Spoken word events in Washington

Check out happening spoken word events all around Washington, DC

Poetry Slam

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm The Mansion on O & O Street Museum USD 8 to 45

love's iconic open mic | BLOOMBARS

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025 at 06:45 pm BloomBars USD 11

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

Wed, 30 Apr, 2025 at 08:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 8

Exit12 Gala: Celebrating Veterans & The Power of Arts

Fri, 02 May, 2025 at 07:00 pm Constitution Hall Free

IlluminAsia | Asia After Dark - Words in All Forms

Fri, 09 May, 2025 at 05:00 pm National Museum of Asian Art Free

Culture & Cadence Open Mic

Thu, 10 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm Shanklin Hall USD 8 to 59

National Poetry Month Slam Hosted by: KaNikki Jakarta

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 0 to 8

Time Capsule 2040: A Link To The Future – A Multimedia Experience

Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 06:30 pm TREEHOUSE Free

A Celebration of Us Gala

Sat, 26 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm 901 G St NW Free

TRAP POETRY DMV

Sat, 19 Apr, 2025 at 06:30 pm 1360 Okie St NE USD 18 to 109

How Sweet The Sound: A Celebration of Gospel Music

Sat, 24 May, 2025 at 06:00 pm DAR Constitution Hall

Project Poetic Justice Community Concert

Sat, 03 May, 2025 at 12:00 pm 2004 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE Free

5th Tuesdays Open Mic | 14th and V | Hosted by: Twain Dooley

Tue, 29 Apr, 2025 at 08:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 8

5th Wednesdays Open Mic | 450 K | Hosted by Sir Harvey Fitz

Wed, 30 Jul, 2025 at 08:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 8

DC SCORES "Our Words Our City" Poetry Showcase

Tue, 20 May, 2025 at 05:00 pm Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company Free

Vinyls & Verses

Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 08:00 pm 702 Kennedy St NW USD 19

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

Tue, 30 Sep, 2025 at 08:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 8

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

Tue, 29 Jul, 2025 at 08:00 pm Busboys and Poets USD 11

The Write Stuff: Poetry and Spoken Word Workshop Lead by Charity Blackwell

Tue, 15 Apr, 2025 at 05:30 am Busboys and Poets 14th & V USD 8

Spoken Word to Go-Go Open Mic #2

Wed, 23 Apr, 2025 at 08:00 pm 450 K St NW

Spoken Word to Go-Go Open Mic #3

Wed, 30 Apr, 2025 at 08:00 pm 235 Carroll St NW