# Poetry events in San Jose, Today and Upcoming Poetry events in San Jose

- **Subtitle**: All Poetry events in San Jose, California. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in San Jose like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance
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## About

All Poetry events in San Jose, California. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in San Jose like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance

## Events in San Jose

- **Event Name**: 2026 San José Poetry Festival!
  - **Description**: The 2026 San José Poetry Festival celebrates California spirit with a lineup that features wily writers, lyrical legends, and spoken word soothsayers from all over our state. 

This year, we are honored to not only host a reading, but also a writing works
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 62
  - **Date**: Sun Aug 16 2026 at 06:30 pm – Sun Aug 23 2026 at 04:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-jose/2026-san-josé-poetry-festival/200030523689316
  - **Venue**: Multiple Locations
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  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, Festivals, Workshops, Meetups, Theatre
- **Event Name**: San José Poetry Slam – 2026 San José Poetry Festival Edition feat Reggie Edmonds-Vasquez
  - **Description**: The 12th Annual San José Poetry Festival opens with bang—some spoken word competition and a headlining set from legendary performance poet Reggie Edmonds-Vasquez!

Admission: $5–10 sliding scale, tickets available via ticket tailor https://www.tickettailo
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 48
  - **Date**: Sun Aug 16 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-jose/san-josé-poetry-slam-2026-san-josé-poetry-festival-edition-feat-reggie-edmonds-vasquez/200030523227451
  - **Venue**: WheelHouse of Willow Glen
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  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, Contests, Festivals, Sports
- **Event Name**: A Nationwide Commemoration - Presented by The African Ancestry Museum
  - **Description**: Join us in person for A Nationwide Commemoration of Black August honoring black political prisoners and resistance to systemic racism.About this EventA Nationwide Commemoration of Black August!Co
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 29 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Aug 29 2026 at 04:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-jose/a-nationwide-commemoration-presented-by-the-african-ancestry-museum/100001995430392018
  - **Venue**: 949 E San Fernando St
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, Theatre, Workshops, literary-art
- **Event Name**: "Verses in Bloom" A Night of Ekphrastic Poetry
  - **Description**: Join us for an evening of poetry inspired by "Pearls Remember" ExhibitionAbout this EventYou're Invited to a Night of Poetry at Chopsticks Alley Gallery, inspired by the e
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 04 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Sep 04 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-jose/verses-in-bloom-a-night-of-ekphrastic-poetry/100001992392527684
  - **Venue**: Chopsticks Alley Art Gallery at Open San Jose
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, exhibitions, first-friday, it, spoken-word
- **Event Name**: Festival por La Paz 2026
  - **Description**: ✨ FESTIVAL POR LA PAZ ✨

Te invitamos a vivir una experiencia llena de arte, conciencia y comunidad en un ambiente de amor y buena vibra.

Más de 20 artistas en escena compartirán música que inspira el alma, acompañados de bailes culturales, poesía y orad
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 25
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 04 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun Oct 04 2026 at 10:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-jose/festival-por-la-paz-2026/200030288408237
  - **Venue**: Mexican Heritage Plaza School Of Arts & Culture
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  - **Categories**: festivals, art, music, entertainment, kids, live-music, literary-art, nonprofit, business, parties, music-festivals
- **Event Name**: Live Readings with the House of Writers
  - **Description**: Join us for an evening of light refreshments and live readings of poetry, essays, and excerpts of fiction. $10 ticket is a donation to WAON.
  - **Date**: Thu Aug 27 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu Aug 27 2026 at 08:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-jose/live-readings-with-the-house-of-writers/100001996352036682
  - **Venue**: San Jose Clubhouse
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvN2QxYTRjMjA1YTM2Y2E1Zjk5YWUyNjY4MmJlYTQxNTdhNTBkZDkxMDE0MjJhZjk1YmFjZTk2YmVhZjhmZjlkYi1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2MDAtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg1NjQ4NjY2.avif
  - **Price**: USD 13
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Nonprofit

## Trending Events in San Jose

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  - **Description**: Duration: 8 hours (including breaks) | Format: In-person / In-house / Online / Hybrid Certification: Course Completion Certification | Credits: 8 CEUs/CPDs/PDUsCourse Overview:Re
  - **Venue**: Regus/Hq
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- **Event Name**: San Jose | Cupertino Dandiya Nite
  - **Description**: Oct 9 - Camden Ave, San Jose | Oct 10 - Evergreen | Oct 16, 17, 23, & 24- Marriott Cupertino|  Garba| DJs- Bollywood Top 40 | Hip-hop ArtistAbout this EventSan Jose | Cupertino Dandiya Nite 2025
  - **Venue**: Sweet Memories Events & Banquet Hall
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  - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/-2gjHn9I0_cCITY L
  - **Venue**: Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: Usher & Chris Brown
  - **Description**: Usher & Chris Brown

