

# Poetry events in Kalamazoo, Today and Upcoming Poetry events in Kalamazoo

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

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

## Events in Kalamazoo

- **Event Name**: Craft Talk 2026
  - **Description**: Join KPF for the 2026 Craft Talk between jessica Care moore and Alen Hamza, moderated by Dane Hudson. Stay for a short coffee break, before the Finale Poetry Reading at 5pm.

This event takes place upstairs at the Epic Center, in the Cori Terry Theatre.
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  - **Date**: Sat Apr 11 2026 at 03:30 pm – Sat Apr 11 2026 at 04:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kalamazoo/craft-talk-2026/200029870866845
  - **Venue**: Wellspring/Cori Terry &amp; Dancers
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, workshops, entertainment, concerts, music, health-wellness, dance, theatre, open-mic, fine-arts, crafts, mental-health, spoken-word, storytelling
- **Event Name**: Your Turn Open Mic 2026
  - **Description**: Emcee Dane joins us again for the Your Turn Open Mic at Fire on Portage Road. We are splitting the open mic up into two weeks this year, because of how popular it was last year! Sign up will be in person at the event, and we welcome all poetry, acoustic m
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  - **Date**: Fri Apr 10 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Apr 10 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kalamazoo/your-turn-open-mic-2026/200029672567335
  - **Venue**: Fire Historical and Cultural Arts Collaborative
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  - **Categories**: performances, Art, literary-art, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Celebration of Community Poets 2026
  - **Description**: 10-15 local poets and musicians join us on stage to share their work, we also unveil the 2026 community poem. There will be a dj and snacks!About this EventThe Kalamazoo Poetry Festival Celebration of Community Poets is b
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 09 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu Apr 09 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kalamazoo/celebration-of-community-poets-2026/100001985237502812
  - **Venue**: Crawlspace Comedy Theatre
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, music, entertainment, festivals, theatre
- **Event Name**: Emily Daniel and Traci Brimhall Book Release
  - **Description**: Join us for our 2025/26 season of our Poets in Print Reading Series! There will be five readings, four in person in the KBAC gallery and one online through zoom.
Our May reading will be held in person and feature Emily Daniel and Traci Brimhall. Letterpre
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  - **Date**: Sat May 02 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat May 02 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kalamazoo/emily-daniel-and-traci-brimhall-book-release/200029259798245
  - **Venue**: 326 W Kalamazoo Ave, Ste. 103A, Kalamazoo, MI, United States, Michigan 49007
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: The Fire This Time with jessica Care moore
  - **Description**: jessica Care moore explores poems and inspires participants to use art for social change. Poetry is resistance art.About this EventThe Fire This Timejessica Care moore explores poe
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 11 2026 at 11:30 am – Sat Apr 11 2026 at 01:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kalamazoo/the-fire-this-time-with-jessica-care-moore/100001985624850379
  - **Venue**: Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy Coalition
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Considering Matthew Shepard (Love Is, Vol 9)
  - **Description**: This three-part “fusion oratorio speaks” with a fresh and bold voice, incorporating a variety of musical styles seamlessly woven into a unified whole. Poems and passages are artfully crafted into a hopeful plea to offer all humans the dignity and respect
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  - **Date**: Tue May 19 2026 at 07:30 pm – Tue May 19 2026 at 10:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kalamazoo/considering-matthew-shepard-love-is-vol-9/200028833529235
  - **Venue**: First Congregational Church, Kalamazoo
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  - **Categories**: live-music
- **Event Name**: Fez Avery Presents: CLAYBOY
  - **Description**: Join Poet Fez Avery for release of his new collection: CLAYBOYAbout this EventA cabaret in two acts, CLAYBOY is:Raising the curtain and lowering its eyelids.Sacred, monstrous, clinical, confessional.
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 30 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu Apr 30 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kalamazoo/fez-avery-presents-clayboy/100001985521934555
  - **Venue**: Bookbug &amp; this is a bookstore
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 22
  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, Entertainment, Sports, performances
- **Event Name**: Let the World Suggest the Poem with Alen Hamza
  - **Description**: Let the World Suggest the Poem: Use everyday language and surroundings as inspiration to spark poems through curiosity, play, and openness.About this EventLet the World Suggest the Poem
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 11 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Apr 11 2026 at 11:30 am (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/kalamazoo/let-the-world-suggest-the-poem-with-alen-hamza/100001985624860409
  - **Venue**: Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy Coalition
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: workshops

