Literary Events Calendar

Poets & Writers lists readings, workshops, and other literary events held in cities across the country, including New York, Atlanta, Chicago, Cleveland, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. If you are interested in attending a live event, please be sure to get in touch with the contact person listed to confirm the time and place for the event.

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E.g., 06/26/2025

Poetry Open Mic at Visible Voice Books

06/26/2025 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Come consummate with us as we open the floor and turn up the mic. Poet Russell Vidrick hosts the Visible Voice Books open poetry night every third Thursday of the month.

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2258 Professor Ave
Cleveland, OH 44113

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Lyrical Rhythms: Open Mic and Chill

07/01/2025 - 8:00pm to 11:00pm

Open Mic & Chill
Every Tuesday at B-Side Liquor Lounge
DOORS: 7:00 | COMEDY: 8:00 | OPEN MIC: 10:00P
$5 ADV/Until 9P | $10 Doors
Check out 2 DRINKS...

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2785 Euclid Heights Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44106

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Open Mic at The Winchester

07/01/2025 - 9:00pm to 11:00pm

Music, Poetry and more every Tuesday. Sign ups at 8:30 p.m.

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12112 Madison Ave
Lakewood, OH 44107

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1st Wednesday Poets in South Euclid

07/02/2025 - 3:00pm to 4:30pm

Second Sunday Poets have moved to First Wednesdays!

Where? In the Wm. N. Skirball Writers' Center at The South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public...

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1876 S Green Rd
Cleveland, OH 44121

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Poetry Workshop with Claire McMahon and Ray McNiece

07/02/2025 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Visible Voice Books Poetry Workshop is the first Wednesday of the month. Bring 8-10 copies of original poems to share with group. Friendly suggestions and all ages are welcome...

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2258 Professor Ave
Cleveland, OH 44113

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1st Wednesday Poets in South Euclid

07/02/2025 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Second Sunday Poets have moved to First Wednesdays!

Where? In the Wm. N. Skirball Writers' Center at The South Euclid - Lyndhurst Branch of the Cuyahoga County Public...

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1876 S Green Rd
Cleveland, OH 44121

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Spoken Word: Poetry Open Mic Nights at Kaiser Gallery

07/03/2025 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Attention lovers of live poetry, join us first Thursday of each month for Spoken Word: Poetry Open Mic Nights at Kaiser Gallery!On the first Thursday of each month, Kaiser...

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2418 Professor Ave
Cleveland, OH 44113

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