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The Work Poetry Workshop: Saturday Edition (New Starting Time)

Niche Wine Bar 1013 Main St, Vancouver

“Well, while I’m here I’ll do the work — and what’s the work? To ease the pain of living. Everything else, drunken dumbshow.” ― Allen Ginsberg, “Memory Gardens” (Fall of America, City Lights) Join us on Saturday, May 11 for The Work, a monthly poetry writing workshop at Niche Wine Bar led by Christopher Luna. Poetry encourages empathy and compassion, and sparks the shifts in consciousness which can lead to healing, personal growth, and an interest in fighting for progressive social change. I look forward to sharing my passion for poetry with you. The Work is a drop-in poetry writing workshop for beginners as well as more experienced writers. We will read and discuss poetry, and write several new poems together from 11:30-2:00. Doors open…

Free – $20

Slamlandia House Show – ft. Bassam

Pointy House 2930 SE Clay St, Portland

It's time for another Slamlandia house show - this time featuring the amazing Bassam! This show will be held at Pointy House (2930 SE Clay Street) on Saturday, May 11th. Door opens & signups at 5:30pm, show starts at 6:00pm. Some snacks and drinks will be provided (on a donation basis) - feel free to bring your own as well! ***There will be a $5 required entry fee at the door*** This show is set to take place inside, as Portland weather is unpredictable in May. That said, if on the day the weather happens to be flawless, show is subject to move to the house's backyard. This house show will have an open mic that you can sign up to read in, as well…

$5

Wordlights: Saturday Poetry Evenings

Rocking Frog Cafe 2511 SE Belmont St, Portland

Wordlights Saturday poetry evenings presented by Nova PDX, Rocking Frog Cafe and hosted by Igor Brezhnev. On Saturday May 11th, we'll have a feature from Nastashia Minto, two mini features from Rachel Ancheta & Chris Gonzalez, and a short set poetry open mic! OUR FEATURE: Nastashia Minto is an African American woman who was born in South Georgia and raised there by her grandparents. She grew up in poverty and around drugs, alcohol, and family violence. Her life experiences led her to obtain an associate’s degree in occupational therapy and a bachelor’s degree in psychology. She has been writing since she was nine years old and has found that her writing offers her another way to help people. Currently residing in Portland, Oregon her debut…

Free