Poetry Pop-Ups

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Three​ or four times a year, something magical happens in Bellingham. Part brewery crawl, part poetry reading, these Poetry Pop-Ups put poetry back where it's supposed to be: in our neighborhoods, local businesses, and street corners. Organized by the Salish Sea Poetry Festival, they offer a taste of the annual festival.

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Join our "word herd" as we move between breweries, cafes, and other community areas. At each of the pop-up's three or four stops, learn how one Pacific Northwest poetry group--such as a literary journal, writer's group, or reading series--can offer resources and community to writers, readers, families, and the literarily-intrigued. Poets associated with the group will then use the bulk of the time to wow us with live readings. Grab a drink or snack, discuss the poems, meet new friends, and then follow us along to the next stop!

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Check out our news and events page or follow us on Facebook to learn about the next pop-up.

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If you'd like to be part of our pop-ups as a volunteer, local business, or poetry group, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact the Salish Sea Poetry Festival to get involved.