Literary-art Events in Philadelphia

Check out happening literary-art events all around Philadelphia, PA

Not "Just" a Poet

 Wed, 11 Feb at 07:00 pm 3870 Lancaster Ave USD 13

The Legacy of Philadelphia House Music with Lady Alma, Ursula Rucker, Carla Gamble, & DJ Sylo

 Sat, 07 Feb at 05:00 pm 3721 Midvale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129, USA

Hunger: Desire in Six Courses

 Thu, 12 Feb at 06:30 pm Vox Populi USD 162 to 215

Uncle Bobbie's X Tayari Jones: Kin Book Tour

 Wed, 25 Feb at 07:30 pm Greene Street Friends School USD 13 to 38

Nedra Glover Tawwab celebrates The Balancing Act on February 12th at 6pm

 Thu, 12 Feb at 06:00 pm Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia USD 36

Black Opulence: Valentine’s Day Arts Regale

 Sat, 14 Feb at 07:00 pm Mt Airy Art Garage USD 0 to 66

Anthony DeVito (Late Show, HBO)

 Sat, 28 Feb at 07:30 pm Next In Line Comedy USD 11 to 50

Patrick Radden Keefe discusses London Falling on Wednesday, April 8th

 Wed, 08 Apr at 07:00 pm 412 Pine St USD 42

14th Philadelphia Tango Festival: CONSCIOUS IMPROVISATION IN TANGO (May 22-25, 2026)

 Fri, 22 May at 01:00 pm Lithuanian Music Hall Association

Rebecca Serle celebrates Once and Again on Thursday, March 12th at 6pm

 Thu, 12 Mar at 06:00 pm Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia USD 33

Billie Marten in the Sanctuary of the First Unitarian Church

 Sat, 18 Apr at 07:30 pm First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia

Lev Fer (2025 ESPY Award Writer, Comedy Cellar)

 Sat, 06 Jun at 07:30 pm Next In Line Comedy USD 11 to 50

Oceanic & Borderline at PhilaMOCA

 Sat, 25 Apr at 07:30 pm PhilaMOCA

Laugh The Pain Away… With A Poetry Vibe | Fri. 2.27 ~ The Lounge

 Fri, 27 Feb at 08:00 pm 3025 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA

ORACLES ‘26 - Christian Spoken Word Showcase

 Sat, 18 Apr at 05:00 pm Christ Community Church USD 13 to 55

The Late(ish) Poetry Show - February Edition

 Fri, 06 Feb at 08:30 pm PhilaMOCA USD 0 to 29

Geoff Bennett celebrates Black Out Loud on Saturday, March 28th at 5pm!

 Sat, 28 Mar at 05:00 pm Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia USD 39

Curtis Cook (NETFLIX, Comedy Central)

 Fri, 27 Mar at 07:30 pm Next In Line Comedy USD 11 to 43

Alex Falcone (Portlandia, The Late Show)

 Fri, 15 May at 07:30 pm Next In Line Comedy USD 29 to 50

Love Jones Experience: A Cinematic Celebration of Love

 Sun, 22 Feb at 06:00 pm Secret Location - Near Center City USD 34 to 61

Fantasy Book Bash: 2nd Annual Reader's Retreat - Philadelphia

 Fri, 20 Feb at 06:00 pm Cornerstone Bed and Breakfast 3300 Baring Street, Philadelphia, PA

DTL Poetic Vibez Showcase

 Sat, 28 Feb at 05:00 pm KANVAS Venue USD 0 to 109

Ann Packer celebrates Some Bright Nowhere on February 19th at 6pm

 Thu, 19 Feb at 06:00 pm Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia Free

Wharton Asian American Business Conference

 Fri, 20 Mar at 08:15 am The Study at University City USD 66

Vance Gilbert

 Sat, 28 Feb at 08:00 pm 3721 Midvale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129, USA

Romeo and Juliet - Theatrical Production

 Wed, 04 Mar F. Otto Haas Stage At Arden Theatre Company

'Love & Lyrics' Artistry Showcase

 Fri, 13 Feb at 07:00 pm 5204 Lancaster Ave USD 23

Jeff Dean and Jordan Thewlis Live In Philadelphia (Don't Tell Comedy, CBS)

 Fri, 13 Mar at 07:30 pm Next In Line Comedy USD 11 to 45

Brian Stelter: Media Analysis at Risk?

 Wed, 11 Feb at 12:00 pm Annenberg School for Communication, Room 500 Free

MY BLOODY VALENTINE SCREENING (1981) with Dr. Benny Graves!

