Poetry Events in Detroit

Check out happening poetry events all around Detroit, MI

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

DETROIT IS OPEN!

 Wed, 29 Apr at 08:00 pm Aretha's Jazz Cafe Free

Detroit Youth Poetry Slam - InsideOut Detroit

 Thu, 07 May at 06:00 pm Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

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

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

Spring into Wilson

 Sat, 16 May at 10:00 am Ralph C. Wilson Centennial Park Free

Reimagine: A Poetry Workshop with InsideOut Literary Arts

 Sat, 02 May at 01:00 pm Detroit Institute of Arts Free

Body Rhythm Dance Theatre

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

Know Your Health Day

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

Hot Pepper Roast Battle @ Cobb's Corner!

 Wed, 29 Apr at 08:00 pm Cobb's Corner Bar Free

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

Poetry Reading with De’Ashia Wallace

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

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

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

DPSCD Poetry Open Mic

 Wed, 29 Apr at 06:00 pm Detroit Main Library Free

5th annual Juneteenth music festival

Fri, 19 Jun at 04:00 pm Detroit Glass Block LLC

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

 Thu, 14 May at 08:00 pm Detroit Free

Poetry in Motion Art Show & The Color Experience

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

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

Food for Your Soul Open Mic series

 Wed, 22 Apr at 07:00 pm Cloud Cafe USD 13

Villanelle

 Wed, 10 Jun at 07:00 pm The Shelter

Celebration of Black Summers

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

Reclaiming the Narrative: Hip-Hop writing workshop

 Tue, 19 May at 07:00 pm 4841 Cass Ave 3rd floor USD 0 to 6

VERSES/VERSUS (an evening of hip-hop monologues and trivia)

 Tue, 12 May at 07:00 pm Human-I-T on 7 Mile USD 0 to 4

Spoken thoughts jam session

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

Praise, Poetry & Paint Party!

 Sun, 03 May at 02:00 pm The Haven Family Center USD 39

Bar Heavy Tuesdays: A Poetry Open Mic

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

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

 Thu, 30 Oct at 08:00 pm Detroit Free

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

Blackout Poetry Kits

 Wed, 01 Apr at 12:00 pm Lincoln | Detroit Public Library Free