Avantpop Bookstore

04/08/2026

Thanks to everyone who came out last night. It was our smallest attendance, but holy-hell, it was one of the most fun nights to date! Thanks to all our new poets, Da Falcon, Ivan Rose, and Mikey Mike. And of course, our one favorite poet-Garrett James Dillon. A very special thank you to our highest tipper in the audience. You'll spot them in the second group photo ... Mikey Mike is totally worth it. ❤️

Next month is our Doomed Poetry Chaos Roulette open-mic on May 11th. For those wanting to get up on our paid nights. Our open-mic night is the place to start.

Also, don't forget Shwa's Stubby Poetry Class at Grey Witch is coming up on April 22nd. This is an interactive poetry class where Shwa gives some history of the form, then everyone writes their version and gets up on stage to perform it. Our first class was a blast, so you won't want to miss this one! Details on our website.

Stay Doomed freaks!
🎤💀👽🖤🍕🍻

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james.dillon

03/31/2026

Doomed Poetry, baby!

Come join us for a night of mind-altering word play with exciting new doomed poets at the world famous Red Dwarf tiki bar. Come for the drinks and pizza, stay for the poetry and pandemonium!

Mon, April 6th
8pm - 10:30pm
At

🔥Doomed Poetry🔥
Hosted by Shwa Laytart


✨️Featuring✨️
Da Falcon

Ivan Roserose_
Mikey Mike

Garrett James Dillonjames.dillon

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03/09/2026

Get your creative sesh on, Shwa style!

Get ready for a fun night at Shwa's Stubby Poetry Sesh! Whether you’re a wordsmith or new to writing poetry, come hang out and create something with us.

Hosted by Shwa Laytart
Two-part workshop series

March 25 and April 22
8pm-10:30pm

Haiku, Lune, Senryu & Short Poetic Forms
Create your own & share!

All tools provided

Walk-ins welcome
Free event 18+


722 W Sunset Rd, Henderson

RSVP is encouraged
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03/04/2026

What a great way to start the season! Thanks to all our open mic'ers and everyone who came out to support. It was a memorable one!

See you next month at Doomed Poetry featured poet night on Monday, April 6th 🔥🖤🔥

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02/25/2026

SEASON 4 BEGINS ON MONDAY!!

Doomed Poetry is back, starting with Chaos Roulette Open Mic. Come join the show! 🎤🔥🎰

Mon, March 2nd 8-10:30pm

1305 Vegas Valley Dr, Las Vegas

Sign ups begin at 8pm
Get up to 3 minutes to perform poetry
Names picked randomly

Free show, 21 and over
🍕🍺

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02/01/2026

Come out to today until 3pm for the Fck Columbus Vol 5 Zine Release
Feb 1st Noon to 3pm
5502 Blackthorn Dr

01/04/2026

Today is the last day at LA! Get the kids book signed by both author Shwa Laytart AND illustrator 💙👽👾🪐

01/03/2026

12/30/2025

Thanks to everyone who came out and celebrated the end of the season Doomed Poetry! Hosted by the birthday monster, and poet .james.dillon

And a very special thank you to the amazing poets who graced our stage-

Jeffrey B. Grindley


Mykuhl


Rapha


Shwa Laytart


And special guest .blue

We're taking January off so keep an eye out for February Doomed dates in the new year!

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12/27/2025

Limited Edition Signed and Numbered spiralbound and also paperback edition of This Is Cleveland Clash Graphic Novel are available at avantpopbooks.com

More 2025 top 10: "This is Cleveland Clash is published in October. Written by musician Shawn Kelly, illustrated by Regina Villegas and released by Avantpop Bookstore, the graphic novel tells the real-life story of Shawn traveling with a small group of friends from Lawrence, Kansas to see the Clash in Cleveland on their first U.S. tour. With some luck and ingenuity they meet the band and get to hang out, forming a lifelong memory. Cool book!

12/19/2025

It's the end of the 3rd season of Doomed Poetry and we have a very special night to celebrate!

Come help us burn down 2025 with a flaming molotov cocktail of words!

Mon, Dec. 29th
8pm - 10:30pm
At

🔥Doomed Poetry🔥
Hosted by Garrett James Dillon

✨️Featuring✨️
Jeffery B. Grindley
Mykuhl
Rapha
Shwa Laytart

Avantpopbooks.com