beyond baroque calendar
Beyond Baroque offers a wide variety of workshops, readings, performances, art exhibits, and community events and meetings. Click on one of the calendar links below to find something to enjoy.
Welcome to Beyond Baroque's Performances & Readings calendar. Note that the event schedule may change without prior notice. The best way to stay up to date is to sign up for our newsletter or follow us on
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REGULAR ADMISSION
$10 General Admission,
$6 Students/Seniors, Members free
Selected events will have a special admission price. |
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Suggested Donation $5-10,
no one turned away for lack of funds. |
Upcoming Events
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5/16 |
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The Golden Mean, a USC & Beyond Baroque Reading Series
Friday, May 16, 2025, 7:30 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque & Live on YouTube
The Golden Mean, is a quarterly reading series that brings together poets from USC's PhD in Creative Writing & Literature program with other notable poets from Los Angeles and beyond. This edition features Bryan Byrdlong, James Ciano, Blas Falconer, James Fujinami Moore, and Austen Leah Rose. Hosted and curated by L.A. Johnson.
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5/17 |
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Spring Fundraiser: Poetry & Wine Tasting
Saturday, May 17, 2025, 6:00 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque
Join us for an evening of wine paired with poems. We’ll sample Paso Robles wines from guest winemakers Xochitl Wines and Paco Wines. Each wine will be paired with poems from a Los Angeles poet. Hosted by Beyond Baroque's Board President, Luivette Resto, the evening features readings by Mimi Tempestt, Mariano Zaro, James Cushing, and Cynthia Alessandra Briano. All proceeds will benefit Beyond Baroque's programming and mission.
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5/23 |
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Dual Book Launch: David Trinidad & Amy Gerstler
Friday, May 23, 2025, 7:30 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque & Live on YouTube
Beyond Baroque presents dual book launch readings with longtime friends David Trinidad & Amy Gerstler. Both authors will be reading from their newest collections.
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5/24 |
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Untitled Theatre Compay Presents: The Man Who Ate Time
Saturday, May 24, 2025, 1:00 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque & Live on YouTube
A full-length queer comedy play by Tyler Neufeld. It follows Tom, a writer and closeted trans man, in the midst of a midlife crisis after he accidentally summons the spirit of Time to his apartment. Tom learns to open up about his queerness through spoken word poetry, and heals his relationship with Time through intergenerational dialogue in a trans affinity group at his local LGBT center. The reading will be accompanied by stop-motion animated pixel art!
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5/31 |
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Pónk Zine Fest: Marcus Clayton, Lxs Cochinxs, The Groans
Saturday, May 31, 2025, 3:00 - 9:00 PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque & Live on YouTube
Join us for a celebration of Marcus Clayton's ¡PÓNK! Oscillating between autofiction, memoir, and lyric. The afternoon kicks off in D.I.Y. with a mini zine fest at the Poets' Garden. At 6 PM, Chris L. Terry will interview Clayton, delving into the ins and outs of the book. Poets Tony Wallin-Sato and David Diaz will be reading brief original pieces. After the author conversation, join us for two band performances closing out the night in the Poets' Garden by punk bands Lxs Cochinxs & The Groans!
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