This month’s Open Mic is held Thursday, Aug. 9 at 6:30 p.m. in Cap’s Oak Street Bar & Grill, 144 Oak St. in downtown Brentwood.

All short work – poetry, short story, nonfiction or any other creative work – is welcome. Participants, who are allowed five minutes to perform, are encouraged to bring work on any subject, their own or that of another writer, as long as it is neither insulting nor abusive. All are invited, whether performing or simply listening and enjoying. There is no charge for admission, although all are encouraged to support Cap’s with a purchase of food and drink.

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