Events

Readings, signings, and gatherings for Ashland’s book-loving community.

Upcoming

  • Poets and listeners gathered in a circle for a reading inside Hermeticus Bookshop, the shop's front window and book-lined shelves behind them.

    · 7:00 pm

    Open Mike Poetry Reading

    • Hermeticus Bookshop, 469 B Street, Ashland, Oregon
    • Free admission

    Come all poets and lovers of poetry! Come to share or simply to listen — all are welcome.

  • Every Tuesday and Thursday, beginning Tuesday, July 21, 2026 · 7:00–8:30 pm

    Alchemical Influences in William Blake

    • Hermeticus Bookshop, 469 B Street, Ashland, Oregon 97520
    • By donation · Scholarships available

    A brief history of alchemy for William Blake. This class covers those alchemists important to the development of Blake's world-view, and influential to differing degrees in his artistic, visionary, and poetic output. An ongoing class meeting every Tuesday and Thursday evening, beginning Tuesday, July 21, 2026, offered by donation to support Allen's study, preparation, and eagerness to share his love of Blake; scholarships are available for qualifying students. Newcomers are welcome at any session.

  • POETICON II poster — a one-day Creative Arts Mash-Up on Friday, July 31, in Ashland, Oregon, with a stylized golden portrait of William Blake behind bold black lettering and small photographs of the featured artists.

    · 5:00 pm at Hermeticus

    POETICON II — Creative Arts Mash-Up

    • Hermeticus Bookshop, 469 B Street, Ashland, Oregon & Beat Farm Co-op, 38 Lithia Way, Ashland, Oregon
    • Free admission

    A one-day Creative Arts Mash-Up across two Ashland venues, presented with the William Blake Institute. The afternoon opens at Hermeticus Bookshop from 5:00 to 8:00 pm — music at 5:00, open mic at 5:30, featured poets Michael Mollo, Kate Beles, and Allen Ensign, musical guest Casey Gina, and visual artist Zoriya Blalöck. The evening continues at Beat Farm Co-op (38 Lithia Way) with doors at 7:30 and the program running 8:00 pm until late: sips and eats from Ola Loa General Store, an 8:00 open mic, featured poets Megan Lebov and Ian ‘White Tiger’ Stetson, musical guests ‘Mustard Man’ Dylan and DJ Room Service, and visual artists Karen Hanken and Jared Lombardo.