Thursday, May 24
Birds of Paradise — by Diana Abu-Jaber. Tattered Cover Book Store, 2526 East Colfax Ave., Denver, 303- 322-7727.
The Republic of Nature — by Mark Fiege. 7:30 p.m. Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-447- 2074.
Poetry Reading — With Jared Smith. 7 p.m. Innisfree Poetry Bookstore, 1203 13th St., Ste. A, Boulder, 303- 579-1644.
Friday, May 25
Poetry Reading — With Brenna Lee and Ian Rummell. 7 p.m. Innisfree Poetry Bookstore, 1203 13th St., Ste. A, Boulder, 303-579-1644.
Saturday, May 26
The Triple Threat Behind Staging a Scene — Writing workshop with Tiffany Inman. 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Tipi Summer Writing Work shop Series, 1907 24th Ave., Longmont, 303- 518-6740.
Sunday, May 27
Poetry Reading — With Jason Baldinger. 7 p.m. Innisfree Poetry Bookstore, 1203 13th St., Ste. A, Boulder, 303-579-1644.
Monday, May 28
“So, You’re a Poet.” 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder. 303-440-4628.
Tuesday, May 29
Weekly Open Poetry Reading. 7 p.m. Innisfree Poetry Bookstore, 1203 13th St., Ste. A, Boulder, 303-579-1644.
Wednesday, May 30
Colorado Poet Laureate David Mason — Poetry reading. 7 p.m. Innisfree Poetry Bookstore, 1203 13th St., Ste. A, Boulder, 303-579-1644.