Poet Sebastian Barry. 7pm. Barry reads as part of Canisius College’s Contemporary Writers Series. Montante Cultural Center @ Canisius College (2001 Main St., Buffalo, 888-2662)

3/7

Joyce and Melville. 5pm. “Joyce and Melville: Imperial Dreams.” Professor Denis Donoghue (New York University) and Professor Vincent Cheng (University of Utah) discuss the finer points of Joyce and Melville, accompanied by a performance by Irish Classical Theater’s Vincent O’Neill. Nickel City Poetry Slam at 7pm. Presented as part of Gusto’s Free Fridays at the Gallery. Albright-Knox Art Gallery (1285 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo, 882-8700)

Just Buffalo’s Caribbean Night. 6:30pm. Caribbean Night: Food, Music & Culture from Derek Walcott’s home. In conjunction with the Babel Literary Series (www.justbuffalo.org/babel). The International Institute (864 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, 832-5400)

Poets Laynie Brown & Sina Queyras. 7pm. Brown and Queyras read as part of Just Buffalo’s Small Press Poetry Series. Hallwalls (341 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, 854-1694)

3/8

Authors Andrew Bienkowski and Mary Akers. 1pm. Local authors Bienkowski and Akers will discuss their book Radical Gratitude (and Other Life Lessons Learned in Siberia. Booksigning will follow the discussion at 3:30pm. $45/person (includes the book) or $65/couple. Conatct 652-5552 or www.roycroftcampuscorporation.com for reservations. Roycroft Inn (40 S Grove St., East Aurora, 652-5552)

3/9

“Shakespeare and His Love of Horticulture”. 2pm. Afternoon tea, presentation, lecture & tour of the Gardens. Call 827-1584 ext. 207 for pre-registration (required). Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens (2655 S Park Ave., Buffalo, 827-1584)

3/12

Book Discussion. 7:30pm. Newfane Book & Wine Club will discuss “The Bear Came Over the Mountain” by Alice Munro, from her collection of short stories Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage. Shoppe on Main (2714 Main St., Newfane, 778-5273)

3/13

Nobel Prize winner Derek Walcott. 8pm. Just Buffalo’s Babel Series: Nobel Prize winner Derek Walcott. $25. Hallwalls (341 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, 854-1694)

RECURRING EVENTS

EM Tea Coffee Cup Open Mic Poetry Series. Meets every Tuesday, 7-9:30pm . EM Tea Coffee Cup Café, (80 Oakgrove Ave. at Hughes St., 884-1444)

Beat Night. An open forum for poets and writers that meets every Wednesday at Madame Mocha’s (1190 Lovejoy St., 894-8544)

Elmwood Writers Group. Meets every Wednesday at 7pm. Starbucks (933 Elmwood Ave., 882-5440)

Just Buffalo Writers Critique Group. First and third Wednesday each month, 7pm (members only). Just Buffalo Literary Center (Market Arcade, 617 Main St., Suite 202A, 832-5400) www.justbuffalo.org

new/reN.E.W. Reading Series. Third Thursday of every month at 7pm. One “seasoned voice” formerly involved with the late Niagara-Erie Writers and one “new” voice. Impact Artists’ Gallery, (2495 Main St. (Tri-Main Building), Suite 545, Buffalo)

Northside Writers Group. 7pm. Meets the first and third Thursday of each month. Ascension Lutheran Church (4640 Main Street, Amherst, 626-4204)

Philosophy School Cafe. 7pm. Every Friday in the bookstore. School of the Arts (402 Center St., Lewiston, 471-5379)

The Poetik High. 7-9pm. Poetry open mic, every other Friday. Gallery 51 (567-569 Elmwood Ave., 332-6821) www.gallery51byek.com

Slammin’ Words. 1-3pm. Meets on Saturdays through August 18. Summer workshop for teens sponsored by Just Buffalo. Taught by Tysheka “Spoken” Long. Registration required, call 852-4562 or 832-5400

Spoken Word Sundays. 8pm. Taking a break until March 9, at which point it will be a monthly event on the second Sunday of each month. This week hosted by Liz Mariani, and featuring Aaron Lowinger and Karen Lewis. Sign-up at 7:45pm. Allen Street Hardware (245 Allen St., 882-8843)

WNY Romance Writers Group. Third Wednesday of every month. St. Joseph Hospital Community Room (2605 Harlem Rd., Cheektowaga, 891-2400)