September 2026: Literary Arts in Northern Nevada
Wednesday, September 2, 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, September 7, 2026 • List 5:30 PM • Show 6:30 PM
Monday Night Poetry
Shim’s Tavern: 125 W 3rd St, Reno, NV 89501
Reno’s premier open mic! Sign up early to share your original works! Stay late to hear your neighbors voices and craft!
Wednesday, September 8, 2026 • 6 PM
Spoken Views Open Mic
Brewery Arts Center: 449 W King St, Carson City, NV 89703
open mic for creatives in Carson City!
Hosted in a historic building and open to all!
This event features a rotating cast of hosts from Spoken Views Poetry Collective and friends! This month Moontide Press Publisher Eric Morago is hosting!
Wednesday, September 9 • 6:30-8 pm
Poetry at The Backyard LAST EVENT OF THE SEASON
Tahoe Backyard (8428 Trout Ave.)
The Tahoe community annual summer Poetry Night series hosted by Tahoe Poetry Collective! Musicians, poets, writers, comedians, and anyone else wishing to share their work on mic are welcome. All ages and speakers of any language are welcome to participate. (Every second Wednesday of the month until September!) Friday, September 11 • 7-9 pmPoetry After Dark with DJ Amethyst Noir 401 E 4th St, Reno, NV 89512 A sexy dress up live mic event accompanied by music
Sunday, September 13, 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, September 14 • List 5:30 PM • Show 6:30 PM
Monday Night Poetry
Shim’s Tavern: 125 W 3rd St, Reno, NV 89501
Hosted by Griffin Peralta. Sign up early to share your original works! Stay late to hear your neighbors voices and craft!
Wednesday, September 16 • 7:00 PM
PUNK SLAM Good Luck Macbeth: 124 W Taylor St, Reno, NV 89501A special slam featuring Poetry Under No Kings champions-Visit the slam’s linktree for full calendar or to sign up! https://linktr.ee/poetryundernoking
Wednesday, September 16, 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, September 21, 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!
Tuesday, September 22 • 6:00 PMBook Launch for Gemma Hartley’s new book No One Loves an Angry Woman. The Radical Cat: 1500 S Virginia St, Reno, NV 89502 This event is hosted by Reno’s Poet Laureate Elisa Garcia and includes a reading, signing, and Q&A with the author!
Sunday, September 27, 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, September 28, 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!
