beyond baroque calendar
Beyond Baroque offers a wide variety of workshops, readings, performances, art exhibits, and community events and meetings. Click on one of the calendar links below to find something to enjoy.
Welcome to Beyond Baroque's Performances & Readings calendar. Note that the event schedule may change without prior notice. The best way to stay up to date is to sign up for our newsletter or follow us on
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REGULAR ADMISSION
$10 General Admission,
$6 Students/Seniors, Members free
Selected events will have a special admission price. |
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Suggested Donation $5-10,
no one turned away for lack of funds. |
Upcoming Events
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6/19 |
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Venice Art Crawl
Thursday, June 19, 2025, 6:00 PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque
The Joy of Summer and Art in Venice! This vibrant event will showcase local talent and transform this section of Venice into a colorful and creative showcase. Meet inspiring artists, discover hidden gems, and experience the magic of this iconic neighborhood stretch. Focused on Venice Blvd near Beyond Baroque, SPARC, Pacific Resident Theatre, and the Walk Streets east of Abbot Kinney and nearby areas, including businesses on Lincoln and Abbot Kinney Blvds.
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6/21 |
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Monday Night Workshop Reading
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 2:00 PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque & Live on YouTube
Join Beyond Baroque and writer Raquel Baker for a reading celebrating the work of Beyond Baroque's Monday Night Fiction Workshop participants. Hear from writers Pat Branch, River Langford, Julia Lopate, Jill Michaels, Jen Thilman, and Sergey Denisov. Readings will take place in The Wanda Coleman Theater.
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6/26 |
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Skulls & Stairs: Shelby Pinkham, Wes Weisbaum, CD Eskilson
Thursday, June 26, 2025, 7:30 PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque & Live on YouTube
Skulls & Stairs reading series is back for the Summer and Fall at Beyond Baroque! To kick off the season, this June features CD Eskilson reading from their new book Scream Queen, a horror-inspired debut poetry collection. Also reading is Bakersfield-based Chicanx poet Shelby Pinkham, and Wes Weisbaum, the 2023 Reef Resident Artist at California Institute of the Arts. Before and after the readings, short films by Wes Weisbaum will be screening in The Wanda Coleman Theater!
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6/27 |
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Double Book Launch: Paul Lieber & Gail Wronsky
Friday, June 27, 7:30 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque & Live on YouTube
Join us for an evening of poetry in celebration of two new book-length collections by Paul Lieber and Gail Wronsky. Paul Lieber's book, Slow Return, moves beyond the ekphrastic, while Gail Wronksy's Mockingbird's Proverbs (White Pine Press) shines in its lyricism and urgency. Readings will take place in The Wanda Coleman Theater.
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7/11 |
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An Evening of Poetry: Michael C. Ford, Jeffrey Graham, & Paul Cummins
Friday, July 11, 7:30 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque & Live on YouTube
Lawyer and poet Jeffrey Graham and renowned educator and activist Paul Cummins will read from their respective books and from new works! Their writings compile decades worth of dedication to the art of poetry. Legendary L.A. poet Michael C. Ford will also be reading new and selected work.
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7/12 |
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Voice in the Well Presents: Snapshots, A Classic Saturday Matinee
Saturday, July 12, 7:30 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque & Live on YouTube
Hosted by Eric Vollmer and Frank Strasser, this lively event will showcase a talented ensemble of performers inspired by Hollywood silver-screen classics. Dramatic readings and storytelling will be brought to life by Dalia Vosylius, Judd Angel, Ginger Otoole, James Tripp, Jeffrey Lebeau, and Frank Strasser. Musical performances will feature chanteuse Christina Linhardt, guitarist Leon Rubenhold, and accordionist Tuba Heatherton. Plus a touch of theatrical charm and humor with Cathrine Allison as a clown!
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7/18 |
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826 LA & Beyond Baroque Present: Community Open Mic
Friday, July 18, 6:30 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque & Live on YouTube
Beyond Baroque and 826LA welcome you to showcase your talents on stage! Youth and community members will have a chance to share their poetry, music, storytelling, and creative energy. Students from 826LA's summer writing workshops will be featuring new work, so be sure to come join them on the mic or support our future creatives! The event will be MC'ed by Ariadne Makridakis Arroyo. Sign-ups start at 5:45.
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7/19 |
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The LIT SHOW
Saturday, July 19, 7:00 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque
Join us for the 18th annual LIT SHOW! L.A.’s Diva Deluxe Suzy Williams and pianist/composer Brad Kay lead an unforgettable celebration of literature-inspired songs, featuring new pieces based on Tennyson, Joyce, Zelda Fitzgerald, and more, alongside past favorites based on Whitman, Pynchon, and Hughes. With a stellar band and special guests, this beloved event blends music, wit, and the written word. Seating is first come, first serve (arrive early!). Admission: $20. Free parking available. For more info visit laughtears.com or reach out to Gerry Fialka at 310-306-7330 or pfsuzy@aol.com.
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