Arts Collaborative Medford presents its monthly Poetry and Song Open Mic Night, hosted by Medford Poet Laureate Vijaya Sundaram with guest poet Terry E. Carter. Poets, dreamers, and songwriters are invited to bring an original poem, story, or song to read or sing. ACM will provide a microphone and podium. Carter was Medford’s first Poet Laureate (2021-2023), and is an eloquent speaker and writer. He has published six books and is completing his seventh. He directs elder services at West Medford Community Center. Suggested donation is $10 to $15. Register through the ACM website.