Poetry Events in Washington

Check out happening poetry events all around Washington, DC

District of PRIDE Showcase at Lincoln Theatre

 Wed, 17 Jun at 07:00 pm Lincoln Theatre Free

Smut Slam DC: Taste the Rainbow

 Sat, 27 Jun at 08:00 pm Pubkey USD 0 to 30

SUNSET IN THE GARDEN WINE FESTIVAL Feat. Poetry and R&B

 Sun, 14 Jun at 03:00 pm metrobar USD 36 to 624

Juneteenth Jamboree 2026

 Sat, 20 Jun at 12:00 pm Thurgood Marshall Child Development Center USD 0 to 23

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

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

"To Whom This May Concern: A Tribute to Miss Jill Scott

 Fri, 12 Jun at 06:00 pm 1378 H St NE USD 13 to 23

P. Scott Cunningham & Clint Smith - Self-Portrait as the "i" in Florida

 Tue, 30 Jun at 07:00 pm Solid State Books USD 0 to 23

Live! from Busboys and Poets hosted by MalPractice

 Fri, 27 Mar Busboys and Poets USD 8

Natural Hair Fest® Strengthens Natural Hair Movement in Washington DC

 Sun, 30 Aug at 10:00 am Courtyard by Marriott Washington Downtown/Convention Center USD 30 to 285

Juneteenth Poetry Reading with Ewuare X. Osayande

 Fri, 19 Jun at 05:00 pm Busboys and Poets Free

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

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

CHOCOLATE: Screening at The Go-Go Museum & Café

 Sun, 28 Jun at 03:00 pm Go-Go Museum & Cafe Free

Summer of Love at The Den at Politics and Prose

 Wed, 01 Jul at 07:00 pm Politics and Prose Bookstore Free

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

 Fri, 30 Jan at 09:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 8

Courage Together: An Evening of Arts and Culture Honoring Refugees and Displaced People

 Thu, 18 Jun at 05:00 pm 1800 M St NW, Washington, DC 20033-7501, United States

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

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

New Age Open Mic - Washington DC

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

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

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

LOVE IN DC

 Wed, 24 Jun at 07:00 pm Go-Go Museum & Cafe USD 23 to 29

The Rewind story open mic + social

 Thu, 18 Jun at 07:00 pm DC Writers’ Salon USD 0 to 5

Stand Up Comedy Open Mic in Adams Morgan - Hot Dog Comedy

 Wed, 10 Jun at 08:00 pm Karma Hookah Bar/ Former Exotic Hookah Free

Free Comedy Open Mic | U Street

 Wed, 13 May 1334 U St NW Free

UNITE D.M.V Creative Worship Gathering

 Sat, 20 Jun at 07:00 pm 6810 Eastern Ave NW Free

OPEN MIC :: WE MAKE DC

 Wed, 10 Jun at 06:00 pm WE MAKE DC - Dupont Circle Free

The Joy & Creativity Collective: June Gathering

 Sun, 21 Jun at 03:00 pm The Dew Drop Inn Free

The Artemis Spotlight - Open Mic Comedy - FREE

 Wed, 06 May The Artemis Free

Poet Life Fest | The Poet’s Homecoming

 Mon, 20 Jul at 06:00 pm Washington D.C.

Party Line by Kyle Carrero Lopez

 Wed, 08 Jul at 07:00 pm Lost City Books Free

No Experience Needed: The R&B Aerobics + Karaoke Brunch presented by DNWC

 Sat, 25 Apr at 11:00 am Entitlement Lounge USD 39 to 71

The Inner Loop's September Reading

 Tue, 15 Sep at 07:00 pm Shaw's Tavern Free

Book Launch, Poetry Reading & Signing: Samar Najia’s Yamma, Yaba: Oh Mother

 Thu, 09 Jul at 06:30 pm Jerusalem Fund Free

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

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

Scrap Book by Nick Martino

 Thu, 23 Jul at 07:00 pm Lost City Books Free

DC Writers' Salon: Agent & Author Q&A with Rhonda Zimlich

 Thu, 23 Jul at 06:30 pm DC Writers’ Salon Free

Abrahamic House Open Mic!

 Mon, 06 Jul at 07:00 pm Dupont Circle Free

The Artemis Open Mic

 Tue, 14 Apr at 08:00 pm The Artemis - DC Sports Bar, Live Music, Happy Hour Free

The Inner Loop's August Reading

 Tue, 18 Aug at 07:00 pm Shaw's Tavern Free

It Won't All Wash Away - Poetry Night

 Sat, 01 Aug at 07:00 pm 52 O St NW Free

Summer of Love at Little District Books

 Wed, 15 Jul at 07:00 pm Little District Books Free

The Inner Loop's June Reading

 Tue, 23 Jun at 07:00 pm Shaw's Tavern Free

Erin O'Luanaigh - Avail

 Tue, 09 Jun at 07:00 pm Solid State Books USD 0 to 29

Pure Lounge Live

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

Passport Poetry Open Mic

 Wed, 10 Dec at 07:00 pm LYDIA ON H USD 13

IRF Builders Forum

 Wed, 21 May at 09:00 am Museum of the Bible USD 162 to 269

Open Mic Music Night at Doubles

 Thu, 14 Aug at 06:30 pm Doubles Free

Secret Sounds - Live Band Speakeasy - Wednesdays

 Wed, 07 May at 07:00 pm STFU Navy Yard Free

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

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

Crescent Moon Nights Open Mic Night

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

OPEN MIC NIGHT with Jasper Juniper

 Fri, 03 Apr at 07:00 pm DC Brau Free

Open Mic Night @ Spark Social LGBTQ+

 Thu, 12 Mar at 08:00 pm Spark Social USD 0 to 13

Poema Abierto - A Span-ish Open Mic

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

1st Wednesdays Open Mic | 450 K | Hosted by: Anthony Oakes

 Wed, 01 Jan at 08:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 8