Poetry on the Patio is an open mic night celebrating the written word in all its forms. Whether you've been polishing a poem for months or scribbled something on a napkin this morning, this is your stage. Read your own work aloud, bring a friend to give your words a voice, or simply settle in and let the words of others wash over you.

From love poems to limericks, personal essays to prose poems, all styles and skill levels are welcome here. No judges, no pressure — just an open mic, good company, light refreshments, and the simple pleasure of language shared under the open sky.

GENERAL INFORMATION

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REFUND INFORMATION

If you are no longer able to attend an event/program, we invite you to donate the program fee to CMAP — call us for more information.

If you do need a refund, checks are issued for cash, check, and credit card payments; electronic payments are refunded electronically. Refund processing takes approximately 2 weeks. Refunds requested up to 6 business days before class are issued minus a $15 processing fee; no refund is offered 5 business days or less before class begins. No refund is offered for programs costing $15 or less, and a $15 processing fee applies to those who register for the same program more than once.