Poetry Events in Washington

Check out happening poetry events all around Washington, DC

Sounds & Spirits August 2025 - Live Band Open Mic

 Sun, 17 Aug at 06:30 pm THRōW Social DC Free

IN LIVING COLOR

 Sat, 16 Aug at 06:00 pm Honfleur Gallery Free

Lisa O'Neill in Washington

 Fri, 05 Sep at 07:00 pm Lincoln Theatre

The Cookout at Legacy Hifi

 Fri, 15 Aug at 06:00 pm Legacy Hifi Free

Black August Revolutionary Open Mic

 Sat, 30 Aug at 06:30 pm Haydee's Restaurant Free

Wine Down in Session: August Open Mic *drinks and snacks included

 Sat, 16 Aug at 07:00 pm 1819 2nd St NW USD 13

The Artemis Spotlight - Open Mic Comedy - FREE

 Tue, 12 Aug at 08:00 pm The Artemis Free

Thursdays At The Plug Open Mic: Presented by Crab Plug

 Thu, 04 Sep at 08:00 pm Crabplug Seafood Bar & Grill Free

The Artemis Spotlight - Open Mic Comedy - FREE

 Tue, 26 Aug at 08:00 pm The Artemis Free

Meet After Work - Open Mic Business Networking

 Thu, 28 Aug at 05:00 pm The Continent DC Free

Thursdays At The Plug Open Mic: Presented by Crab Plug

 Thu, 18 Sep at 08:00 pm Crabplug Seafood Bar & Grill Free

The Rewind story open mic + social

 Thu, 28 Aug at 07:00 pm DC Writers’ Salon USD 0 to 5

The Inner Loop September Reading

 Tue, 16 Sep at 07:00 pm Sonny’s Pizza Free

Thursdays At The Plug Open Mic: Presented by Crab Plug

 Thu, 21 Aug at 08:00 pm Crabplug Seafood Bar & Grill Free

Glitter on the Highway w/ File A Complaint + The Rally Caps

 Fri, 22 Aug at 07:00 pm 1508 North Capitol Street NW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20002

D.C. Celebrates Ukraine's Independence Day!

 Sun, 24 Aug at 04:30 pm The White House Free

Meet After Work CBC Kickoff!

 Mon, 22 Sep at 05:00 pm The Park at 14th Free

The Inner Loop August Reading

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

The Inner Loop October Reading

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

Samanta Schweblin - Good and Evil

 Wed, 01 Oct at 07:00 pm Solid State Books USD 0 to 31

Poetry Slam & Tour

 Sun, 12 Oct at 06:00 pm 2020 O St NW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20036

Retreat: Deepening Earth Connections with Leah Rampy

 Fri, 15 Aug at 04:30 pm Washington National Cathedral

Copy of Music in the Circle: Dupont Concert Series (feat. Tavair Dominique)

 Sat, 18 Oct at 12:00 pm Dupont Circle Free

Injustice Anywhere 381 March

 Sat, 20 Sep at 12:00 pm Lincoln Memorial Free

AGING WHILE BLACK | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation

 Tue, 26 Aug at 06:00 pm Busboys and Poets Anacostia Free

The Last Laugh

 Sun, 12 Oct at 10:00 pm Union Stage USD 31

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

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

WWPH LITERARY SALON: AMERICA'S FUTURE EDITION

 Tue, 26 Aug at 05:00 pm Politics and Prose Bookstore Free

purl by Michele Evans

 Tue, 23 Sep at 07:00 pm The Potter's House Free

5th Wednesdays Open Mic | 450 K | Hosted by Dwayne B!

 Wed, 29 Oct at 08:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 11

A Celtic Christmas

Sat, 06 Dec at 04:00 pm Dumbarton Concerts

The Poetry & Folklore of Sterling A. Brown--A Cultural Legend

 Sat, 13 Sep at 09:00 am 125 Michigan Ave NE- on campus of Trinity Washington University Free

French Queens and Illustrious Women

 Fri, 07 Nov at 07:30 pm Embassy of France USD 40

804 Lit Salon--August 16th at 7p

 Sat, 16 Aug at 07:00 pm 804 Quintana Place Northwest, Washington, DC, USA Free

A Celtic Christmas

Sun, 07 Dec at 04:00 pm Dumbarton Concerts

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

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

The Inner Loop November Reading

 Tue, 18 Nov at 07:00 pm Sonny’s Pizza Free

What's Happening? A Very Open Mic

 Tue, 12 Aug at 07:30 pm Le Mont Royal Free

Rhymez&Rhythmz Open Mic Performance Series

 Fri, 25 Apr at 07:30 pm The Consortium USD 13

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

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

Speaking In Tongues Festival: Relaxer (live) w/ more TBA

 Fri, 10 Oct at 11:00 pm 1940 9th Street Northwest, Washington, District of Columbia 20001, United States

Open Mic Music Night at Doubles

 Thu, 14 Aug at 06:30 pm Doubles Free

Sunday Scaries: A Free Comedy Show!

 Sun, 16 Feb at 08:00 pm Fat Pete's BBQ Free

DC Brau Open Mic, Hosted by Jasper Juniper

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

The National Hip-Hop Honors 2025

 Mon, 18 Aug at 06:00 pm Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company USD 0 to 82

Release Open Mic

 Sat, 18 Jan at 07:00 pm Anacostia Arts Center USD 7 to 13

Open Mic at Art Of Noize

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

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

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

Read & Run on the Road: Creatures of Passage with Author Morowa Yejidé

 Sun, 19 Oct at 09:15 am The Big Chair USD 10 to 45

Slamtastic! | 1st Saturday's | Hosted by: Words Beats & Life

 Sat, 01 Jul at 06:00 pm Busboys and Poets 14th & V USD 0 to 8

Funny Side Up: Free Comedy

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

7DrumCity Presents: The Pocket Open Mic

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

Poetry at 12th & K

 Tue, 25 Mar at 07:00 pm Eaton House Free

9th Hour SLAM! | 14th & V | Host: Charity Blackwell

 Fri, 10 Jan at 09:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 0 to 8

Curtain Call Open Mic - Presented by Capital Cabaret

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

1st Fridays Open Mic | Brookland | Host Dwayne B

 Sat, 04 Jan at 09:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 8

Hot Mic

 Mon, 30 Jan at 07:00 pm Fat Pete's BBQ Free

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

 Wed, 01 Jan at 07:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 8

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

 Tue, 07 Jan at 08:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 8

4th Wednesdays Open Mic | 450 K | Hosted by Dwayne B

 Wed, 22 Jan at 08:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 8

2nd Wednesdays Open Mic | 450 K | Hosted by: Simply Sherri

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

2nd Friday Open Mic | Brookland | Hosted by Malachi Byrd

 Fri, 10 Jan at 09:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 8

3rd Wednesdays Open Mic | 450 K | Hosted by Sir Harvey Fitz

 Wed, 15 Jan at 08:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 8

Open Mic Night!| Brookland |3rd Fridays| Host: Mariah Barber

 Fri, 17 Jan at 09:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 8

3rd Tuesday Open Mic Night | Anacostia| Hosted By DJ Art.is

 Tue, 21 Jan at 08:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 8

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

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

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

 Tue, 28 Jan at 08:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 8

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

 Tue, 14 Jan at 08:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 8

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

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

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

 Tue, 21 Jan at 07:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 8

5th Friday Open Mic | Brookland| Hosted by Casey Catherine Moore

 Fri, 31 Jan at 09:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 8