National Poetry Month at Anythink invites you to experience poetry as a dynamic, participatory art form shaped by movement, conversation and shared creativity. Throughout April, poets and performers from across Adams County will bring their voices and practices into our spaces, offering opportunities to explore poetry in new, engaging and community‑centered ways.
In partnership with the Adams County Poet Laureate, Aerik Francis, this district‑wide celebration features workshops, performances and interactive events led by local artists redefining what poetry can be. Join us to discover the intersections between language, art and everyday life—and to find fresh inspiration for your own creative journey.
An exciting collaboration between:
Featured event with Aerik Francis
The Exchange: Music, Movement and Poetry
When: 5 – 7:30 p.m. April 30
Where: Anythink Wright Farms
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Word/Play Workshop with Aerik Francis
When: 5:30 – 7 p.m. April 2
Where: Anythink Huron Street
Join Aerik Francis in this playful, hands‑on session that invites participants to explore language with curiosity, creativity and a sense of fun.
Moving the Words with Franklin Cruz
When: 6 – 7:30 p.m. April 2
Where: Anythink Perl Mack
Join Franklin Cruz to play between the fiction behind words and then the fiction behind movement.
The Music of Our Lives with Suzi Q Smith
When: 10:30 a.m. – noon April 4
Where: Anythink Commerce City
Tune into the music of language during this poetry writing workshop with Poet Suzi Q Smith.
Writing to Music with Suzi Q Smith
When: 3:30 – 5 p.m. April 7
Where: Anythink Bennett
Develop word banks for sound and rhyme, consider meter and time, and allow the music to guide your writing in this lyric‑writing workshop.
Adams County Poet Laureate Open Mic with Aerik Francis
When: 6 – 8:00 p.m. April 9
Where: Anythink Huron Street
Poets of all ages, abilities and experience levels are invited to share original work in this warm, supportive community space at Anythink Huron Street with Aerik Francis.
Poetry Publication with Aerik Francis
When: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. April 16
Where: Anythink World
Demystify the poetry publication process in this hands‑on workshop led by Adams County Poet Laureate Aerik Francis.
Say Something with Franklin Cruz
When: 5:30 – 7 p.m. April 20
Where: Anythink Thornton Community Center
In this movement‑based workshop, Franklin Cruz will guide participants through club‑style dance exercises (including hip‑hop, waacking and house) to explore storytelling through motion.
Spoken Word Performance Workshop with Aerik Francis
When: 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. April 23
Where: Anythink Brighton
This workshop, led by Aerik Francis, blends technique with practice to help you refine your spoken word performance. By the end, you’ll have new skills to speak your poetry proudly and powerfully.