Poetry Events in Washington

Check out happening poetry events all around Washington, DC

Pure Poetry Live ft. Just Mike the Poet & LÀDY

 Sun, 12 Apr at 06:00 pm Karma DC Live Music Venue USD 29 to 215

Floetry at The Anthem

 Wed, 22 Apr The Anthem

New Age Poetry presents: Youth, Poetry, & Protest

 Wed, 06 May at 08:00 pm 2714 Georgia Ave NW Free

Floetry with Raheem DeVaughn

 Thu, 23 Apr at 12:00 am The Anthem - DC

Rudy Francisco Live in DC

 Sun, 26 Apr at 07:30 pm Friends Meeting of Washington USD 39

SUNSET IN THE GARDEN WINE FESTIVAL

 Sun, 14 Jun at 03:00 pm metrobar USD 36 to 285

5th Tuesdays Open Mic | 14th and V | Hosted by: Drew Anderson

 Tue, 29 Sep at 08:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 8

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

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

Live! from Busboys and Poets hosted by MalPractice

 Fri, 27 Mar Busboys and Poets USD 8

5th Annual Spoken Word to Go-Go Open Mic #2

 Thu, 16 Apr at 08:00 pm Busboys and Poets ( Takoma) Free

5th Tuesdays Open Mic | 14th and V | Hosted by: Charity Blackwell

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

DMV Creative Brunch: The Power of the Pen — Ink and Ivory

 Sun, 26 Apr at 01:00 pm Eaton DC USD 0 to 82

Rhymes and Reason: An R&B Experience

 Sun, 19 Apr at 01:00 pm Johnny Pistolas USD 29 to 82

Lost Ship

 Sat, 11 Apr at 02:00 pm The National Conservatory of Dramatic Arts Free

5th Wednesdays Open Mic | 450 K | Hosted by Nekos Ramos

 Wed, 30 Sep at 08:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 8

5th Wednesdays Open Mic | 450 K | Hosted by: Simply Sherri

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

Copy of Battle of the Sexes Open Mic:”Writing My Wrongs”

 Wed, 15 Apr at 07:00 pm Champion Kitchen USD 13 to 18

The Artemis Spotlight - Open Mic Comedy - FREE

 Tue, 07 Apr The Artemis Free

IN-GALLERY | Exploring Portrait Mode: The Divine Selfie

 Thu, 16 Apr at 05:00 pm National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution Free

Washington, D.C. Open Mic!!!

 Sat, 18 Apr at 09:30 pm Pure Lounge USD 13

No Menthol Poetry Contest Howard University

 Fri, 10 Apr at 06:30 pm 2397 6th St NE Free

Blossom Block Sounds Sessions: Sake Sound Sessions

 Thu, 09 Apr at 06:30 pm 600 Howard Rd SE Free

Crackin Up Open Mic at Her Diner!

 Tue, 07 Apr at 09:00 pm Her Diner Free

New Age Open Mic

 Wed, 14 Jan at 08:00 pm 2714 Georgia Ave NW Free

Release Open Mic National Poetry Month Showcase

 Sat, 18 Apr at 07:00 pm The Strand DC USD 0 to 25

DC Burners InfoJam!

 Sun, 19 Apr at 04:00 pm Kbird DC

The Inner Loop's April Reading

 Tue, 21 Apr at 07:00 pm Shaw's Tavern Free

ARTIVISM Yoga with Morgan

 Sat, 28 Feb at 12:30 pm ARTIVISM USD 7 to 13

The Joy & Creativity Collective: April Gathering

 Sun, 19 Apr at 03:00 pm The Dew Drop Inn Free

The Gospel Cafe: Open Mic Edition!

 Fri, 22 May at 07:30 pm First Rising Mt. Zion Baptist Church Free

Sobre la orilla de Luz

 Sun, 26 Apr at 03:00 pm Studio Theatre USD 29

Poetry Gallery: The Writing Workshop

 Sat, 11 Apr at 02:00 pm Foundry Gallery USD 0 to 18

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

 Thu, 14 May at 08:00 pm Washington,District of Columbia Free

WRITE HERE, WRITE NOW: An Open Mic Joint

 Sun, 12 Apr at 07:00 pm Studio Gallery USD 0 to 8

Coupe'd Up!: OPEN MIC at the Coupe

 Tue, 07 Apr The Coupe Free

Christian Open Mic & Social - Volume 2

 Sat, 18 Apr at 06:00 pm The Underline USD 13 to 29

MFA Graduation at Politics and Prose

 Sun, 10 May at 05:00 pm Politics and Prose Bookstore Free

The Inner Loop's May Reading

 Tue, 19 May at 07:00 pm Shaw's Tavern Free

Open Mic Night

 Fri, 24 Apr at 06:00 pm 200 I St SE Free

The Premiere

 Sat, 30 May at 06:00 pm Victory Christian Ministries International, DC Free

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

 Thu, 30 Oct at 08:00 pm Washington Free

Crescent Moon Nights Open Mic Night 2026!

 Sat, 03 Jan at 07:30 pm Sankofa Video Books & Café USD 12

Passport Poetry Open Mic

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

Adams Bomb Open Mic Comedy

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

Poema Abierto - A Span-ish Open Mic

 Sun, 07 Sep at 07:00 pm BloomBars USD 14

Pure Lounge Live

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