Enthusiasts of the written word are invited to help celebrate Poetry Month at Open Mic on Thursday, April 14 at 6:30 in The Game Sports Pub ’N Pizza, 235 Oak St. in downtown Brentwood.

All short work – poetry, short story, nonfiction, or any other creative work – is welcome. Participants are encouraged to bring work on any subject, their own or that of another writer, as long as it is neither insulting nor abusive. Readers are allowed five minutes each to perform. All are invited, whether performing or simply listening and enjoying. Attendees of this free event are encouraged to support The Game with a purchase of food and drink. Parking is located in the rear of the building.

Presented by Brentwood Writes, an adjunct of the Brentwood Art Society and the Brentwood Community Library, Open Mic is hosted by Poet Laureate Kati Short and Poet Laureate Emeritus Diane Lando. For further information, e-mail shortkati@yahoo.com or call 925-634-6655.