In Memory Reading Series

06/15/2026

Feature lineup for the next four months. We are closing out summer with bangers!

05/05/2026

If you have a recurring posting on EverOut for the Merc, you might want to check and make sure it's still active.
IMRS is listed again under poetry events.

Monthly reading series at the Hawthorne Hideaway (third Mondays) with a focus on remembering and honoring the poets who went before us, and inspired us in our craft.There is a featured poet every month, and an open mic to share your work and/or your favorite poet. New readers always welcome.Signup a...

05/05/2026

Here is the new flyer for this month's IMRS.
We have our first double feature (just like a drive in), and exciting new graphics! Help support Portland poetry and share this around.

Poetry Renaissance!

04/12/2026

April 20th IMRS is proud to present David McIntire, our featured reader for National Poetry Month. There will be an open mic so bring your best verse and rock the mic with us.

Poetry Renaissance!

04/04/2026

Slamlandia Poetry calendar for National Poetry Month.
Poetry Renaissance!

April is here, which as may of you know is National Poetry Month! Here's the April calendar of poetry shows in / around Portland, OR. You’ll find the names of readings, their handles, locations, times, and what all these events entail.

++ Thursday, April 2nd: Slamlandia - Guilder, 6:30pm - poetry open mic

++ Saturday, April 4th: Alone Featuring Company's “Bird’s Eye View” launch - L'Atelier Yaffe, 7pm – chapbook release

++ Sunday, April 5th: Boca Ardiente's Poetry Workshop - La Lucha Coffee, 10:30am - Spanish / Bilingual poetry workshop

++ Monday, April 6th: The Last Stand - Wildwood Saloon, 8pm - poetry open mic

++ Tuesday, April 7th: The Bigfoot Poetry Festival's New S**t Slam - Honey Latte Cafe, 7pm - themed poetry open mic + slam

++ Tuesday, April 7th: Community Reading Series - Bishop & Wilde, 6pm - lit open mic

++ Thursday, April 9th: No Quiet In This Room - Skyclad Emporium, 6pm - poetry open mic

++ Thursday, April 9th: Constellation Reading Series - Bishop & Wilde, 7pm - showcased literary reading

++ Thursday, April 9th: Ghost Town Poetry Open Mic - Art At The Cave (Vancouver, WA), 7pm - poetry open mic

++ Friday, April 10th: Portland Lit Mic - Rose City Book Pub, 7pm - lit open mic

++ Sunday, April 12th: The People's Poets - Akadi PDX, 1pm - BIPOC poetry open mic

++ Monday, April 13th - Living Room Mic - Covert Cafe, 7pm - poetry open mic

++ Thursday, April 16th: Slamlandia - Literary Arts, 7pm - poetry open mic & poetry slam

++ Friday, April 17th: Benniefairy Books show - The Noshpit, 7pm - poetry showcase

++ Saturday, April 18th: Moment of Truth - L'Atelier Yaffe, 8pm - poetry open mic

++ Sunday, April 19th: Boca Ardiente - Kilo D'Cofi, 4pm - Spanish / Bilingual poetry open mic

++ Sunday, April 19th: Sundays on the Avenue - St. Ignatius Church, 4pm - poetry open mic

++ Monday, April 20th: In Memory Reading Series - Hawthorne Hideaway, 7pm - poetry open mic

++ Wednesday, April 22nd: Q***r Poetry Takeover - Always Here Bookstore, 7pm – q***r poetry open mic

+ Thursday, April 23rd: No Quiet - Skyclad Emporium, 6pm - poetry open mic

++ Friday, April 24th: Slamlandia - Atrium, 7:30pm - poetry slam

++ Sunday, April 26th: Humble Poets Open Mic - The Stacks Coffeehouse, 4pm - poetry open mic

++ Monday, April 27th: Drag Me to the Mic - Hōkū Events, 7pm - poetry open mic w/ drag performances

+ Wednesday, April 29th: Poetry Street PNW - Camus Public Library (WA), 6:30pm - poetry open mic

+ Thursday, April 30th: Verselandia – Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, 7pm – youth poetry slam

03/17/2026

Recording from yesterday evenings amazing event at the Hawthorne Hideaway.
Feature Michael Franklin blew the GD roof off the joint.

Featured Poet: Michael Franklin