 Fri, 06 Feb at 08:00 pm Monster Vegan Free

The 2026 IAMPHL Student Summit

 Sat, 02 May at 11:00 am Thomas Jefferson University East Falls Campus - Downs Hall Free

2025-26 Penn Fine Arts Visiting Artist Lecture Series: Finnegan Shannon

 Thu, 05 Mar at 06:00 pm Institute of Contemporary Art Free

VOICES! A Writing Workshop & Exhibition

 Thu, 19 Feb at 05:00 pm The Free Library Of Philadelphia Free

Philly Reincarnated Grand Slam

 Fri, 27 Feb at 07:00 pm The Rotunda USD 7 to 29

Docuseries Preview and Discussion: My Father, Dick Allen

 Thu, 05 Mar at 06:00 pm Skyline Room / The Parkway Central Library / The Free Library of Philadelphia Free

Souletri @ Izlas "Open Mic Experience"

 Wed, 11 Mar at 05:30 pm Izlas Puertorican Cuisine Free

A DEEPLY ROOTED TROLLEY TOUR BY HARRIETTS BOOKSHOP

 Sat, 21 Mar at 11:00 am Harriett's Bookshop USD 73

Jay Badlani: Live in Philly! (Laughing Skull Festival, TikTok)

 Fri, 10 Jul at 07:30 pm Next In Line Comedy USD 11 to 45

Open Heart Poetry (A Unique Christian Open Mic Encounter)

 Fri, 27 Feb at 07:00 pm 7860 Eva St USD 0 to 150

Galantines Day: Celebrating Her! Brunch & Networking Experience

 Sun, 15 Feb at 02:00 pm 126 Leverington Ave USD 87 to 162

The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook Tour at Malai Philly

 Sat, 28 Mar at 02:00 pm Malai USD 10 to 50

The Fifth Distinguished Lecture in African Studies with Ben Okri

 Mon, 30 Mar at 05:30 pm Jon M. Huntsman Hall, 8th fl. Colloquium Level Free

Harriett’s presents Hoodoo & The Blues w/ Dr. Katrina Hazzard-Donald

 Fri, 20 Feb at 07:30 pm Harriett's Bookshop USD 50

Harriett’s presents Words & Whiskey Tasting w/ James Ijames

 Fri, 27 Feb at 07:30 pm Harriett's Bookshop USD 50

Injustice Town with Author Rick Tulsky

 Mon, 09 Feb at 06:00 pm Parkway Central Library Free

An Elegant Rebellion: A brunch Celebrating 10 Years of BMH

 Fri, 17 Apr at 11:00 am Fabrika USD 20 to 71

House Poet 27: Dead Presidents Club

 Wed, 11 Feb at 07:00 pm Fergie's Pub Free

Souletri Sunday's "Open Mic Experience"

 Sun, 26 Jul at 02:00 pm Two Locals Brewing Free

Books & Brunch & Mimosa’s

 Sat, 14 Feb at 11:00 am TBA USD 55 to 162

Luke Epplin celebrates Moses and the Doctor on February 10th at 6pm

 Tue, 10 Feb at 06:00 pm Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia USD 0 to 36

Pass The Mic - Open Mic & Cypher Night: Presented by DJ Yung Akh

 Fri, 13 Feb at 06:00 pm KIDD & CO USD 7 to 13

Dorothy Roberts Book Celebration - "The Mixed Marriage Project"

 Wed, 18 Feb at 06:30 pm Penn Carey Law, Levy Conference Center Free

A Literary Celebration with Amy Beth Sisson & Friends

 Thu, 19 Feb at 06:00 pm H&H Books Free

Galentine's Book Swap at Cupid's Bookshop

 Sat, 14 Feb at 09:30 am Cupid’s Bookshop USD 13

The Black Girl Agenda Presents In The Meantime

 Fri, 13 Feb at 07:00 pm Sweet Bakes Couture USD 29

VYBEZ Afterwork Affair

 Fri, 06 Feb at 06:00 pm Mt Airy Art Garage USD 13

2 Lines Open Mic X Sai

 Fri, 13 Feb at 07:00 pm MaKen Studios North USD 13

JeJaWeDa (Jeb Bishop / Jaap Blonk / Weasel Walter & Damon Smith), Sandy Ewen & 52nd St Planetary Ens

 Sat, 14 Feb at 07:30 pm 2223 FISH

Harriett’s presents Kiss Of Life w/ Sannii Crespina-flores

 Sat, 07 Feb at 09:30 am Harriett's Bookshop USD 22

Passion & Pleasure Cabaret

 Fri, 13 Feb at 07:00 pm 3201 Fox St USD 29 to 45

Souletri Sunday's "Open Mic Experience"

 Sun, 28 Jun at 02:00 pm Two Locals Brewing Free

Collide Community Open Mic: Bourbon and Branch

 Mon, 23 Feb at 07:00 pm Bourbon & Branch Free

GET IT TOGETHER

 Fri, 06 Feb at 08:00 pm 1218 Wallace Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19123

