2/3: The Nebraska Poetry Society presents the Nebraska Poets Reading Series at 6:30pm on the first Tuesday of the month. See details at: nepoetrysociety.org/readings. Events are online, free and open to the public:
2/3, Maria Nazos
3/3, Kim Sosin
4/7, Kelly Madigan

2/4, W-- 7-9pm, The Crescent Moon Writers' Night: Open Mic at Crescent Moon Coffee (in The Apothecary, 140 N 8th St, Lincoln). See more at crescentmooncoffee.com. Signup starts at 6:30pm, hosted by Jeff Martinson. (every Wednesday)
--After the event on the 1st Monday of each month, you're invited to join Write After, a writing group that meets around the conclusion of this event.

2/5, Th-- 7pm, Verse & Vibes open mic night at Indigo Cottage Crafts (2063 Creekside Dr, Papillion). This event is sponsored by the Nebraska Poetry Society, doors open at 6:30, free and open to all. (1st Thursday)
Next events: 3/5, 4/2, 5/7, etc.

2/6, F-- Noon, First Friday Book Talk and Reading through Larksong Writers Place but on Zoom. Register at: larksongwritersplace.org. Free, registration required.
2/6, TBA

2/6, F-- 6:30-10pm, Poetry Night at the Reading Room (1505 Farnam St, Omaha). Share your own work or read a favorite poem aloud, this event is for the seasoned writer, those who love the power of spoken word, anyone who'd like to celebrate poetry. Registration required: contact readingroomomaha@gmail.com or call/text at 563-940-1308. (1st Friday)
Next events: 3/6, 4/3, 5/1, etc.

2/7, Sa-- POSTPONED, UPDATE TBA, Harvester Art Lofts Presents an Ekphrastic Art Show (1000 S Main St, Council Bluffs, IA). Visual art dances with poetry, featuring Harvester artists as well as regional poets. Doors open at 6:15. $5+ requested donation with all money going to the participants. Live music, beverages and light appetizers will be available. 18+. Artists include Emily Globe, Terri Buckner, Patty Talbert, Mari Daily, Ann Brugenhemke, Terrence Tryon, Patricia Hunt, Cole Templeton, Susan Newberry, Lisa Haney, Julie Jenowe, Jesse Medina. Poets include Matt Mason, Holly Leafty, Danielle Bristol-Dewit, Johnny Knogood, Paula Bell, Greg Harries, Traci Schacht, Allen Stevenson, Ben Wenzl, Astara Raven and Nathan Lachner. See more at the Facebook Event page.

2/9, M-- 6-8pm, Family Dinner Reading Series and Open Mic at the Joslyn Castle Carriage House (3902 Davenport St, Omaha). Reading at 6pm, open mic at 7pm. This month features TBA. (2nd Monday)
Next events: 3/9, 4/13, 5/11, etc.

2/11, W-- 7-9pm, The Crescent Moon Writers' Night: Open Mic at Crescent Moon Coffee (in The Apothecary, 140 N 8th St, Lincoln). See more at crescentmooncoffee.com. Signup starts at 6:30pm, hosted by Jeff Martinson. (every Wednesday)
--After the event on the 1st Monday of each month, you're invited to join Write After, a writing group that meets around the conclusion of this event.

2/12, Th-- 7-9pm, The Lincoln Poetry Slam at Larksong Writers Place (1600 N Cotner Blvd, Lincoln). 6:30 doors, 7:00 show. See details at the Facebook Event Page. Sponsored by the Nebraska Writers Collective. (2nd Thursday)
Next events: 3/12, 4/9, 5/14, etc.

2/13, F-- 6-8pm, Poetry Readings at The Lion: a Poetry Feature and Open Mic at St Mark's on the Campus (1309 R St, Lincoln). Each event has a featured reader from 6-7:30pm and open mic in any remaining time up to 8pm. Doors open at 5:30pm. See full details at:sites.google.com/view/smoc-lion. (2nd Friday)
2/13, Alina Nguyên and Caroliena Cabada
3/13, Rasaq Malik
4/10, Heidi Hermanson and Cat Dixon

2/13, F-- 8pm, V-Day the 13th Variety Show at Maravillas (2910 K St, Suite G, Omaha). A night of variety with comedy, music, poetry, a mentalist act, and more as the Vaudeville Maniacs present "V-Day the 13th!" hosted by Chicken Boy and Joe Riss. There is also a "Best Jason" Costume Contest with the winner taking home a prestigious gold spray painted Hockey Mask. Doors at 7, Show at 8. Preshow admission: $10. $15 at the door. Online tickets will be available through the Eventbrite page. And see more at the Facebook Event page.

