April Poetry Salon & Book Festival Presented by Timothy Williams

April Poetry Salon: Book Festival – National Poetry Month in Downtown Santa Rosa

Celebrate National Poetry Month with a special Poetry Salon: Book Festival at Barrel Proof Lounge in Downtown Santa Rosa.

This unique evening blends live poetry, prose, music, and book readings into an intimate, creative space built for connection and expression.

Featuring local voices including:
Claire Drucker, Shawna, Brian, Swetech, and Martens, plus a welcoming open mic for writers ready to share their work.

Have a book?
Bring it. Read from it. Share your voice.

This is a “listening room” experience — a supportive, attentive audience where words take center stage.

Event Details:
📅 Tuesday, April 28, 2026
🕔 5–7 PM
📍 Barrel Proof Lounge — 501 Mendocino Ave, Downtown Santa Rosa

Perfect for fans of poetry readings, spoken word, book launches, and literary events in Sonoma County.

Come read, listen, and celebrate the written word.

21+

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