September 28, 6:30 to 9PM (Evening Reading), Point Loma Nazarene University, 25th Annual Poetry Day at PLNU. Details and ticket info HERE.

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October 3, 6:30-8PM, San Diego Central Library, *Poetry to the People Event*: Doggerel Workshop + Share in the Shiley Event Suite. Register HERE. Poetry doesn’t have to be serious! A “Doggerel” (comic verse in an irregular pattern) is a great excuse for literary silliness. Come for some ridiculous fun, pranks, prizes, chuckles and guffaws. Family friendly, open to all, FREE.

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Upcoming:

October 12, 7-9PM, San Diego Central Library, *Poetry to the People Event*: Hafez Day in the Neil Morgan Auditorium. Register HERE. Hafez Shirazi (1315-1390 CE) is one of the most beloved and influential poets in the world and is especially revered in his home country of Iran. His legacy of inspiring love, joy, justice and peace with his beautiful words is celebrated in Iran and many other countries on Hafez Day with poetry recitals, music, food, art, and community. Organized with the San Diego Iranian Community and SDPL, this event is FREE and open to all. FEATURED POETS & MUSICIANS: Kazim Ali, Carly DeMento, Zoe Ghahremani, Adam Greenfield, Shadab Zeest Hashmi, Ari Hornarvar, Michael Klam, Katie Manning, Jane Muschenetz, Robt O, San Diego Poet Laureate Jason Magabo Perez, Margarita Pintado, Gill Sotu, and Namaad Ensemble of Persian Classical Music.

Hafez Day Registration: https://sandiego.librarymarket.com/event/hafez-day-san-diego.