PoetiCas has been hosting regular poetry gatherings in Castlemaine since 2015. Our monthly events have become a cherished part of the community. Regular monthly gatherings include a featured poet and an open mic segtion, which you register your interest on arrival.

Our guest reader for September is Nathan Curnow

We will have pizza for you

Soft drinks, snacks, zines and 2nd hand books for sale all pay what you can!!! Including the ticket!!!!! All money goes to Slamtidote and a % goes to Camp Sovereignty! Help us empower local ethnic, queer, femme, and allies' literature, and raise funds to a great cause!

St Kilda's weekly poetry & spoken word open mic, hosted by Danksta Downunder, in Claypots seafood restaurant @ 213 Barkly Street. Bar snacks & drinks available to whet your appetite for words that may or may not rhyme, let alone make sense &/or nonsense!

Hosted by MC Danksta Downunder, the format is OPEN MIC for all to join!

No-one knows what will happen on the night! All languages are welcome here. 100% survival rate for first-time performers guaranteed. Spoken Word @ Bar Oussou has a long history within the Melbourne poetry scene - come and join in every Tuesday

Dr. Jae West presents her heartfelt, provocative, and sassy true story that will take you on an adventure of belonging, rebellion, and self-discovery. A show not for the faint-hearted. The production dives into hard-hitting truths around eating disorders, societal conditioning, and growing up in the LGBTQIA+ community through poetry, dance and storytelling.

Tune into yourself through the guided experience of contemplation, meditation and poetry writing.

In this fortnightly workshop, you will be gently guided into your deeper self before being invited to express your internal world onto the page.

Welcome to the Motley Openhaus! A space to let your heart bleed and words run. An inclusive, encouraging space for writers of all experiences to come up and read whatever they've been working on. Long form, short stories, haikus, spoken word, if you wanna say it, we wanna hear it! Every Wednesday evening, 7:30 start. Free entry

Please join us for a night of great poetry with Tasmanian poet, Louise Oxley on Friday, November 1st 6-7pm EST Summer Time.

This reading will take place in the chapel of the Uniting Church, Castlemaine, but will also be zoomed across Australia and into the DigiWorld.

Feature: TBD

Open mic? You know it. Sign up from 1.30pm, show kicks off at 2pm.

Poetry Bauhaus is a fabulous gig set in West Gippsland, Warragul.

Feature Ross Donjon

Plus a popular  open mic,  where poets vie for the much coveted Bauhaus Poetry Cup, also a support feature in our next gig.

Convened by Yvette Stubbs,

supported by Baw Baw Arts Alliance..

Edition 2 of Headless Poetry, on at Red Betty, the first Monday of the month, at 7:00 pm for a 7:30 start. Happy hour begins at 6

featuring Cher Tan / Amelia C. Winter / Ash Dor-Shiffer and
Jennifer Compton

St Kilda's weekly poetry & spoken word open mic, hosted by Danksta Downunder, in Claypots seafood restaurant @ 213 Barkly Street. Bar snacks & drinks available to whet your appetite for words that may or may not rhyme, let alone make sense &/or nonsense!

Hosted by MC Danksta Downunder, the format is OPEN MIC for all to join!

No-one knows what will happen on the night! All languages are welcome here. 100% survival rate for first-time performers guaranteed. Spoken Word @ Bar Oussou has a long history within the Melbourne poetry scene - come and join in every Tuesday

A five-week poetry course with poet Claire Gaskin, starting 8th October at the Council of Adult Education in Melbourne, Wednesday evenings from 6 -9pm. We will read, write and discuss poetry together. There will be opportunities to workshop your poems if you wish. This course is suitable for both beginners and accomplished poets who are interested in learning in a supportive environment of encouragement and exchange of ideas. More experienced poets benefit from fresh perspectives from beginners and beginners benefit from the knowledge of more accomplished poets. Claire aims to create a safe, inspiring and motivating environment in the classroom. The objective is to establish, sustain and maintain a creative practice amongst a community of peers. We will cover technique, form and style.

Café Philosophique runs the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Bridge Hotel in Werribee, exploring the hidden forces that shape our lives through music, poetry and conversation.

Theme: The Present

A fortnightly open showcase of spoken word, poetry & all other language arts. Hosted at Creatures of Habit, Fitzroy.

Smooth talkers, slick walkers, gather round for a night of linguistic subtlety and sultry word play. Vibe Union presents: Chaotic Musings; with the guidance of poet & MC Jason Voss, we'll be talking a journey through words and experiences. Whether you’re a rapper, poet, spoken word enthusiast who put words to the page but never performed, this stage is for you. All skill levels are welcome and encouraged!

