This event is in the past.It took place on May 12, 2026 at Yerba Buena Gardens.










Skip the desk sandwich and let spoken word poets rouse your midday instead. Curated by award-winning poet Nia Pearl, this free series fills Jessie Square with verse designed to delight, provoke, and stir something in you.
outdoor poetry
midday escape
free performance
downtown oasis
Tips
✍️curated by award-winning poet Nia Pearl
🧺bring a blanket or grab nearby café food
📅monthly series: May, July, August dates
Poetic Tuesdays
South of Market










Skip the desk sandwich and let spoken word poets rouse your midday instead. Curated by award-winning poet Nia Pearl, this free series fills Jessie Square with verse designed to delight, provoke, and stir something in you.
outdoor poetry
midday escape
free performance
downtown oasis
Tips
✍️curated by award-winning poet Nia Pearl
🧺bring a blanket or grab nearby café food
📅monthly series: May, July, August dates
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