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Open Mic Poetry at Jarrod’s Coffee, Tea & Gallery in Mesa, Arizona, held every first and third Sunday.

Oct 18, 2026

Poetry Open Mic @ Jarrod's

Jarrod's Coffee, Tea, & Gallery

Oct 18, 2026

Arizona Authors Association Open Mic

The Historic Y

Oct 18, 2026

Esso Poetry Open Mic

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