In Her Words
Join us for In Her Own Words; A Night of Women’s Stories, hosted by Philosophers & Fools and the 2026 edition of Revisionist, a magazine of female writers, artists, and culinarians.
Enjoy a festive night supporting local female writers at all stages of the writing process, from poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction. Ticket price includes a copy of the magazine and a glass of house wine.
Late Night Lyrics host
An evening in a bookshop? Yes please! An evening in a bookshop with wine? Is this straight out of a movie? An evening in a bookshop with wine and poetry? This is exactly what Charleston has been missing! Join us at the only bookbar in town, Philosophers & Fools for an evening of talent and your new hidden gem.
Charleston Zine Fest
VeraNation Writing will have it’s first table among other talented writers and artists.
North Charleston Art Walk
Park Circle plays host to a visual walkable avenue adorned with some of the best painters, crafters, performers, and beyond! Schedule TBA!
A Mountain of Crumbled Candor
The second installment of my interactive poetry exhibition for Columbia’s Museum of Art. Explore how art evokes our emotions and release whatever holds you back. More on this story here.
Get on the Mic!
Get on the Mic! first all poets set featuring myself, Marcus Amaker, Georgia Nubia, and more.
Afterglow Artist Talks
Join us in discussing Marcus Amaker’s music, Abby Duran and Natasha Akery’s poetry and Morgan Serrano East’s paintings. This is a ticked event.
Afterglow Exhibition
A multi-media exhibition featuring Morgan Serrano East’s latest paintings. Poetry interpretation by Abby Duran, Marcus Amaker, and Natasha Akery. This is a ticketed event.
Galinsky’s Poetry in New York
Join me a few other poets taking the stage backed by some music!
Narrative Poetry Workshop (NYC)
This event will take place in person at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library (SNFL), 3rd Floor, Room 304.
Piccalo Spoletto Art Walk
Join me, Charleston Poet Laurate Asiah Mae, and a group of classical musicians as we tour Charleston’s gardens and art galleries. Stay tuned…
Piccalo Spoletto Festival Art Walk
Join me, Charleston Poet Laurate Asiah Mae, and a group of classical musicians as we tour Charleston’s gardens and art galleries. Stay tuned…
Louder Than Silence
My piece “Native” was selected to honor of Rodney McMillian: A Son of the Soil’s exhibition exploring labor, power, and value, and the ways race, class, and gender shape access to the so-called American Dream.
I’ll be joined by 11 other poets across the state to participate which is free to public.
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VeraNation pres. Empath-Tea
Empath-Tea: A Poetic Hip-Hop and Live Painting Experience returns sponsored by North Charleston Arts Fest! Enjoy an afternoon of music by Claire Marie Allen, Willy “the hip-hop drummer” Frazier, and rapper Keon plus live painting by Sophia Perlee. Poetry and free verse rap open mic, complementary food, and artistic activities available for the whole family. Full Details Full Details
Pancakes & Poetry
A Free Verse LLC event; purchase pancakes and get a typed custom poem. Poets: Marcus Amaker, Will Davis, & Abby Duran
Piccolo Spoletto Festival Art Walk
Join me, Charleston Poet Laurate Asiah Mae, and a group of classical musicians as we tour Charleston’s gardens and art galleries.
Poetry Exhibition
Celebrate National Poetry Month by viewing and participating in my first gallery exhibition. A Mountain of Crumbled Candor offers a quiet but powerful intervention—one that honors what is unsaid, transforms it through art, and invites a community to collectively exhale.
Galleries include:
Park Circle Community Center, Robert Lange Studios, Redux Contemporary Art Center, and Nidum Studios.
VeraNation Writing on Charleston Business Exchange
VN Writing will be the featured presentation hosted by CBX at the Harbor Club in WestEdge. Lunch is available for purchase.
Parking & Directions: Enter Publix level 2 garage (first 2 hours free), take left side elevators towards ground level, walk across the street to cafe entrance, use lobby elevators to the 7th floor. Exit right, greet host with a smile and notion to Charleston Business Exchange, typically first boardroom on the left.
Poetry & Pancakes
A Free Verse LLC. event: purchase pancakes and get a typed custom poem. Featured Poets: Marcus Amaker, Will Davis, & Abby Duran.
Get On The Mic! Featured Poet
Join us at The Listening Room for an epic night of storytelling by some of Charleston’s best artists.
Local Poets on Love
Charleston County Library presents Local Poets on Love, featuring Abby Duran, Linda Joy Walder, & Lisa Spears.
The Poetry Unfold Feature
One of the best poetic open mic and discussion panels hosted by Union City’s Poet Laureate, Yetvart Maijin.
WAYE Reading Series Feature
Excited to swing back to the Sure Things book shop for an intimate evening of poetry and collaboration. Seating is limited. $5 cash at the door.
Reynolds Homecoming
Join me and Tethered Wrds as we narrate the neighborhood by crafting custom haikus while preserving the voices that represent apart of North Charleston. free community event
Free Verse Featured Poet
Taking it back to where it all begin for me poetically. I’ll be celebrating my reflection as a poet with the release of my latest book, A Soul’s Tree Speaks. Open mic for all ages. Sign ups at 6.45 p.m.
Soapbox Featured Poet
Dropping some verse at one of Charleston’s best open mics, Foxy G’s Soapbox at Chico Feo. Hear talent from across the world drop into the tiny taco shack!
Creatives Collation
Join me as we celebrate Charleston’s vibrant arts community with roughly 100 artists and community makers.
2nd Annual Teal Arts Festival
Hosted by songwriter Mike Kaufman at the legendary Awendaw Green for an evening of poetry and music benefiting Ovarian Cancer Research.
Morris Heritage Center Story Fest
Get ready for a summer celebration of imagination and culture at this year’s Story Fest, featuring a multicultural theme that’s perfect for curious young minds! Enjoy tales from three dynamic storytellers: Beaufort author Kim Poovey, Gullah storyteller Donald Sweeper, and spoken word artist Abby Duran. Plus, students will get to express their creativity with a hands-on craft project inspired by the stories they hear. It’s the perfect way to blend fun, learning, and cultural exploration this summer.
Soda City Poetry Festival Feature
Join me and some of South Carolina’s best poets for the second annual Soda City Poetry Festival. Free to the public!
Story Fest Featured Storyteller
Get ready for a summer celebration of imagination and culture at this year’s Story Fest, featuring a multicultural theme that’s perfect for curious young minds! Enjoy tales from three dynamic storytellers: Beaufort author Kim Poovey, Gullah storyteller Donald Sweeper, and spoken word artist Abby Duran. Plus, students will get to express their creativity with a hands-on craft project inspired by the stories they hear. It’s the perfect way to blend fun, learning, and cultural exploration this summer. Details
BCA Poetry Slam - Guest Judge
Join me in supporting the next generation of spoken word!