Poetry Events in Houston

Check out happening poetry events all around Houston, TX

Neighborhood Community Day

 Sat, 18 Apr at 01:00 pm 1533 Sul Ross St, Houston, TX, United States, Texas 77006

The Mucky Duck Presents: Amy Speace in an Early Show

 Thu, 09 Apr at 06:00 pm McGonigel's Mucky Duck

John Milton at Houston Arena Theatre

 Sat, 09 May Houston Arena Theatre

Beatles Concert in the Dark w Award Winning Violinist WAITLIST SHOW

 Sun, 24 May at 08:00 pm Secret Location in Houston Texas Free

Imran Aziz Mian in Houston

 Fri, 29 May at 08:30 pm Ayva Center USD 35 to 93

Tarab Garden

 Sat, 18 Apr at 02:00 pm Bohemeo's

Lecture: Cy Twombly’s Art: Visualizing Silence, Painting Poetry, Calling on the Gods

 Thu, 16 Apr at 07:00 pm 1412 W Main St, Houston, TX 77006, United States

Floetry with Raheem DeVaughn

 Sun, 10 May at 01:00 am Bayou Music Center

Alok Vaid-Menon at Punch Line Houston

 Sun, 28 Jun at 07:00 pm Punch Line Houston

An Evening of Sound and Verse

 Fri, 17 Apr at 06:00 pm Silver Street Studios Free

Meta4 Houston Slam Series: Grand Slam (The Final 12)

 Thu, 09 Apr at 06:00 pm Museum of Fine Arts, Houston - Lynn Wyatt Theater Free

Brown Bodies, Bold Stories

 Sun, 19 Apr at 06:30 pm Brazos Bookstore Free

420 Infused And Paint

 Fri, 17 Apr at 07:00 pm Blue Prolific Studios USD 37 to 94

POETRY & WINE THURSDAYs Presented by SNOW INDUSTRIES

 Thu, 05 Feb at 07:00 pm 1011 McGowen St USD 0 to 60

Radiohead Concert in the Dark w Award Winning Austin Violinist WAITLIST

 Sat, 25 Apr at 07:00 pm Houston USD 0 to 349

WEGO LIVE Premier Poetry "Still Smoking II"

