Special Event
The Beyond Gala
Saturday, November 2
6 PM
In Person at Playa Studios and Live on YouTube
Get tickets for The Beyond Gala, Beyond Baroque’s 56th anniversary benefit and awards, on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at Playa Studios in Culver City! Join us in honoring poets Sesshu Foster, Ashaki M. Jackson, Douglas Messerli, and Exene Cervenka & John Doe, cofounders of the band X, who will be giving a special performance. The evening will also feature cocktails; dinner; and a silent auction, featuring contemporary art, exclusive experiences, and other items.
Upcoming Events
Skulls & Stairs: Mateo Perez Lara, Lupita Limón Corrales, Mylo Lam, PAiSLEY
Thursday, September 26
7:30 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque & Live on YouTube
Beyond Baroque presents Skulls & Stairs a reading series showcasing poets beyond text dwelling on the goth and the illuminating void. This installment features performances in the staircase by poets Mateo Perez Lara, Lupita Limón Corrales, Mylo Lam, and music by PAiSLEY. Before and after the readings catch a short film by Lupita Limon Corrales screening in the Wanda Coleman Theater.
Anyhow, I Love You: Susan Hayden in Conversation with Steve Hochman
Friday, September 27
8:00 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque & Live on YouTube
Join us for “Anyhow, I Love You,” a celebration exploring the vibrant soundtrack in Susan Hayden’s lyrical, hybrid memoir, Now You Are a Missing Person. Susan will share about these songs and how they accompanied the writing of the book and have stayed vibrantly present with her today. The author will be in conversation with her husband, music journalist Steve Hochman, in the Wanda Coleman Theater. It promises to be as lively and poignant as it is tuneful!
Fun to be Dead: The Poems of Bob Flanagan
Saturday, September 28
7:00 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque & Live on YouTube
Fun to be Dead is the first complete collection of Bob Flanagan’s poetry. To honor Bob’s legacy, friends of Bob’s and artists of the literary scene who have remained active in the literary scene of Los Angeles will be reading Flanagan’s work and reflecting on their connections to the author throughout his life as well as emerging voices influenced by Bob’s poetics, including, Jack Grapes, Amy Scholder, Ellen Butler, Bill Mohr, Pam Ward, Lily Lady, Robin Carr, and Jack Skelley.
Trumpets in the Sky: A Celebration of Life in Poetry of Jerry Garcia
Sunday, September 29
2:00 PM PT
In Person at Beyond Baroque & Live on YouTube
Beyond Baroque honors the life and legacy of poet, curator, and former trustee of Beyond Baroque, Jerry Garcia.This special tribute will be hosted by Rick Lupert as the literary community reads Jerry’s poems and shares a myriad of beloved memories. Readers include Beth Ruscio, Bruce McBirney, Bryn Wickerd, E. Amato, Elizabeth Iannaci, Laurel Ann Bogen, Lisa Cheby, Susan Hayden, Xochitl-Julisa Bermejo, amongst others.
More Upcoming Events
Upcoming Workshops
Learning How to Write a Ghazal from the American Blues
Saturday, October 19
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM PT
In this workshop, we will learn about the ghazal, the premier short form of poetry in the Middle East and South Asia. We will use a familiar American musical genre as a doorway to open into this great form of poetry: the blues. As it turns out, the American blues and the ghazal share a number of key thematic and structural elements that will help you to write a successful ghazal in English. We will take a look at some terrific American ghazals by Aga Shahid Ali, Roger Sederat, and Patricia Smith. We will also listen to and discuss several blues songs.
Ongoing Free Workshops
Monday Night Fiction Workshop with Raquel Baker
Mondays 7:30 PM PT
Via Zoom
A community writing workshop in which participants are asked to bring 2-3 pages of fiction to read and receive feedback. Facilitated by Raquel Baker via Zoom. Registration required.
Wednesday Night Poetry Workshop with Arthur Kayzakian
Wednesdays 8:00 PM PT
Via Zoom
The West Coast’s longest-running free poetry workshop welcomes new and seasoned poets to share new work and provide feedback. Please be prepared to share one poem.
Current Exhibitions
Cut Out
June 22 - September 29, 2024
An exhibition of works by contemporary Los Angeles artists exploring the possibilites of collage. Artists: Sacha Halona Baumann, Julia Couzens, David Daigle, Paula Goldman, Tm Gratkowski, Alex Helmintoller, Annetta Kapon, David Lloyd, Stas Orlovski, HK Zamani, & Jody Zellen.
Proxy Gallery Presents
Robin Mitchell: Garden and Cosmos
September 11 - October 6, 2024
Beginning September 2024 Beyond Baroque will host Proxy Gallery. The first exhibition is Garden and Cosmos by Robin Mitchell.
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New arrivals include our new tote bags, zip bags, journals, candles, and of course, our classic Metaphors Be With You shirt. All proceeds support Beyond Baroque programming!
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