Red Dirt Poetry

Red Dirt Poetry Red Dirt Home for Wayward Poets Open Mic every Wednesday at Literati Press in the Paseo! Sign up at 6:30pm, show starts at 7pm.

Red Dirt's mission is to empower local artists to share their truth and experiences in a safe, edifying environment that will enable and inspire them to grow in their art and make a positive and meaningful impact in the surrounding community. https://www.youtube.com/user/RedDirtPoetryOKC

Our July book club book is Stag’s Leap by Sharon Olds. This poetry collection won the Pulitzer Prize in 2013. Get your c...
07/03/2025

Our July book club book is Stag’s Leap by Sharon Olds. This poetry collection won the Pulitzer Prize in 2013. Get your copy now, and join us for a lively discussion on Saturday, July 26 at The Floating Bookshop at 1:00 p.m.

Your draft is cool, but with a few edits, it could really make a splash. Come chill with us! Bring 6 copies of a poem yo...
06/30/2025

Your draft is cool, but with a few edits, it could really make a splash. Come chill with us! Bring 6 copies of a poem you'd like feedback on and M. Kat will help guide us through the peer review/revision process.

We'll see you at Second Story Books on July 5th at 1 pm! If you don't have access to a printer, DM us; we've got you covered. 🤓

This Saturday, June 27 Red Dirt Reads will be discussing Homie by Danez Smith at 1:00 p.m. at The Floating BookshopJoin ...
06/22/2025

This Saturday, June 27 Red Dirt Reads will be discussing Homie by Danez Smith at 1:00 p.m. at The Floating Bookshop

Join us for conversation about a great poetry collection!

Save the date for our special art + poetry night at Oklahoma Contemporary on Thursday, July 17, at 7:00 p.m. Admission i...
06/19/2025

Save the date for our special art + poetry night at Oklahoma Contemporary on Thursday, July 17, at 7:00 p.m. Admission is FREE!

We will learn about poetry written in response to art, explore the museum, & write our own poems. We'll wrap up the night with a share out.

This month’s Red Dirt Writes takes place on Tuesday, June 17, at 7:00 p.m. at Literati Press in the Paseo.Jordan Buggs w...
06/16/2025

This month’s Red Dirt Writes takes place on Tuesday, June 17, at 7:00 p.m. at Literati Press in the Paseo.

Jordan Buggs will lead the writing workshop on the American sonnet. 🇺🇸 Bring your notebook and favorite writing utensil. 📓

This month’s Red Dirt Writes takes place on Tuesday, June 17, at 7:00 p.m. at Literati Press in the Paseo. Jordan Buggs ...
06/09/2025

This month’s Red Dirt Writes takes place on Tuesday, June 17, at 7:00 p.m. at Literati Press in the Paseo. Jordan Buggs will lead the writing workshop on the American sonnet. Bring your notebook and favorite writing utensil. 📓

The American Sonnet: Form and Freedom 🇺🇸
�Explore the evolution of the American sonnet, from its European roots to the subversive innovations of contemporary poets. We’ll examine structure, the volta, and the thematic possibilities of the sonnet while writing our own poems that challenge and expand the form. 📝

Jordan Buggs is a poet and photographer whose work explores memory, language, and Black cultural identity. His sonnets weave contemporary themes with formal structures, creating a bridge between tradition and innovation. 🌉

Happy Pride Month, ya beauts!Join Red Dirt Poetry and pals on June 14th at Bookish: Used Books and Art from 7-9pm for a ...
06/08/2025

Happy Pride Month, ya beauts!

Join Red Dirt Poetry and pals on June 14th at Bookish: Used Books and Art from 7-9pm for a Pride Showcase featuring talent from our beloved 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Bring a friend or two and we’d love to see you there!

Want to feel a deeper sense of pride in your work? Edits can take your writing to the next level! Bring 6 copies of a po...
06/02/2025

Want to feel a deeper sense of pride in your work? Edits can take your writing to the next level! Bring 6 copies of a poem you'd like feedback on and M. Kat will help guide us through the peer review/revision process. We'll see you at Second Story Books, June 7th at 1 pm! If you don't have access to a printer, DM us; we've got you covered.

First Fridays in the Paseo means the Red Dirt Poetry crew is back at Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park keeping you entert...
06/02/2025

First Fridays in the Paseo means the Red Dirt Poetry crew is back at Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park keeping you entertained!

In honor of Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park performing "The Merry Wives of Windsor", we're bringing you a comedy showcase, guest hosted by comedy duo extraordinaire The Martin Duprass!

Join us at 2920 Paseo on Friday, June 6th--the funny people and funny poems start at 7pm!

Dropping on to your feed to remind you that tomorrow, Saturday the 24th, we are discussing Soft Science by Franny Choi a...
05/23/2025

Dropping on to your feed to remind you that tomorrow, Saturday the 24th, we are discussing Soft Science by Franny Choi at The Floating Bookshop at 1pm!

We're excited to announce these upcoming titles for our book club! Join Red Dirt Reads on the fourth Saturday of every m...
05/21/2025

We're excited to announce these upcoming titles for our book club! Join Red Dirt Reads on the fourth Saturday of every month at 1:00 p.m. at The Floating Bookshop to discuss these amazing books with us. We keep it fun and informal and usually conclude our time by sharing our favorite poem from the collection.

This Saturday, May 24th, Red Dirt Reads will be discussing Soft Science by Franny Choi at 1pm at The Floating Bookshop. ...
05/20/2025

This Saturday, May 24th, Red Dirt Reads will be discussing Soft Science by Franny Choi at 1pm at The Floating Bookshop. Join us for good conversation about a great book!

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