** Note. It is advised you check with the organizers before each event as they are not run by Tower Poetry Society.
Thursday, May 14, 2026 — Rhyme, Rhythm, and Reason open mic. Poets, songwriters, fiction – anything literary goes. Takes place the first Thursday of the month (usually). Laidlaw Memorial Church, 7:00-9:00pm, 155 Ottawa St. North, Hamilton. Free parking.
Welcome to Rhyme, Rhythm & Reason – open mic for all writers. Whether you write songs, poetry, fiction or non-fiction, you’re welcome to come on stage and share – including works in progress. 5-10 minutes per person (anticipated… depending on attendance!) Your hosts are writer/musician ANYA MIA (ANYA WASSENBERG) and writer/musician JEN FRANKEL * sign up sheet – first come, et cetera* full PA & mics available* grand piano available (byo guitar, etc if needed)* free parking in parking lot* free but donations accepted toward keeping the event running. There will be coffee, tea, water, pop & snacks available to buy – please do! It helps to support the church, who have kindly let us use their space.
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/rhyme-rhythm-reason-tickets-1988280762283
Thursday, May 21, 2026 — Hamilton Poetry Centre Workshop, (3rd Thursdays of each month) in the program room of the Westdale Library in Hamilton. From Donna: Our workshops now begin at 4:45 p.m. and finish at 6:45 p.m. to allow us as much time as possible. As before, poems will be read in the order they’re received, so you may want to arrive a little earlier. We welcome those who have not attended the HPC before. You may bring a poem or not. If you do bring a poem (no longer than one page), please bring copies to share with the group (15-20 suggested). The workshop leader will direct a friendly discussion of each poem and ask that the writer refrain from comments until the end of the discussion.
Friday, May 15, 2026 — Write On Write Now open mic. Poets, writers, musicians, stand-up comics. Takes place the third Friday of the month (usually). The Centre for Talking Arts, 8:00 – 10:00 pm, 154 James St. South, Hamilton.
An open mic like no other! Bring your darlings: your poetry, prose, songs, essays, stories — whatever form your creativity takes. Join host Jen Frankel in welcoming singer/songwriters, poets, essayists, storytellers, and other wordsmiths for an unforgettable evening of entertainment and communion. 5 min per performer or two songs, double slots if time permits. Signup begins at 7:30!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/write-on-write-now-tickets-1988286220609?aff=oddtdtcreator