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Elisa Garcia and Jesse James Ziegler smile beside a microphone at the Monday Night Poetry fundraiser benefiting Eddy House in Reno.

Monday Night Poetry: Eddy House Special Edition

Date: Monday, November 16, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Shim's Tavern

Monday Night Poetry Open Mic

November is National Homeless Youth Awareness Month, and Monday Night Poetry in collaboration with Spoken Views Collective is proud to partner with Eddy House, Northern Nevada’s only shelter dedicated to supporting 18-24-year-olds facing homelessness or housing insecurity.

Did you know 1 in 10 young adults aged 18-25 experiences homelessness?

Help us make a difference by donating, volunteering, providing a meal, or spreading the word! Visit eddyhouse.org to learn how you can get involved and support our local youth.

Writing Prompt(s): Coming soon!

Hosted by City of Reno Poet Laureate (and Eddy House’s Operations & Administration Manager) Elisa Garcia.

Event Details

Date: Monday, November 16, 2026
Time: Doors open at 5:30 pm. Open mic sign-ups begin at 6 pm. Event runs 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: Shim’s Tavern – 125 W 3rd St, Reno, NV 89501

Entry: Free entry. Participants are encouraged to make a donation to Eddy House.