Literary-art Events in Philadelphia

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

Grown-Up Book Fair and Swap-Love City Session 2

 Sun, 12 Apr at 02:30 pm Love City Brewing USD 10

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 Mar at 07:30 pm Next In Line Comedy USD 11 to 50

Sistah Soul Series 2026

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

Douglas Stuart celebrates John of John on Wednesday, May 13th at 7pm

 Wed, 13 May at 07:00 pm 412 Pine St USD 34

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 w/ Wall Carpets at PhilaMOCA

 Sat, 25 Apr at 07:30 pm PhilaMOCA

ORACLES ‘26 - Christian Spoken Word Showcase

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

Curtis Cook (NETFLIX, Comedy Central)

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

Lev Fer (2025 ESPY Award Writer, Comedy Cellar)

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

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

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

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

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

Open Heart Poetry (A Unique Christian Open Mic Encounter)

 Fri, 27 Mar at 07:00 pm 7860 Eva St USD 0 to 29

Alex Falcone (Portlandia, The Late Show)

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

Aurelio Voltaire at PhilaMOCA

 Fri, 17 Apr at 08:00 pm PhilaMOCA

Swing Kids w/ Fatboi Sharif, Venus Twins, & Soji at The Rotunda

 Sat, 18 Apr at 07:30 pm The Rotunda

Wharton Asian American Business Conference

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

Kevin James Thornton: Book Reading Show

 Tue, 28 Apr at 07:00 pm Helium Comedy Club - Philadelphia

The Moth StorySLAM - American Dreams at Punch Line Philadelphia

 Tue, 02 Jun at 07:30 pm Punch Line Philadelphia

2025-26 Penn Fine Arts Visiting Artist Lecture Series: Sondra Perry

 Thu, 26 Mar at 06:00 pm Institute of Contemporary Art Free

The 2026 IAMPHL Student Summit

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

Philly Book Launch: FAT SWIM by Emma Copley Eisenberg

 Thu, 30 Apr at 07:00 pm Philadelphia Ethical Society USD 0 to 34

A DEEPLY ROOTED TROLLEY TOUR BY HARRIETTS BOOKSHOP

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

Casey Scieszka celebrates The Fountain on March 24th

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

Brew N' History Tour

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

The Diaspora Spice Co. Cookbook Tour at Malai Philly

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

Romeo and Juliet - Theatrical Production

 Sat, 14 Mar at 07:00 pm F. Otto Haas Stage At Arden Theatre Company

candice iloh's "EMEKA EAT EGUSI!" Book Release Party

 Fri, 27 Mar at 06:00 pm Painted Bride Art Center USD 25

My Journey from Social Work to Cinema

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

Wilderness Generation - Preview and Artist Talk

 Sat, 28 Mar at 01:00 am Parkway Central Library 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

Uncle Bobbie's X Brian Jones - "Black History is for Everyone" Book Talk

 Thu, 16 Apr at 07:30 pm Uncle Bobbie's Coffee & Books USD 30

Poetry, Blerds & Jams

 Sat, 12 Sep at 12:00 pm Braid Mill USD 75 to 150

An Elegant Rebellion: A brunch Celebrating 10 Years of BMH

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

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

 Thu, 23 Apr at 07:30 pm PhilaMOCA

COAST 2 FLIGHT JAM

 Sat, 18 Apr at 09:00 pm Two Locals Brewing USD 13

TBD presents CLIPPINGS 2026: a new play festival

 Thu, 23 Apr at 07:00 pm Walnut St. Theatre Independence Studio on 3 USD 0 to 55

An Evening with Steve Wynn in a living room in Philadelphia PA

 Tue, 05 May at 07:00 pm A Living Room in Philadelphia PA 19121 USD 29 to 109

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

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

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

Isaac Fitzgerald celebrates American Rambler on Friday, May 15th at 7pm

 Fri, 15 May at 07:00 pm 412 Pine St USD 38

Voices and Vibes Showcase and Open Mic

 Fri, 20 Mar at 06:00 pm Pub Webb USD 0 to 18

Souletri Sunday's "Open Mic Experience"

 Sun, 17 May at 02:00 pm Two Locals Brewing Free

Daniel Kehlmann celebrates The Director on Tuesday, May 19th at 6pm

 Tue, 19 May at 06:00 pm Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia Free

Souletri Sunday's "Open Mic Experience"

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

Books & Brunch & Mimosa’s

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

Uncle Bobbie's X Ericka Hart: Nasty Work Book Tour

 Tue, 14 Apr at 07:30 pm Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts USD 13 to 36

