Poetry Events in Los Angeles

Check out happening poetry events all around Los Angeles, CA

John Doe, Dead Rock West

Sun, 29 Mar at 08:00 pm 2478 Fletcher Dr, Los Angeles, CA 90039, USA

Cleo Wade discusses In a World of Sunrises

 Sat, 11 Apr at 07:00 pm First Congregational Church of Los Angeles USD 39

Michael Orland's Broadway Singalong & Open Mic!

 Wed, 25 Mar at 07:00 pm The Three Clubs USD 29

Luv&Laffs @ Leimert

 Fri, 27 Mar at 07:00 pm THE BARBARA MORRISON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER USD 13

Collective Poetry Workshop

 Sat, 21 Mar at 02:00 pm Feminist Center for Creative Work Free

I'm Recording for My Safety

 Thu, 30 Apr at 07:30 pm Lyric Hyperion Theater & Cafe USD 18 to 23

Sonic Alchemy: Underground Pulse | Hip-Hop Open Mic Showcase

 Wed, 01 Apr at 06:00 pm Jungle Hollywood USD 0 to 23

El peso de las palabras que llevamos/ The weight of the words we carry

 Fri, 03 Apr at 07:30 pm Beyond Baroque USD 0 to 11

Fowler Films: Yáamay: An Ode to Blooming

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

I AM : Express Yourself

 Sun, 03 May at 03:00 pm THE BARBARA MORRISON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER USD 18 to 23

Poetry for the People: The June Jordan Experience

 Sat, 31 Jan at 08:00 pm Fountain Theatre

UN World Poetry Day: A Celebration in the Poets' Garden

 Sat, 21 Mar at 06:00 pm Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center Free

Embrace Your Divine Feminine a workshop with Penny Slinger

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

Godlike: Richard Hell at Beyond Baroque

 Thu, 19 Mar at 07:30 pm Beyond Baroque USD 0 to 11

Talking Pictures: Jill Moser, Major Jackson, & Elena Karina Byrne

 Sun, 29 Mar at 03:00 pm Beyond Baroque USD 0 to 11

Alana's Open Mic - Mar Vista

 Fri, 20 Mar at 07:00 pm Alana's Coffee Roasters USD 7

Floetry at The Novo

 Fri, 15 May The Novo

Joy in the Belly of a Riot: A Book Celebration at Beyond Baroque

 Fri, 20 Mar at 07:30 pm Beyond Baroque USD 0 to 11

2nd Annual A Day of Going SOLO!

 Sat, 21 Mar at 10:00 am Theatre 68 USD 0 to 10

Garmkhaneh: QT DIY Nowruz/Equinox Benefit

 Fri, 27 Mar at 08:00 pm NON PLUS ULTRA USD 12

The Lit. Lounge

 Sat, 28 Mar at 01:00 pm 1041 Main St USD 13 to 23

Embrace Your Divine Feminine a workshop with Penny Slinger

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

Margin Scribes: A QTBIPOC Writers' Collective (LA)

 Sun, 22 Mar at 11:00 am BLACKL!NE Coffee Free

Apocalypse Thriving: L.A. Book Launch for Camille Hernandez's Motherlands

 Fri, 27 Mar at 07:30 pm Beyond Baroque USD 0 to 11

Medicina Open Mic | March 2026

 Fri, 27 Mar at 07:00 pm Colectivo Cihuateotl Centro Cultural USD 0 to 55

Beyond Baroque's Sixth Annual 30 in 30 Workshop with Brendan Constantine

 Sat, 28 Mar at 11:00 am Beyond Baroque USD 174 to 211

Baby Got Bacchus | 3rd Sun Poetry Series

 Sun, 19 Apr at 06:00 pm nico's Free

Empowermind: The South Central Wellness Summit

 Sat, 25 Apr at 11:00 am Augustus F. Hawkins Nature Park Free

Floetry

 Thu, 14 May at 04:00 pm The Novo

For Colored Girls Who Consider Suicide...

