Poetry Events in Washington

Check out happening poetry events all around Washington, DC

Focus on the African Diaspora Networking Event - Washington, DC

 Tue, 18 Nov at 06:00 pm The Continent DC USD 0 to 109

Comedy Show For Voter Mobilization & Civic Power

 Sat, 22 Nov at 08:00 pm The Festival Center USD 18 to 109

Pass Da AUX (11.15) - Artist Showcase (Not an Open Mic)

 Sat, 15 Nov at 07:00 pm Prima USD 18

Sounds & Spirits November 2025 - Live Band Open Mic

 Sun, 16 Nov at 07:00 pm THRōW Social DC Free

Crescent Moon Nights Open Mic - WE BACKKKKK

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

New Friends Old Strangers: 1-Year Anniversary Friendsgiving Dinner

 Sat, 22 Nov at 07:00 pm Mercy Me USD 98 to 177

Sarau Cultural

 Sat, 22 Nov at 02:00 pm The Catholic University of America - https://www.catholic.edu/map/index.html Free

The Artemis Spotlight - Open Mic Comedy - FREE

 Tue, 18 Nov at 08:00 pm The Artemis Free

A Star of Christmas

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

The Artemis Spotlight - Open Mic Comedy - FREE

 Tue, 25 Nov at 08:00 pm The Artemis Free

The Comedy Bluff – Free Wednesday Stand-Up Comedy Show in Washington, DC

 Wed, 19 Nov at 07:00 pm Aura Bar & Lounge Free

Christ House Open Mic Night

 Fri, 14 Nov at 06:00 pm The Potter's House Café & Bookstore Free

I Stay Funny - Hosted by GOOFYS - Live in DC

 Sat, 22 Nov at 07:00 pm Ace Lounge USD 27

Petals& Poetry : A Night of Reflection

 Fri, 21 Nov at 06:00 pm Mixxed Food & Drinks Free

The Rewind story open mic + social

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

Cupboard's Cabaret - Nov 21st

 Fri, 21 Nov at 07:30 pm Dupont Underground USD 18

THE AUTHORS BALL & AWARDS DINNER 2026

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

The Inner Loop November Reading

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

Voices of Remembrance and Resilience

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

DC Burners | DCompression | Nov 15th | Berhta Club

 Sat, 15 Nov at 03:00 pm Berhta

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

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

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

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

Stand Up Comedy Open Mic - Mt. Pleasant Library

 Sun, 30 Nov at 01:30 pm Mt. Pleasant Neighborhood Library Free

A Celtic Christmas

Sat, 06 Dec at 04:00 pm Dumbarton Concerts

DC Moth GrandSLAM

 Thu, 20 Nov at 06:30 pm The Lincoln Theatre

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

Sounds & Spirits Live Band Open Mic

 Sun, 16 Nov at 07:00 pm THRōW Social DC

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

 Thu, 30 Oct at 08:00 pm Washington Free

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

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

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

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

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