# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Open Late with Red Room Poetry
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: August is Poetry Month. Join six feminist poets from across Australia as they share their work and respond to this years theme, 'be brave;' at the Cairns Art Gallery

Featured poets include;

Amanda Anastasi
Poet and Curator, published in Best of Australian Poetry, Australian Poetry Journal and others

Thuy On
Arts Journalist, Editor, Critic and Poet with four poetry collections under her belt

Vasilka Pateras
Co-Editor, published in Cordite, Mascara Lit, Hecate and others

Leila Lois
Writer & Dancer, published in LA Review of Books, Cordite, Honey Literary Journal and others

Eileen Rafter
Emerging Poet, Advocate and local Health Professional, published soon by Tea Towel Publishing

Maja Amanita
Poet, Advocate, Spoken Word Artist, published in Meanjin, Antithesis and others

The evening will be bookended by an open mic section for local poets and is presented by Red Room Poetry and this Fresh Hell.

Program:
5pm: Enjoy drinks and nibbles on the balcony
5–6pm: Live music by Mia Grabham
6pm: Poetry recital
8pm: Event concludes.

This is an event of creative expression and patrons should consider that poetry may include the following; adult themes, violence, body image.

Free event. RSVP appreciated.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cairns/open-late-with-red-room-poetry/200030504424224
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, music, live-music, health-wellness, entertainment, open-mic, spoken-word
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 114

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Cairns
- **state**: QL
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Cnr Abbott & Shields St, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870
- **lat**: -16.92119
- **long**: 145.77682
- **full address**: Cnr Abbott & Shields St, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Open Late with Red Room Poetry being held?
  - **A:** Open Late with Red Room Poetry takes place on Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 06 Aug, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Cnr Abbott & Shields St, Cairns, QLD, Australia, Queensland 4870.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Open Late with Red Room Poetry?
  - **A:** Open Late with Red Room Poetry is organized by Cairns Art Gallery.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Open Late with Red Room Poetry 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 Cairns, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 110+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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