• Waif Magazine Hounds Tour

    Avantpop Bookstore 900 Liberace Avenue, #Suite D-102, Las Vegas, NV, United States

    Waif Magazine is a small, absurdist literary and fashion publication out of Brooklyn, NY. After 5 years of documenting and defining this poetic and aesthetic sensibility, waif is taking their "offices" on the road to promote the upcoming 29th issue - The Gold Waif. The List relies on you to cover our expenses and pay […]

    Free
  • Elizabeth Allen Berry: Becoming the Void Walker

    Fat Cat 206 North 3rd Street, Las Vegas, NV, United States

    This book release party for Elizabeth Allen Berry's Becoming the Void Walker will feature readings by the author as well as special guests and live music. The List relies on you to cover our expenses and pay our hard-working curators. Become a supporter today!

    Free
  • An Intimate Evening of “Fear and Loathing” Poetry

    Office of Collecting and Design 900 Liberace Avenue, #Suite B-105, Las Vegas, NV, United States

    This is an intimate evening of poetry featuring performances by local poets in the Reading Room at Office of Collecting. Hosted by Shwa Laytart, presented by Avantpop Bookstore. The theme is "Fear and Loathing."  

    $15

  • Heather Lang-Cassera

    The Writer's Block 519 Sixth Street #100, Las Vegas, NV, United States

    Heather Lang-Cassera served as the 2019-2021 Clark County, Nevada Poet Laureate and was named Las Vegasโ€™ 2017 โ€œBest Local Writer or Poetโ€ by the readers of Nevada Public Radioโ€™s Desert Companion. She is a 2022 Nevada Arts Council Literary Arts Fellow. Heather holds a Master of Fine Arts in Poetry with a Certificate in Literary […]

    Free
  • Canceled Neon Lit

    UNLV Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV, United States

    Neon Lit is a reading series featuring talents from UNLV's Creative Writing Program reading fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, as well as a live art auction and vendors.    

    Free
  • Event Series Poetry Arcade

    Poetry Arcade

    Core Contemporary 900 Liberace Avenue, #Suite B111, Las Vegas, NV, United States

    In Poetry Arcade, a series of poets will read their work on stage at Core Contemporary Art Gallery. Much like an arcade, tokens can be purchased at Avantpop Bookstore that can then be used after hearing each reading. Patrons can select their favorite poets and give them tokens as a gift of gratitude, like poetry […]

    Free
  • Event Series Poetry Arcade

    Poetry Arcade

    Core Contemporary 900 Liberace Avenue, #Suite B111, Las Vegas, NV, United States

    In Poetry Arcade, a series of poets will read their work on stage at Core Contemporary Art Gallery. Much like an arcade, tokens can be purchased at Avantpop Bookstore that can then be used after hearing each reading. Patrons can select their favorite poets and give them tokens as a gift of gratitude, like poetry […]

    Free
  • Khoree: R&B Poetry

    The Composers Room 953 East Sahara Avenue E1A, Las Vegas, NV, United States

    Khoreeโ€™s show is a unique blend of spoken word and contemporary R&B.ย  The performance features a live band and singers, along with colorful lighting, fog displays, and video enhancements.

    $20 โ€“ $40

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    Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy

    Notoriety 450 E Fremont St STE 380, Las Vegas, NV, United States

    Step back in time and immerse yourself in the dark and mysterious world of Edgar Allan Poe. This exclusive speakeasy will transport you to a bygone era as you sip on expertly crafted cocktails inspired by four of Poe's most beloved stories. Led by the speakeasyโ€™s lead mixologist and Poe historians, this immersive evening promises […]

    $55
  • Late Night Whispers

    The Composers Room 953 East Sahara Avenue E1A, Las Vegas, NV, United States

    "Late Night Whispers" is a special show by Khoree The Poet featuring Yvng Jin. The event features various artists, including singers, musicians, and poets. Expect soul-stirring performances with stories through music and words.

    $20 โ€“ $40
  • House of Obbie West Poetry Night

    101 W Brooks Ave 101 West Brooks Avenue, North Las Vegas, NV, United States

    This event promises an epic night of spoken word and soul-stirring poetry at the House of Obbie West.

    $25
  • Spotlight Showcase

    Taverna Costera 1031 South Main Street, Las Vegas, NV, United States

    Spotlight Showcase features spoken word performances from local poets and features special guests.

