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
ONE GRAND POETRY SLAM #4. IN BLOOM: A Competition for New Voices.
Sat, 09 May at 08:00 pm
Aretha's Jazz Cafe
USD 23 to 215
FRIDAY JUNE 19: COMEDIAN K-DUBB
Fri, 19 Jun at 07:00 pm
The Comedy Bar
USD 38 to 62
NOVELISTS, Horse The Band in Detroit
Wed, 17 Jun at 05:30 pm
The Fillmore Detroit
Detroit Youth Poetry Slam - InsideOut Detroit
Thu, 07 May at 06:00 pm
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
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
THE PLANET D NONET
Thu, 30 Apr at 07:30 pm
2030 Park Ave, Detroit, MI
SHANG
Sun, 03 May at 08:30 pm
Mic Drop Comedy
USD 7
Silent Book Club Speakeasy at the Fisher Theatre
Fri, 05 Jun at 06:00 pm
Fisher Theatre
USD 11
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
Spring into Wilson
Sat, 16 May at 10:00 am
Ralph C. Wilson Centennial Park
Free
FRIDAY AUGUST 7: ANDY HAYNES
Fri, 07 Aug at 07:00 pm
The Comedy Bar
USD 20 to 56
Reimagine: A Poetry Workshop with InsideOut Literary Arts
Sat, 02 May at 01:00 pm
Detroit Institute of Arts
Free
ZAC TOWNSEND
Thu, 21 May at 07:00 pm
Mic Drop Comedy
USD 13
Sips N Sound Healing with Dr. Rose Moten
Thu, 07 May at 06:30 pm
1620 Michigan Ave ste 122
USD 45
Know Your Health Day
Sat, 27 Jun at 01:00 pm
2701 Elmwood St
Free
Book Club/Great Michigan Read
Thu, 14 May at 06:00 pm
Elmwood Park | Detroit Public Library
Free
Little Stranger
Tue, 01 Sep
Majestic Theatre - MI
Author Talk: Dark Fantasy and Romance with Naima Simone
Sun, 17 May at 02:00 pm
Main | Detroit Public Library
Free
Flights N Fiction: A Wine Tasting Experience at Sip N Read
Fri, 08 May at 06:30 pm
1620 Michigan Ave ste 122
USD 37
For the Women Who Raised Us: A Mother’s Day Poetry Brunch
Sat, 09 May at 11:00 am
15400 W Grand River Ave
USD 27 to 173
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
Detroit Writing Room Literary Salons
Thu, 30 Apr at 07:00 pm
Michigan Central Station East Entrance
USD 73 to 268
Black Convergence Poetry Night
Wed, 29 Apr at 06:30 pm
Wayne County Community College NW Campus
Free
LIVE FROM THE COUCH: OPEN MIC SERIES AND FEATURED PERFORMANCES
Thu, 02 Apr at 08:00 pm
12826 Livernois
USD 13
Author Event with David O. Stovall
Thu, 07 May at 06:00 pm
Source Booksellers
USD 0 to 29
Detroit Talent Showcase
Thu, 18 Jun at 06:00 pm
9928 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48204-2004, United States
Grand Opening of Cadillac Arts Centre
Sat, 16 May at 12:00 pm
Cadillac Arts Centre
Free
Silent Reading Experience
Wed, 17 Jun at 05:30 pm
Main | Detroit Public Library
Free
My America Author Event - Detroit
Sun, 17 May at 02:00 pm
Source Booksellers
USD 0 to 34
Detroit Writers' Salon
Sat, 02 May at 02:00 pm
5001 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48208-2053, United States
Author Talk: Jack Marchbanks: Art and Activism
Wed, 29 Apr at 06:00 pm
Main | Detroit Public Library
Free
Author Talk: John Garrison Marks on Washington's Legacy of Slavery
Sun, 10 May at 02:00 pm
Main | Detroit Public Library
Free
The Writer's Sprint
Sun, 07 Jun at 10:00 am
Michigan Central Station East Entrance
USD 34
DPSCD Poetry Open Mic
Wed, 29 Apr at 06:00 pm
Detroit Main Library
Free
Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!
