Old Capitol Books presents the 2023 Monterey Poetry Festival, April 13-16. Schedule is below. Tickets are $10. Space is limited and events sell out fast, so don't delay in purchasing your tickets!

Thursday April 13, 6pm
Poetry Slam, hosted by Mariah
At Old Capitol Books

Friday April 14, 6pm
Opening Night, hosted by Chris Carr
featuring Susan Moon, Chris Siders, Angel Gonzalez
At Old Capitol Books

Friday April 14, 9pm
After Party
featuring Alex Ramirez, 161.bpm, and more
At Giggle House in New Monterey

Saturday April 15, 6pm
Nepotism
featuring Chris Carr, Hannah Kazema, Angel Dominguez, Brian Sheffield, Ekene, Heather Flescher, and Alex Jiminez
At Old Capitol Books

Saturday April 15, 9pm
Bonfire Open Mic
featuring Jordynne, Vincent Contreras-Iniguez, and Ismael Estrada
At Asilomar Beach

Sunday April 16, 3pm
CSUMB Poets, hosted by Daniel Summerhill
Venue TBA

Sunday April 16, 6pm
Speaking Axolotl: Latinx Poets from San Francisco
featuring Josiah Luis Alderete, Soledad Con Carne, Tatiana Lubowski-Acosta, and more
At Old Capitol Books