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Poetry Events and Things to do in Washington, DC

DCAC's Poetry Series 2026
Sun, Jun 28, 3:00 PM + 6 more
Washington · The DC Arts Center (DCAC)
DCAC's Poetry Series 2026
Sun, Jun 28, 3:00 PM + 6 more
Washington · The DC Arts Center (DCAC)
Rap is Poetry Open Mic Night
Thu, Jun 18, 8:00 PM
Alexandria · Galactic Panther Art Gallery
Rap is Poetry Open Mic Night
Thu, Jun 18, 8:00 PM
Alexandria · Galactic Panther Art Gallery
Almost full
Pride Month Poetry Reading
Tuesday at 6:30 PM
Washington · Arts Club of Washington
Almost full
Pride Month Poetry Reading
Tuesday at 6:30 PM
Washington · Arts Club of Washington
4th Saturdays Poetry Slam! | Anacostia| Hosted by Black Chakra
Sat, Jun 27, 7:00 PM + 6 more
Washington · Busboys and Poets
4th Saturdays Poetry Slam! | Anacostia| Hosted by Black Chakra
Sat, Jun 27, 7:00 PM + 6 more
Washington · Busboys and Poets
Poetry Gallery: An Open Mic
Sun, Jun 28, 4:00 PM
Mount Rainier · Station 3510
Poetry Gallery: An Open Mic
Sun, Jun 28, 4:00 PM
Mount Rainier · Station 3510
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Write About Now Poetry Live in DC ft. Cloud hosted by E-Baby
Saturday at 7:30 PM
Washington · Yours Truly DC Hotel - Vignette Collection by IHG
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Write About Now Poetry Live in DC ft. Cloud hosted by E-Baby
Saturday at 7:30 PM
Washington · Yours Truly DC Hotel - Vignette Collection by IHG
Freedom to Express: Juneteenth Poetry Slam | Anacostia | Host: Mal Prac
Fri, Jun 19, 8:00 PM
Washington · Busboys and Poets
Freedom to Express: Juneteenth Poetry Slam | Anacostia | Host: Mal Prac
Fri, Jun 19, 8:00 PM
Washington · Busboys and Poets
Questions Laid Bare Pt. 2: A Poetry Experience
Monday at 6:30 PM
Washington · BUDDY'S DC
Questions Laid Bare Pt. 2: A Poetry Experience
Monday at 6:30 PM
Washington · BUDDY'S DC
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Wine Down and The Cove
Today at 8:00 PM
Washington · 1819 2nd St NW
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Wine Down and The Cove
Today at 8:00 PM
Washington · 1819 2nd St NW
Almost full
APM Writing Workshop! FreeCommunity 26' JUNE
Wed, Jun 24, 5:30 PM
Washington · American Poetry Museum, Monroe Street Northeast, Washington, DC, USA
Almost full
APM Writing Workshop! FreeCommunity 26' JUNE
Wed, Jun 24, 5:30 PM
Washington · American Poetry Museum, Monroe Street Northeast, Washington, DC, USA
A Night of Poetry: Local Author Showcase
Saturday at 5:00 PM
Alexandria · 2200 Mt Vernon Ave
A Night of Poetry: Local Author Showcase
Saturday at 5:00 PM
Alexandria · 2200 Mt Vernon Ave
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SUNSET IN THE GARDEN WINE FESTIVAL Feat. Poetry and R&B
Sunday at 3:00 PM
Washington · metrobar
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SUNSET IN THE GARDEN WINE FESTIVAL Feat. Poetry and R&B
Sunday at 3:00 PM
Washington · metrobar
Wine Down at Provost
Fri, Jun 19, 7:00 PM
Washington · 2129 Rhode Island Ave NE
Wine Down at Provost
Fri, Jun 19, 7:00 PM
Washington · 2129 Rhode Island Ave NE
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Flowers & Word
Saturday at 6:00 PM
Mount Rainier · Station 3510
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Flowers & Word
Saturday at 6:00 PM
Mount Rainier · Station 3510
East of the Monsoon: Southeast Asian American Poetry at USA250
Sun, Jun 28, 2:00 PM
Washington · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
East of the Monsoon: Southeast Asian American Poetry at USA250
Sun, Jun 28, 2:00 PM
Washington · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
4th Wednesdays Open Mic | 450 K | Hosted by Charity Blackwell
Wed, Jun 24, 8:00 PM + 6 more
Washington · Busboys and Poets
4th Wednesdays Open Mic | 450 K | Hosted by Charity Blackwell
Wed, Jun 24, 8:00 PM + 6 more
Washington · Busboys and Poets
Poema Abierto - A Span-ish Open Mic
Sun, Jul 5, 7:00 PM + 2 more
Washington · BloomBars
Poema Abierto - A Span-ish Open Mic
Sun, Jul 5, 7:00 PM + 2 more
Washington · BloomBars
Pajama Jammie Jam Poetry Slam | Takoma | Hosted by: Simply Sherri
Fri, Jun 26, 8:00 PM + 14 more
Washington · Busboys and Poets - Takoma
Pajama Jammie Jam Poetry Slam | Takoma | Hosted by: Simply Sherri
Fri, Jun 26, 8:00 PM + 14 more
Washington · Busboys and Poets - Takoma
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9th Hour SLAM! | 14th & V | Host: Charity Blackwell
Tomorrow at 9:00 PM + 6 more
Washington · Busboys and Poets
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9th Hour SLAM! | 14th & V | Host: Charity Blackwell
Tomorrow at 9:00 PM + 6 more
Washington · Busboys and Poets
Going fast
Poetry & Connection Night
Fri, Jun 19, 6:00 PM
Alexandria · Coffee In
Going fast
Poetry & Connection Night
Fri, Jun 19, 6:00 PM
Alexandria · Coffee In

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