may 2025 EVENTS
may 9
SAY IT WITH YA CHEST
POETRY OPEN MIC
Friday, May 9
7:00-9:30PM
6734 Germantown Avenue,
Philadelphia, PA 19119
Featuring: LindoYes
Admission Fee: $10
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may 10
SWEET STANZAS OPEN MIC
Hosted by Sugar Poems
Saturday, May 10
9-11 PM
Maelani Cafe
6734 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
$10 Entry
Follow Host @Sugar.Poems on Instagram
may 10
PALETTE & POETRY
PHILLY POP-UP EXHIBIT & POETRY NIGHT
Saturday, May 10
6:00-10:00PM
954 N 8th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Admission Fee: $25-45
Follow Host @PaletteAndPoetry on Instagram
may 10
INDULGENCE: POLE & POETRY
SHOWCASE III
Saturday, May 10
6:30 – 10:30 PM
22 Wolf Street
Philadelphia, PA 19148
Admission: $25-35
Organized by Lady Syren
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may 11
DTL POETIC VIBEZ
SHOWCASE & OPEN MIC
Sunday, May 11
1PM DOORS | 2PM SHOW
Kanvas Event Center
3870 Lancaster Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Admission: $15-25
Featuring: MoeFlowz, StoryTeller Gordon, Aloneatiq
Black Chakra, and Khalil Houston
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may 12
CITIES ON THE PAGE:
A READING WITH SUE LANDERS
AND TIESHKA SMITH
Monday, May 12
5:30 PM
Roxborough Library
6245 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19128
Free Admission
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may 13
SOULETRI @ IZLAS
AN OPEN MIC EXPERIENCE
Tuesday, May 13
6-9 PM
Izlas Latin Cuisine
2725 North American Street
Philadelphia, PA 19133
Free Admission
Hosted by Anjoli Santiago
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may 13
DEREK JG WILLIAMS BOOK RELEASE
Tuesday, May 13
8:00PM
Tatooed Mom’s
530 South Street
Philadelphia, PA
$5 Cover
NOTAFLOF
Readings & Performances by Juliet Gelfman-Randazzo
Alina Pleskova, Warren Longmire, Michael Joseph Walsh
and Derek JG Williams
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may 14
LIVE POETRY: SARAH BROWNING
W.D. EHRHART, JACK MILLER
Wednesday, May 14
7:00 PM
Fergie’s Pub
1214 Sansom Street
Philadelphia, PA
Free Admission
may 14
PAUL MULDOON | JOY IN SERVICE
ON RUE TAGORE: POEMS
Wednesday, May 14
7:00 PM
Parkway Central Library
1901 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
$5.00 Admission
may 15
THIRD THURSDAY
JAM SESSION + OPEN MIC
Featuring Chioma Sheri
Thursday, May 15
6-9 PM
dgriot gallery
51 Maplewood Mall
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Free Admission (Donations Are Welcome)
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may 15
STORY & VERSE
A STORYTELLING AND POETIC OPEN MIC
Thursday, May 15
7-9 PM
Solley Theater – Arts Council of Princeton
Princeton, New Jersey
Free Admission
may 15
MOONSTONE ARTS CENTER:
NEW VOICES SPRING 2025
Thursday, May 15
5:45 PM
Literature Department
Parkway Central Library
1901 VIne Street
Philadelphia, PA
Free Admission
may 15
THE OUTLET OPEN MIC
Thursday, May 15
6:30 Doors | 7-9 PM SHOW
Appell Center Performing Arts
50 N George Street
York, PA
Free Admission
Hosted by Pan, Sir Dominique Jordan, and Shelby Speaks
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may 16
LAUGH THE PAIN AWAY
A POETICALLY INFUSED COMEDY EXPERIENCE
Friday, May 16
8:00-10:30PM
Hero’s Mark Enterprise, 5091 Umbria St.
