Poetry Out Loud
Los Angeles County
The Los Angeles County Office of Education will not participate in the national Poetry Out Loud program for the 2025-26 school year. We appreciate your dedication to our students and their love for poetry. We will continue to share news about poetry programs in the County and state. Please see the County and state poetry opportunities below.
Los Angeles County Poetry Resources
Learn more about the poetry resources available to Los Angeles County students and educators.
Downbeat 720: Open Mic for Teens
Downbeat 720 is L.A.'s premier open stage for teens. This is where teen artists speak their truth through poetry, music, comedy and more. Your stage. Your voice. Your moment. Come perform or just feel the energy — all are welcome.
Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday
Sign-up at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:20 p.m.
The Miles Memorial Playhouse at 1130 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403
California Poetry Out Loud
For more information on the California Poetry Out Loud program and how to participate, visit www.capoetryoutloud.org/.