Upcoming Events
Skulls & Stairs: Blackaller, Marquez, Williams, Cuervo
Thursday, September 18, 2025
7:30 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque and Live on YouTube
Join us in the infamous staircase of the original Venice city hall building for a showcase of experimental, obscure, and punk poetry. This September features zinemakers, poets, and multidisciplinary artists hailing from all corners of Los Angeles, including Luis Blackaller, Duncan Cuervo, Beth Marquez, and Constant Williams.
HAUNT ME: Latine Poets Give Voice to Ancestors
Friday, September 19, 2025
7:30 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque and Live on YouTube
Award-winning Latine poets--Cynthia A. Briano, Melinda Palacio, Luivette Resto -- reflect on their writing from ancestors as they celebrate the Los Angeles launch of José Enrique Medina's Rattle Prize winning book "Haunt Me." How do you choose your hauntings? What can you do to give voice to missing knowledge and to trace unknown ancestors? Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and writing from heart, these poets give voice to their ancestors and other trailblazers who have influenced their work. the stage with a full noir-inspired ambiance, each poet will read 2 (Noir-style) poems.
Celebrating Jan Wesley
Saturday, September 20, 2025
2:00 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque
Beyond Baroque and What Books Press invite you to celebrate the posthumous release of It Wasn’t Always Like This by the late Jan Wesley (1950–2025). A radiant poet, Jan left behind a body of work that captures both the fragility and resilience of living. his gathering will feature readings by Gail Wronsky, David St. John, Jim Natal, Mariano Zaro, Sarah Maclay, Jeanette Clough, Marjorie Becker, Holaday Mason, and Paul Lieber, followed by a reception in the Poets’ Garden. Join us to honor Jan’s life, her poetry, and her enduring presence in the literary community.
The Golden Mean: A USC & Beyond Baroque Reading Series
Friday, September 26, 2025
7:30 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque
Join us for the third installment of The Golden Mean, a quarterly reading series that brings together poets from the University of Southern California's PhD in Creative Writing & Literature. Hosted by Matthew Gellman and curated by Liz Johnson, readings by T Bambrick, Douglas Manuel, Katheleen Maris Paltrineri, Eduardo Martínez-Leyva, and Nathan Xavier Osorio will be featured.
L.A. Book Launch: Demonios by Huáscar Robles
Saturday, September 27, 2025
4:00 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque
Join us for the book launch of the second edition of Demonios (Abismos Editorial), the latest novel by Huáscar Robles. Robles will be joined in conversation by poet and literary critic Margarita Pintado Burgos and writer, editor, and translator Sidharta Ochoa. After the readings, join us for a reception in the Poets' Garden and book signings by the authors.
More Upcoming Events
Upcoming Workshops
Ghost School: A Generative Workshop for 'Haunted' Writers with Brendan Constantine
Saturday, September 27, 2025
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque
In 1876, Emily Dickinson wrote "Nature is a Haunted House – but Art – a House that tries to be haunted.” Brendan Constantine presents Ghost School, a generative workshop for 'haunted' writers!
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. Facilitated by Jose Hernandaz Diaz via Zoom. Registration required.
Exhibitions
Proxy Gallery Presents
DiLos: Only Child
July 18 - October 4, 20255
Closing Reception: October 4, 2025, 3:00-5:00 PM
DiLos is the name used by Mexican artist Delia Perez Salinas Tijerina. Her 2025 installation in the Proxy Gallery consists of 9 “magic boxes” connected to electricity that each contains a holographic GIF video. On each image is seen milk poured down from the top. Some of the images are recognizable- three anchor globes (sun, moon, and star). Other images are a GPT umbrella, a cherry with nine stalks, a golden knot from a cherry stalk, a cobra leopard, a 9 hole pierced cactus, Lamborghini Notre Dame.
For more information visit Proxy Gallery online here.
For past Proxy Gallery shows at Beyond Baroque click here.
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