Poets Diane Frank and Stewart Florsheim read new work on Wednesday, 10/16. Free, donations appreciated. Buy a poetry book!

Literary raconteur Walker Brents III muses on Walt Whitman’s Democratic Vistas on Thursday, 10/17 — another in a series of monthly talk he’s done for years and years. Folks mostly take it in from our livestream, but you’re welcome to grab a chair in the shop for it. Free, donations welcome. Vote!

Scott Foster’s jazz combo for his Third Friday 10/18 6-8pm jazz happy hour residency features Downtown Danny Brown on saxophone, Curtis Aikens on bass and Brian Fishler on drums. A terrific quartet! Donations help us pay a fair guaranteed wage. $20 suggested and appreciated; students $10; kids free.

In the late show Friday, 8:30-10pm, FILIPINA JAZZ (The Raquel Berlind Quintet) showcases music from their new album. Raquel Berlind, vocals; David Ferrazares, sax; Kevin Gersevitz, piano; Heshima Mark Williams, bass; Alexey Berlind, drums/percussion. $25 cover charge ($20-30 sliding scale).

Lewis Jordan’s Music At Large plays Saturday night 10/19, 7:30-9:30pm. With this band, active in multiple configurations since 1976, Jordan “puts all his eggs in one basket,”incorporating music, theater, dance, poetry and visual art. Tonight, the focus is on the music. Lewis Jordan, saxophone and vocals; Sandi Poindexter, violin; Ollen Erich Hunt, bass; Jimmy Biala, drums. $20 cover..

The Vince Lateano Trio continues their charming Third Sunday afternoon residency 10/20, 5pm. Always swinging and stress free. You’ll see. $20 helps us pay the musicians a guaranteed fair wage. BYOB.