Poetry Events in Philadelphia

Check out happening poetry events all around Philadelphia, PA

DTL Poetry: People's Choice Competition

 Sat, 16 Aug at 06:00 pm The Sweet Lounge USD 0 to 55

Song & Stories by Candlelight: John Faye

 Sat, 23 Aug at 07:00 pm Fat Lady Brewing USD 23 to 29

TRUTH DA POET @ The Release Open Mic (Philly)

 Fri, 22 Aug at 07:30 pm The Heart Ballroom Philly (Banquet Hall) USD 13 to 23

Street Movies! with Strawberry Mansion CDC

 Sat, 16 Aug at 07:45 pm The Yard on John Coltrane Street Free

Brushstrokes and Verses

 Sat, 16 Aug at 06:00 pm 911 N Broad St USD 35

Pigeon Poetry Jam

 Sun, 31 Aug at 08:00 pm PhilaMOCA USD 18

DTL Poetry: People's Choice Competition

 Sat, 20 Sep at 06:00 pm The Sweet Lounge USD 0 to 55

2 Lines Open Mic X Rich Flow

 Fri, 12 Sep at 07:00 pm MaKen Studios North USD 13

Souletri @ Izlas An Open Mic Experience

 Tue, 12 Aug at 06:00 pm Izlas Latin Cuisine - Restaurant/ NightClub / Lounge Free

Ladies Poetry Night: Pen to Page

 Wed, 13 Aug at 07:00 pm Haraz Coffee House USD 20

APL PRESENTS PENCILMANIA 2 POETRY SLAM

 Sun, 14 Sep at 07:00 pm Hero's Mark Enterprise USD 23

Street Movies! with Friends of Vernon Park & Germantown Info Hub

 Sat, 23 Aug at 07:30 pm Vernon Park Free

First Friday Open Mic Night

 Fri, 05 Sep at 06:00 pm 17 North 2nd St, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19106

Souletri Sunday's Open Mic

 Sun, 24 Aug at 02:00 pm Two Locals Brewing Free

The Weapon of Choice is Words -Poetry & Live Music, Healing thu the Arts

 Sat, 30 Aug at 05:00 pm Jacobs Northwest Free

cj speaks presents Spoken Word of Philly - an open mic hosted by poet cj

 Sun, 17 Aug at 03:00 pm The Movement Free

DTL Poetry: People's Choice Competition

 Sat, 18 Oct at 06:00 pm The Sweet Lounge USD 0 to 55

Open Typebar: August 14

 Thu, 14 Aug at 06:00 pm Philly Typewriter Free

The Orphan, The Poet: Harbour

 Fri, 15 Aug at 12:00 am Brooklyn Bowl Philadelphia

Saul Williams at City Winery - Philadelphia

 Fri, 17 Oct at 07:30 pm City Winery - Philadelphia

Christ Connect Philly - Open Mic Night

 Thu, 21 Aug at 07:00 pm 6376 Germantown Ave Free

Creatives' Pier | Outdoor Open Mic ft. Jon Bolds

 Tue, 12 Aug at 06:45 pm Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center USD 7 to 25

Richard Perez presents I HAVE TO DO THIS at PhilaMOCA

 Tue, 19 Aug at 08:00 pm PhilaMOCA

Marcus G Presents: PHILLY'S MOST WANTED!

 Thu, 25 Sep at 10:00 pm 254 USD 18 to 29

DTL Poetic Vibez Open Mic & Showcase

 Sun, 14 Sep at 01:00 pm The Sweet Lounge USD 0 to 55

Laugh The Pain Away Aug 15( a poetically infused comedy experience)

 Fri, 15 Aug at 08:00 pm Heros mark enterprise USD 13 to 34

Mariah Rigg Presents EXTINCTION CAPITAL OF THE WORLD: STORIES at H&H Books

 Tue, 12 Aug at 07:00 pm The Head & The Hand Books Free

Punch Line Philly Open Mic Night

 Mon, 11 Aug at 07:00 pm Punch Line Philly

Poetry Reading with Ursula Rucker

 Thu, 11 Sep at 04:15 pm InLiquid Gallery in the Crane Building Free

Charm City Slam Philly Edition

 Tue, 12 Aug at 07:00 pm 3721 Midvale Ave USD 29 to 39

Creatives' Cafe | Open Mic ft. Zhanna Hope

 Tue, 14 Oct at 06:45 pm 2443 E Gordon St USD 7 to 25

DTL Poetry: People's Choice Competition

 Sat, 22 Nov at 06:00 pm The Sweet Lounge USD 0 to 55

DTL Poetry: People's Choice Competition GRAND FINALE

 Sat, 20 Dec at 06:00 pm The Sweet Lounge USD 0 to 55

Joe McPhee & The Ghost + The Humanosity Project

 Wed, 01 Oct at 08:00 pm 2223 FISH

Mix Mic

 Wed, 13 Aug at 09:00 am 1400 S 2nd St Free

Open Mic ~ Music ~ Poetry ~ Hip Hop ~ Jazz ~ Vendors Needed Wanted

 Wed, 05 Feb at 08:00 pm Philadelphia USD 7 to 34

Saul Williams

 Thu, 16 Oct at 07:00 pm City Winery - Philadelphia

First Saturdays Open Mic + Art Show at People's Gallery Project

 Sat, 02 Aug at 06:00 pm 1034 Pine St Free

Creatives' Cafe | Open Mic ft. Maya Simone

 Tue, 09 Dec at 06:45 pm 2443 E Gordon St USD 7 to 25

Hoodwinked: Stand Up & Storytelling Open Mic

 Sun, 16 Feb at 07:00 pm Sawubona Creativity Project Free

Two Locals Comedy Open Mic

 Fri, 31 Jan at 07:00 pm Two Locals Brewing Free

Connect and Create

 Fri, 25 Jul at 07:00 pm Cherry Street Pier Free

Last Sunday Open Mic

 Sun, 28 Apr at 06:00 pm Visionary Goals Studio USD 15

Philadelphia Comedy College Fall 2025 Semester

 Tue, 07 Oct at 06:00 pm Temple University, Howard Gittis Student Center USD 0 to 1,039

Comedy Open Mic Night at the Raven Lounge

 Thu, 14 Dec at 09:00 pm The Raven Lounge Free

Topside Tavern Comedy - Open Mic Night

 Thu, 15 May at 08:30 pm Topside Tavern - American Restaurant & Bar Free

Poetry Writing Monthly Workshop

 Wed, 08 Jan at 06:30 pm Philly Typewriter Free