the poet is a verb

Chapel Hill Poet Laureate Donovan Livingston invites you to the fourth annual installment of “the poet is a verb,” featuring a showcase of Triangle-area poets followed by a community open mic.

This event is free and open to all ages. Learn more: https://www.chapelhillarts.org/calendar/the-poet-is-a-verb/

Part of our 2026 programming for National Poetry Month. The Town has teamed up with Chapel Hill Poet Laureate Dr. Donovan Livingston to offer a sampling of interactive, poetry-inspired experiences in April.

You may also like the following events from Chapel Hill Community Arts & Culture:

• Next month, 21st March, 01:00 pm, Faces of the Forest Kickoff Event in Chapel Hill

Also check out other Arts events in Chapel Hill, Literary Art events in Chapel Hill.