Upcoming Events
L.A. Book Launch: LABOR: The Testimony of Ted Gall by Cecilia Woloch
Thursday, January 16
Rescheduled for January 30
8:00 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque & Live on YouTube
Join us for Cecilia Woloch’s book launch, Labor: The Testimony of Ted Gall, an extended poem in the voice of coal miner and activist Ted Gall, weaving one man's personal story into the history of work and justice in America, featuring readings by Cecilia Woloch and Harry Northup presenting an immersive multimedia performance that includes archival images and musical interludes.
Gathered Dreams: Poetry, Art, & Music from the Wild Orchid Collective
Saturday, January 18
6:00 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque & Live on YouTube
The four members of the Wild Orchid Collective, a Los Angeles interdisciplinary artist group, share their music, poetry and visual art in a one-hour program that interweaves readings of poems with the dream-like photographic imagery of Holaday Mason, paintings by James Cushing and Celeste Goyer and music by composer/musician Adrian Baer.
Nancy Miller Gomez, Lynda V.E. Crawford, & Lynne Thompson
Friday, January 24
8:00 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque & Live on YouTube
Authors Nancy Miller Gomez (Inconsolable Objects), Lynne V.E. Crawford (Washing Water), and Lynne Thompson (Blue on a Blue Palette) are celebrating newly published collections and will be reading from their latest books at Beyond Baroque.
Mobile Data Mag: A Reading With L.A. Authors
Saturday, January 25
2:00 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque & Live on YouTube
Mobile Data Mag is a digital literary journal exclusively on Substack housing a collection of poetry and prose, particularly from authors who are born and raised in California. Hosted by founding editor and author Jesse Tovar, this IRL reading features five poets from all corners of Los Angeles County, with Pam Concepcion, Daryl Gussin, Jennifer “Miss B’ Baptiste, Mauricio “Soul on Fire” Moreno, and Laura Sermeño.
L.A. Book Launch: Saints of Little Faith by Megan Pinto
Saturday, January 25
POSTPONED, DATE TBA
7:00 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque & Live on YouTube
Join us for the exciting book launch of Saints of Little Faith (Four Way Books) at Beyond Baroque! Meet the author and grab a signed copy of Megan Pinto's debut poetry collection. The author will be joined by poets Bryan Byrdlong and James Fujinami Moore for a poetry reading in The Wanda Coleman Theater.
More Upcoming Events
Current Exhibition
Ansel Krut
26 Random Words Arranged Alphabetically with 26 Unrelated Images.
February 1 - February 23, 2025
Reception, February 1, 2025, 4-7 pm
The exhibition shows the progress of the book 26 Random Words Arranged Alphabetically with 26 Unrelated Imagesfrom its initial conception through the various trial runs at the designers and printers till the final printing. The exhibition includes the first texts, wet proofs, front and back cover options, original drawings and other leftovers as the book made its way towards publication.
Ongoing Free Workshops
Monday Night Fiction Workshop with Raquel Baker
Mondays 7:30 PM PT
Via Zoom
A community writing workshop in which participants are asked to bring 2-3 pages of fiction to read and receive feedback. Facilitated by Raquel Baker via Zoom. Registration required.
Wednesday Night Poetry Workshop
Wednesdays 8:00 PM PT
Via Zoom
The West Coast’s longest-running free poetry workshop welcomes new and seasoned poets to share new work and provide feedback. Please be prepared to share one poem.
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New arrivals include our new tote bags, zip bags, journals, candles, and of course, our classic Metaphors Be With You shirt. All proceeds support Beyond Baroque programming!
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