Events

In the literary world today, writers often reach a wider audience through readings and live performances than through publication. Yet most writers are not trained to read their works aloud. Even well-known writers may read mechanically, monotonously, with too little—or too much—expression. In this master class, participants discuss what makes a good reading and explore ... Read more

Arlington Center for the Arts is pleased to be hosting these special Poetry Readings by 3 Red Letter Poets as part of Arlington Open Studios! The event will also feature music by bassist Rick McLaughlin! Hosted by Steven Ratiner, publisher of The Red Letters and Jean Flanagan, Arlington’s Poet Laureate in the Community Room at ... Read more

Please join the New England Poetry Club on November 9, 2025, as we rejoin the Worcester County Poetry Association for a reading at the Salisbury House. The reading is free and open to the public. An open mic will follow the featured poets. The building has limited access, with steps leading to the entrance. Linda ... Read more

Please join us on Zoom for our annual reading, featuring Winners and Finalists from our contests: Samuel Washington Allen Prize for a long poem or poem sequence E.E. Cummings Prize, for a compelling, lyrical, or experimental short poem Amy Lowell Prize, for an outstanding poem of any length or style by a poet with strong ties ... Read more

The New England Poetry Club is proud to partner with the Beehive Poetry Group in a reading presented by Jean Flanagan, the Arlington, Massachusetts Poet Laureate. This month's reading features Krysten Hill and Heather Treseler, with introductions by Steve Rapp. The event is free and open to the public. Open-mic reading slots are on a ... Read more

Join the New England Poetry Club on November 22, as we return to the Menino Arts Center in Boston’s Hyde Park neighborhood. The reading begins at 2:00 p.m. and is free and open to the public. An open mic will follow the featured poets. The Menino Arts Center, located at 26 Central Avenue, is an accessible venue, ... Read more

December 5, 2025, 7 pm, Grolier Poetry Book Shop, 6 Plympton St, Cambridge The NEPC is honored to co-present this evening of poems by José Enrique Delmonte, Shira Zohara Dickey, Rhina P. Espaillat, and Juan Matos with the Grolier Poetry Book Shop. Leonardo Nin will introduce the poets. The event will take place synchronously in-store ... Read more

Gloria Monaghan (NEPC Membership Secretary and Advisory Board member) invites you to the Open Doors Center for the Arts for a reading featuring Lynne Viti (NEPC Advisory Board member), Cynthia Bargar, Stephen Haven, and Steven Cramer. An open mic and wine + cheese reception will follow. The event will happen on Saturday, December 6, from ... Read more

The New England Poetry Club continues our partnership with the Beehive Poetry Group, in a reading presented by Jean Flanagan, the Arlington, Massachusetts Poet Laureate. This month’s reading features Sara Letourneau and Owen Lewis, with introductions by Steve Rapp. The event is free and open to the public. The Robbins Library is an accessible venue. ... Read more

The New England Poetry Club is delighted to return to the Westwood (Mass.) Public Library! The reading will happen on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at 2:30 p.m., in the Community Reading Room. The poets will be introduced by Lynne Viti, Westwood Poet Laureate Emerita and a member of the NEPC Advisory Board. This event is ... Read more