Buffalo Area Poetry & Literature Calendar (week of Dec. 24-Dec. 30)

Wednesday, 9 p.m.: Poetry Night at Caffe Aroma, biweekly open mic reading series hosted by Ben Brindise and Justin Karcher. 957 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo.

Saturday, 6 p.m.: Pure Ink Poetry Slam,  a two-round spoken word and poetry slam competition hosted by Brandon Williamson. Pure Ink Poetry Slam is always an open slam without specific themes or requirements other than the general rules of slam. $10.00 for spectators, $5.00 for slammers. Visit the website www.pureinkpoetry.com for additional information. Lorna C. Hill Theatre, Ujima Theatre Co., 429 Plymouth Ave., Buffalo.