Welcome to the Motley Openhaus! A space to let your heart bleed and words run. An inclusive, encouraging space for writers of all experiences to come up and read whatever they've been working on. Long form, short stories, haikus, spoken word, if you wanna say it, we wanna hear it! Every Wednesday evening, 7:30 start. Free entry

A ten-week poetry course with poet Claire Gaskin, starting 9th October online via zoom, Thursday evenings from 6.30 -9pm. We will read, write and discuss poetry together. There will be opportunities to workshop your poems if you wish. This course is suitable for both beginners and accomplished poets who are interested in learning in a supportive environment of encouragement and exchange of ideas.

So why do we unite? Well, Girls on Key has recently published: "Dreams at the Crossroads" by Anke and "Askerisks in the Pond" by Kathryn Ross. Two exciting new books by two fantastic poets. Anke is a generous-spirited poet, artist, lyricist and animator who convenes the much-loved Perc.U.lations poetry gig in Dandenong. Kathryn Ross is an enthralling poet whose words convey haunting, and striking meanings. Over the years, both women have been such positive listeners, contributors and supporters to Girls on Key and Radio Laria; and we are thrilled to celebrate their books together.

Chamber Poets #115 - Andy Jackson & Rachael Wenona Guy

With a hearty open section, great original live music from Black Forest Smoke and good value RSL food and drinks. 1pm for a 115pm start..

Feature: TBD

Open mic? You know it. Sign up from 1.30pm, show kicks off at 2pm.

Our monthly Spoken Word gathering. Optional prompt for one of your pieces. 5 minute time slots. All welcome.

St Kilda's weekly poetry & spoken word open mic, hosted by Danksta Downunder, in Claypots seafood restaurant @ 213 Barkly Street. Bar snacks & drinks available to whet your appetite for words that may or may not rhyme, let alone make sense &/or nonsense!

Hosted by MC Danksta Downunder, the format is OPEN MIC for all to join!

No-one knows what will happen on the night! All languages are welcome here. 100% survival rate for first-time performers guaranteed. Spoken Word @ Bar Oussou has a long history within the Melbourne poetry scene - come and join in every Tuesday

Tune into yourself through the guided experience of contemplation, meditation and poetry writing.

In this fortnightly workshop, you will be gently guided into your deeper self before being invited to express your internal world onto the page.

Welcome to the Motley Openhaus! A space to let your heart bleed and words run. An inclusive, encouraging space for writers of all experiences to come up and read whatever they've been working on. Long form, short stories, haikus, spoken word, if you wanna say it, we wanna hear it! Every Wednesday evening, 7:30 start. Free entry

We invite you to an inspiring evening of spoken word, storytelling, and performance.

‘Women of Fire’

This special event celebrates the powerful voices of women and gender diverse individuals who align with womanhood. The evening will feature a curated lineup of inspiring voices. Tariro Mavondo, Stephanie Dogfoot, Sarah Temporal and Katie Lohner. They will take the stage, sharing their lived experience while you soak up the magic, leaving you inspired and energised.

Feature: TBD

Open mic? You know it. Sign up from 1.30pm, show kicks off at 2pm.

Tucked in behind Sydney Road in Houdini Lane is Brunswick's best hidden secret... Red Betty. and the third Monday of each month is a poetry open mic where poets can Be Fearless!

This will be where poetry will be explored as an art form. Any kind of poetry is welcome, including the experimental and surreal. Musicians, hip hop artists, anyone who is willing to push poetic boundaries. It's all about enjoying art in a fun, safe, supportive space. Where you can perform that piece you thought you never would. Where you can Be Fearless.

St Kilda's weekly poetry & spoken word open mic, hosted by Danksta Downunder, in Claypots seafood restaurant @ 213 Barkly Street. Bar snacks & drinks available to whet your appetite for words that may or may not rhyme, let alone make sense &/or nonsense!

Hosted by MC Danksta Downunder, the format is OPEN MIC for all to join!

No-one knows what will happen on the night! All languages are welcome here. 100% survival rate for first-time performers guaranteed. Spoken Word @ Bar Oussou has a long history within the Melbourne poetry scene - come and join in every Tuesday

A fortnightly open showcase of spoken word, poetry & all other language arts. Hosted at Creatures of Habit, Fitzroy.

Smooth talkers, slick walkers, gather round for a night of linguistic subtlety and sultry word play. Vibe Union presents: Chaotic Musings; with the guidance of poet & MC Jason Voss, we'll be talking a journey through words and experiences. Whether you’re a rapper, poet, spoken word enthusiast who put words to the page but never performed, this stage is for you. All skill levels are welcome and encouraged!

