Gaithersburg, MD (June 6, 2022) Join Casey Community Center and DiVerse Gaithersburg on the first Thursday of every month this summer for a fantastic night of poetry and conversation. DiVerse Gaithersburg features poets with a wide range of experiences and backgrounds from the metro area, including Gaithersburg. Readings from featured poets will be followed with conversation and an open mic, where members of the community can share an original poem. These events are free. Advanced registration is strongly encouraged. Register for tickets here.

Poetry nights start at 7 p.m. The featured poets and lineup includes:

-June 9

A Night Celebrating Venus Thrash

Featured poets include Ethelbert Miller, Teri Cross Davis, & Jona Colson

 -July 7

Featured poets include Le Hinton & Dana Kinsey

 -August 4

Featured poets include Ethan Goffman & Claudia Gary

-September 1

Featured poets include Lucinda Marshall & CL Bledsoe

Casey Community Center, home to a Thursday Farmers Market, the popular Creative Tot Time program, Let’s Cook@Casey, and much more, is located at 810 South Frederick Avenue. For more information visit www.gaithersburgmd.gov or call 301-258-6366. Follow on Facebook @CaseyCommunityCenter.