Wednesday, Feb. 5, 7:30 p.m.: CFI Literary Café Series themed open reading, “Opening the Heart: A Valentine for the World—Love, Compassion, Unity, Diversity,” hosted by poet Ryki Zuckerman. Center for Inquiry, 1310 Sweet Home Rd., Amherst. Free and open to the public.

Wednesday, Feb. 5, 9 p.m.: Poetry Night at Caffe Aroma, biweekly open mic reading series hosted by Ben Brindise and Justin Karcher. 957 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo. Free and open to the public.

Thursday, Feb. 6, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.: TEACHERS ARE WRITERS: In collaboration with WNYNET and the Buffalo State English Education program, Just Buffalo Literary Center offers a writing workshop series for school teachers and educators so they will have the opportunity to explore their own creative work, engage in ongoing conversations about process, and grow as writers. This workshop is FREE and aimed at teachers. CTLE credit is available through the Buffalo State English Education program.Accessibility Note: : If you have any questions/issues accessing any of these opportunities, please let us know and we will work with you to make sure you can participate. Just Buffalo Literary Center, 468 Washington Street, 2nd Floor, Buffalo, NY.