Literary Calendar

Among local literary events over the coming week (free unless otherwise indicated):

Zone 4 Reading Series - Open mic and poetry reading with poet Pava Young and writer Tom Patterson. Today, 3-5 p.m., John Thamm Gallery, Hutton Building, 11 S. Washington St. (509) 951-3374

Poetry Scribes of Spokane - Wholesome poetry for ages 18 and older. Bring a favorite poem to read. Wednesday, 1 p.m., North Spokane County Library, 44 E. Hawthorne Road. (509) 796-2180