Welcome to the Motley Openhaus! A space to let your heart bleed and words run. An inclusive, encouraging space for writers of all experiences to come up and read whatever they've been working on. Long form, short stories, haikus, spoken word, if you wanna say it, we wanna hear it! Every Wednesday evening, 7:30 start. Free entry

Feature: TBD

Open mic? You know it. Sign up from 1.30pm, show kicks off at 2pm.

St Kilda's weekly poetry & spoken word open mic, hosted by Danksta Downunder, in Claypots seafood restaurant @ 213 Barkly Street. Bar snacks & drinks available to whet your appetite for words that may or may not rhyme, let alone make sense &/or nonsense!

Hosted by MC Danksta Downunder, the format is OPEN MIC for all to join!

No-one knows what will happen on the night! All languages are welcome here. 100% survival rate for first-time performers guaranteed. Spoken Word @ Bar Oussou has a long history within the Melbourne poetry scene - come and join in every Tuesday

Tune into yourself through the guided experience of contemplation, meditation and poetry writing.

In this fortnightly workshop, you will be gently guided into your deeper self before being invited to express your internal world onto the page.

Welcome to the Motley Openhaus! A space to let your heart bleed and words run. An inclusive, encouraging space for writers of all experiences to come up and read whatever they've been working on. Long form, short stories, haikus, spoken word, if you wanna say it, we wanna hear it! Every Wednesday evening, 7:30 start. Free entry

Feature: TBD

Open mic? You know it. Sign up from 1.30pm, show kicks off at 2pm.

Poetry Bauhaus is a fabulous gig set in West Gippsland, Warragul.

Feature TBD

Plus a popular  open mic,  where poets vie for the much coveted Bauhaus Poetry Cup, also a support feature in our next gig.

Convened by Yvette Stubbs,

supported by Baw Baw Arts Alliance..

St Kilda's weekly poetry & spoken word open mic, hosted by Danksta Downunder, in Claypots seafood restaurant @ 213 Barkly Street. Bar snacks & drinks available to whet your appetite for words that may or may not rhyme, let alone make sense &/or nonsense!

Hosted by MC Danksta Downunder, the format is OPEN MIC for all to join!

No-one knows what will happen on the night! All languages are welcome here. 100% survival rate for first-time performers guaranteed. Spoken Word @ Bar Oussou has a long history within the Melbourne poetry scene - come and join in every Tuesday

Welcome to the Motley Openhaus! A space to let your heart bleed and words run. An inclusive, encouraging space for writers of all experiences to come up and read whatever they've been working on. Long form, short stories, haikus, spoken word, if you wanna say it, we wanna hear it! Every Wednesday evening, 7:30 start. Free entry

Chamber Poets #116 - Lish Skec & Paul Skec

With a hearty open section, great original live music from Black Forest Smoke and good value RSL food and drinks. 1pm for a 115pm start..

Feature: TBD

Open mic? You know it. Sign up from 1.30pm, show kicks off at 2pm.

Our monthly Spoken Word gathering. Optional prompt for one of your pieces. 5 minute time slots. All welcome.

St Kilda's weekly poetry & spoken word open mic, hosted by Danksta Downunder, in Claypots seafood restaurant @ 213 Barkly Street. Bar snacks & drinks available to whet your appetite for words that may or may not rhyme, let alone make sense &/or nonsense!

Hosted by MC Danksta Downunder, the format is OPEN MIC for all to join!

No-one knows what will happen on the night! All languages are welcome here. 100% survival rate for first-time performers guaranteed. Spoken Word @ Bar Oussou has a long history within the Melbourne poetry scene - come and join in every Tuesday

Café Philosophique runs the 2nd Wednesday of the month at the Bridge Hotel in Werribee, exploring the hidden forces that shape our lives through music, poetry and conversation.

Theme: The Past

Feature: Amanda Anastasi

Tune into yourself through the guided experience of contemplation, meditation and poetry writing.

In this fortnightly workshop, you will be gently guided into your deeper self before being invited to express your internal world onto the page.

A fortnightly open showcase of spoken word, poetry & all other language arts. Hosted at Creatures of Habit, Fitzroy.

Smooth talkers, slick walkers, gather round for a night of linguistic subtlety and sultry word play. Vibe Union presents: Chaotic Musings; with the guidance of poet & MC Jason Voss, we'll be talking a journey through words and experiences. Whether you’re a rapper, poet, spoken word enthusiast who put words to the page but never performed, this stage is for you. All skill levels are welcome and encouraged!

Welcome to the Motley Openhaus! A space to let your heart bleed and words run. An inclusive, encouraging space for writers of all experiences to come up and read whatever they've been working on. Long form, short stories, haikus, spoken word, if you wanna say it, we wanna hear it! Every Wednesday evening, 7:30 start. Free entry

Feature: TBD

Open mic? You know it. Sign up from 1.30pm, show kicks off at 2pm.