2/14, Sa-- 11am-2pm, Valentine's Day Oracle Reading (with watercolor haiku) at Raygun (1108 Jackson St, Omaha) by Tina BE. Celebrate Valentine's Day with a playful, meaningful experience designed for connection. Couples and individuals are invited to receive a short intuitive oracle card reading paired with a custom watercolor haiku, created in the moment as a keepsake. This experience offers insight, reflection, and a gentle pause—capturing what’s present or possible in your relationship right now. Tina BE will invite you to with a beautiful card for inspiration, compose an inspired haiku, then paint with your overall color vibe. This is not therapy or fortune-telling; just a playful, creative way to listen, reflect, and share a moment together.

2/14, Sa-- 7-9pm, The Omaha Poetry Slam at The Local Art Plug (1722 St Mary's Ave, Omaha). 6:30 doors, 7:00 show. See details at the Facebook Event Page. Sponsored by the Nebraska Writers Collective. (2nd Saturday)
Next events: 3/14, 4/11, 5/9, etc.

2/18, W-- 7-9pm, The Crescent Moon Writers' Night: Open Mic at Crescent Moon Coffee (in The Apothecary, 140 N 8th St, Lincoln). See more at crescentmooncoffee.com. Signup starts at 6:30pm, hosted by Jeff Martinson. (every Wednesday)

2/19, Th-- 6:30-7:30pm, Writers in Conversation, Third Thursdays @ Larksong at Larksong Writers Place (1600 N Cotner Blvd, Lincoln). Each month Writers in Conversation invites two writers at differing stages of their writing career to share their work and engage one another in conversation about the craft of creative writing. The conversation is then opened to the entire audience for a lively discussion of all things literary. Social Time 6-6:30. Free. (3rd Thursday)
Next events: 3/19, 4/16, 5/21, etc.

2/19 Th-- 7-9pm, Writes of Passage (formerly "Vocal Fry"), a monthly spoken word open mic at UNO's Criss Library (6401 S University Dr Rd N, Omaha, first floor by the Starbucks). Tonight has a featured set by Sultry Tha Poet. Doors open at 6:30 with performances starting at 7. No registration is required. (3rd Thursday)
Next events: 3/19, 4/16, 5/21, etc.

2/20, F-- 7pm, A spoken word featured reading and open mic at The Ellery (1247 S 11th St, Lincoln). Hosted by Esman Rodas Calderon. (Third Friday, new theme each month)
After the event, you're invited to join Write After, a writing group that meets around the conclusion of this event (around 8:30 or 9).
2/20 theme, Love and Heartbreak: Romance
3/20 theme, Beginner's Luck: Poetry slam
4/17 theme, SURPRISE
5/15 theme, Voices and Versos: En celebración

2/21, Sa-- 10-11:30am, Poetry Writing Workshops with resident poetry instructor Julie S. Paschold at Lauritzen Gardens (100 Bancroft St, Omaha): 2/21/26, Writing Your Pain Into Poetry: Information and registration at lauritzen.ticketapp.org/portal/product/51/event/8eb284c8-d31a-4427-9db1-f38520accd0b
3/14, Spring Into Nature Through Verse: Information and registration at lauritzen.ticketapp.org/portal/product/51/event/5feb786f-944d-44f6-9616-1c0ad9fde60b
4/18, Exploring Nebraska Poets: Information and registration at lauritzen.ticketapp.org/portal/product/51/event/2530f058-05dc-4728-86c7-83ff5678ba56
5/30, Blackout Poetry: Information and registration at lauritzen.ticketapp.org/portal/product/51/event/d25ffeb9-e830-40f1-9c0d-aa29cb9f1999

2/22, Su-- 2-4pm, Poetry gathering at St. Cecilia’s Parish Center (Corner of 39th and Burt St, Omaha, the Monsignor Graham Bldg). Readers are invited to bring original poems or work by a favorite author on themes of Black History or Valentines Day (Or any other favorite). Refreshments and live music at intermission. For questions, contact: Marc at 531-777-2665 or poetsbuddy@gmail.com.

