Literary Art events in Detroit

Check out happening literary art events all around Detroit, MI

The CAALS Bauder Lecture with Percival Everett

 Fri, 25 Apr, 2025 at 08:00 pm Marygrove Conservancy Free

Enemy in My House Stage Play

 Sat, 10 May, 2025 at 06:00 pm Marygrove Conservancy, West McNichols Road, Detroit, MI, USA USD 40 to 45

Making Teas, Tinctures and Oils

 Wed, 23 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

jessica Care moore Annual Poet Laureate Address

 Tue, 01 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm Detroit Main Library Free

LOVE POEMS LIVE! Mayflowers.

 Fri, 16 May, 2025 at 08:00 pm Detroit Public Theatre USD 0 to 61

King of North Book Tour Detroit

 Wed, 09 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm St Matthew's & St Joseph's Episcopal Church USD 0 to 35

This Heavenly Body: A Photographic Archive by Seed Lynn

 Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm Norwest Gallery of Art Free

This Heavenly Body: Artist Talk

 Sat, 12 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm Norwest Gallery of Art Free

8th annual Detroit Festival of Books (aka: Detroit Bookfest)! FREE!

 Sun, 20 Jul, 2025 at 10:00 am Eastern Market Shed 5 Free

Author Talk: Pulitzer Prize Winning Writing Leonard Pitts, Jr.

 Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 02:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

The Odyssey of Homer: Live At Spread Art Detroit

 Sat, 03 May, 2025 at 07:30 pm Spread Art USD 20 to 23

Final Run: Storms of the Century

 Sat, 12 Apr, 2025 at 11:00 am Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Biking for B.O.B.s Touring Open Mic Meet and Eat

 Sun, 04 May, 2025 at 02:30 pm BAM STUDIO BAM Best Artist Management, LLC

Independent Bookstore Day!

 Sat, 26 Apr, 2025 at 12:00 pm 3011 W. Grand Blvd., Suite 125, Detroit, MI, United States, Michigan 48202

SATURDAY APR 5: KALI SCOTT

 Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar USD 30 to 42

Adornment & Celebration: A Poetry Showcase in Response to Tiff Massey’s “7 Mile + Livernois” @ DIA

 Fri, 04 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm Detroit Institute of Arts

Remembering Nikki Giovanni and The Power of Poetry!

 Thu, 10 Apr, 2025 at 03:30 pm Lincoln | Detroit Public Library Free

Black Maternal Café – Open Mic

 Sat, 12 Apr, 2025 at 01:00 pm Motor City Java House Free

Coloring & Reading Hour with George

 Sun, 04 May, 2025 at 03:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Bullying: U Are Not Alone, Speak Up!

 Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 01:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Malcolm Lives Author Event with Dr. Ibram X Kendi

 Fri, 16 May, 2025 at 04:30 pm Detroit Public Library ( Main Branch) USD 12 to 23

TUESDAY APR 1: SAM HYDE

 Tue, 01 Apr, 2025 at 09:30 pm The Norwood Theatre USD 59 to 74

FRIDAY APRIL 4: MIKE CANNON

 Fri, 04 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar @ The Norwood USD 30 to 42

April is National Poetry Month – Haiku

 Thu, 24 Apr, 2025 at 04:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

The Focus Flow Hub

 Wed, 09 Apr, 2025 at 06:30 pm Bamboo Detroit Free

Detroit Book City's Newspaper Catalog Release Party ~ Sat. April 5th

 Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 01:00 pm Kornr Store Free

Book Club

 Thu, 17 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm Elmwood Park Branch Library Free

Book Launch Celebration with Author Robin M. Wilson

 Sat, 26 Apr, 2025 at 01:30 pm 9920 Kercheval Ave Free

Author Talk: Dr. Justene Hill Edwards With Dr. Kidada Williams

 Sat, 03 May, 2025 at 02:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Enemy in My House Stage Play

 Sat, 10 May, 2025 at 06:00 pm Marygrove Theatre USD 39 to 50

Pleasure Fest Adult Carnival

 Sat, 07 Jun, 2025 at 07:00 pm 20700 Fenkell Ave USD 29 to 34

Lincoln Branch Library Presents "Journey to Becoming an Author!"

