Poetry Events in Washington

Check out happening poetry events all around Washington, DC

Crescent Moon Nights Open Mic - WE BACKKKKK

 Sat, 06 Dec at 07:30 pm Sankofa Video Books & Café USD 12

The Confluence ft. Mob of One w/ Don Kuzan + Tyler on Demand

 Fri, 09 Jan at 07:30 pm 1508 North Capitol Street NW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20002

Neo-Soul & Mistletoe

 Sun, 14 Dec at 07:00 pm Prima DC USD 0 to 13

MAC-AOSA Holiday Dance Party in partnership with Mu Lambda Foundation, Inc.

 Sat, 06 Dec at 05:00 pm Prima DC USD 23

Sounds & Spirits Christmas Edition 2025 - Live Band Open Mic

 Sun, 21 Dec at 07:00 pm Public Bar Live Free

Pro Voices Open Mic @ Provost DC (Holiday Edition)

 Sat, 06 Dec at 05:00 pm Provost Free

Pure Poetry Live ft. Phil Adé

 Sat, 13 Dec at 07:00 pm Karma DC Live Music Venue USD 29 to 215

A Star of Christmas

 Fri, 05 Dec at 06:00 pm Howard University Free

A Celtic Christmas

Sun, 07 Dec at 04:00 pm Dumbarton Concerts

Friday Music Series: Dessa

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

Stand Up Comedy Open Mic - Takoma Park Neighborhood Library

 Sun, 04 Jan at 01:30 pm Takoma Park 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

"Happy Hour Comedy" Open Mic

 Mon, 08 Dec at 06:00 pm Everyday People DC Free

The Rewind story open mic + social

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

THE AUTHORS BALL & AWARDS DINNER 2026

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

Voices of Remembrance and Resilience

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

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

 Thu, 30 Oct at 08:00 pm Washington Free

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

The Garden Open Mic w/Host Taru Marcellus

 Fri, 05 Sep at 07:00 pm BloomBars

Xavier & Friends Open Mic

 Wed, 24 Sep at 07:00 pm The Artemis - DC Sports Bar, Live Music, Happy Hour Free

Pure Lounge Live

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

Open Mic at Art Of Noize

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

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

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

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