2/25, W-- 7-9pm, The Crescent Moon Writers' Night: Open Mic at Crescent Moon Coffee (in The Apothecary, 140 N 8th St, Lincoln). See more at crescentmooncoffee.com. Signup starts at 6:30pm, hosted by Jeff Martinson. (every Wednesday)

3/3: The Nebraska Poetry Society presents the Nebraska Poets Reading Series at 6:30pm on the first Tuesday of the month. See details at: nepoetrysociety.org/readings. Events are online, free and open to the public:
3/3, Kim Sosin
4/7, Kelly Madigan
5/5, Chuck Peek

3/4, W-- 7-9pm, The Crescent Moon Writers' Night: Open Mic at Crescent Moon Coffee (in The Apothecary, 140 N 8th St, Lincoln). See more at crescentmooncoffee.com. Signup starts at 6:30pm, hosted by Jeff Martinson. (every Wednesday)
--After the event on the 1st Monday of each month, you're invited to join Write After, a writing group that meets around the conclusion of this event.

3/5, Th-- 7pm, Verse & Vibes open mic night at Indigo Cottage Crafts (2063 Creekside Dr, Papillion). This event is sponsored by the Nebraska Poetry Society, doors open at 6:30, free and open to all. (1st Thursday)
Next events: 4/2, 5/7, etc.

3/6, F-- Noon, First Friday Book Talk and Reading through Larksong Writers Place but on Zoom. Register at: larksongwritersplace.org. Free, registration required.
3/6, TBA

3/6, F-- 6:30-10pm, Poetry Night at the Reading Room (1505 Farnam St, Omaha). Share your own work or read a favorite poem aloud, this event is for the seasoned writer, those who love the power of spoken word, anyone who'd like to celebrate poetry. Registration required: contact readingroomomaha@gmail.com or call/text at 563-940-1308. (1st Friday)
Next events: 4/3, 5/1, etc.

3/9, M-- 6-8pm, Family Dinner Reading Series and Open Mic at the Joslyn Castle Carriage House (3902 Davenport St, Omaha). Reading at 6pm, open mic at 7pm. This month features TBA. (2nd Monday)
Next events: 4/13, 5/11, etc.

3/11, W-- 7-9pm, The Crescent Moon Writers' Night: Open Mic at Crescent Moon Coffee (in The Apothecary, 140 N 8th St, Lincoln). See more at crescentmooncoffee.com. Signup starts at 6:30pm, hosted by Jeff Martinson. (every Wednesday)
--After the event on the 1st Monday of each month, you're invited to join Write After, a writing group that meets around the conclusion of this event.

3/12, Th-- 7-9pm, The Lincoln Poetry Slam at Larksong Writers Place (1600 N Cotner Blvd, Lincoln). 6:30 doors, 7:00 show. See details at the Facebook Event Page. Sponsored by the Nebraska Writers Collective. (2nd Thursday)
Next events: 4/9, 5/14, etc.

3/13, F-- 6-8pm, Poetry Readings at The Lion: a Poetry Feature and Open Mic at St Mark's on the Campus (1309 R St, Lincoln). Each event has a featured reader from 6-7:30pm and open mic in any remaining time up to 8pm. Doors open at 5:30pm. See full details at:sites.google.com/view/smoc-lion. (2nd Friday)
3/13, Rasaq Malik
4/10, Heidi Hermanson and Cat Dixon

3/14, Sa-- 10-11:30am, Poetry Writing Workshops with resident poetry instructor Julie S. Paschold at Lauritzen Gardens (100 Bancroft St, Omaha): 3/14, Spring Into Nature Through Verse: Information and registration at lauritzen.ticketapp.org/portal/product/51/event/5feb786f-944d-44f6-9616-1c0ad9fde60b
4/18, Exploring Nebraska Poets: Information and registration at lauritzen.ticketapp.org/portal/product/51/event/2530f058-05dc-4728-86c7-83ff5678ba56
5/30, Blackout Poetry: Information and registration at lauritzen.ticketapp.org/portal/product/51/event/d25ffeb9-e830-40f1-9c0d-aa29cb9f1999

3/14, Sa-- 7-9pm, The Omaha Poetry Slam at The Local Art Plug (1722 St Mary's Ave, Omaha). 6:30 doors, 7:00 show. See details at the Facebook Event Page. Sponsored by the Nebraska Writers Collective. (2nd Saturday)
Next events: 4/11, 5/9, etc.