 Fri, 30 May, 2025 at 03:00 pm Lincoln| Detroit Public Library Free

Author Talk: Vanessa Ivy Rose on Her Grandfather Turkey Stearnes

 Sun, 06 Apr, 2025 at 02:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Herbs for Culinary & Medicinal Extracts

 Tue, 10 Jun, 2025 at 06:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Pearls & Pumps 6th Annual Pre-Mother's Day Brunch

 Sun, 04 May, 2025 at 12:00 pm Roostertail USD 82 to 535

2025 Midwest Music Conference

 Fri, 06 Jun, 2025 at 12:00 pm SANDBOX Outdoor Bar & Lounge USD 0 to 200

Troy Millings and Rashad Bilal Discuss You Deserve To Be Rich - Detroit

 Tue, 22 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm Garden Theater USD 48

Book Club

 Thu, 17 Jul, 2025 at 06:00 pm Elmwood Park Branch Library Free

Poets and Pies

 Tue, 08 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Michigan Notable Books

 Thu, 05 Jun, 2025 at 06:00 pm Elmwood Park | Detroit Public Library Free

Blues for Nina: An Artistry Showcase

 Sun, 20 Apr, 2025 at 04:00 pm 4805 Livernois USD 13 to 45

Author Talk: Detroiter Aaron Robertson With Dr. Charisse Burden-Stelly

 Sun, 13 Apr, 2025 at 02:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Author Talk: Kennedy Ryan With Beverly Jenkins

 Sun, 18 May, 2025 at 02:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

SATURDAY SEPT 6: D'LAI

 Sat, 06 Sep, 2025 at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar @ The Norwood USD 36 to 47

The Statler to Host JUSTIN Vineyards Wine Dinner Event with Special Guest

 Thu, 24 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm The Statler

Mary Dowling Whiskey Co. Tasting & Literary Experience

 Thu, 17 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm Wright & Company|

Intergrated Book Tour with author Dr. Noliwe Rooks

 Mon, 31 Mar, 2025 at 06:00 pm Source Booksellers USD 18 to 35

Author Talk: Detroiters Daria Burke and Tonya Mosley on Healing

 Tue, 13 May, 2025 at 06:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

FRIDAY SEPT 5: TIM SHROPSHIRE

 Fri, 05 Sep, 2025 at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar @ The Norwood USD 36 to 47

FRIDAY AUG 1: DARREN BRAND

 Fri, 01 Aug, 2025 at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar @ The Norwood USD 36 to 47

Author Talk: MI Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson With Dennis Archer, Jr.

 Wed, 07 May, 2025 at 05:30 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Picture Book Training Workshop: From Concept to Publication

 Sat, 10 May, 2025 at 02:00 pm 27th Letter Books USD 45 to 61

Juneteenth Book Club

 Thu, 12 Jun, 2025 at 06:00 pm Elmwood Park | Detroit Public Library Free

Author Visit: Gerrard "G" Allen

 Thu, 24 Apr, 2025 at 04:30 pm Chaney | Detroit Public Library Free

Professor Bernadette Atuahene In Conversation With Stephen Henderson

 Sun, 04 May, 2025 at 02:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Detroit, MI: Sex, Lies & Petty Sh!t (Poetry/Comedy Showcase)

 Sat, 09 Aug, 2025 at 08:00 pm Detroit USD 23 to 162

Environmental Writing: Narrating the Natural World

 Sun, 18 May, 2025 at 02:00 pm Next Chapter Books USD 61 to 130

"I Am With You Always" Catholic Healthcare Conversations for Nurses

 Thu, 08 May, 2025 at 08:00 am Sacred Heart Major Seminary USD 25

FRIENDSHIP and 2ND GRADE

 Sun, 06 Jul, 2025 at 08:00 pm Outer Limits Lounge USD 18

The EyeCU Reading Literary Experience

 Sat, 23 Aug, 2025 at 01:00 pm The Corner Ballpark - Detroit PAL HQ USD 23 to 189

Trap Poetry Detroit

 Sat, 12 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm 24200 Grand River Ave USD 23 to 39

2025 Bi-Annual Psychological Contract (PC) Small Group Conference

 Mon, 07 Apr, 2025 at 10:00 am Mike Ilitch School of Business EUR 0 to 417

Love, Peace & Unity

 Sun, 30 Mar, 2025 at 05:00 pm 27th Letter Books Free

Sharpen My Pen Lyrical Open Mic

 Mon, 10 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm 7406 Grand River Ave USD 7

To Go: April Crafts

 Thu, 03 Apr, 2025 at 10:00 am Parkman | Detroit Public Library Free

Kids Creative Writing Workshop

 Sat, 05 Oct, 2024 at 12:00 pm Sherwood Forest | Detroit Public Library Free

Bar Heavy Tuesdays: A Poetry Open Mic

 Tue, 07 Jan, 2025 at 07:00 pm 17340 Lahser Rd Free

The Billie Holiday Tribute ft. Sky Covington

 Mon, 07 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm Aretha's Jazz Cafe USD 39

Grant Writing 101

 Tue, 06 May, 2025 at 05:30 pm Jefferson | Detroit Public Library Free

Write Your Book This Year

 Thu, 10 Oct, 2024 at 12:00 pm Virtual via Zoom Free

Rewire Your Neural Pathways for Lasting Calm, Happiness, and Success

 Mon, 02 Dec, 2024 at 01:30 pm Detroit Free

Open Mic Night

 Fri, 18 Oct, 2024 at 05:00 pm In Harmony Cafe Sweets & More Free