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California
    San Francisco Bay Area:
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    Los Angeles Area:
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    San Diego Area:
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    Other California:
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Pacific Northwest
    Washington:
  • Ballard It's About Time Reading Series, Seattle: Second Thursday monthly, 6:00–8:00. Featured reading, a writing tip or idea shared by well-known teachers and writers, and open mic, free. Seattle Public Library, 5416 22nd Avenue NW. E-mail: eahelfgott2 @ comcast.net.
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  • Barnes & Noble, Vancouver: Poetry Group with open mic, 7:00. Barnes & Noble Vancouver, 7700 NE Fourth Plain Blvd., 98662, www.bn.com/events.
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  • Cover To Cover Books, Vancouver: Poetry Mic featured poet hosted by Christopher Luna every second Thursday, 6:30. All ages. Cover to Cover Books, 1817 Main Street, at McLoughlin Blvd., (360) 694-9653, www.covertocoverbooks.net, or e-mail christopherjluna @ gmail.com.
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  • Dobbie's Poets & Writers Series, Seattle: Listen to poets (and sometimes essayists, journalists, and novelists) every third Tuesday, 7:00. Hosted by Dobbie Norris. Free, though attendees are expected to buy a beverage or more. Seattle Mobile Espresso, 13000 Linden Avenue North #106, Bitter Lake area. E-mail: dobbie_ankh @ comcast.net.
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  • El Diablo Coffeehouse, Seattle: Open mic at an independent coffee shop. Sign up at 6:15 and read for five minutes, first seven or eight who sign up usually read twice. Hosted by Margaret Roncone and Lainne Dexter. Readings begin at 6:30, free. El Diablo Coffee Co., 1811 Queen Anne Avenue North, (206) 285-0693. E-mail: margaretroncone @ yahoo.com.
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  • Elliott Bay Book Company, Seattle: Daily author readings and events. Elliott Bay Books is moving to 10th Avenue between Pike and Pine in spring 2010, (206) 624-6600, www.elliottbaybook.com.
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  • Fort Vancouver festivals Library: Poetry workshop, first Thursday monthly, led by local poets, 7:00. Vancouver Community Library, 1007 East Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, (360) 695-1561. Plus Book Discussion Groups at various branches in the Fort Vancouver Library system. Visit www.fvrl.org/events/books.cfm.
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  • Hedgebrook, Langley: Hedgebrook women writers retreat offers the opportunity to spend seven days learning and sharing with other writers under the guidance of Theresa Rebeck or Carolyn Forché. Each week-long session includes: ten hours of workshops over five days, instructor-led group feedback sessions, one-on-one sessions with the instructor and two additional days of retreat time. Space is limited to six writers per session. For application, contact Executive Director Amy Wheeler: amywheeler @ hedgebrook.org, (360) 321-4786, www.hedgebrook.org.
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  • Island Coffee House, Langley: Friday night poetry, 7:00. Island Coffee House & Books, 124 Second Street, Langley, South Whidbey Island, (360) 221-2414. Visit http://islandcoffeehouseandbooks.org.
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  • King's Books, Tacoma: Puget Sound Poetry Connection's Distinguished Writers Series and open mic, second Friday monthly, 7:00–9:00. Open mic sign up 6:30. Free admission. King's Books, 218 St. Helens Avenue, www.kingsbookstore.com.
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  • Lehani's Coffee House, Port Townsend: Open poetry reading every Monday at 7:00. Sponsored by Minotaur Press and Lehani's Coffee House, 221 Taylor Street. Contact: jimwgove @ gmail.com.
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  • Little Red Studio, Seattle: Open mic poetry night every Sunday at 6:30, free. Read up to six minutes of original poetry, prose, also comedy, music. LRD Upper Jeff Hengst Studio, 1506 Franklin Avenue East, www.littleredstudioseattle.com.
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  • Live Poets Society Workshop & Reading, Vancouver: Workshops on first Thursday monthly, 7:00. Readings on second Wednesday monthly, 7:00. Fort Vancouver Library, 1007 E. Mill Plain Blvd., (360) 695-1566.
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  • Northend Forum at Bai Pai, Seattle: Open mic every first Monday monthly. Jed Myers hosts, no sign ups or set structure. Poets, monologists, and musicians are invited to grab the mic for five to six minutes. Not quite free, expect to buy a drink or food. Bai Pai Lounge, 2316 NE 65th Street, Ravenna area.
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  • Olympia Poetry Network: Reading series every third Wednesday, 6:30–8:30. Open mic and featured reader. Traditions Café and World Folk Art, 5th and Water Street, Olympia. Visit http://home.comcast.net/~yake//opn.html.
