The 16th Houston Poetry Festival is this week. See announcements section for schedule of events. Featured guests are Mark Doty, John Gorman, and Kimmika L. H. Williams. Most events are free, unless otherwise noted.
Some venues pass tip jar for featured poets.
First time readers welcome. Tuesday, Oct. 10 - Sun Poets in San Antonio. 7 p.m. Sun Poets Society open mic, hosted by Rod C. Stryker. The monthly Queer Poets reading will feature Josi Mata, Heather Burmeister, and a special guest from Dallas, Christopher Soden. As always, the readings are hosted by Scott Wiggerman, and, as usual, an open mike follows the featured poets.