Schedule

Open every Saturday 12 noon – 3:00 pm, plus special events as listed.

Every Saturday 12-3 also features “Open Table” sessions where writers and artists are encouraged to come in, create, and network in a communal atmosphere.

All events are free and BYOB unless advertised differently.

2023
January 12 – Contemporary Coloured Deluxe: These 3 Things / 7:00
January 14 – Artist Critique Workshop w/ Nina 9 Wells / 4:00-7:00
January 16 – MLK Day Special Hours / 12:00-5:00
January 21 – The MetaFactory Poetry Workshop / 3:00
January 28 – Exhibit Opening: “IJOMAH: The Journey of ADAOBI” / 6:00
February 9 – Contemporary Coloured Deluxe: “Sterling Speaks of Words” / 7:00
February 17 – Open Mic w/ Nina 9 Wells / 7:00 / $5
February 18 – The MetaFactory Poetry Workshop / 3:00
February 19 – Digressions Book Club / 3:00
February 23 – Contemporary Coloured Deluxe: “Bus Stop Bop” / 7:00
February 25 – Artist Critique Workshop w/ Nina 9 Wells / 4:00 – 7:00
February 26 – Walking Poetry Workshop / 2:00 / @ Columbus Museum of Art
March 3 – Poetry Feature: Louise Robertson & Karen G / 7:00 / $10
March 10 – Plants for the People
March 12 – Fine Print: A Poetry Reading Workshop w/ Geoff Anderson / 12:30 – 2:00
March 18 – The MetaFactory PoetryWorkshop / 3:00
March 18 – Company Coming Poetry Reading f. Latisha Lashay / 7:00 / $10
March 19 – Digressions Book Club / 3:00
March 25 – Music Mixing Workshop w/ Storm9000 / 5:00
March 31 – Album Release Party – Phil Maneri & Trista Hill / 7:00-9:00
April 9 – Fine Print: A Poetry Reading Workshop w/ Geoff Anderson / 12:30 – 2:00
April 15 – The MetaFactory Poetry Workshop / 3:00
April 16 – Digressions Book Club / 3:00
April 21 – Poet Manuel Iris Reading & Signing / 7:00
May 7 – May 25 – CLOSED FOR INSTALLATION
May 21 – Walking Poetry Workshop / 2:00 / @ German Village (Old Mohawk)
May 26 – Exhibit Opening: Ohio Culture Carriers: Watering the Seeds / 3:00
June 11 – Fine Print Poetry Workshop w/ Geoff Anderson / 12:30 – 2
June 17 – The MetaFactory Poetry Workshop / 3:00
June 17 – Company Coming Poetry Reading f. La Shaun Phoenix Moore / 7:00 / $10
June 18 – Digressions Book Club / 3:00
June 27 – Phil Maneri presents The Alsatian Queen / 7:00 / @ Short North Stage
July 15 – The MetaFactory Poetry Workshop / 3:00
July 16 – Digressions Book Club / 3:00
August 12 – Exhibit Opening: David Michael Butler showcase “The Bridge”
August 19 – The MetaFactory Poetry Workshop / 3:00
August 20 – Digressions Book Club / 3:00
September 1 – Sept 30 – Rhapsody & Refrain 3: 30 Columbus Poets / 8:00, Sundays at 5:00 / $5
September 16 – The MetaFactory Poetry Workshop / 3:00
September 16 – Company Coming Poetry Reading f. Joseph Harris / 7:00 / $10
September 17 – Digressions Book Club / 3:00
September 23 – Sept 24 – Parallels Writing Conference 2023 / 2 days; $tba
October 28 – Oct 31 – Miniature Halloween Village
November 18 – The MetaFactory Poetry Workshop / 3:00
November 18 – Company Coming Poetry Reading f. BLUZ / 7:00 / $10
November 19 – Digressions Book Club / 3:00
December 16 – The MetaFactory Poetry Workshop / 3:00
December 17 – Digressions Book Club / 3:00