Philadelphia, PA
Admission Fee: $10-30
Feature K Love The Poet and Ms. M&M aka Marti
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may 16
LIGHT EXPRESSIONS OPEN MIC
Friday, May 16
6:30 PM – 9 PM
Church Done Different
2233 W Allegheny Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19129
Free Admission
Clean Open Mic & Family Friendly
Follow Host @NV_Love_All on Instagram
may 17
THE 4TH ANNUAL
ARTWELL POETRY AND ART SHOW
Saturday, May 17
8:00-10:30PM
The Galleries At Moore
1916 Race Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Free Admission
Featuring Ciara Chantelle
And Youth Poet Laureate, Malaya Ulan
Follow @ArtwellPhilly on Instagram
may 17
DTL POETRY:
PEOPLE’S CHOICE COMPETITION
Saturday, May 17
6:00 PM
The Sweet Lounge
433 W Girard Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Admission: $15.00
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may 18
WILD INDIGO POETRY SERIES
Sunday, May 18
5:00-7:00PM
Young American Hard Cider & Tasting Room
6350 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA
$5 Suggested Donation
Featuring Kirwyn Sutherland and Yesenia Montilla
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may 18
SOULETRI SUNDAYS OPEN MIC EXPERIENCE
Sunday, May 18
2:00-5:00PM
Two Locals Brewing, 3675 Market St Suite 100
Philadelphia, PA
Free Admission
Hosted by RyAnn V Bryant @IamRya
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may 18
SPOKEN WORD OF PHILLY OPEN MIC
Sunday, May 18
3:00-6:00PM
The Movement, 7133 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA
Free Admission
Featuring Naima The Self Love Poet
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may 18
PHILLY REINCARNATED
FUNDRAISER AT PENTRIDGE STATION
Sunday, May 18
5-11 PM
Pentridge Station Pop-Up
5110-5120 Pentridge Street
Philadelphia, PA 19143
Admission: $20
Fundraiser Event – Larger Donations Accepted
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may 18
29TH ANNUAL POETRY INK:
LIVE AT THE ROTUNDA
Sunday, May 18
2:00 PM
The Rotunda
4014 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA
Free Admission
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may 20
VOICES IN POWER PRESENTS THE POETS PIT
Tuesday, May 20
6:00-10:00PM (7:30PM Show)
World Cafe Life, 3025 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Admission Fee: $20
Featuring GAMO
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MAY 21
YOU CAN’T KILL A POET OPEN MIC NIGHT
Wednesday, May 21
7:30 DOORS/SIGNUPS | 8PM SHOW
Tattooed Mom, 530 South Street
Philadelphia, PA
21+ Event | Free Admission
Poetry reading for queer and trans writers.
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MAY 22
WOMEN WINE & WORDS
ALL NEW SHHH…
Thursday, May 22
6:30 PM DOORS | 7:30 PM SHOW
Philly Create Studios
3525 I Street
Philadelphia, PA
Admission: $20-30
Hosted by: The Poetbul
Featuring: Jay Smoov
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MAY 23
THE RELEASE OPEN MIC
Friday, May 23
7:30 DOORS / 8PM SHOW
The Heart Ballroom Philly, 2034 E Willard Street
Philadelphia, PA
Admission Fee: $10-20
Hosted by Godsent & Lady Syren
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MAY 24
DJ HARD COR & FWI PRESENT:
HERBS & WORDS
SPOKEN WORD OPEN MIC SHOW
THE NAKED TRUTH
Saturday, May 24
7PM DOORS / 8PM SHOW
3244 N Front Street
Philadelphia, PA 19140
Admission Fee: $17-27
Featuring Lune, The NP Empress,
and Lexx Unapologetically
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MAY 24
THE HUSTLER’S BRUNCH
ART OF LIVING WRITING WORKSHOP
FROM THE BOOK:
A HUSTLER’S GUIDE TO THE UNIVERSE
Saturday, May 24
1-3 PM
West Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
$20 Registration Includes Brunch
(Cash app $emuhammad. DM receipt for Address)
Facilitated by E The Poet-Emcee
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MAY 25
SCRIBES ON SOUTH
POETRY READING & OPEN MIC
Sunday, May 25
7-10PM (DOORS AT 6PM)
Tatooed Mom’s
530 South Street
Philadelphia, PA
Free Admission
Featuring Nycir Keen
Follow @ScribesOnSouth
MAY 25
POETRY UNLEASHED: SHOWCASE & OPEN MIC
SLAM EDITION
Sunday, May 25
7:00 DOORS | 7:30 SHOW
1025 Hamilton Street
Philadelphia, PA 19123
Admission: $15.00
(Pay At Door/Cash App: $PoeticAptitude)
Hosted by: Just Ace & Sincerely L.
