There’s something about poetry that fits perfectly into the kind of evenings we love – slow, unhurried moments, and full of conversation. At August Café, we’ve always wanted to create moments that go beyond just coffee and food. So when the idea of hosting a poetry reading came up, we partnered with The Bombay Poetry Crawl. That’s how Shaam-O-Shayari came to be.

A series, hosted on the first Friday of every month, the event turns the café into a cozy makeshift stage. People walk in with notebooks, poems, or thoughts they’ve been saving for the right moment. Some come to read, others just to listen, and by the end of the night, everyone feels a little more connected.

We love how these evenings are quietly shaping August Café into more than just a neighbourhood spot. It’s becoming a space that celebrates creativity in its simplest form – words, music, conversation, and community.

Events like this remind us why we do what we do. They keep the spirit of creativity alive and the space where connections continue to grow.