Upcoming Events
PPN Presents + Open Mic: Stir — What Stirs You Up?
What stirs you up?
With midterm elections and Thanksgiving on the horizon, November can be a particularly stirring time of year.
Politics, family, memories, traditions, love, loss, faith, and pop culture—along with all the complicated feelings that come with them—often rise to the surface.
This evening takes inspiration from Stir (2026), a poetry collection that explores the many things that unsettle, inspire, amuse, haunt, and move us.
Its poems wander through forests, memories, dreams, Hollywood, and unexpected places, shifting between the witty, thoughtful, quirky, and darkly humorous.
Our featured speaker, Christopher J. Jarmick, will share work and insights from Stir, guiding us as we explore what gets stirred up in our own lives and on the page.
PPN Feedback Loop
Share your poetry or prose for discussion and feedback at our free monthly critique group on Zoom. Second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. (Pacific Time).
Snowballs, Stanzas, and Stories: A Very PPN Holiday Party
A little wordplay. A little holiday magic. A whole lot of creative connection.
Let’s celebrate the season the PPN way—with words, laughter, storytelling, and community!
Join Poetry & Prose Network for a festive gathering where snowballs fly, secret words sneak into conversations, and ordinary moments spark extraordinary stories. Whether you love writing poetry, spinning tales, meeting fellow creatives, or simply soaking up the holiday spirit, there’s a place for you here.
PPN Feedback Loop
Share your poetry or prose for discussion and feedback at our free monthly critique group on Zoom. Second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. (Pacific Time).
PPN Presents + Open Mic: Horror Writers Association Seattle Chapter
🕸️ Celebrate Halloween with PPN and the Horror Writers Association (Seattle Chapter) for a night of spooky storytelling! Expect eerie tales, creepy atmosphere, and chills without the gore. 👻
✍️ Write & Share: Stick around for an interactive prompt session! We’ll dish out eerie starter prompts and give everyone 10 minutes to draft a flash fiction micro-tale, poem, or prose piece. Afterward, share your spooky creation with a small group or step up to the open mic! 🔮✨
PPN Feedback Loop
Share your poetry or prose for discussion and feedback at our free monthly critique group on Zoom. Second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. (Pacific Time).
PPN Presents + Open Mic: National Hispanic Heritage Month with Seattle Escribe
Please join us for our monthly in-person event at Centro Cultural Mexicano in Redmond, Washington. Featured reader plus open mic for poetry or prose.
Last Friday of each month, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
PPN Booth at Downtown Redmond Art Walk
We're excited to bring Poetry & Prose Network to the Downtown Redmond Art Walk!
Please visit our booth — we’ll have a welcoming, creative space where people can write, connect, and discover our community.
PPN Feedback Loop
Share your poetry or prose for discussion and feedback at our free monthly critique group on Zoom. Second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. (Pacific Time).
PPN Presents + Open Mic: Art Beyond Borders: Storytelling, Culture, and Belonging by Nancy Mburu (Redmond Poet Laureate)
Please join us for our monthly in-person event at Centro Cultural Mexicano in Redmond, Washington. Featured reader plus open mic for poetry or prose.
Last Friday of each month, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
PPN Feedback Loop
Share your poetry or prose for discussion and feedback at our free monthly critique group on Zoom. Second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. (Pacific Time).
PPN Booth at the Redmond Arts Festival
We're excited to bring Poetry & Prose Network to the Redmond Arts Festival!
Please visit our booth — we’ll have a welcoming, creative space where people can write, connect, and discover our community.
PPN Presents + Open Mic: From Wilderness to the Space Age: The 150+ Year Making of Redmond by John Oftebro (Historian and Storyteller)
Please join us for our monthly in-person readings at Centro Cultural Mexicano in Redmond, Washington. Featured readers plus open mic for poetry or prose.
Last Friday of each month, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
PPN Booth at Redmond Derby Days
We're excited to bring Poetry & Prose Network to Redmond Derby Days!
Please visit our booth — we’ll have a welcoming, creative space where people can write, connect, and discover our community.
PPN Feedback Loop
Share your poetry or prose for discussion and feedback at our free monthly critique group on Zoom. Second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. (Pacific Time).
PPN Presents + Open Mic: Jack Straw Writers (poetry and fiction)
Please join us for our monthly in-person event at Centro Cultural Mexicano in Redmond, Washington. Featured reader plus open mic for poetry or prose.
Last Friday of each month, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
PPN Feedback Loop
Share your poetry or prose for discussion and feedback at our free monthly critique group on Zoom. Second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. (Pacific Time).
PPN Presents + Open Mic: Iz White (poet)
Please join us for our monthly in-person event at Centro Cultural Mexicano in Redmond, Washington. Featured reader plus open mic for poetry or prose.
Last Friday of each month, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
PPN Feedback Loop
Share your poetry or prose for discussion and feedback at our free monthly critique group on Zoom. Second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. (Pacific Time).
PPN Presents + Open Mic: The Girl Who Drew Horses with Jana Harris (poet)
Please join us for our monthly in-person event at Centro Cultural Mexicano in Redmond, Washington. Featured reader plus open mic for poetry or prose.
Last Friday of each month, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Raise Your Voice: 90s Poetry & Spoken Word
Step into the vibe of a 90s coffeehouse and experience the raw, electric power of spoken word. This interactive program brings the era to life through live readings, video performances and guided discussion.
PPN Feedback Loop
Share your poetry or prose for discussion and feedback at our free monthly critique group on Zoom. Second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. (Pacific Time).
PPN Presents + Open Mic: Western Washington Poets Network Anthology Reading
Please join us for our monthly in-person event at Centro Cultural Mexicano in Redmond, Washington. Featured reader plus open mic for poetry or prose.
Last Friday of each month, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
PPN Feedback Loop
Share your poetry or prose for discussion and feedback at our free monthly critique group on Zoom. Second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. (Pacific Time).
PPN Presents + Open Mic: Craft Talk and Mini-Workshop with Catherine Broadwall (poet)
Please join us for our monthly in-person event at Centro Cultural Mexicano in Redmond, Washington. Featured reader plus open mic for poetry or prose.
Last Friday of each month, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
PPN Feedback Loop
Share your poetry or prose for discussion and feedback at our free monthly critique group on Zoom. Second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. (Pacific Time).
PPN Presents + Open Mic: Ricardo Ruiz (poet)
Please join us for our monthly in-person event at Centro Cultural Mexicano in Redmond, Washington. Featured reader plus open mic for poetry or prose.
Last Friday of each month, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
PPN Feedback Loop
Share your poetry or prose for discussion and feedback at our free monthly critique group on Zoom. Second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. (Pacific Time).
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