Poetry Events in Washington

Check out happening poetry events all around Washington, DC

Friday Music Series: Dessa

 Fri, 30 Jan at 12:30 pm McNeir Hall, New North Building | Georgetown University Free

Live! from Busboys and Poets hosted by MalPractice

 Fri, 26 Dec at 08:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 8

FREE LATE NIGHT STAND UP COMEDY SHOW! WASHINGTON DC U STREET NEW YEAR 2026

 Mon, 05 Jan at 09:00 pm Sudhouse DC Free

2026 Annual MLK Memorial Service

 Sun, 18 Jan at 03:00 pm First Rock Baptist Church USD 0 to 13

5th Tuesdays Open Mic | 14th and V | Hosted by: Glo Shines

 Tue, 30 Dec at 08:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 8

Open Mic Night (January 7)

 Wed, 07 Jan at 07:30 pm The DC Improv Comedy Club

Wordplay Wednesday

 Wed, 07 Jan at 05:00 pm 925 13th St NW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20005

Stand Up Comedy Open Mic - Takoma Park Neighborhood Library

 Sun, 04 Jan at 01:30 pm Takoma Park Neighborhood Library Free

Hip-Hop as Mindfulness: Meditation, Music, and Meaning with Born I

 Thu, 08 Jan at 06:00 pm 925 13th St NW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20005

Lost Ship

 Thu, 08 Jan at 07:00 pm The National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts Free

Stand Up Comedy Open Mic - Cleveland Park Library, DC

 Sun, 18 Jan at 01:30 pm Cleveland Park Library Free

Stand Up Comedy Open Mic - Chevy Chase DC Neighborhood Library

 Sun, 01 Feb at 01:30 pm Chevy Chase DC Neighborhood Library Free

The Confluence ft. Mob of One w/ Don Kuzan + Tyler on Demand

 Fri, 09 Jan at 07:30 pm 1508 North Capitol Street NW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20002

Revival DC

 Wed, 31 Dec at 09:00 pm 3935 Minnesota Ave NE USD 29 to 109

The Inner Loop January Reading

 Tue, 20 Jan at 07:00 pm Shaw's Tavern Free

Spotlight Artist Showcase

 Sun, 28 Dec at 06:00 pm LYDIA ON H USD 0 to 13

TRAP POETRY DMV

 Sun, 18 Jan at 05:00 pm THRōW Social DC USD 18 to 162

Voices of Remembrance and Resilience

 Sun, 15 Mar at 07:30 pm St Mark's Capitol Hill USD 0 to 34

THE AUTHORS BALL & AWARDS DINNER 2026

 Sat, 28 Mar at 06:30 pm Capital Hilton USD 199

Manuscript Viewing at the Library of Congress

 Mon, 09 Feb at 12:00 pm Library of Congress Free

Live! from Busboys and Poets hosted by MalPractice

 Fri, 23 Jan at 08:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 8

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

 Thu, 30 Oct at 08:00 pm Washington Free

Open Mic Music Night at Doubles

 Thu, 14 Aug at 06:30 pm Doubles Free

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

 Thu, 02 Oct at 08:00 pm Washington Free

1st Tuesdays Open Mic | 14th and V | Hosted by: Twain Dooley

 Tue, 06 Jan at 08:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 8

3rd Tuesdays Open Mic | 14th and V | Hosted by: Drew Anderson

 Tue, 20 Jan at 08:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 8

Passport Poetry Open Mic

 Wed, 10 Dec at 07:00 pm LYDIA ON H

5th Wednesdays Open Mic | 450 K | Hosted by: Anthony Oakes

 Wed, 29 Jan at 08:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 8

2nd Tuesdays Open Mic | 14th and V | Hosted by: Charity Blackwell

 Tue, 13 Jan at 08:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 8

Adams Bomb Open Mic Comedy

 Wed, 08 Sep at 08:00 pm San Antonio Bar & Grill Free

The Garden Open Mic w/Host Taru Marcellus

 Fri, 05 Sep at 07:00 pm BloomBars

Xavier & Friends Open Mic

 Wed, 24 Sep at 07:00 pm The Artemis - DC Sports Bar, Live Music, Happy Hour Free

Pure Lounge Live

 Thu, 13 Nov at 06:00 pm Pure Lounge USD 0 to 23

Funny Side Up: Free Comedy

 Thu, 30 Jan at 09:00 pm Haydee's Restaurant Free

Open Mic at Art Of Noize

 Sun, 29 Jun at 06:30 pm Art of Noize USD 10 to 15

Velvet Notes: A Lux Karaoke Affair

 Wed, 23 Jul at 06:00 pm epic lounge and restaurant Free

7DrumCity Presents: The Pocket Open Mic

 Tue, 01 Mar at 07:00 pm The Pocket Free

4th Saturday Poetry Slam! | Anacostia| Hosted by Black Chakra

 Sat, 25 Jan at 08:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 0 to 8

4th Friday Open Mic Poetry | Brookland | Hosted by Regie Cabico

 Fri, 24 Jan at 09:00 pm Brookland USD 8

4th Tuesdays Open Mic | 14th and V | Hosted by: Glo Shines

 Tue, 27 Jan at 08:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 8