# Best Spoken Word & Poetry Events In Brooklyn 2026 | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Upcoming Spoken Word Events in Brooklyn 2026, Discover best of Poetry & Spoken Word nights events and schelude in Brooklyn. Find information & tickets of upcoming Spoken Word events happening in Brooklyn.
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- **Display Name**: Spoken word events
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## Spoken Word Events in Brooklyn

- **Event Name**: LAUNCH: I'M NOT A GOOD PERSON, I'M A NEW YORKER by Jamal Hodge
  - **Description**: A collection of poems channeling Langston Hughes, Claude McKay, and other poets of the Harlem Renaissance from a Bramstoker Award winner.About this EventWe're thrilled to welcome Jamal Hodge
  - **Date**: Wed Sep 02 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed Sep 02 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brooklyn/launch-im-not-a-good-person-im-a-new-yorker-by-jamal-hodge/100001994375576035
  - **Venue**: The Twisted Spine
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  - **Price**: USD 18 to 22
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, science-fair, sports, workshops, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Brooklyn Poetry Night at The Culture Museum of African Art
  - **Description**: Join us online for Brooklyn Poetry Night, where vibes and verses collide at The Culture Museum of African Art!About this Event  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/caf38c30-8fd9-11f1-a33a-f7150662a5aa-rimg-w555-h740-dcf8f8
  - **Date**: Fri Aug 14 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Aug 14 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brooklyn/brooklyn-poetry-night-at-the-culture-museum-of-african-art/100001996455099947
  - **Venue**: 1360 Fulton St
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, open-mic, nonprofit, spoken-word
- **Event Name**: The 12th Annual Bajan Broughtupsy  (The Barbados Pre-Independence Cultural
  - **Description**: Brooklyn's annual celebration of Barbadian culture and heritage through music, poetry, storytelling and community.About this EventThe 12th Annual Bajan BroughtupsyBarbados Pre-Independence Cultu
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 07 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sat Nov 07 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brooklyn/the-12th-annual-bajan-broughtupsy-the-barbados-pre-independence-cultural/100001996817548039
  - **Venue**: Medgar Evers College, CUNY
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  - **Price**: USD 45
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Concerts, Entertainment, Music, comedy
- **Event Name**: Disturbing The Peace: An Open Mic & Reading with Poets Out Loud
  - **Description**: A poetry reading and open mic series to uplift marginalized voices and fundraise for a better world, raising funds for Bushwick City Farms.About this EventJoin the Hive Mind Books and Poets Out Loud commun
  - **Date**: Wed Aug 19 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed Aug 19 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brooklyn/disturbing-the-peace-an-open-mic-and-reading-with-poets-out-loud/100001994925936177
  - **Venue**: Hive Mind Books
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 13
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, open-mic, nonprofit, workshops
- **Event Name**: InspiredWordNYC Presents Spoken Word Artist CBL Kev at BMK
  - **Description**: InspiredWordNYC Presents Spoken Word Artist CBL Kev at Brooklyn Music Kitchen in the heart of Clinton Hill, BKAbout this Event  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/75b4b8c0-88cc-11f1-81f1-8dbc211b5efc-rimg-w511-h740-dcffff
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 13 2026 at 04:30 pm – Sun Sep 13 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brooklyn/inspiredwordnyc-presents-spoken-word-artist-cbl-kev-at-bmk/100001995254263212
  - **Venue**: Brooklyn Music Kitchen
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 18
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, health-wellness, Workshops, literary-art, Entertainment, Sports, performances
- **Event Name**: Dadli Speaks Louder than Words
  - **Description**: Dadli Speaks Louder than Words brings the Antigua & Barbuda community together for a meaningful day full of poems, stories and vibes!About this EventDadli Speaks Louder than WordsCome join us for Dadli Sp
  - **Date**: Sun Aug 16 2026 at 03:30 pm – Sun Aug 16 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brooklyn/dadli-speaks-louder-than-words/100001993553794063
  - **Venue**: Coffee Uplifts People - CUP Bed-Stuy
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Chestnut Storytelling: Hot Seat
  - **Description**: Are you looking for an evening of true, personal stories at Pete's Candy Store? Be brave and get into the hot seat!About this EventYou are in the right place. Come join us for a night of storytelling at Pe
  - **Date**: Thu Aug 27 2026 at 06:45 pm – Thu Aug 27 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brooklyn/chestnut-storytelling-hot-seat/100001996821957227
  - **Venue**: Pete's Candy Store
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: SUNFO w/ Final Boss Fight, ok, cuddle + Jam Poetry
  - **Description**: SUNFO, Final Boss Fight, ok, cuddle and Jam Poetry live at The BroadwayAbout this Event6PMAll Ages$15 in advance // $18 day of show  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/0852e2f0-92e2-11f1-8
  - **Date**: Mon Aug 10 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon Aug 10 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brooklyn/sunfo-w-final-boss-fight-ok-cuddle-jam-poetry/100001993169667129
  - **Venue**: The Broadway
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  - **Price**: USD 15 to 18
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Slumber Party at the End of the World
  - **Description**: A new staged reading by Chacha Tahng, presented by First Pancake FestivalAbout this EventSlumber Party at the End of the Worldby Chacha Tahng
  - **Date**: Sun Aug 09 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sun Aug 09 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brooklyn/slumber-party-at-the-end-of-the-world/100001995172384310
  - **Venue**: Brick Aux
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 34
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, Theatre, Festivals, comedy
- **Event Name**: Just Poetry:  Christian Open Mic Night
  - **Description**: Presented by Mic and Mantle,  is a night specifically for our poets!  Doors Open at 7:30 pm! Show starts at 8 sharp!About this EventPlease join us in appreciating and uplifting creative poetry and spoken word art!I
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 04 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri Sep 04 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brooklyn/just-poetry-christian-open-mic-night/100001991290193573
  - **Venue**: 1510 Avenue H
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  - **Price**: USD 10 to 18
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, Entertainment, performances, literary-art
- **Event Name**: The Moth StorySLAM at The Bell House
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  - **Date**: Mon Aug 10 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brooklyn/the-moth-storyslam-at-the-bell-house/2400027964908130
  - **Venue**: The Bell House
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## Trending Events in Brooklyn

