Poetry Events in Detroit

Check out happening poetry events all around Detroit, MI

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

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

The Potluck Detroit 2026

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

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

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

Body Rhythm Dance Theatre

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

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

Know Your Health Day at the Park

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

LIVE FROM THE COUCH: OPEN MIC & FEATURED PERFORMANCES

 Thu, 07 May at 08:00 pm 12826 Livernois USD 13

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

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

 Thu, 14 May at 08:00 pm Detroit Free

Villanelle

 Wed, 10 Jun at 07:00 pm The Shelter

Chapters & Versus

 Fri, 26 Jun at 07:00 pm Pages Bookshop 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

The Shelf Open Mic Series

 Fri, 29 May at 07:00 pm Howard Family Bookstore USD 13 to 18

THE TAJUANA GEMINI POETRY COMEDY ( concert )

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

5th annual Juneteenth music festival

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

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

OTP MEETS PERFECTION: OPEN MIC & ARTIST SHOWCASE

 Sat, 13 Jun at 05:30 pm 5141 Rosa Parks Blvd USD 10

Bar Heavy Tuesdays: A Poetry Open Mic

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