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. |
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6/12 |
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L.A. Book Launch: Rogue Astronaut by Mitchell Jacobs
Friday, June 12, 7:30 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque and Live on YouTube
Join us for the book launch of Rogue Astronaut by Mitchell Jacobs. The author will be joined by Darren Donate, Maxwell Suzuki, and Jorrell Watkins for a poetry reading in The Wanda Coleman Theater. Reception & book signings to follow.
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6/14 |
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Bloomsday Psychedelia
Sunday, June 14, 6:00 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque
Join us for a Psychedelic Art Party celebrating the James Joyce Multi-Verse of Finnegans Wake & Ulysses! There will be live readings, film, music, and dance with special guests including Zappa Glee Club. Free admission!
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6/19 |
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A Juneteenth Poetry Reading: Poetry in AfroDiaspora & Chamorrita Song
Friday, June 19, 7:30 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque and Live on YouTube
Join us for a reading in commemoration of Juneteenth, showcasing powerful Black & Brown poets in The Wanda Coleman Theater. Two authors are celebrating the release of their new collections, Audrey Shipp's multilingual acercamiento from Caló to French and English toward African/Black diaspora poetry/poesía/poésie in AfroDiaspora and Danielle P. William's exploration of family and cultural ancestry in Chamorrita Song. Poets Maestro Gamin, J. Nicole Evans, and Naomi Nightingale will join the readings in The Wanda Coleman Theater followed by book signings & reception.
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6/20 |
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Concurso Sonámbulo: Federico García Lorca Tribute + Art Market & Open Mic
Saturday, June 20, 2:00 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque
In celebration of Pride month at Beyond Baroque, join us for a day-long festival of poetry, music, art, and community celebrating the legacy of Federico García Lorca! One of the most celebrated poets and an enduring queer literary icon, Lorca’s influence extends far beyond literature into flamenco, music, and the artistic traditions of Andalucía.
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6/25 |
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Skulls & Stairs: AJ Luxton, Consuelo, J. Saravia, Charlie Stuip
Thursday, June 25, 7:30 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque
Skulls & Stairs is back! This reading series at the infamous staircase of the original Venice City Hall building features poets writing with a countercultural, punk, and goth attitude. This installment features Venice-based AJ Luxton, and hailing from the inlands and concrete streets of Los Angeles, Consuelo, J. Saravia and Charlie Stuip.
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6/26 |
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L.A. Book Launch & Theatrical Reading: The Sun Has Fallen by Tyler Neufeld
Friday, June 26, 8:00 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque and Live on YouTube
The Sun Has Fallen is an epic fantasy poem and Tyler Neufeld's authorial debut. It follows a fateful tale of magic, ghosts, children, second chances, and a battle between good and evil across an abstracted chessboard map. Told entirely in rhyme, an ensemble of 10 actors will bring 24 characters to life in this staged reading accompanied by props, costumes, and animated background visual graphics.
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