We have an extremely active community with regular, monthly and special events throughout Florida, including poetry readings, workshops, open mic events and poetry slams. Members can find what’s happening in their communities by connecting with their local chapters. We also regularly post meetings and events on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
MONTHLY CHAPTER EVENTS
Following are monthly events hosted by FSPA Chapters and Members-at-Large. Unless otherwise noted, all are free. If you have questions for any of our chapter presidents, find their contact information here.
ANCIENT CITY POETS: We host an open mic on the last Sunday of every month, at various locations. The sign up sheet goes out at 2:30 on the afternoon of the gathering. We turn on the mic at 3:00 p.m. and the facilitator calls up the first 15 names on the list to share up to 5 minutes of material. All meetings are open to the public, come as you are. Our members also participate regularly in several storytelling events and various poetry outreach events with the local St. Johns literary and arts community. Check out the official Ancient City Poets website for location info and more: www.bodor.org
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ancientcitypoets
MIAMI POETS: Miami Poets meet for the Miami Poets Soirée each FIRST WEDNESDAY from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the Pinecrest Library. “Bring your poems to read or poetry by favorite poets. We often get philosophical; discuss what poetry means, now and through the ages. And best of all, we reveal how poetry enhances our lives. Anything goes so long as poetry is in the equation. Each soirée is an act of creation.”
TOMOKA POETS (Ormond Beach): Tomoka Poets meet on the 2nd wednesday of each month from 5:00pm to 6:45pm at the Ormond Beach Library. Bring 10 -12 copies of any poem you would like feedback on. Open mic is held on the 4th thursday from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Copperline Coffee and Cafe in The Pavilion Shopping Center in Port Orange. Please contact BJ Alligood at bjalligood@gmail.com or Mary-Ann Westbrook at 1poetry.3@gmail.com if you would like to be added to the reminder list or in case of time or date change.
NEW RIVER POETS (Zephyrhills): New River Poets meet on the 3RD SATURDAY of every month, at the Old Richland Schoolhouse, 8647 Richland School Rd., Zephyrhills from 1:00 – 4:00. Click here for our FaceBook page!
NORTH FLORIDA POETRY HUB (Jacksonville) is a very active chapter based out of the Northeast Florida region. Meetings are for ages 16+. They run on a virtual Zoom platform primarily and host live local events during the year: a monthly chapter meeting featuring special guest speakers and/or open mics after business, two poetry/writing workshops each month and specialty poetry workshops throughout the year, all on Zoom. For dates, times and RSVP visit their Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/northfloridapoetry/events.
WEBSITE: https://www.northfloridapoetryhub.org
LIVE POETS (Daytona Beach): Live Poets Society of Daytona Beach meets on the THIRD THURSDAY every month to share and critique in the Volusia County Public Library (main branch) from 2:00 to 4:00. (City Island Library: 105 E. Magnolia Ave., Daytona Beach FL 32114) “Come share your passion for poetry!” Contact: Marc Davidson (flueln@hotmail.com) for information.
ORLANDO POETS: Orlando Area Poets meet on the 3RD THURSDAY of each month via Zoom at 6:30 p.m. Bring poems for critique and help critique others’ poems.
SPACE COAST POETS (Brevard County): Space Coast Poets meets every third Tuesday from 5:30-7 p.m. at Suntree/Viera Public Library. Bring a friend, and bring poems to share with the group.
SUNCOAST WRITERS GUILD POETRY POD meets the 2nd and 4th Fridays of the month from 10:00 am – noon on Zoom. To observe a Poetry Pod meeting or the Suncoast Writers Guild Reading meeting held on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 10 am – noon on Zoom and features our poets, please contact Ann Favreau at favra1@comcast.net.
SUNSHINE POETS (Crystal River): Sunshine Poets meet the 2nd SATURDAY of every month, at 10 AM, at the Coastal Region Library, located at 8619 W. Crystal St., Crystal River, FL.
BIG BEND POETS: Big Bend Poets and Writers meet on the second Tuesday of each month. We gather at 6:30 pm for networking and reading aloud. Featured speakers include local authors and politicians. All meetings are open to the public and writers are encouraged to read as time allows. Our members also participate regularly in several Open Mic Poetry and Storytelling events in local independent bookstores and cafés. Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/4615685239848
EVENTS BY FSPA MEMBERS-AT-LARGE:
Join us for a delightful evening of poetry co-hosted by poet Mary Jane Barenbaum and artist/writer Pamela Ramey Tatum. The evening begins and ends with a reading by a featured guest poet, followed by an open mic format. No advanced sign-up required. Adults (18+) only please. For more information, please contact Mary Jane at 386.214.6409 or Pamela at 407-733-6282
DAVID AXELROD AND THE CREATIVE HAPPINESS INSTITUTE: Check in with the Creative Happiness Calendar for special poetry events hosted by David Axelrod and The Creative Happiness Institute.
MAINSTREET ART & CULTURE SLAM (also known as Breaking Bad Poetry Slam and Open Mic) takes place at Midtown Cafe Daytona, located at 536 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd in Daytona Beach. Enjoy sumptuous food and drink while experiencing the best spoken word Volusia County has to offer. The event is a slam and open mic every fourth Saturday of the month. Open mic after EVERY slam so bring your poems, songs, and comedy. Start time is 8pm.
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NEW DELAND POETS: Currently not meeting.
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