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  • Open Books, Seattle: Poetry readings at Open Books: A Poem Emporium, devoted to poetry books. Open Books, A Poem Emporium, 2414 N. 45th Street, (206) 633-0811, www.openpoetrybooks.com.
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  • Park Place Books, Kirkland: PEN and Take a Poem From Your Heart present two featured poets and open mic every second Wednesday monthly, 7:00, free. Park Place Books, 348 Parkplace Center. Chris Jarmick: emeraldchris @ yahoo.com.
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  • Poulsbohemian Coffee House, Poulsbo: Armchair Poetry Series features two local poets and open mic on first Saturday monthly, 7:00, open mic 9:00. Weekly Prose Writing Workshop, Mondays, 7:00. See www.poulsbohemian.com. E-mail: emmj @ centurytel.net. Poulsbohemian Coffee House, 19003 Front Street, (360) 779-9199.
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  • Richard Hugo House, Seattle: Tickets: brownpapertickets.com. Richard Hugo House, 1634 11th Avenue, www.hugohouse.org.
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  • Seattle Arts & Lectures Poetry Series, Benaroya Hall: All Poetry Series events 7:30, Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall, Benaroya Hall, 200 University. For information and tickets: www.lectures.org, (206) 621-2230.
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  • Seattle Mobile Expresso: Open mic every second and fourth Sunday monthly, 4:00. Seattle Mobile Expresso, corner of 130th and Linden Avenue North.
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  • Seattle Poetry Slam: The Slam is moving to a new venue, Re-bar at 1114 Howell Street, and a new night: Tuesdays. Each week showcases an open mic, featured poet, and a slam. Sign up 8:00. Must be twenty-one with ID. For the slam, poets must perform their own original work, three-minute time limit, no props, costume, or music allowed. For more information, www.seattlepoetryslam.org.
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  • Soulfood Books, Redmond: SoulFood Poetry Night reading series, every third Thursday monthly, 7:00–9:15. One featured reader chooses his/her own co-feature, promoting a spirit of community. Open mic reading follows. Curated and hosted by Michael Dylan Welch and Lana Hechtman Ayers. Free, but buy a beverage or more. SoulFood books, 15748 Redmond Way. Lana Hechtman Ayers: moonlit.cloud @ yahoo.com.
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  • Striped Water Poets, Auburn: Every Tuesday, 7:00–9:00, the Striped Water Poets present the Living Room weekly writer's critique circle. Bring a piece to workshop or read. Doors close at 7:30. Free, donations welcome. Conference Room 2 upstairs, Auburn City Hall, 25 W Main Street. Contact Gerald McBreen, mcbreenpost @ aol.com.
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  • Third Place Books, Lake Forest Park: Book clubs, author events. Third Place Books, Lake Forest Park Towne Centre, 17171 Bothell Way N.E., (206) 366-3333, www.thirdplacebooks.com.
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  • Town Hall, Seattle: Great Hall, on the corner of 8th and Seneca, enter on 8th Avenue, www.townhallseattle.org.
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  • Traditions Fair Trade Cafe, Olympia: Every third Wednesday, The Olympic Poetry Network meets for featured reader and open mic at 6:30. Fair Trade Café, 5th and Water Street. Juniper White: halcyonmist @ hotmail.com.
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  • Village Books, Bellingham: Readings and author appearances. Village Books, 1200 Eleventh Street, (360) 671-2626, www.villagebooks.com.
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  • Washington Poets Association, Seattle: Seattle Open Mic every Wednesday. Sign up 8:00–8:30. Featured poet and a poetry slam competition judged by random members of the crowd. Poets in the slam compete for opportunities to represent Seattle on the national level. Spitfire, 2219 4th Avenue. For more weekly listings, visit: www.washingtonpoets.org.
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  • The Writers Workshop, Seattle: Community and online writing program based in Seattle, specializing in Creative Nonfiction classes: travel writing, nature writing, with some fiction and novel writing workshops. Seattle classes are at Good Shepherd Center in the Wallingford district (4649 Sunnyside Avenue North). Contact: Nicholas O'Connell, (206) 284-7121, or nick @ thewritersworkshop.net. For more workshops, visit: www.thewritersworkshop.net.
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  • Zippy's Java Lounge, Everett: Open mic and featured writers every Thursday, 8:00–9:30. Sign up at 7:30, be there early to read. Free, though attendees are expected to buy a beverage or more. Zippy's Java Lounge, 1804 Hewitt Avenue (one block west of Everett Event Center).