3/18, W-- 7-9pm, The Crescent Moon Writers' Night: Open Mic at Crescent Moon Coffee (in The Apothecary, 140 N 8th St, Lincoln). See more at crescentmooncoffee.com. Signup starts at 6:30pm, hosted by Jeff Martinson. (every Wednesday)

3/19, Th-- 6:30-7:30pm, Writers in Conversation, Third Thursdays @ Larksong at Larksong Writers Place (1600 N Cotner Blvd, Lincoln). Each month Writers in Conversation invites two writers at differing stages of their writing career to share their work and engage one another in conversation about the craft of creative writing. The conversation is then opened to the entire audience for a lively discussion of all things literary. Social Time 6-6:30. Free. (3rd Thursday)
Next events: 3/19, 4/16, 5/21, etc.

3/19 Th-- 7-9pm, Writes of Passage, a monthly spoken word open mic at UNO's Criss Library (6401 S University Dr Rd N, Omaha, first floor by the Starbucks). Doors open at 6:30 with performances starting at 7. No registration is required. (3rd Thursday)
Next events: 4/16, 5/21, etc.

3/20, F-- 7pm, A spoken word featured reading and open mic at The Ellery (1247 S 11th St, Lincoln). Hosted by Esman Rodas Calderon. (Third Friday, new theme each month)
After the event, you're invited to join Write After, a writing group that meets around the conclusion of this event (around 8:30 or 9).
3/20 theme, Beginner's Luck: Poetry slam
4/17 theme, SURPRISE
5/15 theme, Voices and Versos: En celebración
6/? theme, Queer Joy: LGBT+ poetry and prose
7/17 theme, Poems in Protest II: Poemas En Protesta II

3/23, M-- 5:30 and 7:30pm, Lincoln Preliminary Bouts for the All Writes Reserved Youth Poetry Festival at Swanson Auditorium at UNL City Campus (1400 R St, Lincoln). These events run March 23-April 28 with high schools and middle schools competing in a team poetry slam competition. Prelims are:
-March 23-25, 5:30 and 7:30pm and March 26, 5:30 at Swanson Auditorium at UNL City Campus, Lincoln
-March 30-31, 5:30 and 7:30pm at the Revive Center, Omaha
-April 1-2, 5:30 and 7:30pm at The Dock at Millwork Commons, Omaha

3/24, Tu-- 5:30 and 7:30pm, Lincoln Preliminary Bouts for the All Writes Reserved Youth Poetry Festival at Swanson Auditorium at UNL City Campus (1400 R St, Lincoln). These events run March 23-April 28 with high schools and middle schools competing in a team poetry slam competition. Prelims are:
-March 23-25, 5:30 and 7:30pm and March 26, 5:30 at Swanson Auditorium at UNL City Campus, Lincoln
-March 30-31, 5:30 and 7:30pm at the Revive Center, Omaha
-April 1-2, 5:30 and 7:30pm at The Dock at Millwork Commons, Omaha

3/25, W-- 5:30 and 7:30pm, Lincoln Preliminary Bouts for the All Writes Reserved Youth Poetry Festival at Swanson Auditorium at UNL City Campus (1400 R St, Lincoln). These events run March 23-April 28 with high schools and middle schools competing in a team poetry slam competition. Prelims are:
-March 23-25, 5:30 and 7:30pm and March 26, 5:30 at Swanson Auditorium at UNL City Campus, Lincoln
-March 30-31, 5:30 and 7:30pm at the Revive Center, Omaha
-April 1-2, 5:30 and 7:30pm at The Dock at Millwork Commons, Omaha

3/25, W-- 7-9pm, The Crescent Moon Writers' Night: Open Mic at Crescent Moon Coffee (in The Apothecary, 140 N 8th St, Lincoln). See more at crescentmooncoffee.com. Signup starts at 6:30pm, hosted by Jeff Martinson. (every Wednesday)

3/26, Th-- 5:30pm, Lincoln Preliminary Bouts for the All Writes Reserved Youth Poetry Festival at Swanson Auditorium at UNL City Campus (1400 R St, Lincoln). These events run March 23-April 28 with high schools and middle schools competing in a team poetry slam competition. Prelims are:
-March 23-25, 5:30 and 7:30pm and March 26, 5:30 at Swanson Auditorium at UNL City Campus, Lincoln
-March 30-31, 5:30 and 7:30pm at the Revive Center, Omaha
-April 1-2, 5:30 and 7:30pm at The Dock at Millwork Commons, Omaha

3/28, Sa-- 10am: The Nebraska Poetry Society presents online writing workshops on different topics, led by some wonderful poets on a Saturday each month. $35 or free to members. For more information and to register, go to: nepoetrysociety.org/workshops:
3/28: Alison Lubar, The Poets' "Little Song": 800 Years of Sonnets from Medieval Sicily to the American Midwest
5/30: Allison Adele Hedge Coke, Musicality and the Long Poem

