# Event Details - **Event Name**: No Fest: Poetry Marathon Fundraiser - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Fundraising for the future of Beyond Baroque! Poetry Marathon, Book Fair, Open Mic, and more!About this EventJoin us for our fundraiser of the Fall season at Beyond Baroque!In this marathon-style reading, Beyond Baroque gathers poets and members of the Beyond Baroque family in the Wanda Coleman Theater for a full day of poetry and art. The event will also include a community Open Mic hosted by Joseph Paulson, a Small Press Fair in the Poets' Garden, the closing of the exhibition X: On The Road and At The Crossroads, and a special performance by L.A. rock band Lawndale, led by former Beyond Baroque Programming Curator, Jack Skelley, who organized readings and punk rock performances in the early 80s. Guests can purchase tickets for individual segments or as an all-day No Fest pass!Beyond Baroque started No Fest in 2025 as a way to help make up for the loss of grant funding and to bring our community together in support of Beyond Baroque. For the last couple of years, we have continued to find ways to gather and raise the support needed to sustain our programs and mission to keep art, community, poetry, experimentation, and new literary work alive.This year, we are asking our community to come together not only to help sustain this work, but to celebrate it. We hope you will join us for No Fest, and we look forward to seeing you at our historic space in Venice!12 - 6 PM: Small Press Book Fair in The Poets' GardenBeyond Baroque Books, Magra Books, Afterword Books, Green Integer, T.O.P.I.D Press / Razorcake, What Books Press, Veterans for Peace, Drifter Zine, Venice Abbot Kinney Memorial Branch LibraryReading Segments in The Wanda Coleman Theater12–1 PM: Metaphors Be With YouMichelle Bitting, Laela Duncan, Jeff Graham, Richard Modiano, Iván Salinas, Adam Stutz, Duncan Cuervo, Johanna Drucker, Karen Kevorkian, Lizeth de la Luz, Zachary Jensen1–2 PM: Honoring Ancestors & LineageCynthia Briano, Teresa Mei Chuc, Amy Shimshon-Santo, Lynne Thompson, Allison Hedge-Coke, Grace Muller, Harry Northup, Brian Sonia-Wallace, Xochitl Julisa Bermejo2–3 PM: Nearly Fatal PoetsLaurel Ann Bogen, Suzanne Lummis, Brendan Constantine, Nikki Ochoa, Shelby Pinkham, Amy Raasch, Rhiannon Cielos Chavez, Steven Reigns3–4 PM: Open Mic Hosted by Joseph Paulson4–5 PM: Lunch Break5–6 PM: QTPOC Power & ResistanceJosé Hernandez Diaz, Elina Katrin, Jeremy Ra, Luivette Resto, Mitchell Jacobs, AJ Luxton, Jen Cheng, Anika Duenas, José Enrique Medina, Julian dela Cruz6–7 PM: Ghosts of Venice WestGenesis Perez, S.A. Griffin, Tom Laichas, Mike Sonsken, Pam Ward, Holaday Mason, Rich Ferguson7–8 PM: Possibilities of LanguageJimmy Vega, Amy Gerstler, Joseph Mosconi, Gail Wronsky, Ivanna Baranova, Larkin Higgins8–9 PM: Lawndale PerformanceSponsorshipsIcon: $2,500 - 4 free ticketsCurator: $1,000 - 3 free ticketsDebut: $500 - 2 free ticketsEmerging: $250 - 1 free ticketAbout Beyond Baroque is one of the United States' leading independent Literary | Arts Centers and public spaces dedicated to expanding the public's knowledge of poetry, literature and art through cultural events and community interaction. Founded in 1968 as an experimental literary magazine, Beyond Baroque is based out of the original City Hall building in Venice, California. The Center offers a diverse variety of literary and arts programming including readings and workshops. The building also houses a bookstore with a large collection of new poetry books for sale.Livestream: If you can’t join us in person the event will be livestreamed on at the scheduled time of the event. If you are tuning in this way, no ticket purchase is necessary.If you are attending in person, ticket purchase is required. Tickets will be available at the Beyond Baroque bookstore on the day of the event, but we recommend registering in advance through Eventbrite. Masks are encouraged while inside our center. Please arrive early.Event attendees are expected to behave in a respectful and considerate manner while in our space. Beyond Baroque reserves the right to remove individuals from our events, virtual or otherwise, if they are not respecting the space, staff, fellow attendees, or performers. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/los-angeles/no-fest-poetry-marathon-fundraiser/100001999125872299 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, open-mic, sports, marathons, nonprofit, it, entertainment, performances, workshops, music, exhibitions, charities, virtual - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 9 hours - Location: Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 21.99, max: 111.24, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Los Angeles - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center - **lat**: 33.9962144 - **long**: -118.46887759999998 - **full address**: Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center, 681 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: No Fest: Poetry Marathon Fundraiser - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/438cfc3f24fb6656eb98febedc703a7e61479211338a0e1eb625b1e5292a6491-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8d8-gmir.jpg?v=1788569172 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is No Fest: Poetry Marathon Fundraiser being held? - **A:** No Fest: Poetry Marathon Fundraiser takes place on Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 17 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center, 681 Venice Blvd, Los Angeles, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing No Fest: Poetry Marathon Fundraiser? - **A:** No Fest: Poetry Marathon Fundraiser is organized by Beyond Baroque Literary | Arts Center. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** No Fest: Poetry Marathon Fundraiser 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 Los Angeles, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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