Literary-art Events in Philadelphia

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

PECO Free First Sunday Family Day: Barnes in Bloom

 Sun, 01 Mar at 10:00 am 2025 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19130

Philadelphia, PA : David Nihill at the Perelman theatre

Sun, 08 Mar at 07:00 pm Ensemble Arts Philly

Chestnut Hill Comedy Night with Lynne Koplitz

 Fri, 20 Mar at 07:30 pm Stagecrafters Theater USD 29 to 45

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

Ann Patchett celebrates Whistler on Monday, June 8th at 7pm

 Mon, 08 Jun at 07:00 pm 2125 Chestnut St USD 36

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

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

Oceanic & Borderline at PhilaMOCA

 Sat, 25 Apr at 07:30 pm PhilaMOCA

Sistah Soul Series 2026

 Fri, 01 May at 06:00 pm 121 N Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19106

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

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

Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney celebrates Lake Effect on April 16th at 6pm

 Thu, 16 Apr at 06:00 pm Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia Free

Lev Fer (2025 ESPY Award Writer, Comedy Cellar)

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

ORACLES ‘26 - Christian Spoken Word Showcase

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

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

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

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

DTL Poetic Vibez Showcase

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

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

The Late(ish) Poetry Show - March Edition

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

Wharton Asian American Business Conference

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

Romeo and Juliet - Theatrical Production

 Wed, 04 Mar at 07:00 pm F. Otto Haas Stage At Arden Theatre Company

Vance Gilbert

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

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

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

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

The 2026 IAMPHL Student Summit

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

APEX POETRY LEAGUE 7: LEXX UNAPOLOGETICALLY VS TSLEEVELESS

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

Brew N' History Tour

 Fri, 13 Mar at 05:00 pm Christ Church Burial Ground USD 0 to 18

A DEEPLY ROOTED TROLLEY TOUR BY HARRIETTS BOOKSHOP

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

The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook Tour at Malai Philly

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

Empower Hour: The Art of the Pivot

 Wed, 18 Mar at 11:00 am 4100 City Ave USD 20

My Journey from Social Work to Cinema

 Thu, 19 Mar at 04:30 pm Penn Museum (Widener Lecture Hall) Free

Casey Scieszka celebrates The Fountain on March 24th

 Tue, 24 Mar at 06:00 pm Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia USD 0 to 35

Souletri @ Izlas "Open Mic Experience"

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

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

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

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

An Elegant Rebellion: A brunch Celebrating 10 Years of BMH

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

Souletri Sunday's "Open Mic Experience"

 Sun, 01 Mar at 02:00 pm Two Locals Brewing Free

Malcolm In This Moment

 Sat, 28 Feb at 01:00 pm The Rotunda

DEAD LOVER in Stink-O-Vision - Philly Premiere at PhilaMOCA

 Thu, 23 Apr at 07:30 pm PhilaMOCA

Brooke Averick celebrates PHOEBE BERMAN’S GONNA LOSE IT on May 27th at 7pm

 Wed, 27 May at 07:00 pm 2125 Chestnut St USD 34

Women's History Night

 Wed, 18 Mar at 05:30 pm Museum of the American Revolution

Hot Spit Show w/ open mic Ft Lady Syren

 Sun, 15 Mar at 06:00 pm 1108 Frankford Ave USD 0 to 45

Souletri Sunday's "Open Mic Experience"

 Sun, 23 Aug at 02:00 pm Two Locals Brewing Free

Souletri Sunday's "Open Mic Experience"

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

Tiny Little Things

 Fri, 06 Mar at 08:00 pm 3544 Indian Queen Ln, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19129

Philly’s Doomed Romance

 Sat, 28 Feb at 06:00 pm Doom

Author Event + Signing with Tori Anne Martin, in convo with Victoria Schade

 Thu, 12 Mar at 06:30 pm Cupid’s Bookshop USD 13 to 34

2 Lines Poetry X Marti + Ms.Marquita

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

Love Not Hate | Hosted by F.A.C.T. Experience

 Sun, 15 Mar at 01:00 pm The Alan Horwitz "Sixth Man" Center, Powered and Operated by Philadelphia Youth Basketball USD 9 to 18

The Community Stage: Our Monthly Open Mic

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

LCA & WYP Present "Tea With Tang & Song"

 Sat, 28 Feb Philadelphia Ethical Society

Books & Brunch & Mimosa’s

 Sat, 28 Mar at 11:00 am TBA USD 55 to 162

Souletri Sunday's "Open Mic Experience"