- **Event Name**: 🤍 BBT’S 27TH ANNIVERSARY ALL-WHITE PARTY 🤍
  - **Description**: ✨ Bigger and Better Thangs & LaLa Entertainment ✨🤝🏿 In Association with Full Blossom Magazine 📸🎉 Present 🎉🤍 BBT’S 27TH ANNIVERSARY ALL-WHITE PARTY 🤍
  - **Venue**: Sheraton Brooklyn New York Hotel, Duffield Street, Brooklyn, NY, USA
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- **Event Name**: Kehlani at Barclays Center
  - **Venue**: Barclays Center
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- **Event Name**: Alesso
  - **Venue**: Brooklyn Army Terminal
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- **Event Name**: Asake
  - **Venue**: Barclays Center
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- **Event Name**: Olivia Rodrigo
  - **Venue**: Barclays Center
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- **Event Name**: Mac DeMarco
  - **Venue**: Music Hall Of Williamsburg
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- **Event Name**: Asake at Barclays Center
  - **Venue**: Barclays Center
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- **Event Name**: Olivia Rodrigo with The Last Dinner Party and Devon Again
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Barclays Center
🏠 Address: 620 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217
🌆 City: Brooklyn
📍 Location: 40.6827, -73.9753🌟 Be part of history at Olivia Rodrigo with The Last Dinner Party and Devon Again, an extraordinary gathering that
  - **Venue**: Barclays Center
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- **Event Name**: Olivia Rodrigo at Barclays Center
  - **Venue**: Barclays Center
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Spoken Word events in Brooklyn?
  - **A:** LAUNCH: I'M NOT A GOOD PERSON, I'M A NEW YORKER by Jamal Hodge (Wed Sep 02 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Twisted Spine), Brooklyn Poetry Night at The Culture Museum of African Art (Fri Aug 14 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1360 Fulton St), The 12th Annual Bajan Broughtupsy  (The Barbados Pre-Independence Cultural (Sat Nov 07 2026 at 06:00 pm at Medgar Evers College, CUNY), Disturbing The Peace: An Open Mic & Reading with Poets Out Loud (Wed Aug 19 2026 at 07:00 pm at Hive Mind Books), InspiredWordNYC Presents Spoken Word Artist CBL Kev at BMK (Sun Sep 13 2026 at 04:30 pm at Brooklyn Music Kitchen).
- **Q**: What are the top free Spoken Word events in Brooklyn?
  - **A:** Brooklyn Poetry Night at The Culture Museum of African Art (Fri Aug 14 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1360 Fulton St), Dadli Speaks Louder than Words (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 03:30 pm at Coffee Uplifts People - CUP Bed-Stuy), Chestnut Storytelling: Hot Seat (Thu Aug 27 2026 at 06:45 pm at Pete's Candy Store).
- **Q**: What Spoken Word events are happening in Brooklyn today August 09, 2026?
  - **A:** Slumber Party at the End of the World (Sun Aug 09 2026 at 07:30 pm at Brick Aux).
- **Q**: What Spoken Word events are happening in Brooklyn this weekend August 7–9, 2026?
  - **A:** Slumber Party at the End of the World (Sun Aug 09 2026 at 07:30 pm at Brick Aux).
- **Q**: What Spoken Word events are happening in Brooklyn in August 2026?
  - **A:** Brooklyn Poetry Night at The Culture Museum of African Art (Fri Aug 14 2026 at 07:00 pm at 1360 Fulton St), Disturbing The Peace: An Open Mic & Reading with Poets Out Loud (Wed Aug 19 2026 at 07:00 pm at Hive Mind Books), Dadli Speaks Louder than Words (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 03:30 pm at Coffee Uplifts People - CUP Bed-Stuy), Chestnut Storytelling: Hot Seat (Thu Aug 27 2026 at 06:45 pm at Pete's Candy Store), SUNFO w/ Final Boss Fight, ok, cuddle + Jam Poetry (Mon Aug 10 2026 at 06:00 pm at The Broadway).
- **Q**: How can I find Spoken Word events in Brooklyn?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Spoken Word events in Brooklyn on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Spoken Word events in Brooklyn?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Spoken Word events in Brooklyn?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Spoken Word events in Brooklyn include The Twisted Spine, 1360 Fulton St, Medgar Evers College, CUNY.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Spoken Word events in Brooklyn?
  - **A:** Prices for Spoken Word events in Brooklyn range from USD 10 to USD 45. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Spoken Word events in Brooklyn?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Spoken Word events in Brooklyn include The Twisted Spine, The Culture Museum of African Art, EMPRESS POETRY.
- **Q**: Are there any online Spoken Word events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Spoken Word events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Spoken Word events in Brooklyn?
  - **A:** Follow the Spoken Word category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Spoken Word events are listed in Brooklyn.

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