Venue: Levi's Stadium
Santa Clara, CA

Date: 28 Aug, 2026 - 07:00 PM
  - **Venue**: Santa Clara, CA
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- **Event Name**: Mamamoo at SAP Center
  - **Venue**: SAP Center
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- **Event Name**: MOUNT WESTMORE - SNOOP DOGG - ICE CUBE - E-40 - TOO SHORT - & More!
  - **Description**: InformationSnoop Dogg, Ice Cube, E-40 and Too Short with just added special guest Dj Quik* *Line up subject to changeNearby AttractionsMount Westmore has 1 upcoming events.Snoop Dogg has 4 upcom
  - **Venue**: SAP Center at San Jose
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- **Event Name**: Tito Double P, Gerardo Ortiz, Santa Fe Klan, Herencia de Patrones, Régulo Caro, Estevie, Anakin Larios, Ilusion Eterno, Grupo Ajedrez in San Jose
  - **Description**: 🎤 Experience Gerardo Ortiz Live at PayPal Park on Saturday, August 29, 2026! 🎤
The countdown has begun! Gerardo Ortiz is taking over PayPal Park on Saturday, August 29, 2026, and with hits like
  - **Venue**: PayPal Park
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- **Event Name**: Silicon Valley PRIDE 2026 Festival & Parade
  - **Description**: Join us as we celebrate Silicon Valley PRIDE 2026 with this year's theme, Flourish & Bloom—a celebration of authenticity, resilience, and the power of community. Together, we'll honor our past, celebrate our present, and continue building a future whe
  - **Venue**: 1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CA 95113, United States
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- **Event Name**: SNOOP DOGG'S BUCKETLIST EXPERIENCE
  - **Description**: InformationHang out and get a special gift from The Dogg! This package includes A Special Gift from Snoop Dogg, an Autographed Poster, Personalized Video, and Pics with Snoop! This does NOT include entry to the show! You must have a tic
  - **Venue**: SAP Center at San Jose
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in San Jose?
  - **A:** 2026 San José Poetry Festival! (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 06:30 pm at Multiple Locations), San José Poetry Slam – 2026 San José Poetry Festival Edition feat Reggie Edmonds-Vasquez (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at WheelHouse of Willow Glen), A Nationwide Commemoration - Presented by The African Ancestry Museum (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 01:00 pm at 949 E San Fernando St), "Verses in Bloom" A Night of Ekphrastic Poetry (Fri Sep 04 2026 at 07:00 pm at Chopsticks Alley Art Gallery at Open San Jose), Festival por La Paz 2026 (Sun Oct 04 2026 at 05:00 pm at Mexican Heritage Plaza School Of Arts & Culture).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in San Jose?
  - **A:** A Nationwide Commemoration - Presented by The African Ancestry Museum (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 01:00 pm at 949 E San Fernando St), "Verses in Bloom" A Night of Ekphrastic Poetry (Fri Sep 04 2026 at 07:00 pm at Chopsticks Alley Art Gallery at Open San Jose).
- **Q**: What events are happening in San Jose today August 16, 2026?
  - **A:** 2026 San José Poetry Festival! (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 06:30 pm at Multiple Locations), San José Poetry Slam – 2026 San José Poetry Festival Edition feat Reggie Edmonds-Vasquez (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at WheelHouse of Willow Glen).
- **Q**: What events are happening in San Jose this weekend August 14–16, 2026?
  - **A:** 2026 San José Poetry Festival! (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 06:30 pm at Multiple Locations), San José Poetry Slam – 2026 San José Poetry Festival Edition feat Reggie Edmonds-Vasquez (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at WheelHouse of Willow Glen).
- **Q**: What events are happening in San Jose in August 2026?
  - **A:** 2026 San José Poetry Festival! (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 06:30 pm at Multiple Locations), San José Poetry Slam – 2026 San José Poetry Festival Edition feat Reggie Edmonds-Vasquez (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at WheelHouse of Willow Glen), A Nationwide Commemoration - Presented by The African Ancestry Museum (Sat Aug 29 2026 at 01:00 pm at 949 E San Fernando St), Live Readings with the House of Writers (Thu Aug 27 2026 at 06:30 pm at San Jose Clubhouse).
- **Q**: How can I find events in San Jose?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in San Jose on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in San Jose?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in San Jose?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in San Jose include Multiple Locations, WheelHouse of Willow Glen, 949 E San Fernando St.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in San Jose?
  - **A:** Prices for events in San Jose range from USD 13 to USD 13. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in San Jose?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in San Jose include Poetry Center San José, African Ancestry Museum and Educational Center, CHOPSTICKS ALLEY ART.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in San Jose?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in San Jose.

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