Poetry Night on Friday

So, there is this local coffee shop here close to where I live. They have Poetry Night every Friday from 8pm-10:30pm. I have been trying to get some friends to go with me so I am not the awkward person that is sitting alone. My friend, Sara told me that it isn't awkward unless you really think it is awkward. She also reassured me that I can bring my laptop and get there early for coffee. Granted, I won't stay until 10:30pm probably but this will be something I haven't done before and I need to do something to not be stressed.