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    Oregon:
  • The Attic, Portland: The Attic, home of Poetry Northwest literary magazine, offers ongoing workshops in fiction, nonfiction, and poetry. The Attic, 4232 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd., (503) 236-0615. Visit www.atticwritersworkshop.com.
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  • Binford Reading Series, Marylhurst University, Marylhurst: Readings at 7:30, free. Villa Maria, Marylhurt University, 17600 Pacific Highway (Highway 43). For information: (503) 636-8141, or visit www.marylhurst.edu.
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  • Mountain Writers Series, Portland: Evening readings held on the third Wednesday of the month and at other times for special events. Requested donation $5. Events: The Press Club, 2621 S.E. Clinton. Office: Mountain Writers Series, 2804 S.E. 27th Avenue, #2, (503) 232-4517, www.mountainwriters.org.
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  • Nye Beach Writers' Series, Newport: Sponsored by Writers On The Edge. Newport Visual Arts Center, 777 NW Beach Drive. For information Writers On The Edge events: (541) 574-7708, www.writersontheedge.org.
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  • Powell's Books, Beaverton: Readings and author appearances. Powell's Books, Cedar Hills Crossing, 3415 S.W. Cedar Hills Blvd., Beaverton.
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  • Powell's Books, Portland: For readings and author appearances at or hosted by Powell's City of Books, 1005 W. Burnside, (503) 643-3131, visit ww.powells.com.
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  • Stafford Commemorative Readings: Friends of William Stafford again sponsors its annual Stafford Birthday Commemorative Readings in celebration of lliam Stafford (1914–1993), Oregon's most famous poet. His birthday is January 17. In 2010, FWS sponsors 54 poetry readings and presentations in towns and cities throughout Oregon, Washington, Ohio, California, New Jersey, Kansas, Vermont, Texas, Nevada, New York, and one in Sapporo, Japan. The readings will feature four or five readers, each reading a Stafford poem and one of their own written in the spirit of Stafford's writing. After the featured reading, members of the audience are invited to read a favorite Stafford poem.More information at: www.williamstafford.org.
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    Other Northwest:
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Southwest
    Arizona:
  • Casa Libre, Tucson: Casa Libre en la Solana, a non-profit community resource center and library for writers, offers self-directed residences, readings, and workshops. University of Arizona Writing MFA Reading Series occurs twice a month on Fridays at 7:00 in Casa's library, free and open to the public. For WIP information, contact: Kirk Wisland wisland @ email.arizona.edu or Jennie Ziegler jziegler @ email.arizona.edu. Casa Libre en la Solana, 228 N. Fourth Avenue #2, (520) 325-9145, www.casalibre.org.
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  • Changing Hands Bookstore, Tempe: Author events and workshops, registration and pre-payment required at (480) 730-0205. Changing Hands Bookstore, 6428 S McClintock Drive.
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  • Slam, Fair Trade Café Gallery, Phoenix: Downtown Poetry Slam, every first, third, and fourth Wednesday of the month, 8:00–10:00. Three rounds of open poetry slam. Grand prize of $25 goes to the highest-scoring poet. Sign up before 8:00, $5. The Fair Trade Café Gallery, 1020 N. First Avenue, behind Trinity Cathedral, free parking in garage, (602) 354-8150.
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  • Institute for Poetic Medicine, Tucson: Workshops led by John Fox, Certified Poetry Therapist, offer a "healing space," especially to individuals living with life altering illnesses. Tucson Osteopathic Medical Foundation 3182 N. Swan Road. For forms and information: www.poeticmedicine.org.
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  • Piper Center, Arizona State University, Tempe: In-person courses take place at the Piper Writers House on the ASU Tempe Campus. Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing, Arizona State University, (480) 965-6018. To register for spring courses or more information, visit: www.asu.edu/piper.
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  • Pog, Tucson: Poetry in Action reading series. Recital Hall, Pima Center for the Arts, Pima Community College West Campus, 2202 West Anklam. For information contact: Chax Press, (520) 620-1626, e-mail chax @ theriver.com, www.gopog.org.
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  • Slam, Rocky's Eastside, Phoenix: Sign up to slam 8:00–9:00, slam begins 9:00. Winner receives $50. Admission $5. Rocky's Eastside, 4030 N. 24th Street, (602) 957-3024.
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  • University of Arizona Poetry Center, Tucson: Readings & Lectures.University of Arizona Poetry Center, 1508 East Helen Street, at Vine Avenue, (520) 626-3765, poetry @ email.arizona.edu.
