Beyond Baroque Foundation & Literary Arts Center

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Beyond Baroque is a literary arts center hosting poetry readings, workshops, and community events. long_description_potoo

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What's happening

Apr 24
6:00 PM
International Poetry Film Festival, Los Angeles 2026

The International Poetry Film Festival, Los Angeles, kicks off with an opening night event celebrating past festival contributors from the Los Angeles area, featuring a moderated conversation and an exclusive selection of short poetry films.

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Apr 25
11:00 AM
International Poetry Film Festival, Los Angeles 2026

The full lineup of films in the Official Selection of the International Poetry Film Festival will be presented, showcasing experimental, narrative, documentary, and animated poem-based films.

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Apr 25
11:30 AM
Animation

A screening of animated poetry films including 'I Never Thought of Phoenixes', 'Limbed', 'Naked in the Desert with a Gun', 'Breath', '09.01.berkovich', 'Saddleback Street', '1837: Cold Magic', 'The Haunted Saxophone', 'Time', and 'Arose'.

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What's the vibe

The space maintains a charming, quaint atmosphere that feels like a classic community hub. It offers an intimate setting for attending poetry readings and creative workshops.ambiance_potoo

What people are saying

Reviewers highlight the venue as one of the premier spots for poetry in California, specifically noting the quality of workshops and the community-focused atmosphere.reviews_potoo

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Details

681 Venice Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
Closed now
beyondbaroque.org
+1 310-822-3006

About

Founded in 1968, this center has served as a cornerstone for the literary community for decades. It remains a dedicated space for poets and editors to connect through memberships and specialized workshops.story_potoo

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