POETS SPEAK LOUD is a monthly open mic for poetry and spoken word with a featured poet. This mic is hosted by local poets Thom Francis and Mary Panza.
Previous featured poets include: Emily Gonzalez, The Poet Essence, Cheryl A. Rice, Michael Eck, Mother Judge, Rich Tomasulo, Alan Catlin, A.C. Everson, Jil Hanifan, Nicole Peyrafitte, R.M. Engelhardt, Dain Brammage, Amanda Rose, Josh McIntyre, Philip Levine, Rachael Zitomer, Pierre Joris, Will Nixon, Robert Milby, John Weiler, and Carol Graser. Every year in January Poets Speak Loud hold our annual Tom Nattell Tribute / Anniversary Open Mic / Beret Toss with special guest host Dan Wilcox.
POETS SPEAK LOUD is held on the last Monday of each month. Sign-up for the open mic is 7:00pm, start time is 7:30pm.
ALBANY POETS PRESENTS is Albany Poets monthly open mic for poetry, spoken word, and music. This event is hosted by Thom Francis.
When we are not having special events, such as the annual Airing of Grievances or the Johnny Cash Tribute Night, this is a No Gimmick Open Mic series. This means no features, no special theme, no mysterious name for the show… just a stage, a microphone, a sign-up sheet, and an audience.
Be sure to come and share your work and see what we are working on to make the show a little more interesting
Sign up begins at 7:00PM, open mic starts at 8:00PM. There is a $3.00 suggested donation for this event.
ALBANY POETS PRESENTS takes place at Valentines Music Hall (17 New Scotland Ave.) on the first Tuesday of each and every month.
Albany Poets and Professor Java's Coffee Sanctuary are proud to present this brand new open mic for poetry, music, and spoken word on the second Monday of each and every month hosted by Keith Spencer.
Professor Java's Wide Open Mic is open to all performers and those who wish to be entertained by some of the Capital Region's best talent.
Professor Java's is located on Wolf Road in Colonie. Sign up starts at 7:00PM, the show starts at 8:00.
Each year, in celebration of National Poetry Month, Albany Poets is proud to present the Albany Word Fest featuring the poetry, spoken word, and music of upstate New York.
In recent years we have kicked off the weekend with a 12-hour open mic starting at 7:00PM at the UAG Gallery (247 Lark Street). Over the years local poets such as Jan Tramontano, Judith Prest, Erica Wolfe, Justin Miller, ILLiptical, Cecele Kraus, Poets from the Hudson Valley Writers Guild, Todd Fabozzi, John Raymond, Jacqueline Renee Ahl, Carol Graser, Barbara Garro, Jason Crane, Tim Verhaegen, Joe Hesch, Matt Galletta, Joanne Trapanese, Nancy Denofio, Cheryl A. Rice, Julie Lomoe, Robb Smith, Karin Maag-Tanchak, Adarro Minton, Tess Lecuyer, Bob Sharkey, Jacqueline Kirkpatrick, Shannon Lynette, Robert Eaton, Shannon Shoemaker, Therese Broderick, R.M. Engelhardt, Christopher James, Justin Parrinello, Robert Milby, Christopher "Pinky" Gazeent, The Poet Essence, Shaun Baxter, Joe Hollander, Adrianna Delgado, Anthony Bernini, AVERY, Carli McCoy, Dan Wilcox, W.D. Clarke, and Don Levy have all performed at the Word Fest Open Mic
Day two of the Albany Word Fest brings the annual Psycho Cluster F*#k. This event combines art, poetry, music, and spoken word all on one stage. Recent performers include The Rambling Jug Stompers, Ed Rinaldi, Mother Judge, Rebecca Schumejda, The Johnnie Bravehearts, Margot Malia Lynch, Daniel Nester, Murrow, Jared Funari, Evolution/Revolution, Fireflies, and much more.
The Albany Word Fest is sponsored by Albany Poets, Tess’ Lark Tavern, UAG Gallery, and the very generous donations of supporters of the arts in upstate New York.
LARKFEST Albany Poets has been honored to be part of LARKfest since 2005. In that time we have been able to bring poetry and spoken word to the Hometown Stage with performances by local poets Mary Panza, Rachel Zitomer, R.M. Engelhardt , Thom Francis, The Poet Essence, and Alex Albano.
ALBANY CARES On Tuesday, September 27, 2005 local arts groups combined forces to help raise money for disaster relief for the areas ravaged by Hurricane Katrina at the Fuze Box (12 Central Ave., Albany). This special benefit event featured local poets and musicians performing, an art auction, and other activities throughout the evening in an effort to raise funds for the American Red Cross to assist victims of the recent storm.
This event featured performances by Scotty Mac, A.C. Everson & Mitch Elrod, Thom Francis, Whiskey Sour, The Poet Essence, Mary Panza, R.M. Engelhardt, Lawanda Horton, Jared Funari, and Mike Trash.
POETS SPEAK LOUD is a monthly open mic for poetry and spoken word with a featured poet. This mic is hosted by local poets Thom Francis and Mary Panza.
ALBANY POETS PRESENTS is Albany Poets monthly open mic for poetry, spoken word, and music. This event is hosted by Thom Francis.
Albany Poets and Professor Java's Coffee Sanctuary are proud to present this brand new open mic for poetry, music, and spoken word on the second Monday of each and every month hosted by Keith Spencer.
Albany Poets has been honored to be part of LARKfest since 2005. In that time we have been able to bring poetry and spoken word to the Hometown Stage with performances by local poets 
On Tuesday, September 27, 2005 local arts groups combined forces to help raise money for disaster relief for the areas ravaged by Hurricane Katrina at the Fuze Box (12 Central Ave., Albany). This special benefit event featured local poets and musicians performing, an art auction, and other activities throughout the evening in an effort to raise funds for the American Red Cross to assist victims of the recent storm.