Literary-art Events in Detroit

Check out happening literary-art events all around Detroit, MI

Author Talk: Daniel Silva in Conversation With Jamie Gangel

 Sat, 18 Jul at 02:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

A Tribute to Jazz & Poetry: Ft. Sky Covington in Concert

 Mon, 22 Jun at 07:00 pm Aretha's Jazz Cafe USD 40

313 Comedy Presents Zac Amico & Crack Amico

 Sun, 07 Jun at 07:00 pm Detroit Shipping Company USD 29

Daily Stoic Live | Onstage with Ryan Holiday

 Thu, 20 Aug at 07:00 pm Redford Theatre USD 49 to 242

5th Annual We Gon Be ALRIGHT Juneteenth Community Celebration

 Fri, 19 Jun at 03:00 pm Corrigan Park USD 0 to 749

The Potluck Detroit 2026

 Fri, 22 May at 12:00 pm Talking Dolls Studio Free

CHRIS O'CONNOR

 Fri, 29 May at 07:00 pm Mic Drop Comedy USD 13

SATURDAY JUNE 13: KIM CONGDON

 Sat, 13 Jun at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar USD 32 to 44

Paris Paloma

 Fri, 16 Oct at 07:00 pm Masonic Temple Detroit

Silent Book Club Speakeasy at the Fisher Theatre

 Fri, 05 Jun at 06:00 pm Fisher Theatre USD 11

Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy - Detroit, MI

 Thu, 16 Jul at 06:00 pm Cambria Hotel Detroit Downtown USD 55 to 65

Tribute: Nikki Giovanni & Gil Scott-Heron ft. Knowledge & One Single Rose®

 Mon, 01 Jun at 07:30 pm Aretha's Jazz Cafe USD 39

ZAC TOWNSEND

 Thu, 21 May at 07:00 pm Mic Drop Comedy USD 13

The Fix: Author/Book Discussion with Former U.S. Atty Gen. Barbara McQuade

 Tue, 16 Jun at 06:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Body Rhythm Dance Theatre

 Sat, 27 Jun at 07:30 pm Detroit Public Theatre USD 39

NOVELISTS, Horse The Band in Detroit

 Wed, 17 Jun at 05:30 pm The Fillmore Detroit

NEVER TELL A BLACK GIRL HOW TO BLACK GIRL Tour - Detroit

 Sat, 11 Jul at 06:00 pm Source Booksellers USD 0 to 35

GRAPHIC LANGUAGE - Saladin Ahmed + Panel Discussion

 Fri, 17 Jul at 05:30 pm Scarab Club, Farnsworth Street, Detroit, MI, USA Free

Ethan Daniel Davidson: Songwriters in the Round with Audra Kubat & Rachele

 Sun, 19 Jul at 02:00 pm Scarab Club, Farnsworth Street, Detroit, MI, USA Free

An Intimate Conversation with Desiree Cooper - Editor of Black Summers

 Sat, 30 May at 10:00 am Michigan Central USD 29

An Introduction to Memoir: Pride Edition

 Sun, 14 Jun at 02:00 pm The Congregation USD 52 to 61

Know Your Health Day at the Park

 Sat, 27 Jun at 01:00 pm 2701 Elmwood St Free

FRIDAY AUGUST 7: ANDY HAYNES

 Fri, 07 Aug at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar USD 20 to 56

Author Talk: Black Joy in the Urban Outdoors Panel Discussion

 Wed, 17 Jun at 06:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Author Talk: We Run 313 and Sebastian Jackson on Black-led Run Clubs

 Wed, 24 Jun at 06:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

The Writer's Sprint

 Sun, 07 Jun at 10:00 am Michigan Central Station East Entrance USD 34

Saturday Storytime & Stay-and-Play

 Sat, 07 Mar at 10:30 am Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Third Thursday No Rest for the Joyful: A Night of Jazz & Stand-Up Comedy

 Thu, 21 May at 06:00 pm 315 E Warren Ave, Detroit, MI, United States, Michigan 48201

Summer Reading Finale: Exotic Zoo

 Fri, 31 Jul at 10:00 am Hubbard | Detroit Public Library Free

Detroit Writing Room Literary Salons

 Thu, 30 Apr at 07:00 pm Michigan Central Station East Entrance USD 73 to 268

Sound Questions: The Art and Craft of Audio Interviewing

 Sun, 27 Sep at 10:00 am Michigan Central Station East Entrance USD 66 to 82

Author Talk: Persevered with Kara Zivin

 Tue, 26 May at 06:00 pm Detroit Public Library Free

Parent-Child Drawing Workshop

 Thu, 06 Aug at 07:00 pm Michigan Central Station East Entrance USD 39 to 50

FOR LOUDER DAYS Author Event

 Mon, 22 Jun at 07:00 pm Source Booksellers USD 0 to 34

Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!

