In anticipation of the International Haiku Festival on Sunday, April 27, Writers Read will focus this month on the art of haiku. There will not be featured reader. Instead, people are encouraged bring and present haikus. All other forms of poetry are also welcome.

Writers Read has been happening in Ukiah since 1999, and occurs on the last Thursday of almost every month. The program focuses on poetry, spoken word, short stories, song, and expository prose. The evening typically begins with a featured reader and then is followed by an hour of open mic starting around 8:00. There is no fee, but donations are warmly appreciated.