Poetry Readings on Tap

Laguna Poets at the Laguna Public Library, 363 Glenneyre St., Laguna Beach. (714) 494-6649. Friday, Nov. 16, Seattle performance artist Susan Kronenberg; Nov. 23, Readings by Fernando Castro and Gil Cuadras, with Ivette Roman performing “Nuevo Cancion” Andian folk music; Nov. 30, all open reading. A $3 donation is requested.

ipso facto, 517 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton. (714) 449-1316. Friday, Nov. 16, at 8 p.m. All-open reading. Admission is $2.

Poets Reading Inc. at Fullerton Museum Center, 301 N. Pomona Ave., Fullerton. (714) 441-1820. Saturday, Nov. 17, at 8 p.m. Featured readers Henry Morro and Bill Barrett, followed by an open reading. Admission is $2 for members, $3 non-members.

“Cafe of Dreams” at Diedrich’s Coffee, 474 E. 17th St., Costa Mesa. (714) 646-0323. Monday, Nov. 19, at 8 p.m. “Rhythm Release Jam Session” led by Chacuatol. Featured readings by Victoria Selwyn and Maw Shein Win, with musical accompaniment by Jack Brewer, followed by open reading. Admission is free.

Dana Point Bookstore, 24655 La Plaza, Dana Point. (714) 496-4606. Dec. 1, at 8 p.m. Open reading with featured reader Amanda Leigh. Admission is free.

The Factory at Casa Palma Restaurant 122 E. 17th St., Santa Ana. (714) 564-6526 or 472-9015. Dec. 3 at 8 p.m. Featured readers Susan Hecht and Marsha Muscato and musician Ron Butcher, followed by open readings. Admission is free.

Gallery 57, 204 N. Harbor Blvd., Fullerton. (714) 449-1316. Dec. 6 at 8 p.m. Featured readers Allen Freedman and Lola. Admission is $2.

Irvine Fine Arts Center, 14321 Yale Ave., Irvine. (714) 552-1018. Dec. 7 reception from 7 to 9 p.m. “Who I Am Not,” dispensing the stereotypes of the homeless--a photo exhibit and reading by Poets for the Poor. Admission is free.