic Poet’s Night every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. LAST-MODIFIED:20260829T061652Z LOCATION:The Neutral Ground Coffee House\, 5110 Danneel St\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70115\, United States URL:https://litwire.org/event/literary-night-at-the-coffeehouse/2026-10-01 / X-SOURCE-NAME:LitWire X-SOURCE-URL:https://litwire.org/venue/miel-brewery-taproom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:The Everette Maddox Memorial Reading Series DTSTART:20261004T213000Z DTEND:20261004T230000Z DTSTAMP:20260902T061901Z UID:10001264-1791131400-1791136800@litwire.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Sundays at 4:20 pm \nThe Maple Leaf Bar hosts the longest cont inuously running poetry reading series in North America. It is free and op en to the public. The poetry series has been a platform for a great divers ity of writers to present their work\, from the published and well-establi shed to the novice poet alike. The reading series was founded in 1979 by F ranz Heldner\, Bob Stock\, and the consummate poet laureate of the Maple L eaf Bar\, Everette Maddox. \nThe series gained popularity around the same time that James Booker\, the flamboyantly wonderful one-eyed piano virtuos o\, held court at The Leaf. Everette Maddox\, another well-loved outrageou s personality of the time\, helped popularized the series with his humor\, charisma and whit. Maddox ran the series for nearly 10 years\, until his death in 1989. Since then\, the torch has been carried on by poet Nancy Ha rris aka “Ape Woman.” \nTo date\, there have been four published antho logies of poets who have read their work at the Maple Leaf: The Maple Leaf Rag (1980)\, The Maple Leaf Rag 15th Anniversary Anthology (1994)\, the M aple Leaf Rag III (2006)\, and Maple Leaf Rag IV (2010). \nAdditionally\, the Maple Leaf is portrayed in many books and stories by New Orleans write rs. It is thinly disguised as “The Raintree Street Bar” in the Ellen G ilchrist short story “The Raintree Street Bar and Washerteria” (The Le af was once a small Laundromat). Poems inspired by the Maple Leaf or about the bar can be found in Mirror Wars and Shards\, by Nancy Harris\; Body a nd Soul and Rhythm & Booze\, by Julie Kane\; and The Everette Maddox Song Book\, Bar Scotch and American Waste by Everette Maddox. \nAmerican Waste is a collection of Maddox’ final poems\, written at the Maple Leaf\, Mud dy Waters (which was once located across the street) and at the Carrollton Station. Maddox penned the final version of his poems on bar napkins\, fl iers\, and beer coasters which were collected by Hank Staples\, the curren t owner of the Maple Leaf Bar. After Maddox’ death\, his friends decided to publish the posthumous collection of poems. \nThe readings are held ev ery Sunday at 4:20 p.m. If you are going to be in New Orleans and would li ke to read\, please contact us at least a month or more in advance. \nFor more info\, go to: https://www.mapleleafbar.com/poetry-night or contact N ancy Harris on Facebook. LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T061901Z LOCATION:Maple Leaf Bar\, 8316 Oak St\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70118\, United States URL:https://litwire.org/event/the-everette-maddox-memorial-reading-series/ 2026-10-04/ X-SOURCE-NAME:LitWire X-SOURCE-URL:https://litwire.org/venue/miel-brewery-taproom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Open Mic (Jazz & Poetry) DTSTART:20261007T000000Z DTEND:20261007T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T061743Z UID:10002859-1791313200-1791320400@litwire.org CATEGORIES:literary,music LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T061743Z LOCATION:Sweet Lorraine’s Jazz Club\, 1931 St Claude Ave\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70116\, United States URL:https://litwire.org/event/open-mic-jazz-poetry/2026-10-06/ X-SOURCE-NAME:LitWire X-SOURCE-URL:https://litwire.org/venue/miel-brewery-taproom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Esoterotica: Original Erotic Readings by Local Writers DTSTART:20261008T020000Z DTEND:20261008T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T001854Z UID:10001443-1791406800-1791414000@litwire.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Every Other Wednesday at The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret 2240 St. Claude Ave. NOLA\n21 & Up\, $5 at the Door\, ID’s & Proof of Vaxx Requi red \nWe Strive to Create an Inclusive & Safe Space for Our Audience & Pro vocateurs.\nNo Matter Who You Are\, What You Desire\, or Whom You Love\, A ll Are Welcome \nEsoterotica is a revolving cast of local\, New Orleans ar ea\, provocateurs reading and performing original erotica live\, on stage . Including poetry\, flash fiction\, spoken word\, sexy confessions\, and more\, each show is different\, often showcasing line-ups of new writing\, never heard before. \nLife’s pleasures are a sensory experience\, let us delight your imagination and provoke your desires in a variety of style s for your variety of persuasions.  Follow Us on Facebook and Instagram @ Esoterotica NOLA. \nDo You have Something to Share? Email Us to Submit You r Original Erotica or Get More Information & Guidelines at info@esoterotic a.com LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T001854Z LOCATION:The AllWays Lounge\, 2240 St. Claude Ave.\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70 117\, United States URL:https://litwire.org/event/esoterotica-original-erotic-readings-by-loca l-writers/2026-10-07/ X-SOURCE-NAME:LitWire X-SOURCE-URL:https://litwire.org/venue/miel-brewery-taproom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Poets on Poets DTSTART:20261008T020000Z DTEND:20261008T043000Z DTSTAMP:20260904T061833Z UID:10001657-1791406800-1791415800@litwire.org CATEGORIES:literary DESCRIPTION:Café Istanbul presents Poets on Poets every Wednesday 10:00 p m – 2:00 am.\n\nDoors open for 9:00 pm.\n\n$5 drinks all night long. LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T061833Z LOCATION:Cafe Istanbul\, 2372 St Claude Ave\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, U nited States URL:https://litwire.org/event/poets-on-poets/2026-10-07/ X-SOURCE-NAME:LitWire X-SOURCE-URL:https://litwire.org/venue/miel-brewery-taproom END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR