Friday, May 16, 2025

The Final Back to Jack

Now in its 35th year, Back to Jack is a celebration of the life of beat poet and novelist Jack Kerouac. The Toledo Poetry Museum hosts the event, where attendees will have the chance to read their favorites from the author’s catalog— poems, monologues, and novel excerpts up to five minutes long. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the author’s death, and it is the very last Back to Jack, so don’t miss out on honoring one of the greats. Kerouac-centric souvenirs included!

6-9pm | Sunday, October 20
Art and Performance Center of West Toledo,
2702 W. Sylvania Ave.
Message Toledo Poetry Museum on Facebook with questions.
toledopoet.com | Free

Now in its 35th year, Back to Jack is a celebration of the life of beat poet and novelist Jack Kerouac. The Toledo Poetry Museum hosts the event, where attendees will have the chance to read their favorites from the author’s catalog— poems, monologues, and novel excerpts up to five minutes long. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the author’s death, and it is the very last Back to Jack, so don’t miss out on honoring one of the greats. Kerouac-centric souvenirs included!

6-9pm | Sunday, October 20
Art and Performance Center of West Toledo,
2702 W. Sylvania Ave.
Message Toledo Poetry Museum on Facebook with questions.
toledopoet.com | Free

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