Featuring: New Jeru Slam Team
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MAY 28
FLETCH & CO PRESENTS
A NIGHT OF WORDS
OPEN MIC SHOWCASE
Wednesday, May 28
7-10:30 PM
Kanvas Event Center
3870 Lancaster Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104
$15 Admission Fee
Hosted by L.I.F.E.
Follow Host @IAmFletc
May 30
2 LINES PHILLY OPEN MIC
Friday, May 30
7:00 PM
MaKen Studios North
3525 I Street
Philadelphia, PA
Admission Fee: $10-15
Featuring King Kamayera & King Quinc
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May 30
POETEA & PASTRIES
Friday, May 30
7:00 PM
Sweet Bakes Couture Cafe
The Sweet Lounge
433 W. Girard Avenue (Lower Level)
Philadelphia, PA
Admission Fee: $20
Featuring Inspire The Muse
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May 31
APEX POETRY LEAGUE PRESENTS:
APL5: NICK AUSTIN VS AYESHA HICKS
Saturday, May 31
7-11 PM
Hero’s Mark Enterprise
5091 Umbria Street #Suite D
Philadelphia, PA 19128
Admission Fee: $20.00
Follow Host @APLPOETRY on Instagram
june 2025 EVENTS
june 5
HUSTLER OF CULTURE SHOW
Thursday, June 5
7:00-11:00PM
KANVAS
3870 Lancaster Ave
Philadelphia, PA
Admission Fee: $15-25
Follow Host @EThePoetMC
Featuring JUST ACE
june 6
FIRST FRIDAYS POETRY CLUB
INTRODUCE YOURSELF POETRY NIGHT
Friday, June 6
8:00-11:00PM
Hero’s Mark Enterprise, 5091 Umbria St
Philadelphia, PA
Follow @FirstFridaysPoetryClub
june 8
POETS & PROSECCO:
A POETIC BRUNCH EXPERIENCE
Sunday, June 8
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
El Jefe
120 East Main Street
Norristown, PA 19401
Follow @TheGirl.AC on Instagram
JuNE 8
DTL POETIC VIBEZ
3RD YEAR ANNIVERSARY
Sunday, June 8
1:00-5:00 PM
Kanvas
3870 Lancaster Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Admission Fee: $15-30
Follow @DTLPoetry on Instagram
JuNE 14
PALETTE & POETRY
PHILLY POP-UP EXHIBIT & POETRY NIGHT
Saturday, June 14
6:00-10:00PM
954 N 8th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Admission Fee: $25-45
Follow Host @PaletteAndPoetry on Instagram
June 14
SWEET STANZAS OPEN MIC
Hosted by Sugar Poems
Saturday, June 14
9-11 PM
Maelani Cafe
6734 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
$10 Entry
Follow Host @Sugar.Poems on Instagram
june 15
SPOKEN WORD OF PHILADELPHIA
Sunday, June 15
3:00-6:00PM
The Movement, 7133 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA
Free Admission
Follow @CJ.8925 on Instagram
june 17
VOICES IN POWER PRESENTS THE POETS PIT
Tuesday, June 17
6:00-10:00PM (7:30PM Show)
World Cafe Life, 3025 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Admission Fee: $20
Featuring BLU
Follow @VoicesInPower_ on Instagram
june 17
POETS CELEBRATE THE KEYSTONE STATE!
