SoulFood Poetry Night readings start at 6:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month, with occasional exceptions. We begin with our two featured readers (or group reading), take a break, and then have the open-mic reading until 8:00 p.m. Click the names of the following poets, groups, or organizations, to see photos and bios for our featured readers (names are added as they are confirmed). Everyone welcome!
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Click here for past readings.
If you’re interested in reading, please come to one of our readings to participate in our open-mic, or click our Interested in Reading? link.
Charles Olson quotation at Open Books: A Poem Emporium, in Seattle.
All readings are in person at SoulFood CoffeeHouse at 6:00 p.m. (usually ending by 8:00 p.m.)
Readings are FREE (from May 2024 to May 2025, however, SoulFood CoffeeHouse charged a $5 admission fee for each reading)
January 15 Melanie Reed and Art Gomez
February 19 Jeffrey Kahrs and Deborah Woodard
March 19 Jed Myers and Kevin Craft
April 16 Heidi Seaborn and Deidre Lockwood
May 21 T. Clear and Donna James
June 18 Janae Lu and [to be announced]
July 17 Band of Poets — TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY READING!