# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Poetry & Connection Night
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
- **Event Description**: An open space for voice, listening, and communityAbout this EventPoetry & Connection Night is a community gathering designed to bring together poets, writers, artists, and those drawn to creative expression in a space of listening, presence, and meaningful connection.Hosted at Grounded Coffee Shop and Lorena Saavedra Smith, author of Awaken Your Roots, this open space invites participants to share their voice—through poetry, storytelling, or simply being present—while connecting with others through shared experience. Whether you come to read or to listen, the evening is designed to be welcoming, supportive, and accessible to all.This is not about performance.It is about expression, presence, and connection.Space is limited. Advance registration required.** This is a free event.To support the space that is hosting us, a minimum purchase of $15 per participant at the coffee shop is appreciated.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/128721f0-3932-11f1-868b-b5484dafacf3-rimg-w555-h740-dc212716-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alexandria/poetry-and-connection-night/100001987344538011
- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Alexandria
- **state**: VA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Grounded Coffee Shop
- **lat**: 38.7685408
- **long**: -77.1193153
- **full address**: Grounded Coffee Shop, 6919 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Poetry & Connection Night being held?
  - **A:** Poetry & Connection Night takes place on Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 15 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Grounded Coffee Shop, 6919 Telegraph Road, Alexandria, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Poetry & Connection Night?
  - **A:** Poetry & Connection Night is organized by Lorena Saavedra Smith.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Poetry & Connection Night is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Alexandria, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Poetry & Connection Night sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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