3/30, M-- 5:30 and 7:30pm, Omaha Preliminary Bouts for the All Writes Reserved Youth Poetry Festival at the Revive Center (2402 Lizzie Robinson Ave, Omaha). These events run March 23-April 28 with high schools and middle schools competing in a team poetry slam competition. Prelims are:
-March 23-25, 5:30 and 7:30pm and March 26, 5:30 at Swanson Auditorium at UNL City Campus, Lincoln
-March 30-31, 5:30 and 7:30pm at the Revive Center, Omaha
-April 1-2, 5:30 and 7:30pm at The Dock at Millwork Commons, Omaha

3/31, Tu-- 5:30 and 7:30pm, Omaha Preliminary Bouts for the All Writes Reserved Youth Poetry Festival at the Revive Center (2402 Lizzie Robinson Ave, Omaha). These events run March 23-April 28 with high schools and middle schools competing in a team poetry slam competition. Prelims are:
-March 23-25, 5:30 and 7:30pm and March 26, 5:30 at Swanson Auditorium at UNL City Campus, Lincoln
-March 30-31, 5:30 and 7:30pm at the Revive Center, Omaha
-April 1-2, 5:30 and 7:30pm at The Dock at Millwork Commons, Omaha

4/1, W-- 5:30 and 7:30pm, Omaha Preliminary Bouts for the All Writes Reserved Youth Poetry Festival at the The Dock at Millwork Commons (1229 Millwork Avenue, Omaha). These events run March 23-April 28 with high schools and middle schools competing in a team poetry slam competition. Prelims are:
-March 23-25, 5:30 and 7:30pm and March 26, 5:30 at Swanson Auditorium at UNL City Campus, Lincoln
-March 30-31, 5:30 and 7:30pm at the Revive Center, Omaha
-April 1-2, 5:30 and 7:30pm at The Dock at Millwork Commons, Omaha

4/2, Th-- 5:30 and 7:30pm, Omaha Preliminary Bouts for the All Writes Reserved Youth Poetry Festival at the The Dock at Millwork Commons (1229 Millwork Avenue, Omaha). These events run March 23-April 28 with high schools and middle schools competing in a team poetry slam competition. Prelims are:
-March 23-25, 5:30 and 7:30pm and March 26, 5:30 at Swanson Auditorium at UNL City Campus, Lincoln
-March 30-31, 5:30 and 7:30pm at the Revive Center, Omaha
-April 1-2, 5:30 and 7:30pm at The Dock at Millwork Commons, Omaha

4/14, Tu-- 5:30 and 7:30pm, Semi-Final Bouts for the All Writes Reserved Youth Poetry Festival at The Venue at Highlander (2120 N 30th St, Omaha). These events run March 23-April 28 with high schools and middle schools competing in a team poetry slam competition. Semis and Finals are:
-April 14 and 16, 5:30 and 7:30pm at The Venue at Highlander, Omaha
-April 28, 7pm at Scott Hall at the Holland Center, Omaha

4/16, Th-- 5:30 and 7:30pm, Semi-Final Bouts for the All Writes Reserved Youth Poetry Festival at The Venue at Highlander (2120 N 30th St, Omaha). These events run March 23-April 28 with high schools and middle schools competing in a team poetry slam competition. Semis and Finals are:
-April 14 and 16, 5:30 and 7:30pm at The Venue at Highlander, Omaha
-April 28, 7pm at Scott Hall at the Holland Center, Omaha

4/28, Tu-- 7pm, The All Writes Reserved Youth Poetry Festival Finals at Scott Hall at the Holland Center (1200 Douglas St, Omaha). These events run March 23-April 28 with high schools and middle schools competing in a team poetry slam competition. Semis and Finals are:
-April 14 and 16, 5:30 and 7:30pm at The Venue at Highlander, Omaha
-April 28, 7pm at Scott Hall at the Holland Center, Omaha

5/9, Sa-- TBA, The Opera Omaha Poetry & Music Project Concert. Now in its 9th year, the Poetry & Music Project connects student poets and their words with composers to create original music and explore the connections between poetry and music. The Poetry & Music Project is a statewide program run in partnership with the Nebraska Writers Collective to amplify the voices of youth poets across Nebraska and Iowa. The project connects student poets and their words with composers to create original music and explore the connections between poetry and music. See more at: operaomaha.org/community/engagement-programs/poetry-music-project.