Poetry Events in Washington

Check out happening poetry events all around Washington, DC

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

The Last Laugh

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

The Thing About Falling by Tarriona "Tank" Ball

 Thu, 16 Oct at 07:00 pm Lost City Books Free

What God in the Kingdom of Bastards by Brian Gyamfi

 Wed, 22 Oct at 07:00 pm Lost City Books Free

WWPH LITERARY SALON: BLACK WOMEN WRITERS AND AMERICA'S FUTURE

 Sat, 25 Oct at 01:00 pm Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library Free

Saul Williams Meets Carlos Nino and Friends

 Wed, 15 Oct at 07:00 pm Black Cat - DC

Crocosmia by Miranda Mellis

 Tue, 11 Nov at 07:00 pm Lost City Books Free

Notes to Self - Journaling Workshop

 Thu, 16 Oct at 06:00 pm Any Day Now Free

Stand Up Comedy Open Mic - Mt. Pleasant Library

 Sat, 18 Oct at 01:00 pm Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library Free

The Artemis Spotlight - Open Mic Comedy - FREE

 Tue, 14 Oct at 08:00 pm The Artemis Free

French Queens and Illustrious Women

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

2025 Jazz Hop Sound Sessions

 Sat, 25 Oct at 12:00 pm Anacostia Free

The Artemis Spotlight - Open Mic Comedy - FREE

 Tue, 21 Oct at 08:00 pm The Artemis Free

The Inner Loop October Reading

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

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

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

THE AUTHORS BALL & AWARDS DINNER 2026

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

WRITERS & BREWS with the WASHINGTON WRITERS' PUBLISHING HOUSE

 Sun, 12 Oct at 01:00 pm City-State Public House Free

Voices of Remembrance and Resilience

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

From Workshop to Stage: Become a Speaker in a Day

 Sun, 12 Oct at 12:30 pm Capital Hilton USD 55

A Celtic Christmas

Sun, 07 Dec at 04:00 pm Dumbarton Concerts

The Inner Loop November Reading

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

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

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

Friday Music Series: Dessa

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

Stand Up Comedy Open Mic - Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library, DC

 Sun, 26 Oct at 01:30 pm Francis A. Gregory Neighborhood Library Free

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

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

A Celtic Christmas

Sat, 06 Dec at 04:00 pm Dumbarton Concerts

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

Vocal Arts DC Recital - Of Thee I Sing: Sasha Cooke. Myra Huang.

 Tue, 04 Nov at 07:30 pm 2700 F St NW, Washington, DC 20566-0001, United States

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

Sunday Scaries: A Free Comedy Show!

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

Release Open Mic

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

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

Wine Down In Session: Drinks, snacks, supplies included!

 Sat, 20 Sep at 07:30 pm 1819 2nd St NW USD 18 to 23

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

Velvet Notes: A Lux Karaoke Affair

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

What's Happening? A Very Open Mic

 Tue, 12 Aug at 07:30 pm Le Mont Royal 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 Barrel House Cafe & Bar 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