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1 JULY 2017 — saturday

2 JULY 2017 — sunday

3 JULY 2017 — monday

    CENTRAL:
  • Poetry Express presents a reading by Connie Post, open reading—need a prompt? "Cold Mountain," hosted by Jan, Himalayan Flavors, 1585 University Avenue, Berkeley, 7:00-9:00 (PoetryExpress@gmail.com, poetryexpressberkeley.blogspot.com)
    NORTH:
  • Rivertown Poets Amuse-ing Mondays poetry reading with featured readers, open mic follows, three-minute spots, Aqus Café, 189 H Street, Petaluma, free, sign up at 5:45, reading 6:15-8:30 (707/778-6060, www.aqusnews.com)

4 JULY 2017 — tuesday

5 JULY 2017 — wednesday

    CENTRAL:
  • Pandemonium Press presents James Cagney, Sharon Coleman, Sara McAulay, and Denis J. Bernstein, Barry Ebnew on guitar, curated by Leila Rae, open mic follows, book and broadside giveaway, books available for sale at book table, first Wednesday of each month, Octopus Literary Salon, 2101 Webster Street, Oakland, free, 7:00 (510/844-4120, oaklandoctopus.org)

6 JULY 2017 — thursday

    CENTRAL:
  • You're Going to Die: Poetry, Prose & Everything Goes all open mic night, sign up early, list fills fast, five minutes only, poetry, prose, music, dancing, comedy, The Lost Church, 65 Capp Street, San Francisco, $10, if cost is a concern, contact ned@yg2d.com, doors 7:30, show 8:00-10:30 (purchase tickets online: www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1505659)

7 JULY 2017 — friday

8 JULY 2017 — saturday

    CENTRAL:
  • Writers With Drinks, presented by Other magazine, features journalist and editor Jade Chang, The Wangs vs. the World, fiction/non-fiction writer Sarah Gailey, River of Teeth, and scholar and poet Jackson Crawford, The Poetic Edda: Stories of the Norse Gods and Heroes, Charlie Jane Anders emcees and vamps, The Make Out Room, 3225 22nd Street, San Francisco, $5 to $20, no one turned away, all proceeds benefit the Center for Sex and Culture doors 6:30, show 7:30-9:30 (writerswithdrinks.com)

9 JULY 2017 — sunday

    CENTRAL:
  • Poetry Flash presents a reading by Don Bogen, An Algebra, and Joseph Di Prisco, Sight Lines from the Cheap Seats, request ASL interpreters one week in advance from editor@poetryflash.org, wheelchair accessible, Diesel, A Bookstore, 5433 College Avenue, Oakland, 3:00 (510/653-9965, dieselbookstore.com)
  • The Bay Area Writing Project presents a musical and literary performance by poet, novelist, and editor Diane Frank and poet Ellaraine Locke, Tripping with the Top Down, open mic follows, light refreshments available, Expressions Gallery, 2035 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley, free, 3:00-4:30 (510/644-4930, judy@judybebelaar.com, www.expressionsgallery.org)

10 JULY 2017 — monday

    CENTRAL:
  • Poetry Express presents a featured reading by Nadine Lockhart, plus open reading, hosted by Jim, Himalayan Flavors, 1585 University Avenue, Berkeley, 7:00-9:00 (PoetryExpress@gmail.com, poetryexpressberkeley.blogspot.com)
  • Poetry Express presents featured reader to be announced, plus open reading, hosted by Jim, Himalayan Flavors, 1585 University Avenue, Berkeley, 7:00-9:00 (PoetryExpress@gmail.com, poetryexpressberkeley.blogspot.com)

11 JULY 2017 — tuesday

    CENTRAL:
  • Tuesdays at North Beach, a weekly poetry series celebrating international poets and showcasing local talent, presents a reading by Devereaux Baker and Stephen Shur, curated by Jack Hirschman, North Beach Branch Library, 850 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, 6:30 (415/522-8602, www.friendssfpl.org/events/tuesdays-at-north-beach.html)

