This is an annual event for local poets to share their work. You can read original poetry or poems written by your favorite poet. We ask you keep the language clean as this event is open to all ages.
Poetry Near You
Are you looking to connect with poets or find opportunities to hear or study poetry? To find poetry events and resources near you, simply enter your zip code in the search field below.
| Date | Title | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Adams County Poet Laureate Open Mic with Aerik Francis | Thornton, CO | |
| ARTbar: Tongue in Groove | Cleveland Heights, OH | |
| Stephanie Barbé Hammer, Rich Ferguson, Kathleen Florence, & Melinda Palacio | Santa Barbara, CA | |
| JCPOFEST Presents: Moonwake at Àbákẹ́ | Jersey City, NJ | |
| Scaring Up Some Poetry for National Poetry Month | Saginaw, MI | |
| Diana Whitney: Girl Trouble | Putney, VT | |
| Decatur Public Library’s Poetry Jam | Decatur, AL | |
| Freeport Folio’s Open Mic Poetry With Featured Poet State of Maine Poet Laureate Betsy Sholl | Freeport, ME | |
| Ekphrastic Poetry April 2026 | Las Vegas, NV | |
| Poetry Slam | Franklin, TN |