 Thu, 14 May at 08:00 pm Detroit Free

Detroit Talent Showcase

 Thu, 18 Jun at 06:00 pm 9928 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48204-2004, United States

The Complete Eyebrow & Microshading Intensive | Detroit, MI

 Sun, 12 Jul at 10:00 am Private Location USD 212 to 1,550

Summer Reading at the Library for Teens

 Wed, 01 Jul at 03:00 pm Chase | Detroit Public Library Free

Little Stranger

 Tue, 01 Sep Majestic Theatre - MI

Chapters & Versus

 Fri, 26 Jun at 07:00 pm Pages Bookshop Free

Footprints by 826 Michigan

 Wed, 08 Jul at 01:00 pm Franklin | Detroit Public Library Free

Juneteenth Open Mic: An Evening of Comedy & Poetry

 Wed, 03 Jun at 06:00 pm Edison | Detroit Public Library Free

Celebration of Black Summers

 Thu, 28 May at 06:00 pm Alfred Brush Ford Park Free

Parkman Romance Book Club

 Wed, 27 May at 03:00 pm Parkman | Detroit Public Library Free

Signs of Life: the Legacy of Early 1970s Public Art in Detroit

 Wed, 20 May at 06:00 pm Trinosophes USD 0 to 7

Ice Cream Social & Summer Reading Kickoff at the Library!

 Thu, 25 Jun at 06:00 pm Chase | Detroit Public Library Free

Healing Children With Love: Foster Parent Appreciation Event

 Sat, 23 May at 11:00 am 9928 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48204-2004, United States

THE TAJUANA GEMINI POETRY COMEDY ( concert )

 Sat, 30 May at 08:00 pm Chicago Blu’z bar and grill

Escape Route with 826 Michigan

 Wed, 15 Jul at 01:00 pm Franklin | Detroit Public Library Free

Book Release Celebration

 Sat, 06 Jun at 02:00 pm 9920 Kercheval Ave Free

CALM Pages Circle - A Monthly Women’s Book Club

 Sat, 30 May at 04:00 pm Howard Family Bookstore Free

Silent Reading Experience

 Wed, 17 Jun at 05:30 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Autonomous Author Experience

 Sat, 20 Jun at 01:00 pm Vesey Lane Goods USD 0 to 52

Silent Book Club

 Tue, 09 Jun at 06:00 pm Conely | Detroit Public Library Free

JUNE BOOK CLUB

 Tue, 16 Jun at 06:00 pm McGRAW MINI PARK USD 15

Footprints with 826Michigan

 Fri, 31 Jul at 02:00 pm Lincoln | Detroit Public Library Free

Poetry in Motion Art Show & The Color Experience

 Sat, 11 Oct at 04:00 pm 4750 Woodward Ave USD 13 to 34

Spoken thoughts jam session

 Fri, 22 May at 06:30 pm 525 E Jefferson Ave USD 14 to 26

Escape Route Writing Workshop

 Mon, 20 Jul at 04:00 pm Edison | Detroit Public Library Free

Thomas Jefferson's Declaration of Independence

 Wed, 01 Jul at 06:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Keyboard Catharsis: Creative Writing w/ Jimmy Doom

 Sun, 28 Jun at 02:00 pm Passenger Recovery

Escape Route with 826Michigan

 Fri, 10 Jul at 02:00 pm Lincoln | Detroit Public Library Free

America250: Book Read & Giveaway

 Tue, 23 Jun at 03:00 pm Sherwood Forest | Detroit Public Library Free

Unearth a Story with 826Mi

 Wed, 01 Jul at 04:00 pm Jefferson | Detroit Public Library Free

Lincoln Branch Book Club will discuss "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison

 Fri, 17 Jul at 12:00 pm Lincoln | Detroit Public Library Free

From Passion To Provider

 Fri, 05 Jun at 06:00 pm Brix Wine Free

Summer Book Club

 Thu, 16 Jul at 06:00 pm Elmwood Park | Detroit Public Library Free

Juneteenth Book Club

 Thu, 18 Jun at 06:00 pm Elmwood Park Branch Library Free

Second Wednesday Book Club

 Wed, 08 Apr Main | Detroit Public Library Free

André Ebron's -The Sketch Collection - Book Signing and Conversation

 Sat, 06 Jun at 04:00 pm Aya House Free

Bar Heavy Tuesdays: A Poetry Open Mic

 Tue, 06 Jan at 07:00 pm 17340 Lahser Rd Free

Collaborative Art as a Liberatory Practice: A Workshop

 Sat, 25 Jul at 11:00 am 19400 Bentler St Free

Book Club

 Mon, 10 Aug at 11:00 am Chandler Park | Detroit Public Library Free

Lincoln Branch Book Club June Selection

 Fri, 26 Jun at 12:00 pm Lincoln | Detroit Public Library Free

Footprints Writing Workshop

 Mon, 13 Jul at 04:00 pm Edison | Detroit Public Library Free

Professional Report Writing Skills 1 Day Workshop | Detroit, MI

 Fri, 09 Jan at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 519 to 1,453

In Harmony Cafe Presents: Spoken Word Saturdays | Open Mic Showcase

 Sat, 14 Mar at 01:00 pm In Harmony Cafe Sweets & More Free

Love, Peace & Unity

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

EMA Singers Live In Concert

 Sun, 07 Jun at 04:00 pm Fort Street Presbyterian Church USD 13 to 18

The Writer's Block: A Free Writer's Workshop

 Wed, 17 Dec at 06:00 pm 17340 Lahser Rd Free

Summer Reading - Secrets of the Sphinx

 Wed, 15 Jul at 02:00 pm Chandler Park | Detroit Public Library Free

Once Upon a Midnight

 Thu, 18 Sep at 06:30 pm Elmwood Park | Detroit Public Library Free

The Parkman Romance Book Club

 Wed, 29 Apr Parkman | Detroit Public Library Free