The Community Stage: Our Monthly Open Mic

 Fri, 06 Feb at 07:30 pm 2321 Emerald St Free

"What is Love?" 2026 presented by MBKCares

 Sat, 14 Feb at 01:00 pm Walnut Street West Library Free

Philly’s Doomed Romance

 Sat, 28 Feb at 06:00 pm Doom

HOUSE OF POETS - JUST MIKE THE POET

 Sat, 21 Feb at 07:00 pm Indy Hall Clubhouse at 709 N 2nd St USD 23 to 55

Voices of Inspiration: An Evening with Transformational Authors

 Thu, 26 Feb at 06:00 pm Pyramid Club USD 29 to 45

Romance Author Panel: A.T. Qureshi, Victoria Schade and Kristina Forest

 Thu, 26 Feb at 07:00 pm Cupid’s Bookshop USD 13 to 23

Walnut Street Theatre's Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance

 Wed, 25 Feb at 07:30 pm Walnut Street Theatre

LCA & WYP Present "Tea With Tang & Song"

 Sat, 28 Feb at 06:00 pm Philadelphia Ethical Society

Heated Rivalry in the Library

 Sat, 14 Feb at 02:00 pm Parkway Central Library Free

B.C. Dolce's My Italian Vampire Release party + In Convo with Xio Axelrod

 Thu, 19 Feb at 06:30 pm Cupid’s Bookshop USD 23

Romance Book Club w/ Amy Dubois Barnett: If I Ruled the World

 Tue, 24 Feb at 06:00 pm Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia USD 0 to 36

The Community Stage: Our Monthly Open Mic

 Fri, 06 Mar at 07:30 pm 2321 Emerald St Free

2026 PHENND Conference: Democracy at the Crossroads

 Fri, 27 Feb at 08:45 am Founders' Hall USD 45 to 98

Still Here, Still Rising; Mental Health Awareness Open Mic Night

 Sat, 14 Mar at 06:30 pm First United Methodist Church of Germantown FUMCOG USD 18 to 45

July 1776: The Contentious Vote for Independence

 Wed, 18 Mar at 06:30 pm Historical Society of Pennsylvania USD 11

Dervish at The Fallser Club 3/10

 Tue, 10 Mar at 07:30 pm 3721 Midvale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19129

We Heart Choices Recipe Tasting (12PM)

 Sat, 28 Feb at 12:00 pm Cherry Street Pier USD 15

Tofu: A Culinary History

 Wed, 18 Feb at 06:00 pm Science History Institute Free

Walnut Street Theatre's Edward Albee's A Delicate Balance

 Wed, 11 Mar at 07:30 pm Walnut Street Theatre

Anika Burgess celebrates Flashes of Brilliance on March 19th at 6pm

 Thu, 19 Mar at 06:00 pm Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia Free

APEX POETRY LEAGUE 7: LEXX UNAPOLOGETICALLY VS TSLEEVELESS

 Sat, 07 Mar at 07:00 pm Hero's Mark Enterprise USD 23

L1POETRY's YOU GOTTA LOVE IT Ft. Solfull Poetry & Lexx Unapologetically

 Sun, 15 Feb at 05:00 pm Sweet Bakes Couture Cafe USD 18

The 19th’s Philly Networking Mixer

 Tue, 03 Mar at 06:00 pm 1410 Mt Vernon St Free

“Elie Wiesel: Soul on Fire” — Film Screening & Conversation

 Mon, 09 Mar at 07:00 pm Old Pine St Presbyterian Church

Lady Parts Screening at The Fallser Club - Women's History Month Kick-off

 Sun, 01 Mar at 05:30 pm The Fallser Club

2026 Philadelphia Writing Workshop

 Sat, 25 Apr at 09:00 am LeBow College of Business - Drexel University

Souletri @ Izlas "Open Mic Experience"

 Wed, 08 Apr at 05:30 pm Izlas Puertorican Cuisine Free

The Community Stage: Our Monthly Open Mic

 Fri, 01 May at 07:30 pm 2321 Emerald St Free

A Night of Healing: A Creative Wellness Fundraiser Experience

 Sun, 22 Feb at 03:00 pm REBEL ARTS MOVEMENT USD 0 to 34

Wanda

Wed, 11 Feb at 07:00 pm 800 Mifflin St, Philadelphia, PA 19148-16ND, United States

Merlin Holland celebrates After Oscar on April 9th at 6pm

 Thu, 09 Apr at 06:00 pm Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia Free

Penn on the Frontlines: Lessons from Trauma Care on the Ukraine Battlefront

 Tue, 24 Feb at 12:00 pm Perry World House Free

Souletri Sunday's "Open Mic Experience"

 Sun, 22 Feb at 02:00 pm Two Locals Brewing Free

"Love Whole and Broken"

 Sat, 14 Feb at 07:00 pm 1034 Pine St USD 20

The Community Stage: Our Monthly Open Mic

 Fri, 03 Apr at 07:30 pm 2321 Emerald St Free

Songs to Break and Mend Your Heart

 Fri, 27 Feb at 07:30 pm 2321 Emerald St Free

LCA Presents "Bright Eyed Joy": A Vocal Recital of Black Expression - Feb 7

 Sat, 07 Feb The Perch Music & Arts Workshop USD 28 to 39