Poetry event locations and times in Salt Lake area

Barnes & Noble Bookstore

Where: 1104 E. 2100 South, Sugar House

When: First Friday of each month, 7 p.m. (also tonight, the second Friday, this month only)

Event: Open mic, poetry slam (tonight only, 15-25 percent of bookstore sales go to Utah Slam Team)

Cup of Joe

Where: 353 W. 200 South

When: Saturdays, 8 p.m.

Event: Readings every Saturday; slams on third Saturday

Sugarhouse Coffee

Where: 2100 S. 1100 East, Sugar House

When: Tuesdays, 9 p.m.

Event: Open mic

Utah Arts Council

Where: 617 E. South Temple

When: Aug. 3, 7 p.m.

Event: Poetry by two invited Utah poets, musical interlude

Murray City Library

Where: 166 E. 5300 South

When: Fourth Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.

Event: Utah State Poetry Society meetings, poetry readings; bring 12-15 copies of your work for critique

Utah Arts Alliance

Where: 2191 S. 300 West

When: July 16 and 23, 8 p.m. (tonight only)

Event: Poetry reading, live music (sponsored by LISTEN Magazine at different locations each month: www.listen-mag.com)