# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Poetry Month
- **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm (-08:00)
- **Event Description**: April is National Poetry Month 
We are partnering
with 49 Writers to hold an open mic 
with advance sign ups.  
So far:  Terry S Johnson, Cynthia Steele, Wendy Brooker, Sandra Kleven
August 
Terry S Johnson POI Rita Dove 
September 
Kathleen Tarr 

All other months are open. 
In general, this is the process for a featured poet:
Poets read 20 - 30 minutes of their own work. 
Each poet picks someone whose poetry has been an influence on their writing (POI).  
Others sign up to read poems by that poet... 
The evening generally runs about 2 hours.  
Toward the end of the evening, we have an open mic period we call 
FRINGE!
most often someone well known.  
To grab a month in 2026, send us an email.   

Poetry Parley
A free poetry event meeting monthly. 
Contact:: poetryparley@gmail.com
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/anchorage/poetry-month/200029903056732
- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, Meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 5

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Anchorage
- **state**: AK
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Organic Oasis
- **lat**: 61.197121648707
- **long**: -149.90655989637
- **full address**: Organic Oasis, 2610 Spenard Rd Ste B,Anchorage,AK,United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Poetry Month
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/1ece261243aa2ac391c7df104eb8f31fa59bb6926434f75f35d7adee15b733fe-rimg-w768-h288-dcacbad8-gmir?v=1776191825

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Poetry Month being held?
  - **A:** Poetry Month takes place on Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 pm at Organic Oasis, 2610 Spenard Rd Ste B,Anchorage,AK,United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Poetry Month?
  - **A:** Poetry Month is organized by Cirque: A Literary Journal for Alaska and the Pacific Northwest.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Poetry Month 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 Anchorage, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Poetry Month sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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