Poetry/Writing/Open Mic Events In Columbus This Week
Schedule
Wed, 18 Feb, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Tue, 24 Feb, 2026 at 11:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
diVERSES The Stanza | Columbus, OH
About this Event
What to expect this week and soon:
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Thursdays (including tomorrow!) the Stanza is open bright and early for an open writing session, 8-9AM!
Also, on the Youtube channel at 4PM EST, I'm having a chat with Substation Poetry Editor, Dr. Violeta Orozco, about 3 tips for editing poems on your own.
In the evening at 5pm, we continue our book club's look at Chris Do's Unbland Yourself.
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Friday: I have three slots for author headshots at 12PM! No previous attendees please; registration on the website required
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Sunday morning: at 8AM, we have our weekly online poem editing workshop for Substation members. Come get a poem ready for publishing or other goals you may have!
Sunday 10AM: our Craft Write workshop series is hosting its first in-person session with guest facilitator Denise R. Ervin! This workshop is open to all paid Substation members (diversespoetry.com/aboutsubstation)
At 8:30PM, you can also join us online on the channel for Lofi Poet to get some beats and prompts for inspiration
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Monday 6PM: the Poet Business Institute workshop is dedicated to editing a poem of yours! Limited to 5 seats, register at diversespoetry.com
Other Events:
The diVERSES Poetry Book Fair is April 18th! I have space at tables for people looking to show work; there are also ongoing panel discussions you can sign up for still (I have space for 3 panels left)! More info on the website
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The Substation, our online community forum for peer poem editing, workshops, and professional review from editors Ajanae Dawkins and Dr. Violeta Orozco, is increasing to $40/month starting on March 1st. Register before then with the code TRANSFORM to stay locked in the $20/month price lifetime!
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The Micro Mic is coming back on Mondays starting March 2nd. The format is changing: you and a poet friend can reserve a 20-minute combined set, which is followed by a recorded Q & A session with me and a limited open mic. More info/registration at diversespoetry.com Registration just opened for sets, so please claim soon to get a time that works for you!
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Lastly, the Poet Business Institute is opening the Spring Semester on February 26th. It's a 12-week module on Thursdays, 6-7PM at the Stanza, where I walk you through the basics of creating your own poetry business, whether on the side or for something to develop into a full-time career. Each session is free and come as often as you like--not mandatory to attend all sessions
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Where is it happening?
diVERSES The Stanza, 15 North Westmoor Avenue, Columbus, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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