# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Poetry at Books and Beans presents Sharon Black and Jo Gilbert
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00)
- **Event Description**: We have two amazing poets this month - Sharon Black, all the way from Glasgow via France, and our very own Jo Gilbert

Sharon Black is a multi-award-winning poet from Glasgow who lives in a remote valley of the Cévennes mountains in France. She has published 4 full collections of poetry and will be reading from her forthcoming collection, ‘Things That Fruit in Darkness’, published by Vagabond Voices.

Jo Gilbert is a spoken word artist, writer and slam winner from Aberdeen, who writes in their native tongue of Doric and English. Their first collection, 'WTF is Normal Anyway?' was was nominated for a Scots Language award in 2023. Jo's new collection, 'The Department of Stuff and Things', is out now from Seahorse Publications.
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Open Mic - message us if you'd like a slot!

Accessibility information: the venue is reached by stairs and unfortunately there is no lift. Please message us if you will need assistance
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/aberdeen/poetry-at-books-and-beans-presents-sharon-black-and-jo-gilbert/200029924557729
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, open-mic, spoken-word
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 31

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Aberdeen
- **state**: SC
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Books and Beans
- **lat**: 57.1470718
- **long**: -2.1013278
- **full address**: Books and Beans, 20 Belmont Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1JH, United Kingdom

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Poetry at Books and Beans presents Sharon Black and Jo Gilbert being held?
  - **A:** Poetry at Books and Beans presents Sharon Black and Jo Gilbert takes place on Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Books and Beans, 20 Belmont Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1JH, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Poetry at Books and Beans presents Sharon Black and Jo Gilbert?
  - **A:** Poetry at Books and Beans presents Sharon Black and Jo Gilbert is organized by Poetry at Books and Beans.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Poetry at Books and Beans presents Sharon Black and Jo Gilbert is ideal for aspiring performers, spoken word artists, budding comedians, and audiences who love discovering raw, unpolished talent in an intimate and supportive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Aberdeen, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Poetry at Books and Beans presents Sharon Black and Jo Gilbert sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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