Sacramento Area Poetry Venues

The poetry community is strong in Sacramento. Many non-poets haven’t been to a reading or slam. For poetry newbies, here is an alphabetical list of some of the area’s venues.

A Taste of Laguna

• When: Every Monday, starting 8 p.m.
• What: Spoken word, deejay, slam and open mic
• Address: 9080 Laguna Main, Elk Grove
• Phone: (916) 691-5272
• Admission: $5
• Directions

Bistro 33

• When: Every second and fourth Tuesday night

• What: Featured poets
• Address: 226 F. St., Davis
• Phone: (530) 756-4556
• Directions

Capitol Garage

• When: Every Wednesday, from 10 p.m.-midnight
• What: Featured poets and open readings
• Address: 1500 K St., Sacramento
• Phone: (916) 492-9336
• Admission: $5, for 21 and over only
• Directions

The Cobbler Restaurant

• When: Every Thursday, starting 8 p.m.
• What: Featured poets and open mic; there are plans to expand.
• Address: 3520 Stockton Blvd., Sacramento
• Phone: (916) 613-0776
• Directions

Griffin Lounge

• When: First Tuesday, from 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
• What: Featured poets, open mic, musicians and singers
• Address: Memorial Union, UC Davis campus
• Phone: (530) 752-2525
• Directions

Guild Theatre

• When: Every third Saturday, from 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
• What: Featured poets and open mic
• Address: 2814 35th St., Sacramento
• Phone: (916) 737-3333 (Terry Moore) Admission; $3
• Directions

Gwen’s Caribbean Cuisine

• When: Every third Thursday, starting 7 p.m.

• What: Spoken word, poets, performers, open mic and deejay
• Address: 2355 Arden Way, Sacramento
• Phone: (916) 922-3468
• Admission: $5
• Directions

Luna’s Café & Juice Bar

• When: Every Thursday, starting 8 p.m.
• What: Spoken word, poetry, music and open mic
• Address: 1414 16th St., Sacramento
• Phone: (916) 441-3931

• Admission: Free; one drink minimum
• Directions

Queen Sheba's Restaurant

• When: Every Saturday, from 3 p.m.-5p.m.
• What: Featured poets and open mic
• Address: 1537 Howe Ave., Sacramento
• Phone: (916) 806-3205
• Directions

Sacramento Poetry Center

• When: Every Monday, starting 7:30 p.m.
• What: Featured poets and open mic
• Address: 1719 25th St. at R Street, Sacramento
• Phone: (916) 451-5569
• Admission: $5
• Directions

Sweet Fingers Jamaican Restaurant

• When: Every Wednesday, from 9 p.m.-midnight
• What: Featured poets and open readings; cash prize slam on last Wednesday of month
• Address: 1704 Broadway, Sacramento
• Phone: (916) 492-9336
• Admission: $5
• Directions

Unitarian Universalists Society of Sacramento

• When: First Sundays, starting 6 p.m.
• What: Featured readers and open mic
• Address: 2425 Sierra Blvd., Sacramento
• Phone: (916) 481-3312 or (916) 451-1372
• Directions

Wo'se Community Center

• When: Last Saturdays, from 7 p.m.-9 p.m.
• What: Featured poets
• Address: 2863 35th St., Sacramento
• Phone: (916) 492-6165 or (916) 455-POET
• Admission: $5
• Directions