Tuesday, June 17
5:30 PM
Literature Department (Room 108)
Parkway Central Library
1901 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
Free Admission
Hosts: J.C. Todd & Amy Small-McKinney
june 19
STORY & VERSE
A STORYTELLING AND POETIC OPEN MIC
Thursday, June 19
7-9 PM
Solley Theater – Arts Council of Princeton
Princeton, New Jersey
Free Admission
june 20
LAUGH THE PAIN AWAY
A POETICALLY INFUSED COMEDY EXPERIENCE
Friday, June 20
8:00-10:30PM
Hero’s Mark Enterprise, 5091 Umbria St.
Philadelphia, PA
Admission Fee: $10-30
Follow @LaughThePainAwayShow on Instagram
June 22
SOULETRI SUNDAYS OPEN MIC EXPERIENCE
Sunday, June 22
2:00-5:00PM
Two Locals Brewing, 3675 Market St Suite 100
Philadelphia, PA
Free Admission
Hosted by RyAnn V Bryant @IamRya
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june 23
WILMA THEATER OPEN MIC
THEME: STUCK IN THE PAST
Monday, June 23
7:00 PM
The Wilma Theater (Lobby)
265 S Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Admission: $10 Donation
Hosted by Jaylene Clark Owens
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MAY 25
SCRIBES ON SOUTH
POETRY READING & OPEN MIC
Sunday, May 25
7-10PM (DOORS AT 6PM)
Tatooed Mom’s
530 South Street
Philadelphia, PA
Free Admission
Featuring Nycir Keen
Follow @ScribesOnSouth
july 2025 EVENTS
july 3
HUSTLER OF CULTURE SHOW
Thursday, July 3
7:00-11:00PM
KANVAS
3870 Lancaster Ave
Philadelphia, PA
Admission Fee: $15-25
Follow Host @EThePoetMC
July 4
FIRST FRIDAYS POETRY CLUB
INTRODUCE YOURSELF POETRY NIGHT
Friday, July 4
8:00-11:00PM
Hero’s Mark Enterprise, 5091 Umbria St
Philadelphia, PA
Follow @FirstFridaysPoetryClub
july 12
PALETTE & POETRY
PHILLY POP-UP EXHIBIT & POETRY NIGHT
Saturday, July 12
6:00-10:00PM
954 N 8th Street, Philadelphia, PA
Admission Fee: $20-30
Follow Host @PaletteAndPoetry on Instagram
july 12
SWEET STANZAS OPEN MIC
Hosted by Sugar Poems
Saturday, July 12
9-11 PM
Maelani Cafe
6734 Germantown Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
$10 Entry
Follow Host @Sugar.Poems on Instagram
july 17
STORY & VERSE
A STORYTELLING AND POETIC OPEN MIC
Thursday, July 17
7-9 PM
Solley Theater – Arts Council of Princeton
Princeton, New Jersey
Free Admission
july 18
LAUGH THE PAIN AWAY
A POETICALLY INFUSED COMEDY EXPERIENCE
Friday, July 18
8:00-10:30PM
Hero’s Mark Enterprise, 5091 Umbria St.
Philadelphia, PA
Admission Fee: $10-30
Follow @LaughThePainAwayShow on Instagram
july 27
SOULETRI SUNDAYS OPEN MIC EXPERIENCE
Sunday, July 27
2:00-5:00PM
Two Locals Brewing, 3675 Market St Suite 100
Philadelphia, PA
Free Admission
Hosted by RyAnn V Bryant @IamRya
Follow @Souletri_ on Instagram
July 20
SPOKEN WORD OF PHILLY OPEN MIC
Sunday, July 20
3:00-6:00PM
The Movement, 7133 Germantown Ave
Philadelphia, PA
Free Admission
Follow @CJ.8925 on Instagram
MAY 25
SCRIBES ON SOUTH
POETRY READING & OPEN MIC
Sunday, May 25
7-10PM (DOORS AT 6PM)
Tatooed Mom’s
530 South Street
Philadelphia, PA
Free Admission
Featuring Nycir Keen
Follow @ScribesOnSouth
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