 Thu, 26 Mar at 07:00 pm California State University, Los Angeles Free

Jam in the Van Open Mic March 16th - Los Angeles

 Mon, 16 Mar at 08:00 pm Jam in the Van USD 0 to 6

Susan Krebs & The Local Outfit - SOUL FUEL-Antidotes For What Ails Us

 Sun, 12 Apr at 12:30 pm Birds Of A Feather Jazz Lounge USD 29

Jam in the Van Open Mic March 23rd - Los Angeles

 Mon, 23 Mar at 08:00 pm Jam in the Van USD 0 to 6

Roar Shack is Back!

 Sun, 22 Mar at 04:00 pm Echo Park Time Travel Mart

Community Open Mic

 Sun, 15 Mar at 05:45 pm 619 Marr St Free

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

 Thu, 14 May at 05:00 pm Los Angeles Free

Medicina Open Mic | June 2026

 Fri, 26 Jun at 07:00 pm Colectivo Cihuateotl Centro Cultural USD 0 to 55

The Anna Broome Room Presents Garland Miles Jackson

 Thu, 19 Mar at 07:30 pm Art Share L.A.

Poetry Diet The Black Sofa

 Sun, 29 Mar at 08:30 pm The Living Room DTLA USD 23

TH3 - Word Games: A Workshop With Claudia Ross

 Thu, 16 Apr at 10:00 am 4814 Hollywood Blvd

Permission Poetics: Poetry Workshop Instructed by Erin Taylor (3/23)

 Mon, 23 Mar at 06:00 pm 1200 N Alvarado St USD 29

Confessions of a Pulpiteer

 Sun, 15 Mar at 11:00 am 2535 W. Temple St, Los Angeles, CA, United States, California 90026

LPS South Poetry Open Mic

 Thu, 19 Mar at 07:30 am COLLAGE : A Place for Art and Culture

EVERY WEDNESDAY: Unproblematic Favs | LA Comedy Open Mic @ nico's

 Wed, 07 Jan at 05:00 pm nico's Free

A Yearner's Soliloquy: Book Release & Signing

 Wed, 18 Mar at 06:30 pm World Stage Performance Gallery USD 13

Writing from the Inside Out: Leaps and Bounds (4/27)

 Mon, 27 Apr at 06:00 pm 1200 N Alvarado St Free

Writing from the Inside Out: Dream Weaver (3/30)

 Mon, 30 Mar at 06:00 pm 1200 N Alvarado St Free

Nova Forum Seminar: Poetry, Attention, Joy

 Sat, 28 Mar at 09:00 am Our Savior Parish & USC Caruso Catholic Center, West 32nd Street, Los Angeles, CA, USA Free

Poetry Potluck & Feedback

 Tue, 07 Apr at 06:00 pm Los Feliz Free

POEZIJOS POPIETE

Sat, 21 Mar at 01:00 pm St Casimir Lithuanian Catholic Church

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

Booyaka Comedy Open Mic Wednesday

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

QT Open Mic: Queer And Trans Open Mic

 Wed, 17 Dec at 08:00 pm Zebra Room Comedy Free

MIC - Open mic and jam night at Pirate West Adams

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

Smoke N Jokes

 Fri, 23 Jan at 09:00 pm 1041 Main St USD 7

OPEN MIC at The CLINIC

 Thu, 05 Mar at 07:00 pm 11600 Venice Blvd. USD 5

Baby Got Bacchus | 3rd Sun Poetry Series

 Sun, 18 Jan at 06:00 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

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

EVERY MONDAY: Skin Tag | Comedy Open Mic @ nico's

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

Story Jam

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

The Human & Holy Tanya Experience

 Wed, 04 Mar at 08:00 pm Orange Dr USD 0 to 160

The Lyric Sessions: Music Open Mic

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

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

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

The Good Mic

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

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