Buffalo Area Poetry & Literature Calendar (week of June 3-June 9)

(Image: Screenshot of Emily Dickinson still from Julianne Neely’s “Deepfake Translation Poems.”)


Tuesday, 6:30 p.m.: Beyond Words: A Poetry Open Mic hosted by Skyler Jaye Rutkowski. Octopus Brewing Company 41 Edward St., Buffalo. Sign-ups start at 6:30 p.m., event starts at 7 p.m.

Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.: CFI Literary Café Series reading hosted by poet Ryki Zuckerman and featuring poets Kastle Brill and Bart White. Center for Inquiry, 1310 Sweet Home Rd., Amherst. Free and open to the public.

Friday, 6 p.m.: Fitz Books hosts writers from Artpark's Summer Residency program sponsored by Foundlings Press. The evening will feature readings by 2023 residents Zach Savich and Hilary Plum and 2024 residents Rachelle Toarmino and Ariel Aberg-Riger, an AI-powered digital poetry installation from 2023 resident Julianne Neely, remarks from Artpark president Dave Wedekindt, and a display of historic Artpark publications from Aaron Bartley. Attendees will receive a free copy of Artpark's commemorative summer 2023 residency publication (while supplies last). The event doubles as a stop on Zach Savich's tour for his new book Momently, just out from Black Ocean Press. Fitz Books and Waffles is located at 433 Ellicott St. in Buffalo. The event is free and open to the public.

Saturday, 6 p.m.: Fitz Books hosts a reading by Buffalo-based poets and educators Ed Taylor and John Rigney. Fitz Books and Waffles, 433 Ellicott St. in Buffalo. Free and open to the public.