POOLSIDE POETS IS BACK! $25 in advance or $30 on event day. We also have a limited number of discounted community access tickets on Heylo.
Join us for a dreamy night of poetry, live music, dance, and fashion at the breathtaking Saint Joseph's Art Society. Brought to you by Connie Lin, Rhea Joseph, Liz Cahill and Decentered Arts.
Dress Code: Surreal🌀 Think optical illusions and surrealism, outfits and accessories that make you look twice, blurring the line between the conscious and unconscious. Mood board coming soon. This is a place to go all out but remember to shop your wardrobe, upcycle and thrift first♻️
🕰️ Evening Flow
Doors: 6:30–7:00 PM – Arrive, mingle, & sip a themed cocktail/mocktail
Showtime: 7:00–9:30 PM – A stellar lineup of poets, performers & surprise guests (with a short intermission)
After**: 9:30 PM – Head over to Driftwood Bar a few minutes away if you'd like to mingle and connect after hours 🎶
All ticket sales go towards event costs and paying performers. No refunds available. If cost is a barrier, consider grabbing a community access ticket on Heylo
Decentered Arts is an artist-led 501c3 nonprofit building inclusive, accessible cultural spaces in San Francisco. We host 200+ public programs annually ranging from open mics, poetry readings, fashion shows, art exhibitions, writers group, songwriters group and more. We operate Decentered Studio, a community arts hub in SoMa. We publish Bay Area writers, support emerging artists, and partner deeply within the city’s cultural ecosystem. Learn more at www.decentered.org
About the Saint Joseph's Arts Society
Founded by Ken Fulk in 2018, Saint Joseph’s Arts Society is a vibrant cultural organization that celebrates creativity in all its forms—from visual art and music to design, performance, and beyond. Its nonprofit arm, Saint Joseph’s Arts Foundation, is a 501(c)(3) based in uniquely creative communities. Through both in-person and virtual events, Saint Joseph’s Arts Foundation presents live performances, curated exhibitions, culinary collaborations, thought-provoking talks, and imaginative celebrations—often in partnership with local artists and organizations.