1/22, Th-- 7pm, Poetry Forward presents Prescription Poems and Stories at Mr. Toad's Pub (1002 Howard St, Omaha). Join former Nebraska State Poet Matt Mason and a number of physicians who've been working together to find the right words in poems and stories about practicing medicine in Nebraska and much, much more. See more at the Facebook Page.

1/23, 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).
1/23 theme, New Chapters: New poems only
2/20 theme, Love and Heartbreak: Romance
3/20 theme, Beginner's Luck: Poetry slam
4/17 theme, SURPRISE

1/28, 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)

1/29, Th-- 7-10pm, NEWISH Poetry Slam with Live Music at NOMA (2510 N 24th St, Omaha). Presented by the Nebraska Writers Collective and hosted by Zedeka Poindexter, see more at the Facebook Event page. Registration is $10, Grand prize is $100 (every last Thursday).
Next events: 2/26, 3/26, etc.

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-- 7-8:30pm, 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-- 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

2/25, 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)

2/26, Th-- 7-10pm, NEWISH Poetry Slam with Live Music at NOMA (2510 N 24th St, Omaha). Presented by the Nebraska Writers Collective and hosted by Zedeka Poindexter, see more at the Facebook Event page. Registration is $10, Grand prize is $100 (every last Thursday).
Next events: 3/26, 4/30, 5/28, etc.

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

3/25, 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-- 7-10pm, NEWISH Poetry Slam with Live Music at NOMA (2510 N 24th St, Omaha). Presented by the Nebraska Writers Collective and hosted by Zedeka Poindexter, see more at the Facebook Event page. Registration is $10, Grand prize is $100 (every last Thursday).
Next events: 4/30, 5/28, etc.

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

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.