12 JULY 2017 — wednesday

13 JULY 2017 — thursday

14 JULY 2017 — friday

    CENTRAL:
  • Last Word Reading Series presents a performance by singer/songwriter/pianist/artist Eliza Shefler, poet, song writer, sacred dancer, and QiGong energy therapist Tureeda Mikell, and poetry singer Susan Newman, plus open reading, hosted by Dale Jensen, Nefeli Caffe, 1854 Euclid Avenue, near Hearst, Berkeley, 7:00 (cafe: 510/841-6374)

15 JULY 2017 — saturday

16 JULY 2017 — sunday

17 JULY 2017 — monday

    CENTRAL:
  • Poetry Express presents a reading by Rose & Lacy, open reading, hosted by Bruce, Himalayan Flavors, 1585 University Avenue, Berkeley, 7:00-9:00 (PoetryExpress@gmail.com, poetryexpressberkeley.blogspot.com)

18 JULY 2017 — tuesday

    CENTRAL:
  • Tuesdays at North Beach, a weekly poetry series celebrating international poets and showcasing local talent, presents a reading by Sharon Doubiago and Art Montecon, curated by Jack Hirschman, North Beach Branch Library, 850 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, 6:30 (415/522-8602, www.friendssfpl.org/events/tuesdays-at-north-beach.html)

19 JULY 2017 — wednesday

    CENTRAL:
  • John Burroughs a.k.a. Jesus Crisis, dynamic performer of poetry, founding editor of Crisis Chronicles Press, Octopus Literary Salon, 2101 Webster Street, Oakland, free, 7:00 (510/844-4120, oaklandoctopus.org)

20 JULY 2017 — thursday

    CENTRAL:
  • Poetry Flash presents a poetry reading by Noah Blaustein, Flirt, Kathryn Nuernberger, The End of Pink, and Jacques J. Rancourt, Novena, wheelchair accessible, Moe's Books, 2476 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley, 7:30 (510/849-2087, www.moesbooks.com)
    NORTH:
  • Third Thursday Poetry & Jazz Improv Reading Series features Dan Bellm, hosted by blake more, reading begins with live jazz by local musicians and an open mic with jazz improv, 215 Main Pub, 215 Main Street, Point Arena, free, 7:00 (707/884-9189, blake@snakelyone.com, www.facebook.com/215Main)

21 JULY 2017 — friday

22 JULY 2017 — saturday

23 JULY 2017 — sunday

24 JULY 2017 — monday

    CENTRAL:
  • Poetry Express presents featured reader TBA, plus open reading—need a prompt? "Key," hosted by Jim, Himalayan Flavors, 1585 University Avenue, Berkeley, 7:00-9:00 (PoetryExpress@gmail.com, poetryexpressberkeley.blogspot.com)

25 JULY 2017 — tuesday

    CENTRAL:
  • Tuesdays at North Beach, a weekly poetry series celebrating international poets and showcasing local talent, presents a reading by Bob Arbina and Randy Fingland, curated by Jack Hirschman, North Beach Branch Library, 850 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, 6:30 (415/522-8602, www.friendssfpl.org/events/tuesdays-at-north-beach.html)

26 JULY 2017 — wednesday

27 JULY 2017 — thursday

28 JULY 2017 — friday

29 JULY 2017 — saturday

30 JULY 2017 — sunday

    CENTRAL:
  • Poetry Flash presents a reading by Dorianne Laux and Joseph Millar from their new chapbook, Duet, with Christopher Howell, Love's Last Number, request ASL interpreters one week in advance from editor@poetryflash.org, wheelchair accessible, Diesel, A Bookstore, 5433 College Avenue, Oakland, 3:00 (510/653-9965, dieselbookstore.com)

31 JULY 2017 — monday

    CENTRAL:
  • Poetry Express presents Maverick Night open reading—topic to be announced, hosted by Jan, Himalayan Flavors, 1585 University Avenue, Berkeley, 7:00-9:00 (PoetryExpress@gmail.com, poetryexpressberkeley.blogspot.com)

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