THE ARNIE REISMAN POETRY CAFÉ
Monthly readings featuring established and emerging Island poets, followed by a community open-mic session
7 PM | MARTHA’S VINEYARD PLAYHOUSE
Free admission • No tickets are required
Founded by the late Martha's Vineyard poet laureate emeritus Arnie Reisman, the Playhouse Poetry Café has been a cherished gathering place for Island poets for more than a decade. Today, the tradition continues with monthly gatherings featuring established and emerging Island poets in an intimate, welcoming setting.
Running from 7 to 8:30 p.m., each evening includes an hour-long featured reading followed by a 30-minute community open-mic session. Audience members who would like to share their own work can sign up at the door.
Schedule
Once a month, on Wednesdays
ABOUT THE ARNIE REISMAN POETRY CAFÉ
The Poetry Café is named in honor of Arnie Reisman, the celebrated poet, writer, humorist, television and film producer, raconteur, and beloved Martha's Vineyard resident who served as the Island's poet laureate from 2014 to 2017.
The return of the Poetry Café continues his legacy by creating a place for Island poets and poetry lovers to gather, hear new work, share their own writing, and connect.