Poetry Events in Washington

Check out happening poetry events all around Washington, DC

2025 DC Poet Project - Ancestors and Descendants

 Sun, 30 Mar, 2025 at 02:00 pm Anacostia Neighborhood Library Free

Poetry Slam

 Fri, 11 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm The Mansion on O & O Street Museum USD 8 to 45

Springtime in Paris

 Fri, 18 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm Embassy of France USD 107 to 215

Rhythm & Soul Open Mic

 Sat, 29 Mar, 2025 at 08:00 pm 1241 Marion Barry Ave SE USD 0 to 13

Movement In Words Presents "UNCHAINED"

 Sat, 29 Mar, 2025 at 06:30 pm Busboys and Poets USD 18

REVIVAL DC "Reviving the Spirit of Excellence"

 Fri, 04 Apr, 2025 at 08:00 pm 12 Stories USD 37 to 45

Poetry Performance with Filippo Capobianco in The Den Coffeehouse

 Fri, 02 May, 2025 at 07:00 pm The Den Coffeehouse & Wine Bar at Politics and Prose Bookstore Free

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

 Wed, 30 Apr, 2025 at 08:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 8

Revival DC

 Fri, 04 Apr, 2025 at 08:00 pm 12 Stories USD 39 to 47

The Artemis Spotlight - Open Mic Comedy - FREE

 Tue, 01 Apr, 2025 at 08:00 pm The Artemis Free

The Artemis Spotlight - Open Mic Comedy - FREE

 Tue, 08 Apr, 2025 at 08:00 pm The Artemis Free

Poetic Health Justice: A Voice to Cancer Lore

 Wed, 09 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm True Reformer Building Free

Legacy Series: Black Literary Institution Building Post-Black Arts Movement

 Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 02:00 pm The Moorland-Spingarn Research Center at Howard University Free

Pure Poetry Live ft. Theresa tha SONGBIRD

 Thu, 03 Apr, 2025 at 06:30 pm Karma DC Live Music Venue USD 18 to 215

Magic Mic - Magic Show With Charlie Ross

 Wed, 09 Apr, 2025 at 07:30 pm Johnny Pistolas Free

OPEN MIC - GAME NIGHT - LIVE COMEDY SNOW - LIVE DJ

 Sat, 29 Mar, 2025 at 07:00 pm The Swift Petworth Free

The People's Party: A Night of Live Music, Arts + Activism

 Thu, 03 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm 540 Penn St NE, Washington, DC 20002, USA

BLISS Feedback Open Mic

 Sat, 29 Mar, 2025 at 05:30 pm 3222 11th St NW USD 0 to 7

Rhymez&Rhythmz Open Mic

 Fri, 28 Mar, 2025 at 07:30 pm The Consortium USD 13

Poetic Checkmate Chess Tournament & Poetry Slam

 Sat, 26 Apr, 2025 at 01:00 pm 2004 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE USD 18

Houston I'm the Problem/ Houston yo soy el problema by Óscar García Sierra

 Wed, 23 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm Lost City Books Free

National Capital Cabaret Festival

 Thu, 27 Mar, 2025 at 06:30 pm Parlour Victoria USD 0 to 189

Word Power pres. AESTHETIC poetry show & open mic

 Thu, 03 Apr, 2025 at 08:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 7

FREE LATE NIGHT STAND UP COMEDY SHOW WASHINGTON DC U STREET

 Mon, 31 Mar, 2025 at 09:00 pm Sudhouse DC Free

5th Tuesdays Open Mic | 14th and V | Hosted by: Twain Dooley

 Tue, 29 Apr, 2025 at 08:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 8

Project Poetic Justice Community Concert

 Sat, 03 May, 2025 at 12:00 pm 2004 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE Free

IRF Builders Forum

 Wed, 21 May, 2025 at 10:00 am The Catholic University of America USD 54 to 139

5th Wednesdays Open Mic | 450 K | Hosted by Sir Harvey Fitz

 Wed, 30 Jul, 2025 at 08:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 8

Vinyls & Verses

 Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 08:00 pm 702 Kennedy St NW USD 19

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

 Tue, 29 Jul, 2025 at 08:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 11

Columbia Heights Open Mic Nights

 Sat, 09 Sep, 2023 at 07:30 pm The Coupe Free

DC Brau Open Mic, Hosted by Jasper Juniper

 Fri, 06 Sep, 2024 at 07:00 pm 3178b Bladensburg Rd NE Free

Legacy DC Presents DC's Playlist: Not an Open Mic

 Thu, 05 Dec, 2024 at 08:00 pm Legacy DC USD 9 to 13

Pride Poetry Workshop: Poetry in Translation, led by Saundra Rose Maley

 Tue, 15 Apr, 2025 at 06:30 pm Arts Club of Washington Free

Adams Bomb Open Mic Comedy

 Wed, 08 Sep, 2021 at 08:00 pm San Antonio Bar & Grill Free

7DrumCity Presents: The Pocket Open Mic

 Tue, 01 Mar, 2022 at 07:00 pm The Pocket Free

The Rewind story open mic + social

 Thu, 24 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm DC Writers’ Salon

Curtain Call Open Mic - Presented by Capital Cabaret

 Mon, 09 Sep, 2024 at 06:30 pm Mr. Smith's of Georgetown Free

The Rewind story open mic + social

 Thu, 26 Jun, 2025 at 07:00 pm DC Writers’ Salon

The Sketch Jam: DC's Only Sketch Comedy Open Mic (FREE Show, BYOB)

 Mon, 27 Jan, 2025 at 07:00 pm The DC Arts Center (DCAC) Free

SOUL FACTORY TUESDAY LIVE BAND OPEN MIC!!!

 Tue, 15 Feb, 2022 at 08:00 pm Union District Oyster Bar & Lounge USD 10

The Garden Open Mic

 Fri, 06 Dec, 2024 at 07:00 pm BloomBars USD 9