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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5/8 |
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The Clarinet in My Life: Brian Walsh & Strings
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 8:00 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque & Live on YouTube
Clarinetist and Brightwork Ensemble member Brian Walsh is one of Southern California’s most dynamic and adventurous performers. He seeks to redefine the role of clarinets in contemporary classical music, jazz, and world music, working with such diverse groups as Wild up Modern Music Collective, gnarwhallaby, The New Century Players, The California E.A.R. Unit and is a member of Creative Underground Los Angeles.
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5/9 |
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From Venice to Venice Anthology Celebration with El Martillo Press
Friday, May 9, 2025, 8:00 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque & Live on YouTube
Join us in a celebration of El Martillo Press's international anthology, From Venice to Venice (Da Venice a Venezia) edited by Mark Lipman & Anna Lombardo. The program features contributors from both sides of The Atlantic. From Venice, California, Harry E. Northup, Pam Ward, Bill Mohr, Richard Modiano, and Susan Hayden will be reading brief selections from the anthology and new work, joined by italian poets virtually.
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5/10 |
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Somos Xicanas: Anthology Celebration with Riot of Roses Publishing House
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 2:00 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque & Live on YouTube
This wildly anticipated, multi-genre anthology illuminates both the enduring and the new Xicana identity, presence and culture through the voices of 80 Xicanas. For this celebration at Beyond Baroque's Wanda Coleman Theater, contributors from Southern California: Briana Muñoz, Angelina Sáenz, Gaby Moreno, Dr. Irene M. Sanchez, & Brenda Vaca will be reading selected works for an afternoon of poetry and prose.
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5/10 |
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Viggo Mortensen, Margarita Pintado Burgos, & Omar Pimienta
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 7:00 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque & Live on YouTube
Join us for an evening of poetry in Spanish with Viggo Mortensen, Omar Pimienta, and Margarita Pintado Burgos. Poet, actor, multidisciplinary artist, publisher, and longtime friend and supporter of Beyond Baroque, Mortensen makes his return to the space to present new and selected poetry. He will be joined by Tijuana-born poet and UC Santa Barbara professor Pimienta, and Puerto Rican writer Margarita Pintado Burgos. Readings will be in Spanish.
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5/16 |
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The Golden Mean, a USC & Beyond Baroque Reading Series
Friday, May 16, 2025, 7:30 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque & Live on YouTube
The Golden Mean, is a quarterly reading series that brings together poets from USC's PhD in Creative Writing & Literature program with other notable poets from Los Angeles and beyond. This edition features Bryan Byrdlong, James Ciano, Blas Falconer, James Fujinami Moore, and Austen Leah Rose. Hosted and curated by L.A. Johnson.
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5/17 |
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Spring Fundraiser: Poetry & Wine Tasting
Saturday, May 17, 2025, 6:00 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque
Join us for an evening of wine paired with poems. We’ll sample Paso Robles wines from guest winemakers Xochitl Wines and Paco Wines. Each wine will be paired with poems from a Los Angeles poet. Hosted by Beyond Baroque's Board President, Luivette Resto, the evening features readings by Mimi Tempestt, Mariano Zaro, James Cushing, and Cynthia Alessandra Briano. All proceeds will benefit Beyond Baroque's programming and mission.
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5/23 |
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Dual Book Launch: David Trinidad & Amy Gerstler
Friday, May 23, 2025, 7:30 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque & Live on YouTube
Beyond Baroque presents dual book launch readings with longtime friends David Trinidad & Amy Gerstler. Both authors will be reading from their newest collections.
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