## Trending Events in Kalamazoo

- **Event Name**: Joshua Bell in Kalamazoo
  - **Description**: 🎶 Get Ready for Joshua Bell Live at Gilmore Keyboard Festival on Friday, April 24, 2026! 🎶
This is not just a concert—it's a moment you'll talk about for years. Joshua Bell is set to light up Gilmore Keyboard Festiv
  - **Venue**: Gilmore Keyboard Festival
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- **Event Name**: Joshua Bell at Chenery Auditorium
  - **Description**: 🌟 Step into a world of wonder at Joshua Bell at Chenery Auditorium, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Chenery Auditorium in dynamic Kalamazoo, MI, this event will become t
  - **Venue**: Chenery Auditorium
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- **Event Name**: The Mountain Goats at Bells Eccentric Cafe
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at The Mountain Goats at Bells Eccentric Cafe, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Bells Eccentric Cafe in vibrant Kalamazoo,
  - **Venue**: Bells Eccentric Cafe
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- **Event Name**: Egg Hunt presented by Advia Credit Union.
  - **Description**: Join us on Saturday, April 4 from 2-4 p.m. to celebrate spring at the annual Egg Hunt, presented by Advia Credit Union. Thousands of eggs will be hidden at Mayors’ Riverfront Park for children to find and families can also enjoy springtime games and take
  - **Venue**: Mayors' Riverfront Park, 251 Mills St
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- **Event Name**: Joshua Bell
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Joshua Bell, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Chenery Auditorium in the heart of Kalamazoo, MI for an event that defies expectations. 📅 On
  - **Venue**: Chenery Auditorium
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- **Event Name**: Mystic Metalworks at KCC
  - **Description**: Mystic Metalworks returns as a vendor to the 2026 Kalamazoo Comic Con!
 
Link to the event: https://www.facebook.com/GrandRapidsComicCon
  - **Venue**: Kalamazoo County Expo Center
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- **Event Name**: Finale: Sullivan Fortner Trio featuring Cécile McLorin Salvant & Ambrose Akinmusire
  - **Description**: The 2026 Gilmore International Piano Festival concludes with an exclusive performance created especially for this occasion, uniting three of today’s most visionary artists. Sullivan Fortner, 2026 Larry J. Bell Jazz Artist, leads his trio alongside Grammy
  - **Venue**: Chenery Auditorium
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- **Event Name**: Cecil Fielder Night at the Ballpark
  - **Description**: The Kalamazoo Growlers have signed three-time All-Star, two-time Silver Slugger and fan-favorite Cecil Fielder to a one-day coaching contract for Friday, July 31 at Homer Stryker Field.

Fielder will set the starting lineup, coach first base and lead game
  - **Venue**: Homer Stryker Field
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- **Event Name**: Stomp - Celebrating 30 Years at Miller Auditorium
  - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at Stomp - Celebrating 30 Years at Miller Auditorium, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Miller Auditorium in Kalamazoo, MI
  - **Venue**: Miller Auditorium
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Kalamazoo?
  - **A:** Craft Talk 2026 (Sat Apr 11 2026 at 03:30 pm at Wellspring/Cori Terry &amp; Dancers), Your Turn Open Mic 2026 (Fri Apr 10 2026 at 07:00 pm at Fire Historical and Cultural Arts Collaborative), Celebration of Community Poets 2026 (Thu Apr 09 2026 at 06:30 pm at Crawlspace Comedy Theatre), Emily Daniel and Traci Brimhall Book Release (Sat May 02 2026 at 07:00 pm at 326 W Kalamazoo Ave, Ste. 103A, Kalamazoo, MI, United States, Michigan 49007), The Fire This Time with jessica Care moore (Sat Apr 11 2026 at 11:30 am at Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy Coalition).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Kalamazoo?
  - **A:** Celebration of Community Poets 2026 (Thu Apr 09 2026 at 06:30 pm at Crawlspace Comedy Theatre), The Fire This Time with jessica Care moore (Sat Apr 11 2026 at 11:30 am at Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy Coalition), Let the World Suggest the Poem with Alen Hamza (Sat Apr 11 2026 at 10:00 am at Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy Coalition).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Kalamazoo in April 2026?
  - **A:** Craft Talk 2026 (Sat Apr 11 2026 at 03:30 pm at Wellspring/Cori Terry &amp; Dancers), Your Turn Open Mic 2026 (Fri Apr 10 2026 at 07:00 pm at Fire Historical and Cultural Arts Collaborative), Celebration of Community Poets 2026 (Thu Apr 09 2026 at 06:30 pm at Crawlspace Comedy Theatre), The Fire This Time with jessica Care moore (Sat Apr 11 2026 at 11:30 am at Kalamazoo Nonprofit Advocacy Coalition), Fez Avery Presents: CLAYBOY (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 06:30 pm at Bookbug &amp; this is a bookstore).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Kalamazoo?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Kalamazoo 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 Kalamazoo?
  - **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 Kalamazoo?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Kalamazoo include Wellspring/Cori Terry &amp; Dancers, Fire Historical and Cultural Arts Collaborative, Crawlspace Comedy Theatre.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Kalamazoo?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Kalamazoo range from up to USD 22. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Kalamazoo?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Kalamazoo include Kalamazoo Poetry Festival, Kalamazoo Book Arts Center, Kalamazoo Choral Arts.
- **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 Kalamazoo?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Kalamazoo.

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