Upcoming Events
Unmodern Love: An Evening of Poetry
Thursday, June 4, 2026
7:30 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque and Live on YouTube
Derrick C. Brown, Brendan Constantine, Aman K. Batra, and Micah Bournes read from their new collections in The Wanda Coleman Theater.
Tom & Robert's Back Porch Blues
Friday, June 5, 2026
7:30 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque
Back by popular demand! Join us in the Wanda Coleman Theater once more for Back Porch Blues, a live acoustic concert featuring lead vocalist Tom Nolan of The Tom Nolan Band and lead guitarist Robert Resnick of the band 1969. Expect classic blues songs, ranging from 1905 to the present. Tom Laichas and Jeffrey Graham will support with some blue-sy poesy. Wine and cheese reception prior. Get your tickets before they're sold out!
L.A. Book Launch: Rogue Astronaut by Mitchell Jacobs
Friday, June 12, 2026
7:30 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque
Join us for the book launch of Rogue Astronaut by Mitchell Jacobs. The author will be joined by Darren Donate, Maxwell Suzuki, and Jorrell Watkins for a poetry reading in The Wanda Coleman Theater. Reception & book signings to follow.
Bloomsday Psychedelia
Saturday, June 14, 2026
7:30 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque
Join us for a Psychedelic Art Party celebrating the James Joyce Multi-Verse of Finnegans Wake & Ulysses! There will be live readings, film, music, and dance with special guests including Zappa Glee Club. Free admission!
Concurso Sonámbulo: A Federico Garcia Lorca Tribute + Art Market & Open Mic
Saturday, June 20, 2026
2:00 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque
In celebration of Pride month at Beyond Baroque, join us for a day-long festival of poetry, music, art, and community celebrating the legacy of Federico García Lorca! One of the most celebrated poets and an enduring queer literary icon, Lorca’s influence extends far beyond literature into flamenco, music, and the artistic traditions of Andalucía.
Skulls & Stairs: AJ Luxton, Consuelo, J. Saravia, Charlie Stuip
Thursday, June 25, 2026
7:30 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque
Skulls & Stairs is back! This reading series at the infamous staircase of the original Venice City Hall building features poets writing with a countercultural, punk, and goth attitude. This installment features Venice-based AJ Luxton, and hailing from the inlands and concrete streets of Los Angeles, Consuelo, J. Saravia and Charlie Stuip.
L.A. Book Launch & Theatrical Reading: The Sun Has Fallen by Tyler Neufeld
Friday, June 26, 2026
7:30 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque
The Sun Has Fallen is an epic fantasy poem and Tyler Neufeld's authorial debut. It follows a fateful tale of magic, ghosts, children, second chances, and a battle between good and evil across an abstracted chessboard map. Told entirely in rhyme, an ensemble of 10 actors will bring 24 characters to life in this staged reading accompanied by props, costumes, and animated background visual graphics.
More Upcoming Events
Ongoing Free Workshops
Monday Night Fiction Workshop with Raquel Baker
Mondays 7:30 PM PT
Via Zoom
A community writing workshop in which participants are asked to bring 2-3 pages of fiction to read and receive feedback. Facilitated by Raquel Baker via Zoom. Registration required.
Wednesday Night Poetry Workshop
Wednesdays 8:00 PM PT
Via Zoom
The West Coast’s longest-running free poetry workshop welcomes new and seasoned poets to share new work and provide feedback. Please be prepared to share one poem. Facilitated by Martin Jago via Zoom. Registration required.
Exhibitions
Beyond Baroque Spring Silent Auction Benefit
May 16-June 26, 2026
Proxy Gallery Presents
Brian C. Moss:
What’s up, Mazzocchio
May 16 to July 11, 2026
Closing Reception:
Saturday, July 11, 3-5 PM
We see here an upside-down globe representing the oceans and blank space where the continents are, but no countries. The globe is illuminated from the inside, with the illumination coming through the missing land mass, and projecting onto the walls, floor and ceiling of the gallery. The gallery being cubical, the projections are distorted.
For more information visit Proxy Gallery online here.
For past Proxy Gallery shows at Beyond Baroque click here.
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New arrivals include our new tote bags, zip bags, journals, candles, and of course, our classic Metaphors Be With You shirt. All proceeds support Beyond Baroque programming!
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