What: Monthly poetry open mic night for all! Safe space for queer poets, writers and storytellers in Phoenix, Arizona.

7-9 pm - Fruity Poetry Night Open-Mic

Where: The McKinley Club - 734 W Polk St, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Why: Fruity Poetry Night exists to create a safe and affirming space where queer voices can share stories, build connection, and celebrate the power of expression. Each gathering invites our community to come together in joy, vulnerability, and creativity.

Featured Poet: Logan Phillips is a writer and cultural worker, appointed Poet Laureate of Tucson, Arizona in 2026. He is author of the books Reckon (University of Arizona Press, 2026), Sonoran Strange (2015), and the ongoing NoVoGRAFíAS series. Phillips is known for compelling, bilingual readings, and multimedia performance art pieces. Holding collaboration as a core creative practice, he has contributed to a wide range of publishing, music, education and community-centered, land-based projects in the US, Mexico, Colombia and beyond. His books, tour dates and newsletter can be found at Dirtyverbs.com

RSVP: Free entry. Donations accepted at the door to support our programs.

Open-Mic Sign Up:Sign up for queer poets, writers or storytellers opens at 5:30 pm at the door. Sign up must be in person with performer present.