# Poetry events in Johnson City, Today and Upcoming Poetry events in Johnson City

- **Subtitle**: All Poetry events in Johnson City, Tennessee. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Johnson City like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance
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## About

All Poetry events in Johnson City, Tennessee. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Johnson City like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance

## Events in Johnson City

- **Event Name**: Ron Rash, 12th Annual Jack Higgs Memorial Reading
  - **Description**: The Mockingbird, East Tennessee State University's student-created art and literature magazine, presents our twelfth annual Robert "Jack" Higgs reading as part of the Bert C. Bach Written Word Initiative Spring Literary Festival. Professor Higgs, among ma
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  - **Date**: Wed Apr 22 2026 at 07:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johnson-city/ron-rash-12th-annual-jack-higgs-memorial-reading/200029879059715
  - **Venue**: Bud Frank Theatre
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, theatre
- **Event Name**: ETSU Spring Literary Festival
  - **Description**: The Bert C. Bach Written Word Initiative's 10th Annual Spring Literary Festival consists of two days filled with lectures, readings, and workshops which are open to both ETSU students and the public. No registration required. 
All daytime events will take
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  - **Date**: Tue Apr 21 2026 at 09:45 am – Wed Apr 22 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johnson-city/etsu-spring-literary-festival/200029879059311
  - **Venue**: The Reece Museum
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, workshops, theatre
- **Event Name**: July Open Poetry Hoot
  - **Description**: Come along and read your work, and listen to some fine local wordsmiths. 
You can sign up to read when you arrive. Our reading lists have been filling up quickly, so please arrive early to get on the sign-up sheet. It will open at 6:45. We will have two r
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  - **Date**: Thu Jul 16 2026 at 06:45 pm – Thu Jul 16 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johnson-city/july-open-poetry-hoot/200029879059815
  - **Venue**: The Down Home
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  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: June Open Poetry Hoot
  - **Description**: *Note: we meet the third Wednesday this month!*
Come along and read your work, and listen to some fine local wordsmiths. 
You can sign up to read when you arrive. Our reading lists have been filling up quickly, so please arrive early to get on the sign-up
  - **Date**: Wed Jun 17 2026 at 06:45 pm – Wed Jun 17 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johnson-city/june-open-poetry-hoot/200029927720417
  - **Venue**: The Down Home
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  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: November Open Poetry Hoot
  - **Description**: Come along and read your work, and listen to some fine local wordsmiths. 
You can sign up to read when you arrive. Our reading lists have been filling up quickly, so please arrive early to get on the sign-up sheet. It will open at 6:45. We will have two r
  - **Date**: Thu Nov 19 2026 at 06:45 pm – Thu Nov 19 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johnson-city/november-open-poetry-hoot/200029927712841
  - **Venue**: The Down Home
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  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: September Open Poetry Hoot
  - **Description**: Come along and read your work, and listen to some fine local wordsmiths. 
You can sign up to read when you arrive. Our reading lists have been filling up quickly, so please arrive early to get on the sign-up sheet. It will open at 6:45. We will have two r
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  - **Date**: Thu Sep 17 2026 at 06:45 pm – Thu Sep 17 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johnson-city/september-open-poetry-hoot/200029927720214
  - **Venue**: The Down Home
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: December Open Poetry Hoot
  - **Description**: Come along and read your work, and listen to some fine local wordsmiths. 
You can sign up to read when you arrive. Our reading lists have been filling up quickly, so please arrive early to get on the sign-up sheet. It will open at 6:45. We will have two r
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Thu Dec 17 2026 at 06:45 pm – Thu Dec 17 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johnson-city/december-open-poetry-hoot/200029927733311
  - **Venue**: The Down Home
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: October Open Poetry Hoot
  - **Description**: Come along and read your work, and listen to some fine local wordsmiths. 
You can sign up to read when you arrive. Our reading lists have been filling up quickly, so please arrive early to get on the sign-up sheet. It will open at 6:45. We will have two r
  - **Date**: Thu Oct 15 2026 at 06:45 pm – Thu Oct 15 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/johnson-city/october-open-poetry-hoot/200029927792411
  - **Venue**: The Down Home
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  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art