    $10
  • Poetry in Motion: Spit Yo Truth

    Vegas Stand Up & Rock Comedy Club & Live Music 115 E Tropicana Ave, #100, Las Vegas, NV, United States

    Poetry in Motion presents the One Year Anniversary Poetry Showdown, hosted by poet and author Sadie "The Poetry Princess" Petersen. Ten poets will compete for cash prizes over three rounds. The List is possible thanks to sustaining members. Join today and get cool perks!

    $10

  • “Resilience”

    Las Vegas Natural History Museum 900 Las Vegas Boulevard N., Las Vegas, NV, United States

    Celebrate Black History Month with the opening of Resilience, a community-created cultural exhibition and museum-created historical exploration of African Americansโ€™ scientific contributions. Launching February 1, the exhibition features a unique collection of art and poetry by community members and families, as well as weekend workshops. On exhibit through Feb. 29. The List relies on you […]

    $7 โ€“ $14
  • Authors and Artists Fair

    Clark County Library 1401 East Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV, United States

    Meet dozens of local authors and artists in the theater lobby and get your books and artwork purchases autographed. Attend writers workshops, an authors panel discussion, chapter readings, a jam session, and the premiere of an independent film by a Las Vegas filmmaker. The event is free and open to the public Enjoying The List? […]

    Free
  • “Resilience”

    Las Vegas Natural History Museum 900 Las Vegas Boulevard N., Las Vegas, NV, United States

    Celebrate Black History Month with the opening of Resilience, a community-created cultural exhibition and museum-created historical exploration of African Americansโ€™ scientific contributions. Launching February 1, the exhibition features a unique collection of art and poetry by community members and families, as well as weekend workshops. On exhibit through Feb. 29. The List relies on you […]

    $7 โ€“ $14
  • Cosmic Compedium Release Party

    Avantpop Bookstore 900 Liberace Avenue, #Suite D-102, Las Vegas, NV, United States

    Celebrate love and literature the day before Valentines with at the release party for the "Cosmic Q Compendium Volume 2." This Zine is packed with a selection of local Las Vegas queer, transgender, and neurodivergent poets. Enjoy readings and signings at the free event.  

    Free
  • “Resilience”

    Las Vegas Natural History Museum 900 Las Vegas Boulevard N., Las Vegas, NV, United States

    Celebrate Black History Month with the opening of Resilience, a community-created cultural exhibition and museum-created historical exploration of African Americansโ€™ scientific contributions. Launching February 1, the exhibition features a unique collection of art and poetry by community members and families, as well as weekend workshops. On exhibit through Feb. 29. The List relies on you […]

    $7 โ€“ $14
  • Arrows + Band-Aids Poetry Slam

    Taverna Costera 1031 South Main Street, Las Vegas, NV, United States

    Dive into an evening filled with love and laughter at our epic poetry slam. Special Guest, Sammi Walker, will electrify the stage, setting the perfect vibe. Watch poets compete for a $100 cash prize and the coveted Arrowโ€™s & Band-Aid's trophy. And that's not all โ€“ support local black-owned businesses at our vibrant vendors' corner, […]

    $10 โ€“ $15
  • Griot Nation 16th Anniversary

    West Las Vegas Arts Center 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Las Vegas, NV, United States

    Griot Nationโ€™s โ€œSuiteโ€ 16th Anniversary is a celebration of the creative collaboration of five kindred spirits who connected to forge a poetic juggernaut known as โ€œThe Mighty Griot Nation.โ€ The group was founded in February 2008 by original members Keith Brantley, Lablaque Williams, Etch Jackson and Baba Shafeeq (RIP), and later embraced Las Vegas native […]

    Free
  • Blackout Poetry Workshop

    Avantpop Bookstore 900 Liberace Avenue, #Suite D-102, Las Vegas, NV, United States

    Bibliomancy is the use of book in divinity, employing sacred texts as enchanted medicine. In this workshop led by Elizabeth Allen Berry, you will use a book to create poetry seemingly out of nothing. Using Sharpies and intuition, participants will transform a seemingly innocuous page into magical poetry. In this workshop, you will receive one […]

    $20
  • “Resilience”

    Las Vegas Natural History Museum 900 Las Vegas Boulevard N., Las Vegas, NV, United States

    Celebrate Black History Month with the opening of Resilience, a community-created cultural exhibition and museum-created historical exploration of African Americansโ€™ scientific contributions. Launching February 1, the exhibition features a unique collection of art and poetry by community members and families, as well as weekend workshops. On exhibit through Feb. 29. The List relies on you […]

    $7 โ€“ $14