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Oct 2, 2026

First Friday Poetry at Revolutionary Grounds

Revolutionary Grounds Books & Coffee

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

Oct 4, 2026

Poetry Open Mic @ Jarrod's

Jarrod's Coffee, Tea, & Gallery

Oct 4, 2026

Tap Savvy Open Mic

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