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  • Well Red Coyote, Sedona: Author events and workshops. The Well Red Coyote, 3190 W. State Route 89A (at Dry Creek Road in West Sedona), Suite #400 (behind D'Lish Restaurant), (928) 282-2284, www.thewellredcoyote.com.
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    New Mexico:
  • Collected Works, Santa Fe: Collected Works Bookstore, 208B West San Francisco, (505) 988-4226, www.collectedworksbookstore.com.
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  • Lannan Readings & Conversations, Santa Fe: Purchase tickets in person at Lensic Performing Arts Center, 211 West San Francisco Street, by phone: (505) 988-1234, or online: www.lensic.com. Readings at 7:00, doors open for seating at 6:30. Admission: $6/$3 seniors, students with ID. For information: (505) 986-8160x102, or www.lannan.org.
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  • MAS Poetry & Final Friday, Albuquerque: MAS, New Mexico's longest running slam, hosted by Kenn Rodriguez meets every third Wednesday monthly. Open mic follows, hosted by members of the DCYCP. Albuquerque's newest all-ages slam, final Friday monthly, hosted by Jasmine Cuffee. Both events: sign up 6:30, show 7:00. Winning's Coffee Company, 111 Harvard SE, (505) 266-0000, www.abqslams.org.
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  • Poetry & Beer, Albuquerque: Longest running poetry series in Albuquerque featuring an open mic, qualifying slam, and poetry feature. Hosted by Christian Drake, Don McIver, Jessica Lopez and Eric Bodwell. First Wednesday monthly, sign up 7:30, show time 8:00. Blackbird Buvette, 509 Central Avenue NW, (505) 243-0878, www.abqslams.org.
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  • Slam Aztlan, Albuquerque: Under-21 poetry slam and all-ages open mic. Hosted this month by Joe Romero. Music by DJ Smartiepant. Second Saturday monthly, sign up 6:30, show 7:00. Warehouse 508, 508 First Street NW, www.abqslams.org.
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  • Spoken Word Hour, Albuquerque: KUNM 89.9 FM: The only radio show in New Mexico dedicated to Spoken Word. Every Sunday evening, 8:00–9:00. Hosts: Don McIver, Elaine Baumgartel, and the Subliminal Guild, www.poetz.com/nm.
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    Other Southwest:
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West
    Colorado:
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    Idaho:
  • The Cabin Literary Center, Boise, Idaho: Drop-in Writers Workshop with poet and critic Norman Weinstein. All are welcome to attend this free, informal community workshop for writers at all levels, second and fourth Wednesdays monthly. 6:30. Log Cabin Literary Center, 801 South Capitol Blvd, (208) 331-8000, www.thecabinidaho.org.
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    Nevada:
  • Las Vegas Literary Calendar: For upcoming events, visit www.localendar.com/public/VegasPoetry.
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  • Poetry Night, Las Vegas: Open mic every Friday night, 8:00–11:00. ReJAVAnate, 3300 E. Flamingo, at Pecos, (702) 253-7721, rejavanatecoffee.com.
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  • Seldom Seen Poets, Henderson: Open mic poetry every Wednesday, 7:00–9:00. Hosted by Hannah Marisahl and Kari O'Connor. All ages, no cover. Sunrise Coffee Company, 3130 East Sunset Road, between Pecos and Eastern, Suite A, (702) 433-3304.
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  • Stafford Birthday Reading, Carson City: Friends of William Stafford sponsor annual Stafford Birthday Commemorative Readings in celebration of famed Oregon poet William Stafford (1914–1993). Readings feature four or five readers, each reading a Stafford poem their own written in the spirit of Stafford's writing. After the featured readings, members of the audience are invited to read a favorite Stafford poem. More information at: www.williamstafford.org.
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  • Word Up! Las Vegas: Open mic and features every Tuesday, 7:00–9:00. Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, 4550 S. Maryland Parkway across the street from UNLV at Harmon Avenue.
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    Other West:
  • Boulder Bookstore: Weekly events including local and national author readings and book clubs. For event listings, visit www.boulderbookstore.com. Boulder Bookstore, 1107 Pearl Street, Boulder, (303) 477-2074.
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  • Tattered Cover, Denver: This famous independent bookstore features ongoing author readings almost every night at three locations: Tattered Cover Colfax Avenue, 2526 East Colfax Avenue, (303) 322-7727; Tattered Cover in Highlands Ranch, 9315 Dorchester Street, Highlands Ranch Town Center, (303) 470-7050; and Tattered Cover Historic Lower Downtown (LoDo), 1628 16th Street, (303) 436-1070. For event listings, visit www.tatteredcover.com.
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NYC & Other U.S.A.
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