Poetry Night: An Evening with Brian Dickson & Kim O'Connor

Schedule

Sat May 09 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

4418 Tennyson St, Denver, CO, United States, Colorado 80212 | Denver, CO

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Words come alive at Tenn Street Coffee & Books.
Join us for an intimate evening of poetry as two incredible poets, Brian Dickson and Kim O'Connor, share their work in one of Denver's coziest settings. Expect an evening of powerful language, honest storytelling, and the kind of atmosphere that only happens when poetry meets a coffee shop.
Event Details:
📅 Saturday, May 9th, 2026
🕖 7 - 8:30 PM
📍 Tenn Street Coffee & Books 4418 Tennyson St., Denver, CO 80212
☕️ FREE to attend!
What to Expect:
In a world of endless scrolling and 30-second content, poetry asks us to do the radical thing: slow down. Listen. Feel. Sit with language that was carefully chosen, deliberately placed, and meant to be experienced in real-time.
Brian and Kim each bring their unique voices and perspectives to the evening, creating a reading that's as diverse as it is moving. Whether their words make you laugh, pause, tear up, or see something differently - you'll leave feeling something genuine.
There's something about hearing poetry read aloud in a coffee shop that can't be replicated. The words hang in the air between sips of coffee, settle into the corners alongside our books, and create a shared experience between poet and audience that only exists in that moment.
This evening is perfect for:
✨ Lifelong poetry lovers looking for their next favorite poet
✨ Curious newcomers who've never been to a reading before
✨ Writers seeking inspiration and creative community
✨ Date nights that actually spark meaningful conversation
✨ Anyone who believes words still have the power to move us
✨ Solo adventurers who want to experience something different
What to Know:
☕️ Full drink and food menu available all evening
📖 Browse our book and vinyl collection before or after
🎤 Intimate setting for a genuine connection with the poets
💬 Stick around afterward for conversation and community
No RSVP required - just show up with open ears and an open heart. Grab your favorite drink, find a cozy spot, and let yourself be moved by the power of spoken word.
Poetry belongs in coffee shops. Come find out why.
Saturday, May 9th | 7-8:30 PM | Free & Open to All
Questions? Visit tennstreetcoffee.com or message us on Instagram @tennstreetcoffee
See you there!
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