## Trending Events in Johnson City

- **Event Name**: SIX (Touring)
  - **Description**: Sponsored by Tri-Cities Airport

From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the
  - **Venue**: ETSU Martin Center for the Arts
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- **Event Name**: Art·Struck Festival
  - **Description**: The 2026 Art·Struck Festival will bring another round of thrilling arts experiences to Downtown Johnson City! Collect artworks from over 50 art vendors, enjoy this year’s exciting festival highlights, participate in art activities for all ages, and MORE!
  - **Venue**: Pavilion at Founders Park
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- **Event Name**: Six the Musical at ETSU Martin Center for the Arts
  - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at Six the Musical at ETSU Martin Center for the Arts, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious ETSU Martin Center for the Arts in Johnson City
  - **Venue**: ETSU Martin Center for the Arts
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- **Event Name**: Six the Musical - Johnson City
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: ETSU Martin Center for the Arts
🏠 Address: 1328 W State of Franklin Rd, Johnson City, TN 37604
🌆 City: Johnson City
📍 Location: 36.3046, -82.3719✨ Discover the extraordinary at Six the Musical - Johnson City, where magic meets r
  - **Venue**: ETSU Martin Center for the Arts
- **Event Name**: Six the Musical at ETSU Foundation Grand Hall at ETSU Martin Center for the Arts
  - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Six the Musical at ETSU Foundation Grand Hall at ETSU Martin Center for the Arts, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning ETSU Foundation Grand Hall at ETSU Martin Center for
  - **Venue**: ETSU Foundation Grand Hall at ETSU Martin Center for the Arts
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- **Event Name**: JULY 4th:  5th Annual Wine & Swine Pig Roast!
  - **Description**: Get Ready for the Ultimate Wine & Swine Pig Roast Extravaganza!

You're Invited to our 5th Annual Wine & Swine Pig Roast at 12 FIRES Winery & Vineyard​ on the 250th YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF INDEPENDENCE DAY FOR THE UNITED STATES on Saturday July 4t
  - **Venue**: 12 Twelve Fires Rd, Johnson City, TX
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- **Event Name**: Six The Musical
  - **Description**: ✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Six The Musical, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunning ETSU Martin Center in vibrant Johnson City, TN transforms into a realm of wo
  - **Venue**: ETSU Martin Center
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- **Event Name**: RESOUND- ETSU Gospel Choir
  - **Description**: Experience an Evening of Gospel by the ETSU Gospel Choir Featuring the Popular Gospel Singer ""Tasha Page Lockhart"!
  - **Venue**: Martha Street Culp Auditorium
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- **Event Name**: FREE Appalachian Fair Home Show, September 2026
  - **Description**: FREE ADMISSIONThe Appalachian Fair Home Show is taking place September 25-27 2026 at the Appalachian FairgroundsWhy YOU Will Love the Home ShowHUGE SAVINGS — take
  - **Venue**: Appalachian Fair
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Johnson City?
  - **A:** Ron Rash, 12th Annual Jack Higgs Memorial Reading (Wed Apr 22 2026 at 07:00 pm at Bud Frank Theatre), ETSU Spring Literary Festival (Tue Apr 21 2026 at 09:45 am at The Reece Museum), July Open Poetry Hoot (Thu Jul 16 2026 at 06:45 pm at The Down Home), June Open Poetry Hoot (Wed Jun 17 2026 at 06:45 pm at The Down Home), November Open Poetry Hoot (Thu Nov 19 2026 at 06:45 pm at The Down Home).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Johnson City in April 2026?
  - **A:** Ron Rash, 12th Annual Jack Higgs Memorial Reading (Wed Apr 22 2026 at 07:00 pm at Bud Frank Theatre), ETSU Spring Literary Festival (Tue Apr 21 2026 at 09:45 am at The Reece Museum).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Johnson City?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Johnson City on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Johnson City?
  - **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 events in Johnson City?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Johnson City include Bud Frank Theatre, The Reece Museum, The Down Home.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Johnson City?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Johnson City include Bert C. Bach Written Word Initiative, Johnson City Poets Collective.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many 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 events in Johnson City?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Johnson City.

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