Poetry Events in Los Angeles

Check out happening poetry events all around Los Angeles, CA

She's On Tonight

 Sat, 25 Apr at 07:30 pm Best Comedy Club Near Me Theater

The Poetry Brothel LA: Kraken’s Kiss

 Sat, 27 Jun at 07:00 pm Sassafras Saloon USD 7 to 87

If These Stalls Could Talk Launch

 Fri, 15 May at 07:00 pm Jerry Moss Plaza Free

L.A. Book Launch: The Life, Literature and Legacy of Luis J. Rodriguez

 Sat, 23 May at 02:00 pm Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center Free

Stand Up Comedy - with your host Louis Tra Luv Smith

 Fri, 27 Mar at 07:00 pm THE BARBARA MORRISON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER USD 7

Palabras Literary Salon (May 2026 edition)

 Sat, 30 May at 03:00 pm Studious Coworking Space Free

No Boys Allowed

 Mon, 18 May at 07:00 pm Lyric Hyperion Theater & Cafe USD 18 to 23

Sunday Jump: Open Mic Series

 Sun, 03 May at 05:00 pm Pilipino Workers Center Free

Sunset Rooftop Tuesdays

 Tue, 03 Mar at 08:00 pm Sunset Rooftop USD 15

Spotlight the Future Youth Talent Show

 Sat, 30 May at 01:00 pm Culver West Alexander Park USD 0 to 2,670

L.A. Book Launch: Convergence: Poetry on Environmental Impacts of War

 Fri, 22 May at 07:30 pm Beyond Baroque USD 0 to 11

COLA Artist Fellows 2026 (Night 1)

 Fri, 19 Jun at 07:00 pm Grand Performances Free

Floetry at The Novo

 Fri, 15 May at 08:00 pm The Novo

Heal & Chill : Self Love Beach Experience w/ Taija Kerr & Shiekh

 Sat, 16 May at 11:00 am Parking lot Free

Deep Dive Poetry with Mandy Kahn

 Tue, 26 May at 07:30 pm Philosophical Research Society USD 7 to 18

SWAAM Spoken Word Art & Music

 Fri, 15 May at 08:00 pm THE BARBARA MORRISON PERFORMING ARTS CENTER USD 13 to 55

Unplug, Pause, Reset: A Women's Wellness Retreat

 Sat, 30 May at 08:30 am 4316 Lanai Rd USD 100

Connect + Create: Open Mic Poetry + Social Mixer

 Sat, 30 May at 06:00 pm PS Studio USD 22

L.A. Book Launch: Canícula/Dog Days by William Archila

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

Alana's Open Mic - Mar Vista

 Fri, 15 May at 07:00 pm Alana's Coffee Roasters USD 7

TRACC RADIO INDUSTRY NIGHT

 Mon, 04 May at 08:00 pm The Well Free

PRNCX Avatar WALKshop

 Sat, 21 Mar at 07:00 pm Angels Gate Cultural Center USD 0 to 162

Short Film Open Mic: Night 2

 Tue, 26 May at 07:45 pm The Eastwood USD 23

Floetry

 Fri, 15 May at 08:00 pm The Novo by Microsoft

Friday Night Live Comedy Open Mic

 Fri, 27 Feb at 08:00 pm Six Heights Free

Book Lovers Speed Dating 35-45 with LIVE Comedy and Poetry

 Sun, 31 May at 03:00 pm Sons and Daughters Books USD 23 to 45

Tom and Robert's Back Porch Blues

 Fri, 05 Jun at 06:30 pm Beyond Baroque USD 0 to 11

Poetry of Place: Examining Delicate Space A Poetry Workshop

 Sat, 23 May at 12:00 pm Campo De Cahuenga Free

Poetry & Wine Tasting: A Fundraiser for Beyond Baroque

 Sat, 16 May at 06:00 pm Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center USD 80 to 85

JAM Comedy Presents: NAW

 Fri, 12 Jun at 08:00 pm Jam in the Van USD 23

Medicina Open Mic | September 2026

 Fri, 25 Sep at 07:00 pm Colectivo Cihuateotl Centro Cultural USD 0 to 55

Reading Landscapes & Navigating Tarot Weather with LAETITIA BARBIER

 Sat, 06 Jun at 11:00 am Philosophical Research Society USD 61

Poetic mogul jams Fire jam edition

 Tue, 09 Jun at 06:00 pm Leimert Park Plaza USD 5

Copy of Baby Got Bacchus | 3rd Sun Poetry Series

 Sun, 17 May at 06:00 pm nico's Free

Medicina Open Mic | June 2026

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

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

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

THE ANNA BROOME ROOM PRESENTS RILKE: ONE MILLION WORDS

 Thu, 21 May at 07:30 pm Art Share L.A.

L.A. Book Launch: To Ask For Love by Harry Northup (Cahuenga Press)

 Sat, 30 May at 02:00 pm Beyond Baroque USD 0 to 11

Cosme - Album Release Show

 Thu, 04 Jun at 07:30 pm Global Arts USD 15 to 20

From Object to Subject: The Transatlantic Migration of Esperanza Rodríguez

 Thu, 28 May at 07:00 pm Philosophical Research Society USD 18

Write to Heal: The Poet's Quill

 Wed, 20 May at 07:00 pm These Hands Maker’s Collective USD 23

LPS @ HML Poetry Open Mic (5/17)

 Sun, 17 May at 07:00 pm 1200 N Alvarado St Free

Gil Scott-Heron Bluesology

 Sat, 20 Jun at 08:00 pm The Hudson Theatres USD 50 to 100

Saturdays at Strategy and Soul

 Sat, 23 May at 12:00 pm Strategy and Soul Free

The Sanctuary - An Evening of Narrative, Art, & Renewal

 Fri, 19 Jun at 06:00 pm 40 Palms USD 65 to 125

Poetry in the Park with Picnic

 Sat, 16 May at 10:00 am Mineral Wells Picnic Area USD 23 to 39

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

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

Permission Poetics: Poetry Workshop Instructed by Erin Taylor (5/22)

 Fri, 22 May at 03:00 pm 1200 N Alvarado St USD 29

MEDITATE THEOUGH MUSIC POETRY AND THE SPOKEN WORD FOR CALM

 Sun, 10 May at 03:30 pm The Grove Free

Open Your Mic: No Tricks Just Treats - Voices of Fall

 Fri, 30 Oct at 07:00 pm New Musicals Inc. USD 23

Hope On Union Open Mic

 Sat, 02 May 2216 S Union Ave Free

Permission Poetics: Poetry Workshop Instructed by Erin Taylor (5/27)

 Wed, 27 May at 06:00 pm 1200 N Alvarado St USD 29

2nd Black & Queer Poetry Slam: Soft Rage!

 Fri, 19 Jun at 05:00 pm Undrgrnd Studios USD 30 to 50

MEDITATE THEOUGH MUSIC POETRY AND THE SPOKEN WORD FOR CALM

 Wed, 06 May at 07:00 pm Matrix Theatre Free

Repartings: Los Angeles Book Launch

 Sun, 31 May at 01:00 pm Der Nister Downtown Jewish Center Free

TH3 - Word Games: A Workshop With Claudia Ross

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

Sunday Downtown Swinga - Cypher, Live music, Comedy, Jam session

 Sun, 11 Jan at 08:00 pm Booyaka Lounge 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

QT Open Mic: Queer And Trans Open Mic

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

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

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

BEST Comedy Open Mic in Hollywood

 Tue, 28 Apr at 07:30 pm Hollywood and Gower Theater 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

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

Work in Progress Feedback Mic

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