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

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

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

Where We Begin Again: In Her Eyes x Vox Populi

 Fri, 03 Apr at 06:00 pm Vox Populi Free

Justin Torres: Blackouts

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

Souletri Sunday's "Open Mic Experience"

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

Souletri Sunday's "Open Mic Experience"

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

The Community Stage: Our Monthly Open Mic

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

Collide Community Open Mic: Bourbon and Branch

 Mon, 30 Mar at 07:00 pm Bourbon & Branch Free

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

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

Opera on Tap Philly Presents: Fool for Love

 Wed, 01 Apr at 07:00 pm A Novel Idea on Passyunk USD 18 to 39

The Crossing: Declare the Causes

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

HOUSE OF POETS - MAUI

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

Philadelphia's Lost Jewish Quarter

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

A Writers Party 2026: Ghost Harmonics

 Sat, 21 Mar at 07:00 pm Perch Free

RAWHEAD REX (1986) SCREENING AT MONSTER VEGAN

 Fri, 20 Mar at 08:00 pm Monster Vegan Free

America’s Divides: A Political Lunch Series with Yuval Levin

 Wed, 08 Apr at 12:00 pm University of Pennsylvania Free

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

 Sat, 28 Mar at 06:00 pm KIDD & CO USD 7 to 13

Stevie The Inventor's Book Signing Event/ Build A Bot Class

 Sat, 04 Apr at 02:00 pm Lovett Memorial Library Free

2026 Philadelphia Writing Workshop

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

PHILLY: You Are Before the World Book Event

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

Roots to Routes: A Book Talk with Romina Garber

 Mon, 20 Apr at 12:00 pm University of Pennsylvania Free

'Takes a Village Storyhour

 Sat, 21 Mar at 02:00 pm d'griot gallery Free

The Community Stage: Our Monthly Open Mic

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

Where Conversation Meets Culture With Dr. Kemi Doll

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

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

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

Mojo Bags & Medicine Wheels: A Bus Trip & Farm Experience

 Sat, 11 Apr at 10:00 am Harriett's Bookshop USD 50

David Szalay celebrates Flesh on April 23rd at 6pm

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

An Evening with Eric LaRocca in Conversation with Chuck Wendig

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

1774 And All That: Paths To Independence

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

Kiss & Tale (May 2026)

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

DTL Poetic Vibez Showcase

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

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

Voices on the Menu

 Sat, 04 Apr at 07:00 pm 3269 S Ferry Rd USD 13

Rebel Reader's Society

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

The Community Stage: Our Monthly Open Mic

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

Not "Just" a Poet

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

Giving Yourself Permission: An Evening with Dr. George James (Temple Univ)

 Tue, 21 Apr at 06:00 pm Mazur Hall Free

Outreach and Vegan Food Giveaway at April 2026 Flea Market

Sat, 11 Apr at 08:00 am Clark Park

Track Changes: Raena Shirali & Candice Wuehle

 Tue, 28 Apr at 07:00 pm Pen & Pencil Club Free

Women History Month Book Fest

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

The Alley Book Club: SESQUI! By Thomas H. Keels

 Sat, 28 Mar at 04:30 pm 124-126 Elfreths Alley, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19106

Project Moshen presents: Remnants – What Remains After Love

 Sat, 02 May at 07:00 pm Performance Garage USD 45 to 50

Puto:Plays by Ricardo A. Bracho Book Release Party

 Thu, 19 Mar at 03:30 pm Fisher-Bennett Hall, 3328 Walnut Street , Philadelphia, PA, USA Free

Stealing America with Linford D. Fisher

 Mon, 30 Mar at 02:00 pm Annenberg School for Communication, Room 500 Free

Readers Theater: Recuerdos Que No Sabias Que Tenias

 Sat, 21 Mar at 07:00 pm Allens Lane Art Center USD 0 to 23

The Legacy Author Circle—Founding Edition

 Sat, 30 May at 08:30 am Sonesta Philadelphia Rittenhouse Square CAD 597

Books & Brunch with Authors

 Sat, 21 Mar at 10:00 am TBA USD 34 to 66

Moonbrew: Sip & Read | Cozy Tea Tasting & Book Club Experience (Philly)

 Sat, 28 Mar at 03:00 pm Marniér Events USD 15 to 45

Cheers to McGillin’s on National Beer Day

 Tue, 07 Apr at 06:30 pm Historical Society of Pennsylvania USD 11 to 44

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

 Thu, 14 May at 08:00 pm Philadelphia Free

APEX POETRY LEAGUE QUILLADELPHIA 2 POETRY SLAM

 Sat, 04 Apr at 07:00 pm Hero's Mark Enterprise USD 23