Poetry Events in Los Angeles

Check out happening poetry events all around Los Angeles, CA

Passion of the Cut Sleeve: Galloping Into the Lunar New Year Show

 Fri, 13 Feb at 07:00 pm Plaza de la Raza Free

Jam in the Van Open Mic January 19th - Los Angeles

 Mon, 19 Jan at 08:00 pm Jam in the Van USD 0 to 6

Sonic Alchemy: Untold Melodies – Open Mic & Artist Showcase

 Wed, 28 Jan at 06:00 pm Jungle Hollywood USD 0 to 39

96th Annual St. Andrew's Society of Los Angeles Robert Burns Supper

 Sat, 24 Jan at 05:00 pm Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles At Beverly Hills, South Doheny Drive, Los Angeles, CA, USA USD 150 to 1,923

The Poetry Brothel LA: DEVOTION

 Sat, 14 Feb at 07:00 pm Sassafras Saloon USD 7 to 87

Oxy Live! with Robin Coste Lewis, Hosted by Alexandra Grant

 Tue, 10 Feb at 07:00 pm Thorne Hall Free

Hope On Union Open Mic

 Sat, 31 Jan at 06:30 pm 2216 S Union Ave Free

Burns Night Celebration

 Sat, 24 Jan at 06:00 pm MacLeod Ale Brewing Co. USD 50

Luv&Laffs @ Leimert

 Fri, 23 Jan at 08:00 pm THE BARBARA MORRISON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER USD 18

Alana's Open Mic - Mar Vista

 Fri, 23 Jan at 07:00 pm Alana's Coffee Roasters USD 7

¡Gente! A Reading & Panel Discussion with Chicana Authors

 Fri, 23 Jan at 07:30 pm Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center USD 0 to 11

The Kitchen Remembers: Catching Doves

 Sat, 07 Feb at 06:00 pm Beat Garage LA USD 0 to 20

Poetry in the Park with Picnic

 Sat, 17 Jan at 10:00 am Lake Hollywood Park USD 23 to 39

Black History Month Performance and Community Event

 Sat, 31 Jan at 04:00 pm Forest Lawn

L.A. Book Launch: The Long Now Conditions Permit by Jami Macarty

 Sat, 24 Jan at 07:00 pm Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center USD 0 to 11

A Burns Night with The Scotch Malt Whisky Society - Los Angeles

 Fri, 06 Feb at 07:00 pm Tam O'Shanter USD 119 to 162

L.A. Book Launch: E by Noa Micaela Fields

 Thu, 15 Jan at 07:30 pm Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center USD 0 to 11

AI After Hours

 Thu, 05 Feb at 06:00 pm 941 E 2nd St #202 Free

Palabras Literary Salon (January 2026 edition)

 Sun, 25 Jan at 02:00 pm Not There Gallery Free

The LA Showcase 4th Friday, January 24, 2026 ~ Grease & The '50's

 Sat, 24 Jan at 07:00 pm Afro City Marketplace USD 18 to 109

LEZ MOON presents: LEZ OPEN THE MIC

 Sat, 31 Jan at 12:00 pm The Living Room DTLA USD 15 to 20

L.A. Double Book Launch: Robbi Nester & Jane Rosenberg LaForge

 Sat, 24 Jan at 03:00 pm Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center USD 0 to 11

Book Walk & Talk

 Thu, 15 Jan at 10:30 am 630 W 5th St Free

An Evening of Poetry (1/16)

 Fri, 16 Jan at 07:00 pm 1200 N Alvarado St Free

JOY FREQUENCIES / JAN 26TH!

 Mon, 26 Jan at 07:30 pm Covell USD 13

Deep Dive Poetry in the PRS Library

 Thu, 15 Jan at 07:30 pm Philosophical Research Society USD 7 to 18

Embrace Your Divine Feminine a workshop with Penny Slinger

 Sun, 08 Feb at 04:00 pm Philosophical Research Society USD 32

The Art of Healing Workshop

 Sat, 17 Jan at 02:00 pm Art Share L.A. USD 15 to 29

Embrace Your Divine Feminine a workshop with Penny Slinger

 Sun, 08 Mar at 04:00 pm Philosophical Research Society USD 32

Embrace Your Divine Feminine a workshop with Penny Slinger

 Sun, 05 Apr at 04:00 pm Philosophical Research Society USD 32

Embrace Your Divine Feminine a workshop with Penny Slinger

 Sun, 03 May at 04:00 pm Philosophical Research Society USD 32

Baby Got Bacchus | 3rd Sun Poetry Series

 Sun, 18 Jan at 06:00 pm nico's Free

Creative Writing and Poetry Workshop to Build Healing Stories

 Thu, 15 Jan at 03:00 pm Painted Brain Free

Chill Vibes Storytelling Open Mic

 Sat, 11 Mar at 01:00 pm The Lyric Hyperion Free

Seven Minutes in Heaven: A Variety Mic

 Fri, 22 Mar at 01:00 pm Lyric Hyperion Theater & Bar Free

Skin Tag | Comedy Open Mic @ nico's

 Mon, 05 Jan at 06:00 pm nico's Free

Booyaka Comedy Open Mic Wednesday

 Wed, 05 Nov at 08:00 pm Booyaka Lounge Free

Pickled: A One Woman Show

 Fri, 05 Jul at 06:30 pm Broadwater Black Box USD 15

MIC - Open mic and jam night at Pirate West Adams

 Wed, 15 May at 07:00 pm PIRATE.COM - Rehearsal & Recording Studios Free

The Stellar Cellar | LA Comedy Open Mic @ nico's

 Tue, 06 Jan at 05:00 pm nico's Free

Don’t Be Yourself! - Weekly Character Comedy Open Mic

 Thu, 02 Nov at 05:30 pm Lyric Hyperion Theater & Bar Free

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

 Thu, 02 Oct at 05:00 pm Los Angeles Free

The LA Open

 Wed, 24 Sep at 06:00 pm 330 S Broadway USD 0 to 7

Open Mic Comedy Night At Lyric Hyperion

 Mon, 13 Mar at 09:00 pm The Lyric Hyperion Free

SECRET SPOT DTLA PRESENTS: OPEN STUDIO & CO-WORK THURSDAY'S

 Thu, 01 Feb at 07:00 pm 1040 S Los Angeles St USD 18

Comedy Open Mic Night @ Somewhere Special (Rooftop at STILE) in DTLA

 Wed, 01 Oct at 08:00 pm Somewhere Special Los Angeles Free

Story Jam

 Sun, 16 Nov at 03:30 pm Lyric Hyperion Theater & Cafe Free

The Lyric Sessions: Music Open Mic

 Wed, 01 May at 04:30 pm Lyric Hyperion Theater & Bar Free

The Good Mic

 Thu, 16 Mar at 12:00 pm Lyric Hyperion Theater & Bar Free

Weekly Aux Cord Open Mic

 Thu, 05 Dec at 07:00 pm Secret Spot DTLA USD 7

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

 Thu, 30 Oct at 05:00 pm Los Angeles Free

PACK MIC: Weekly Standup Open Mic

 Sun, 04 Dec at 10:30 pm The Pack Theater USD 5

Work in Progress Feedback Mic

 Tue, 02 Sep at 01:00 pm Lyric Hyperion Theater & Bar Free

The Human & Holy Tanya Experience

 Wed, 24 Dec at 08:00 pm 118 S Orange Dr USD 0 to 160

Fowler Films: Yáamay: An Ode to Blooming

 Sat, 28 Mar at 01:00 pm The Fowler Museum at UCLA Free