Arts & CultureFriday, December 11
The Poets' Winter Table; an evening of food, convo, & belonging
Friday, December 11 · 6:30-8:45 p.m. · Palermo Italian Restaurant
- When
- Friday, December 11 · 6:30-8:45 p.m.
- Where
- Palermo Italian Restaurant791 Auzerais Ave · San Jose, CA · 95126
About this event
Welcome! We are so glad you found us!
DECEMBER Multicultural Women's Poetry Group Event The Poets Winter Table ... an evening of food, conversation, & belonging. When : Friday, December 11, 2026 From : 6:30 pm to 8:45 pm Where: Palermo's Italian Restaurant
All Women are welcome, whether you're a poetry admirer , curious about poetry , or a seasoned author of poetry . Join US!
A NOTE: This event is for Women Only.
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QUICK LOOK: Join us around The Poets' Winter Table for an evening centered simply on food , conversation , community , and belonging .
Whether you regularly share poetry with us, or this is your first time - you belong at the table.
Come for dinner. Stay for the conversation. Leave knowing our members a little bit better than when you walked in and feeling welcomed into a community curious about Poetry.
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IT'S IN THE DETAILS:
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WHO: The women drawn into to The Poets' Winter Table enjoy meaningful conversation, genuine connection, and the simple pleasure of getting to know one another around the table. Some are poets, some simply love words, and some are just curious.
They may arrive knowing several women or no one at all. What they share is an openness to new faces , different perspectives , good conversation , laughter , and community .
Come as you are. You don't have to be a poet - you just have to pull up a chair.
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WHAT TO BRING: Nothing much to bring except your preferred method of payment. Each guest is asked to order at least, two items and to also include an appropriate tip, as a thank you to the restaurant for lending the space to us as well as the courteous service.
Dress however you feel comfortable.
It is not necessary to bring any poetry with you, as we will be focused on socializing.
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A SEAT AT THE TABLE: You do not need to consider yourself a poet to join us.
Poetry admirers, poetry-curious, longtime writers, published authors, occasional scribblers, listeners, and women simply looking for community are all welcome.
There is a seat at the table for you .
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WHAT WE'LL DO: Eat , Talk , Laugh , & Connect . That's it.
No agenda. No performances. No pressure.
This evening is intentionally different from our regular poetry gatherings. There will be no: poetry readings , writing prompts , or structured discussion .
Instead we're making room for something equally important: time together .
We will go around and make introductions: our names, and answer a question to get to know one another around a common theme, order dinner, settle in, talk, laugh, share stories, and enjoy the simple pleasure of gathering around a table together.
Just an opportunity to slow down during a busy season and spend an evening getting to know one another beyond our usual poetry circle.
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WHERE: We'll gather at Palermo Italian Restaurant, a charming Southern Italian/ Sicilian Restaurant tucked along Los Gatos Creek near Downtown San José. With Cozy indoor dining, inviting gathering spaces, and classic italian favorites - from pastas and pizzas to seafood and appetizers - Palermo offers a warm setting made for lingering over dinner and conversation.
Palermo Italian Restaurant : Web site click here 791 Auzerais Ave., San José, CA 95126
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THE SPIRIT OF THE EVENING: December can mean many different things to different people. Rather than centering any particular holiday or tradition, The Poets' Winter Table celebrates something we can all share:
the season, the turning of the year, and the warmth of gathering in community.
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DONATION: We will never email anyone requesting a monetary payment or contribution.
Your presence is the best donation you can make.
If you are able, we ask for a $2 donation per registered guest to help support the costs of running this MeetUp.
If cost is ever a concern, please reach out. We truly value your presence over your dollar.
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COME AS YOU ARE AND JOIN US! Food on the table Conversation in the air A seat waiting for you!
Listed by Meetup: San Jose, CA, gathered by the San Jose events calendar.