Northern Nevada Literary Arts June 2026
Monday, June 1, 2026 • List 5:30 PM • Show 6:30 PM
Monday Night Poetry
Shim’s Tavern
Reno’s premier open mic! Sign up early to share your original works! Stay late to hear your neighbors voices and craft!
Wednesday, June 3, 2026 • 6:00–8:00 PM
True Colors Poetry Workshop
Our Center: 1745 S. Wells Ave., Reno NV, 89502
Hosted by Poet Laureate Emeritus Jesse James Ziegler!
A creative space for Reno’s queer community!
Saturday , June 6, 2026 • 7:00–9:00 PM
Pride Poetry Party
Black Rabbit Meads: 401 E 4th St, Reno, NV 89512
A spotlight feature for renown Spoken Word Poet and Queer Activist Willy Palomo
Hosted by Spoken Views Poetry Collective member Courtney Kelly
Monday, June 8, 2026 • List 5:30 PM • Show 6:30 PM
Monday Night Poetry
Shim’s Tavern
Reno’s premier open mic! Sign up early to share your original works! Stay late to hear your neighbors voices and craft!
This being the second Monday of the month, it will have yours truly, Griffin! as guest host.
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 • 6:00 PM
Spoken Views Open Mic
Brewery Arts Center, Carson City
Am open mic for creatives in Carson City!
Hosted in a historic building and open to all!
Saturday, June 13, 2026 • 2-6pm
Artful Pride: Poetry Workshop with Poet Laureate Emeritus Jesse Ziegler
Free and open to the public! All ages!
Signs ups are limited- please register at:
https://www.eventeny.com/events/ticket/?id=30447
Sunday, June 14, 2026 • 5:00 PM
Spoken Views Radio Show (hosted by Griffin Peralta)
KWNK 97.7 FM or streaming live at: https://kwnkradio.org/listen/
Tune in to hear my picks from new poetry and old favorites!
Monday, June 15, 2026 • List 5:30 PM • Show 6:30 PM
Monday Night Poetry
Shim’s Tavern
Reno’s premier open mic! Sign up early to share your original works! Stay late to hear your neighbors voices and craft!
Wednesday, June 17, 2026 • 6:00–8:00 PM
True Colors Poetry Workshop
Our Center: 1745 S. Wells Ave., Reno NV, 89502
Hosted by Poet Laureate Emeritus Jesse James Ziegler!
A creative space for Reno’s queer community!
Monday, June 22, 2026 • List 5:30 PM • Show 6:30 PM
Monday Night Poetry
Shim’s Tavern
Reno’s premier open mic! Sign up early to share your original works! Stay late to hear your neighbors voices and craft!
Saturday, June 27, 2026 • 5:00–6:00 PM
Generative & Feedback Writers Workshop (with Courtney Kelly!)
Midnight Coffee Roasting
Bring in work to get feedback or show up to write to the prompt! This is a creative space open to all!
Sunday, June 28, 2026 • 5:00 PM
Spoken Views Radio Show (hosted by Griffin Peralta)
KWNK 97.7 FM or streaming live at: https://kwnkradio.org/listen/
Tune in to hear my picks from new poetry and old favorites!
Monday, June 29, 2026 • List 5:30 PM • Show 6:30 PM
Monday Night Poetry
Shim’s Tavern
Reno’s premier open mic! Sign up early to share your original works! Stay late to hear your neighbors voices and craft!