Thu, 14 May at 08:00 pm
Detroit
Free
All About Communal Love: Creative Writing Workshop
Sat, 16 May at 02:00 pm
Main | 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
Author Talk: Persevered with Kara Zivin
Tue, 26 May at 06:00 pm
Detroit Public Library
Free
Poetry and Conversations
Sat, 16 May at 08:00 pm
3627 Cass Ave suite c
USD 23
THE TAJUANA GEMINI POETRY COMEDY ( concert )
Sat, 30 May at 08:00 pm
Chicago Blu’z bar and grill
Grant Writing Part 1 of 2
Thu, 07 May at 06:00 pm
Franklin | Detroit Public Library
Free
Food for Your Soul Open Mic series
Wed, 22 Apr at 07:00 pm
Cloud Cafe
USD 13
Celebration of Black Summers
Thu, 28 May at 06:00 pm
Alfred Brush Ford Park
Free
Escape Route with 826Michigan
Fri, 10 Jul at 02:00 pm
Lincoln | Detroit Public Library
Free
Black Writers' Salon
Sat, 02 May at 02:00 pm
Vesper Books and Wine
Free
Our World in Ten Buildings Author Event
Mon, 11 May at 05:00 pm
Source Booksellers
USD 0 to 35
Signs of Life: the Legacy of Early 1970s Public Art in Detroit
Wed, 20 May at 06:00 pm
Trinosophes
USD 0 to 7
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
"Finding Myself" by Dr. LaQuanda Davis: Book Signing Event
Sat, 16 May at 01:00 pm
StartUP Center | All-In-One Solution for Businesses and Nonprofits
Free
Parent-Child Drawing Workshop
Thu, 06 Aug at 07:00 pm
Michigan Central Station East Entrance
USD 39 to 50
Grant Writing Part 2 of 2
Thu, 14 May at 06:00 pm
Franklin | Detroit Public Library
Free
CALM Pages Circle - A Monthly Women’s Book Club
Sat, 30 May at 04:00 pm
Howard Family Bookstore
Free
Ice Cream Social & Summer Reading Kickoff at the Library!
Thu, 25 Jun at 06:00 pm
Chase | Detroit Public Library
Free
Keyboard Catharsis: Creative Writing w/ Jimmy Doom
Sun, 28 Jun at 02:00 pm
Passenger Recovery
Spoken thoughts jam session
Fri, 22 May at 06:30 pm
525 E Jefferson Ave
USD 14 to 26
Escape Route with 826 Michigan
Wed, 15 Jul at 01:00 pm
Franklin | Detroit Public Library
Free
Thomas Jefferson's Declaration of Independence
Wed, 01 Jul at 06:00 pm
Main | Detroit Public Library
Free
Juneteenth Book Club
Thu, 18 Jun at 06:00 pm
Elmwood Park Branch Library
Free
Silent Book Club
Tue, 09 Jun at 06:00 pm
Conely | Detroit Public Library
Free
Escape Route Writing Workshop
Mon, 20 Jul at 04:00 pm
Edison | Detroit Public Library
Free
Footprints with 826Michigan
Fri, 31 Jul at 02:00 pm
Lincoln | Detroit Public Library
Free
Second Wednesday Book Club
Wed, 08 Apr at 06:30 pm
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
Lincoln Branch Book Club May Discussion Meeting
Sat, 16 May at 12:00 pm
Lincoln | Detroit Public Library
Free
Collaborative Art as a Liberatory Practice: A Workshop
Sat, 25 Jul at 11:00 am
19400 Bentler St
Free
History of Hats: Where Fashion Meets Function
Fri, 01 May at 04:00 pm
Main | 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
Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!
Thu, 30 Oct at 08:00 pm
Detroit
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
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
Duffield Local Author Talk
Sat, 02 May at 02:00 pm
Duffield | Detroit Public Library
Free
Hubbard Adult Book Club
Sat, 18 Apr
Hubbard | Detroit Public Library
Free
Blackout Poetry Kits
Wed, 01 Apr at 12:00 pm
Lincoln | Detroit Public Library
Free
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
Chaney Branch Book Club
Sat, 25 Apr
Chaney | 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
Summer Reading 2026 - Registration
Wed, 24 Jun at 02:00 pm
Chandler Park | Detroit Public Library
Free
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