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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4/2 |
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Earth Day Cabaret
Thursday, April 2, 7:30 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque and Live on YouTube
"Earth Day Cabaret has become a truly beautiful community tradition. Conceived and directed by Greg Bell, every year it synthesizes poetry, performance, and passionate environmentalism into a powerful and lovely work of poetic advocacy for the care of our planet."
––Quentin Ring, Former Executive Director, Beyond Baroque
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El peso de las palabras que llevamos / The weight of the words we carry
Friday, April 3, 7:30 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque and Live on YouTube
Curated by Carolina Rivera Escamilla, this panel brings together writers honoring the dignity for past and present human rights violations. "The weight of the words we carry" refers to the responsibility that accompanies the transmission of the principles of dignity acquired through community life, a responsibility bequeathed by those who have already died. Featuring: Juana M. Ramos, Adriana Briff, Carolina Rivera Escamilla, Susana Marcelo, Margarita Drago, and Alicia Partnoy.
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4/9 |
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A Poetry Reading with Tim Seibles & Suzanne Lummis
Thursday, April 9, 7:30 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque and Live on YouTube
Join us for a reading with poets Tim Seibles and Suzanne Lummis. Visiting from Virginia, Seibles reads from With No Hat, a new collection that reflects the range and evolution of his long career. He is joined by Lummis, a central figure in poem noir, whose latest book, Crime Wave, moves through crime, desire, and power with style and precision. A chance to hear two renowned poets whose work continues to shape the literary field nationwide!
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4/11 |
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The 2026 Linda J. Albertano Poetry Fellowship Reading & Celebration
Saturday, April 11, 2:00 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque and Live on YouTube
Beyond Baroque is proud to present a reading and reception celebrating the third annual Linda J. Albertano Poetry Fellowship, named in honor of the late Linda J. Albertano. The recipient of the 2026 Linda J. Albertano Poetry Fellowship will be announced in the coming days. To celebrate the fellowship, we will present readings by our fellow winner and the 2025 Linda J. Albertano Poetry Fellow Nikki Ochoa plus more TBA!
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4/24 |
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International Poetry Film Festival, Los Angeles 2026
Friday, April 24, 6:00 - 10:00 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque and Live on YouTube
The International Poetry Film Festival, Los Angeles, kicks off on Friday, April 24, with an opening night event celebrating past festival contributors from the Los Angeles area. The evening features a moderated conversation about the creative process and collaborations behind transforming poems into films for the big screen. The panel includes poets Mylo Lam and Rich Ferguson in conversation with filmmaker Vicki Syal. The program will revisit some festival favorites and present an exclusive selection of short poetry films in celebration of the festival’s fifth year.
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International Poetry Film Festival, Los Angeles 2026
Saturday, April 25, 11:00 AM - 6:00 PMPT
In Person at Beyond Baroque and Live on YouTube
The full lineup of films in the Official Selection will be presented Saturday, April 25. The schedule for the festival’s program will include a variety of experimental, narrative, documentary, and animated poem-based films. We are thrilled to showcase the work of filmmakers and poets pushing the boundaries of their artistic disciplines to create a whole new experience for lovers of both art forms.
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