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

John Milton

 Sun, 26 Apr at 08:00 pm The Novo by Microsoft

The Poetry Brothel LA: Kraken’s Kiss

 Sat, 27 Jun at 07:00 pm Sassafras Saloon USD 0 to 87

I'm Recording for My Safety

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

INDIE FILM LA - April 25. 7pm

 Sat, 25 Apr at 07:00 pm 3480 1st St USD 19

INNERVERSE LIVE STUDIO TAKEOVER

 Fri, 01 May at 07:30 pm Innerverse Media Group USD 5 to 13

I AM : Express Yourself

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

Sunday Jump: Open Mic Series

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

TRACC RADIO INDUSTRY NIGHT

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

Strength in Our Stories: Igniting Community for MMIP Advocacy

 Fri, 08 May at 06:00 pm Autry Museum of the American West Free

International Poetry Film Festival, Los Angeles, 2026 Official Selection

 Sat, 25 Apr at 11:00 am Beyond Baroque USD 17 to 32

AllGOTHSAllowed Presents : ‘Un-Plugged’

 Fri, 01 May at 07:00 pm The Last Bookstore Studio City Free

Bootleg Comedy Show & Open Mic (FREE!)

 Tue, 05 May at 08:00 pm Melrose Umbrella Co. Free

INDIE FILM LA - May 9. 7pm

 Sat, 09 May at 07:00 pm 3480 1st St USD 19

Floetry at The Novo

 Fri, 15 May at 08:00 pm The Novo

Embrace Your Divine Feminine a workshop with Penny Slinger

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

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

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

Spotlight the Future Youth Talent Show

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

Floetry

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

JAM Comedy Presents: NAW

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

Sergei Parajanov’s THE COLOR OF POMEGRANATES (1969)

 Fri, 01 May at 07:30 pm Philosophical Research Society USD 15

Luv&Laffs @ Leimert

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

Poet Film Stage: Outlaws & Angels

 Sat, 02 May at 07:30 pm Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center USD 0 to 11

Writing With Family and Community Archives

 Sat, 02 May at 11:00 am Beyond Baroque USD 74 to 95

What Rebuilding a Poetry Site Taught Me About AI and Security

 Wed, 20 May at 05:30 pm TBD USD 18 to 66

Empowermind: The South Central Wellness Summit

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

¡OPEN MIC NIGHT! By Soberana

 Fri, 08 May at 07:00 pm Breathe Life Healing Center USD 8 to 11

Gil Scott-Heron Bluesology

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

Floetry

 Thu, 14 May at 04:00 pm The Novo

Women of the World: Poetry & Music Performances

 Sat, 09 May at 06:00 pm Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center 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 & Wine Tasting: A Fundraiser for Beyond Baroque

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

Zine Workshop: A New Song: Langston Hughes in the West

 Sat, 25 Apr at 02:00 pm California African American Museum Free

If These Stalls Could Talk Launch Party

 Sun, 26 Apr at 05:00 pm Jerry Moss Plaza Free

Heartbeat circle open mic

 Sat, 25 Apr at 06:00 pm The Libros Lincoln Heights USD 13

Echolocation

 Fri, 01 May at 07:00 pm 4334 Degnan Blvd USD 13

L.A. Book Launch: Hovering by Carol V. Davis

 Sat, 02 May at 03:00 pm Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center USD 0 to 11

MAX10

 Mon, 04 May at 07:30 pm The Electric Lodge USD 10

Poetic mogul jams Fire jam edition

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

Puppets & Prose

 Wed, 13 May at 08:00 pm Valley Relics Museum Free

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

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

Jam in the Van Open Mic April 27th - Los Angeles

 Mon, 27 Apr at 08:00 pm Jam in the Van USD 0 to 6

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

Medicina Open Mic | September 2026

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

Capturing the Soul of LA through Poetry w/ Adolfo Guzman-Lopez!

 Wed, 06 May at 07:00 am 3201 Riverside Dr, Los Angeles, CA, United States, California 90027

TH3 - Word Games: A Workshop With Claudia Ross

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

LPS @ HML Poetry Open Mic (5/17)

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

Medicina Open Mic | June 2026

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

Hope On Union Open Mic

 Sat, 02 May at 06:30 pm 2216 S Union Ave Free

Good Vibrations: A Poetry Workshop

 Sun, 26 Apr at 01:00 pm ORA USD 29

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

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

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

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

The Human & Holy Tanya Experience

 Wed, 22 Apr at 08:00 pm Orange Dr USD 0 to 160

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

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

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

 Sun, 11 Jan at 08:00 pm Booyaka Lounge Free

Poetry Potluck & Feedback

 Tue, 07 Apr at 06:00 pm Los Feliz 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

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

Hollywood Open Mic Night at Hang On to the Dream Theatre!

 Mon, 28 Jul at 07:00 pm 1625 N Las Palmas Ave, Hollywood, CA 90028 USD 7

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

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

Work in Progress Feedback Mic

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