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Tuesday, July 2 – Our Center
True Colors Poetry Workshop – Time TBA
A queer-centered poetry and writing workshop hosted by Reno’s Poet Laureate, Jesse Ziegler. Held at Reno’s MOGAI Community Center.

Saturday, July 13, 5 PM – 97.7 KWNK Radio
Spoken Views Radio Show
Broadcasting spoken word poetry from our community and beyond. Emceed by Griffin Peralta. (Second & fourth Sundays of the month.)

Monday, July 15, 3 PM – Downtown Reno Library
Blackout Poetry Workshop
An all-ages creative workshop using found texts. Materials provided. Leave with your own original blackout poem!

Tuesday, July 16, 7 PM – Reno Little Theater
Poetry Under No King
An experimental poetry slam bending the rules of the form. $5 donation at the door goes into a prize pool for performers. To sign up, message @PoetryUnderNoKing on Instagram or reach out to M. Colton Brodeur

Wednesday, July 17, 6:30 PM – Black Rabbit Mead
Poets in the Round
An official Artown event hosted by Spoken Views Founder Iain Watson. Featuring:
Michelle Meyers (Def Poetry Jam), Dani Putney, Courtney Kelly, Nikki Herschend, and Griffin Peralta.

Friday, July 26, 5–6 PM – Midnight Coffee Roasting
Generative Poetry Workshop
Led by Spoken Views member Courtney Kelly. Linked to the weekly open mic, this session focuses on new prompts and collaborative writing.

Saturday, July 27, 5 PM – 97.7 KWNK Radio
Spoken Views Radio Show
Second July installment of the community poetry broadcast hosted by Griffin Peralta.