Literary-art Events in Detroit

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

SATURDAY JANUARY 31: DAPHNIQUE SPRINGS

Sat, 31 Jan at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar USD 36 to 47

FRIDAY JANUARY 30 : DAPHNIQUE SPRINGS

Fri, 30 Jan at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar USD 36 to 47

Book Club

Sat, 17 Jan at 11:00 am Elmwood Park | Detroit Public Library Free

Between The Lines: Legin’d Has It Poetry Night

Sun, 18 Jan at 05:00 pm 19566 Grand River Ave USD 18 to 45

Chaney Branch Book Club

Sat, 24 Jan at 11:00 am Chaney | Detroit Public Library Free

Teen Book Club: It's a Whole Spiel

Thu, 08 Jan at 04:00 pm Lincoln | Detroit Public Library Free

Author Storytime with DeAnn Wiley

Sat, 07 Feb at 10:30 am Conely | Detroit Public Library Free

History of Hats - Where Fashion Meets Function

Thu, 15 Jan at 04:00 pm Detroit Main Library Free

Book Club

Sat, 07 Feb at 02:30 pm Chandler Park | Detroit Public Library Free

The Furry Fiction Experience: Stories About Our Pets

Wed, 04 Feb at 06:30 pm PurrFiction USD 30

Diversity In Romance

Mon, 23 Feb at 06:00 pm Hubbard | Detroit Public Library Free

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 6: DAPHNIQUE SPRINGS

Fri, 06 Feb at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar USD 36 to 47

A Tribute to Sade Featuring Zania Alaké | Hosted by Mike Bonner

Mon, 26 Jan at 07:30 pm Aretha's Jazz Cafe USD 21 to 39

"Paradise Lost" by Erin Shields

Fri, 17 Apr at 07:30 pm 4715 Cass Avenue, Detroit, MI, United States, Michigan 48202

SUNDAY APRIL 12: DANNY POLISHCHUK

Sun, 12 Apr at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar USD 30 to 42

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 28: TIM BUTTERLY

Sat, 28 Feb at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar USD 30 to 42

Little Authors Club

Sat, 24 Jan at 11:00 am Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Great MI Read: Everything I Learned, I Learned In A Chinese Restaurant

Sat, 14 Mar at 02:00 pm Jefferson | Detroit Public Library Free

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 27: TIM BUTTERLY

Fri, 27 Feb at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar USD 30 to 42

Crowned in Confidence Tea Party

Sat, 17 Jan at 01:00 pm 9920 Kercheval Ave USD 39

Until The Last Gun Is Silent Author Event - Detroit

Tue, 03 Feb at 06:00 pm Detroit Food Commons USD 20 to 39

Adult Battle of the Books

Sat, 07 Mar at 02:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Storytelling and Content Development Workshop

Sat, 17 Jan at 10:00 am Periodicals USD 242

Author Talk with Anthony Brogdon

Sat, 07 Feb at 02:00 pm Duffield | Detroit Public Library Free

William E. Kapp: Architect of The Detroit Historical Museum

Sat, 17 Jan at 02:00 pm 5401 Woodward Avenue, 48202

“You Got Your 501c3...Now What?” Book Signing: A Sip & Connect Affair

Thu, 15 Jan at 04:30 pm SpaceLab Detroit USD 0 to 26

Author Talk: Journalist Kevin Sack on Mother Emanuel AME Church

Sat, 21 Feb at 02:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Book Club

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

Author Talk: Cheryl Neely on the Invisibility of Black Female Crime Victims

Sun, 25 Jan at 02:00 pm Main | Detroit Public Library Free

Keith LLC: Glowing Review Poetry Performance

Sat, 17 Jan at 03:00 pm 4454 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, United States, Michigan 48201

Pages In The D: Book Club + Dining Series

Wed, 14 Jan at 05:45 pm Ima Izakaya USD 6

Fiction 101: Weaving Romance Around Suspense

Mon, 09 Feb at 06:00 pm Hubbard | Detroit Public Library Free

JAZZ ON REPEAT First Fridays Concert Series

Fri, 06 Feb at 08:00 pm Aretha's Jazz Cafe USD 18

Jesse Welles at the Majestic Theatre - Detroit, MI

Tue, 10 Mar at 08:00 pm The Majestic

Young Artist and Young Author Day

Sat, 24 Jan at 09:00 am 9844 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI, United States, Michigan 48202

The Wright Conversations with Imani Perry

Thu, 05 Feb at 05:30 pm The Wright Museum of African American History USD 13 to 34

DBC's 10th Annual African American Family Book Expo & Read-In 2026

Sat, 21 Feb at 12:00 pm 24230 W McNichols Rd Free

Call for Submissions: FALSE IDOLS

Wed, 31 Dec at 10:00 am 2868 E. Grand Blvd , Detroit, MI, United States, Michigan 48202

2nd Annual Damaged Crowns Still Shine: Women & Men Empowerment Event

Sat, 11 Apr at 03:00 pm North Rosedale Community House USD 66

Monthly Book Club - Graced Sisters Read!

Fri, 25 Jul at 06:30 pm Graced to Grow Beyond Fear Free

The Non-Fiction Journey: From Writing to Selling

Tue, 14 Apr at 06:00 pm Wayne State University Press USD 50 to 61

Poetic Foreplay Valentine's Day Edition

Sat, 14 Feb at 08:00 am 19940 Van Dyke Ave USD 39 to 77

Sharpen My Pen: Love Rooted in Rebirth Poetry Night

Sat, 21 Feb at 06:30 am The Enigma Hub USD 18 to 39

The Parkman Romance Book Club

Wed, 25 Feb at 03:00 pm Parkman | Detroit Public Library Free

Live on Lahser: Open Mic Series

Sat, 31 Jan at 08:00 pm Artist Village Detroit Free

Out of the Mouth of Woman: A Tribute to the Detroit Queens of Jazz

Mon, 20 Apr at 07:30 pm Aretha's Jazz Cafe USD 45

The 30th Anniversary of the Billie Holiday Tribute ft. Sky Covington

Mon, 06 Apr at 07:30 pm Aretha's Jazz Cafe USD 45

Bar Heavy Tuesdays: A Poetry Open Mic

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

Katrina Storm presents EYE OF THE STORM series

Sat, 03 Jan Enomah Detroit Free

#WhoHungry?

Sun, 28 Dec at 03:00 pm The King and Queen Hall Free

Kids Creative Writing Workshop

Sat, 04 Oct at 01:00 pm Sherwood Forest | 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

The Focus Flow Hub

Mon, 18 Aug at 05:30 pm Bamboo Detroit Free

Once Upon a Midnight

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

Franklin Writing Center

Mon, 17 Nov at 12:00 pm Franklin | Detroit Public Library Free

Last Tuesday Book Club

Tue, 28 Jan at 06:00 pm Chase | Detroit Public Library Free