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

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

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

How to Fall in Love with Poetry with Edward Hirsch on April 14th at 6pm

 Tue, 14 Apr at 06:00 pm Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia Free

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

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

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

2026 PHENND Conference: Democracy at the Crossroads

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

3rd Annual ‘Literary Vibes’ Family Literacy Fair

 Sat, 28 Feb at 11:00 am 2449 N 9th St Free

The Community Stage: Our Monthly Open Mic

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

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

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

HOUSE OF POETS - MAUI

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

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

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

Hotter, Wetter, Weirder: Climate Change in Philadelphia w/ Mike Weilbacher

 Wed, 22 Apr at 06:00 pm Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia Free

Open Heart Poetry (A Unique Christian Open Mic Encounter)

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

The 19th’s Philly Networking Mixer

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

Philadelphia's Lost Jewish Quarter

 Sun, 22 Mar at 02:00 pm Starr Garden Playground USD 13 to 29

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

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

A Writers Party 2026: Ghost Harmonics

 Sat, 21 Mar at 07:00 pm Perch Free

Justin Torres: Blackouts

 Wed, 25 Mar at 12:00 pm Lawrence Field DEC Center, DEC Forum Free

Book signing event with Ben Passmore

 Sat, 28 Feb at 01:00 pm 8026 Germantown Ave Free

Author Talk: Christina Michelon on Winslow Homer in Watercolor

 Sat, 07 Mar at 02:00 pm 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19130

Just Right Presents: Grown & Gifted – A Night for Lesbians 35+

 Sat, 14 Mar at 06:00 pm 3525 I St USD 23 to 34

The Community Stage: Our Monthly Open Mic

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

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

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

2026 Philadelphia Writing Workshop

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

The Crossing: Declare the Causes

 Sun, 22 Mar at 04:00 pm The Church of Saint Luke & The Epiphany USD 7 to 18

Songs to Break and Mend Your Heart

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

David Szalay celebrates Flesh on April 23rd at 6pm

 Thu, 23 Apr at 06:00 pm Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia Free

PHILLY: You Are Before the World Book Event

 Sun, 22 Mar at 12:00 pm Lily of the Valley Cupcakery & Cafe' USD 39

Where Conversation Meets Culture With Dr. Kemi Doll

 Tue, 12 May at 06:00 pm Honeysuckle Restaurant USD 162

Make It Look Real

 Wed, 18 Mar at 05:00 pm Rainey Auditorium Free

An Evening with Eric LaRocca in Conversation with Chuck Wendig

 Thu, 26 Mar at 07:00 pm Thrillerdelphia USD 18 to 34

Niloufar Shiri & Bahar Badieitabar+ Parsa Ferdowsi

 Wed, 18 Mar at 08:00 pm The Rotunda

MARCH 12 - LIVE IN PHILLY - PEDRO GONZALEZ

 Thu, 12 Mar at 07:00 pm The Coop USD 34 to 109

1774 And All That: Paths To Independence

 Thu, 07 May at 06:30 pm Historical Society of Pennsylvania USD 11 to 21

Palette & Poetry

 Fri, 13 Mar at 06:00 pm KANVAS Venue USD 23

Kiss & Tale (May 2026)

 Sat, 16 May at 11:00 am Yards Brewing Company USD 71 to 98

Drum Major Instinct with Katherine Young, Glasspack & Negar Soley

 Sat, 28 Feb at 07:30 pm The Perch Music & Arts Community

K. L. Walther celebrates We're a Bad Idea, Right? on April 3rd at 6:30pm

 Fri, 03 Apr at 06:30 pm Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia USD 0 to 19

The Community Stage: Our Monthly Open Mic

 Fri, 05 Jun at 07:30 pm 2321 Emerald St Free

Dervish at The Fallser Club 3/10

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

Not "Just" a Poet

 Wed, 08 Apr at 07:00 pm 3870 Lancaster Ave USD 13 to 18

Rebel Reader's Society

 Tue, 14 Apr at 06:00 pm Harriett's Bookshop Free

DTL Poetic Vibez Showcase

 Sat, 30 May at 05:00 pm KANVAS Venue USD 0 to 109

Women History Month Book Fest

 Sun, 22 Mar at 10:00 am TBA USD 23 to 55

Poetry Workshop

 Sat, 28 Feb at 10:00 am The Welcome Table Free

TANTRA WISDOM: Sacred INTIMACY

 Wed, 18 Mar at 07:00 pm Center City Breathe USD 33