 Fri, 24 Apr at 08:00 pm 2222 Emancipation Ave USD 25 to 175

Rubaru with YBQ

 Fri, 22 May at 07:00 pm A Golden Tree Banquet USD 109 to 375

2nd Annual Roots & Rhythm: Juneteenth Open Mic & Festival

 Fri, 19 Jun at 07:00 pm Five Central Free

1 Of 1 Poetry Experience "AnnoVersary"

 Sat, 02 May at 06:00 pm The Media Block USD 31 to 42

1 Of 1 Premier Poetry Experience "This Is Liminal Season"

 Sat, 23 May at 06:00 pm 6734 Larkwood Dr ste b USD 31 to 42

Nationally Spoken Poetry Showcase

 Mon, 13 Apr at 06:00 pm The Improv - Houston

1 Of 1 Premier Poetry Experience "kNOw More Secrets"

 Sat, 27 Jun at 07:00 pm The Media Block USD 31 to 42

Litty In The City: Youth Poetry Slam

 Fri, 10 Apr at 06:00 pm Third Ward Multi-Service Center Free

Nationally Spoken Poetry Showcase

 Tue, 14 Apr at 07:30 pm Houston Improv

West Spring Swap Meet | Crawfish Boil | Pop Up Shop | Raffles

 Sun, 26 Apr at 02:00 pm Swatmart Free

Legacy Gala - Celebrating the Brilliance of Black Muslim Women

 Sat, 11 Apr at 06:00 pm Sky Castles Event Center USD 75 to 509

1 Of 1 Poetry Experience "Naked"

 Sat, 25 Jul at 06:00 pm The Media Block USD 37 to 48

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

 Thu, 14 May at 07:00 pm Houston Free

1 Of 1 Poetry Experience "Heart Burns"

 Sat, 18 Apr at 06:00 pm The Media Block USD 31 to 42

1 Of 1 Premier Poetry Experience "Nothing But The Truth"

 Sat, 09 May at 06:00 pm The Media Block USD 31 to 42

The Riot Comedy Open Mic Standup Comedy Show

 Mon, 06 Nov at 08:00 pm The Riot Comedy Club upstairs at Rudyard's USD 0 to 63

Sip and Create National Poetry Month Blackout Poetry

 Sat, 11 Apr at 06:00 pm Merge Art Studio USD 8 to 31

1 Of 1 Poetry Experience "This Is Who I Am"

 Sat, 11 Apr at 06:00 pm The Media Block USD 31 to 42

Ring Wild Bells

 Sat, 02 May at 04:00 pm St. Philip Presbyterian Church

Brewed Words: A Community Open Mic Night

 Thu, 16 Apr at 07:30 pm CARLA'S COFFEEHOUSE Free

1 Of 1 Poetry Experience "Refracted Reflections"

 Sat, 08 Aug at 07:00 am Mimosa Lane USD 37 to 48

Communi-Tea Party Open Mic night at Meeks Vegan Pizza

 Sat, 18 Apr at 06:00 pm Meek's Vegan Pizza Free

Juneteenth Community Celebration

 Fri, 12 Jun at 03:00 pm Blue Prolific Studios USD 0 to 94

HOU20 Fest

 Fri, 17 Apr at 07:00 pm 6626 Supply Row USD 14 to 233

1 Of 1 Poetry Experience "Sunny With A Chance Of..."

 Sat, 06 Jun at 06:00 pm The Media Block USD 37 to 48

POP IT OFF HOUSTON OPEN MIC

 Fri, 10 Apr at 07:00 pm 11861 Bissonnet St Free

10th Round No Chaser Open Mic HTX

 Tue, 21 Apr at 07:00 pm Sunday Press | Garden Oaks Free

One Mic Open Mic

 Fri, 10 Apr at 07:00 pm The R.O.C.K. (Broadway Campus) Free

Open mic Night at Fragrance Sports Bar

 Fri, 10 Apr 5601 Laura Koppe Rd USD 0 to 17

Resonance and Repair: Healing Through Music and Poetry

 Sun, 12 Apr at 04:00 pm The Center for Healing Arts & Sciences Free

We Rest as Reparations – A Day of Rest + Journal Release with JC Jackson

 Sat, 30 May at 02:00 pm 13707 Sablechase Ct USD 60

Archdiocesan Poetry Contest 2026: Celebration of Winners

 Wed, 15 Apr at 09:00 am University of St Thomas - Jones Hall Free

LAUGH THE PAIN AWAY HOUSON FEATURING LISA MARIE

 Sun, 12 Jul at 07:00 pm The Hive Houston USD 31

LUX Poetry Contest 2026: Celebration of Winners

 Wed, 08 Apr at 09:00 am University of St Thomas - Jones Hall Free

Finding Stories Through Collage with Leslie Archibald

 Sat, 20 Jun at 03:00 pm 2000 Nance St studio b 126 USD 37

Poetry and Art

 Fri, 17 Apr at 07:00 pm Angela Rose Art

Writer, Poet, Journalist Hangout

 Mon, 20 Apr at 02:00 pm Axelrad Beer Garden Free

Poetry Lounge Sundays

 Sun, 12 Apr Henke & Pillot USD 15

Sufi Meditation & Poetry Gathering (Free – All Welcome)

 Sun, 26 Apr at 05:00 pm Houston National Golf Club Free

AbraCa ArtShow II

 Sat, 18 Jul at 06:00 pm 1919 N Main St USD 11

Live Discussion- NetWork & Play Series

 Sat, 17 May at 11:00 am Boutique & Beyond USD 18 to 1,602

Annual Restoration Life Project's Spoken Word and Poetry Jamboree

 Sat, 18 Apr at 11:00 am Trinity United Methodist Church Free

SoulFULL Sundays @ Taste Budzzz

 Sun, 18 Jan at 08:00 pm Taste Budzzz Sports Bar Free

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

 Thu, 30 Oct at 07:00 pm Houston Free

Voices

 Tue, 06 Jan at 07:00 pm Blue Prolific Studios Free