Ann Arbor Poetry: Native Child Brown

Stage name of Kelly Mays, who uses poetry to explore her indigenous heritage (she’s a member of the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe) and the struggles of being female in a patriarchal culture. Preceded by a poetry open mike.

7 p.m. Espresso Royale, 324 S. State. $5 suggested donation. facebook.com/AnnArborPoetry.