Sonora Joe’s Coffee Shop at 140 S. Washington in Sonora hosts an open mic night for the Sonora Writers Group on the third Friday of every month. It features a headliner author for a reading and readings from assorted members of the group, including, poetry, short pieces, and excerpts. Stop by for a fun evening of local writing. The next open mic night is January 18, from 7:00 to 8:00pm.