St Kilda's weekly poetry & spoken word open mic, hosted by Danksta Downunder, in Claypots seafood restaurant @ 213 Barkly Street. Bar snacks & drinks available to whet your appetite for words that may or may not rhyme, let alone make sense &/or nonsense!

Hosted by MC Danksta Downunder, the format is OPEN MIC for all to join!

No-one knows what will happen on the night! All languages are welcome here. 100% survival rate for first-time performers guaranteed. Spoken Word @ Bar Oussou has a long history within the Melbourne poetry scene - come and join in every Tuesday

Welcome to the Motley Openhaus! A space to let your heart bleed and words run. An inclusive, encouraging space for writers of all experiences to come up and read whatever they've been working on. Long form, short stories, haikus, spoken word, if you wanna say it, we wanna hear it! Every Wednesday evening, 7:30 start. Free entry

Calling all storytellers, poets, musicians, comedians, and anyone who loves the power of words! Join us for an open mic night where you can share your original work or simply enjoy the creativity of others in a warm and welcoming space.

Feature: TBD

Open mic? You know it. Sign up from 1.30pm, show kicks off at 2pm.

St Kilda's weekly poetry & spoken word open mic, hosted by Danksta Downunder, in Claypots seafood restaurant @ 213 Barkly Street. Bar snacks & drinks available to whet your appetite for words that may or may not rhyme, let alone make sense &/or nonsense!

Hosted by MC Danksta Downunder, the format is OPEN MIC for all to join!

No-one knows what will happen on the night! All languages are welcome here. 100% survival rate for first-time performers guaranteed. Spoken Word @ Bar Oussou has a long history within the Melbourne poetry scene - come and join in every Tuesday

Tune into yourself through the guided experience of contemplation, meditation and poetry writing.

In this fortnightly workshop, you will be gently guided into your deeper self before being invited to express your internal world onto the page.

A fortnightly open showcase of spoken word, poetry & all other language arts. Hosted at Creatures of Habit, Fitzroy.

Smooth talkers, slick walkers, gather round for a night of linguistic subtlety and sultry word play. Vibe Union presents: Chaotic Musings; with the guidance of poet & MC Jason Voss, we'll be talking a journey through words and experiences. Whether you’re a rapper, poet, spoken word enthusiast who put words to the page but never performed, this stage is for you. All skill levels are welcome and encouraged!

Welcome to the Motley Openhaus! A space to let your heart bleed and words run. An inclusive, encouraging space for writers of all experiences to come up and read whatever they've been working on. Long form, short stories, haikus, spoken word, if you wanna say it, we wanna hear it! Every Wednesday evening, 7:30 start. Free entry

Feature: TBD

Open mic? You know it. Sign up from 1.30pm, show kicks off at 2pm.

St Kilda's weekly poetry & spoken word open mic, hosted by Danksta Downunder, in Claypots seafood restaurant @ 213 Barkly Street. Bar snacks & drinks available to whet your appetite for words that may or may not rhyme, let alone make sense &/or nonsense!

Hosted by MC Danksta Downunder, the format is OPEN MIC for all to join!

No-one knows what will happen on the night! All languages are welcome here. 100% survival rate for first-time performers guaranteed. Spoken Word @ Bar Oussou has a long history within the Melbourne poetry scene - come and join in every Tuesday

Welcome to the Motley Openhaus! A space to let your heart bleed and words run. An inclusive, encouraging space for writers of all experiences to come up and read whatever they've been working on. Long form, short stories, haikus, spoken word, if you wanna say it, we wanna hear it! Every Wednesday evening, 7:30 start. Free entry

Feature: TBD

Open mic? You know it. Sign up from 1.30pm, show kicks off at 2pm.

Tune into yourself through the guided experience of contemplation, meditation and poetry writing.

In this fortnightly workshop, you will be gently guided into your deeper self before being invited to express your internal world onto the page.

A fortnightly open showcase of spoken word, poetry & all other language arts. Hosted at Creatures of Habit, Fitzroy.

Smooth talkers, slick walkers, gather round for a night of linguistic subtlety and sultry word play. Vibe Union presents: Chaotic Musings; with the guidance of poet & MC Jason Voss, we'll be talking a journey through words and experiences. Whether you’re a rapper, poet, spoken word enthusiast who put words to the page but never performed, this stage is for you. All skill levels are welcome and encouraged!

For women and gender diverse poets, writers and story tellers to gather, be heard and to inspire.

Chamber Poets #117 - PiO & Sandy Callow

With a hearty open section, great original live music from Black Forest Smoke and good value RSL food and drinks. 1pm for a 115pm start..