Poetry Events in Washington

Check out happening poetry events all around Washington, DC

Friday Music Series: Dessa

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

"Speak the Dream: MLK Day Poetry Slam"| Anacostia | hosted by Black Chakra

 Sat, 17 Jan at 08:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 0 to 8

Free Stand-Up Comedy, DC: The Comedy Bluff at Aura Bar and Lounge 2026

 Wed, 21 Jan at 07:00 pm Aura Bar & Lounge Free

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

 Tue, 27 Jan at 08:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 8

THROW COMEDY JAM

 Thu, 29 Jan at 07:00 pm THRōW Social DC USD 23 to 45

New Age Open Mic

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

Winter Slam: a poetry slam hosted by DC Horror Book Club

 Tue, 20 Jan at 07:00 pm Lost Generation Brewing Company USD 0 to 15

Release Open Mic: Opening Night Edition @ Honfleur Gallery

 Sat, 07 Feb at 06:00 pm Honfleur Gallery Free

#LyricSpokenWord

 Thu, 29 Jan at 07:00 pm Shanklin Hall Free

Monday Night Live! Open Mic Night at Haven

 Mon, 19 Jan at 08:00 pm 1378 H St NE Free

Free Stand-Up Comedy in DC: The Comedy Bluff at Aura Bar and Lounge 2026

 Wed, 14 Jan at 07:00 pm Aura Bar & Lounge Free

2026 Annual MLK Memorial Service

 Sun, 18 Jan at 03:00 pm First Rock Baptist Church USD 0 to 13

VTDance/Vincent E. Thomas

 Sat, 21 Mar at 07:00 pm 3225 8th St NE, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20017

The Artemis Spotlight - Open Mic Comedy - FREE

 Tue, 27 Jan at 08:00 pm The Artemis Free

TRAP POETRY DMV

 Sun, 18 Jan at 05:00 pm THRōW Social DC USD 18 to 162

Pure Poetry Live ft. Cloud

 Thu, 15 Jan at 06:30 pm THRōW Social DC USD 23 to 215

Stand Up Comedy Open Mic - Cleveland Park Library, DC

 Sun, 18 Jan at 01:30 pm Cleveland Park Library Free

Voices of Remembrance and Resilience

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

Verses Of Expression

 Sun, 22 Feb at 02:00 pm 1378 H St NE USD 5 to 18

DCAC's Poetry Series 2026

 Sun, 18 Jan at 03:00 pm The DC Arts Center (DCAC) USD 13

Comedy Open MIc Night

 Mon, 09 Feb at 07:30 pm Aura Bar & Lounge Free

THE AUTHORS BALL & AWARDS DINNER 2026

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

Cornet | Melodrama for Speaker and Piano

 Fri, 30 Jan at 07:00 pm Embassy of Austria Free

GO

 Fri, 30 Jan at 08:00 pm Teatro de la Luna USD 29 to 34

Stand Up Comedy Open Mic - Chevy Chase DC Neighborhood Library

 Sun, 01 Feb at 01:30 pm Chevy Chase DC Neighborhood Library Free

Manuscript Viewing at the Library of Congress

 Mon, 09 Feb at 12:00 pm Library of Congress Free

A Burns Night with The Scotch Malt Whisky Society - Washington, D.C.

 Tue, 03 Feb at 07:00 pm Jack Rose Dining Saloon USD 126 to 172

Pride Poetry Workshop: "Weird Way to Protest...but, Yes!"

 Tue, 20 Jan at 06:30 pm Arts Club of Washington Free

Song of Gray by Asha Futterman

 Mon, 09 Feb at 07:00 pm Lost City Books Free

The Inner Loop January Reading

 Tue, 20 Jan at 07:00 pm Shaw's Tavern Free

Pride Poetry Workshop: Queer Homage

 Tue, 24 Mar at 06:30 pm Arts Club of Washington Free

Live! from Busboys and Poets hosted by MalPractice

 Fri, 23 Jan at 08:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 8

OPEN MIC NIGHT with Jasper Juniper

 Fri, 06 Feb at 07:00 pm DC Brau Free

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

 Thu, 30 Oct at 08:00 pm Washington Free

"Relish Comedy" Open Mic - Every Wed!

 Wed, 14 Jan Karma Hookah Bar/ Former Exotic Hookah 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

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

 Tue, 20 Jan at 08:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 8

Passport Poetry Open Mic

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

Xavier & Friends Open Mic

 Tue, 30 Dec at 08:00 pm The Artemis - DC Sports Bar, Live Music, Happy Hour Free

Adams Bomb Open Mic Comedy

 Wed, 08 Sep at 08:00 pm San Antonio Bar & Grill Free

Pure Lounge Live

 Thu, 13 Nov at 06:00 pm Pure Lounge USD 0 to 23

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