Massachusetts Statewide Poetry Calendar

T4T is a monthly reading series featuring a queer open mic and trans featured speaker.
7 PM Signup
8 PM Open Mic
9 PM Featured Guest

Whether you choose to share your own poetry or story, or would simply like to appreciate the work of others, join us for an exciting night of spoken word. Poetry nights are ideal for ages 16+ but younger poets and listeners are welcome if they're accompanied by parents or guardians. Events are hosted at Hale (80 Carby Street, Westwood); specific parking and venue information is confirmed by email prior to each event.

Featured Poet
Jan. 3—Will C. is a university professor and international performer, trainer, and administrator of Playback Theatre. He’s a respected poet and creative event planner who engages communities through the arts. In his free time, Will C. enjoys traveling, eating, cooking, surrounding himself by nature, and “building authentic relationships through existential conversations with empathetically reflective individuals.” He earned a B.A. in Theater Arts from Brandeis University and an M.Ed. in Arts in Education from Harvard University.

Poets Wayne-Daniel Berard and Sara Letourneau are hosting the Pour Me a Poem open mic on the second Thursday of each month at 51 Park Street (Wayne-Daniel's home) in Mansfield, MA, from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Mark Walsh of Weymouth, MA will be our feature poet on Thursday, December 14.

After the featured poet, there will be a quick break, followed by the main open mic. You can sign up for your time slot upon arrival. The event is free, but please bring a few bucks for when we "pass the hat" for the featured poet.

Please ensure you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before attending. Also, make sure you park on the even-numbered side of the street, opposite from Wayne-Daniel's house. Please note that the venue may not be accessible to everyone.

Poets Wayne-Daniel Berard and Sara Letourneau are hosting the Pour Me a Poem open mic on the second Thursday of each month at 51 Park Street (Wayne-Daniel's home) in Mansfield, MA, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tess Gordon of Arlington, MA will be our featured poet on Thursday, April 11.After the featured poet, there will be a quick break, followed by the main open mic. You can sign up for your time slot upon arrival. The event is free, but please bring a few bucks for when we "pass the hat" for the featured poet.
Please ensure you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before attending. Also, make sure you park on the even-numbered side of the street, opposite from Wayne-Daniel's house. Please note that the venue may not be accessible to everyone.

Poets Wayne-Daniel Berard and Sara Letourneau are hosting the Pour Me a Poem open mic on the second Thursday of each month at 51 Park Street (Wayne-Daniel's home) in Mansfield, MA, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Robbie Gamble of Boston will be our featured poet on Thursday, May 9.After the featured poet, there will be a quick break, followed by the main open mic. You can sign up for your time slot upon arrival. The event is free, but please bring a few bucks for when we "pass the hat" for the featured poet.
Please ensure you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before attending. Also, make sure you park on the even-numbered side of the street, opposite from Wayne-Daniel's house. Please note that the venue may not be accessible to everyone.

Poets Wayne-Daniel Berard and Sara Letourneau are hosting the Pour Me a Poem open mic on the second Thursday of each month at 51 Park Street (Wayne-Daniel's home) in Mansfield, MA, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Eric Petersen (aka ESP) of Gardner, MA will be our feature poet on Thursday, June 13.After the featured poet, there will be a quick break, followed by the main open mic. You can sign up for your time slot upon arrival. The event is free, but please bring a few bucks for when we "pass the hat" for the featured poet.
Please ensure you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before attending. Also, make sure you park on the even-numbered side of the street, opposite from Wayne-Daniel's house. Please note that the venue may not be accessible to everyone.