Southern California Poetry Festival

Poetry readings, workshops, and more are happening at the historic Beyond Baroque space in Venice at the Southern California Poetry Festival. Kicking off with performances by poet, lyricist, and musician Camae Ayewa, known for her exceptional work as Moor Mother, the event will also feature workshops on the craft of poetry led by Maya Salameh and a literary tour of Venice with poet Tom Laichas. The weekend closes out with California Poet Laureate Lee Herrick reading from his new poetry collection with David St. John, Sara Borjas, and Allison Hedge Coke.