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

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

## Events in Milwaukee

- **Event Name**: the Aquapoetics ✍🏾 | Poetry & Music Showcase 🎶 | w/ Milwaukee Water Commons 💦| FREE
  - **Description**: Hey Milwaukee,

     I hope you are well and off to a great start to Meteorological Summer as of June 1st. You are especially invited to the Aquapoetics Poetry & Music showcase dedicated to the importance of water. Milwaukee Water Commons and I have a
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  - **Date**: Sat Jun 13 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat Jun 13 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/milwaukee/the-aquapoetics-|-poetry-and-music-showcase-|-w-milwaukee-water-commons-|-free/200029976337303
  - **Venue**: 3542 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, music, entertainment, live-music
- **Event Name**: Soft Open Mic
  - **Description**: Set inside a hidden speakeasy - this event blends artistry and performance for a night of intimacy & connection️️. ️About this EventSoft Open Mic is an intimate curated open mic experience designed for all artists.
  - **Date**: Thu May 28 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu May 28 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/milwaukee/soft-open-mic/100001988235229092
  - **Venue**: Leo Lounge
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZmIwNzljOGQ4ZjM2NWYzZjViMmI1YWNhYTc4M2E1NDE1MDg2YzFmOTk2MTVmYjg4MTE5MWU3M2JhMDIwNDFjNC1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2MDAtZGMxYTE3MTgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc3MzgwNDY1.avif
  - **Price**: USD 11
  - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, performances
- **Event Name**: Michael Imossan, author of ALL THAT REFUSES TO DIE - A Boswell Event
  - **Description**: Wisconsin-based poet Michael Imossan appears with his award-winning debut collectionAbout this EventBoswell welcomes Nigerian poet Michael Imossan, winner of the Sillerman First Book Prize for African Poets, for an evenin
  - **Date**: Thu Jun 04 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu Jun 04 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/milwaukee/michael-imossan-author-of-all-that-refuses-to-die-a-boswell-event/100001988584235981
  - **Venue**: Boswell Book Company
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy80NzliYTk2OWIxY2M2MWZjMzFlMjkxYWFiODNlOGJiZjU3ODk4ZTEwZWQwMjg2MjljMzI5MTA1ODliNzAxNWIwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDQ4MC1kY2VlNWQyNC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3Nzc2Njc2NTg.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: 99 → 100 CELEBRATIONS: Story Night at The FireHouse
  - **Description**: Get ready for a night full of stories and good vibes as we celebrate hitting the big 100 together!About this Event📚 Books, Bubbles & Banter 🥂
A Literary Social Night at the FireHouse
Book Club • Poet
  - **Date**: Wed Dec 09 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed Dec 09 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/milwaukee/99-→-100-celebrations-story-night-at-the-firehouse/100001986855546424
  - **Venue**: Story Hill FireHouse
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9hYzcxZjgxZmY3ZDA3Nzc2YTNjZGNiNTE0NzlkYmFkNTE3ODhkZDdlODJiZDM3YTI5MTZlYmMyNDQwNmU0MTkyLXJpbWctdzEwMjQtaDE1MzYtZGNmMGQ1YWItZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc1NTY3OTE0.avif
  - **Price**: USD 9
  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Poetry Reading: Janet Jennerjohn and Michele Kotler
  - **Description**: Join us for a reading in celebration of Janet Jennerjohn’s chapbook, The Moment Before (Woodland Pattern, 2026), along with Michele Kotler.About this EventJoin us for a reading in celebration of Janet Jenn
  - **Date**: Thu May 28 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu May 28 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/milwaukee/poetry-reading-janet-jennerjohn-and-michele-kotler/100001986947086222
  - **Venue**: Woodland Pattern
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvMGJiZmM2ZWZjZGQwMTNiZmM0MzhiOWUyZWRhOGMyZDY4NTkzNjE1YmI0ODNmMzcxZWFiMzIxOWQ4M2I5MGZmMS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2MDAtZGNkY2Q2YzMtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc1NjE0MTAy.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Workshops
- **Event Name**: Creative Juices Flow
  - **Description**: Come flow with us through movement and poetry!About this EventCreative Juices FlowJoin us at Kuumba Juice and Coffee on Satu
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 19 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat Sep 19 2026 at 12:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/milwaukee/creative-juices-flow/100001986282145366
  - **Venue**: Kuumba Juice & Coffee
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9iNGY4YjlkMjNjZjgwYWYxYTkyYjk4NTlhNjhmZTFjYzdlMWJlNTYxMGU4Y2ZiOWE1YmNlOTkxYzZjMjE4YzZkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDkwMC1kYzkwYzFlZC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzQ5NzEwNTA.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, trips-adventures, Workshops
- **Event Name**: Workshop Series: Over the Prairie//Under the Prairie with Lily Lalios
  - **Description**: An in-person workshop series with 2026 Milwaukee Emerging Poet Practice Fellow Lily LaliosAbout this EventSat. Jun. 20 | 2–4 pm CDT @ Charles Allis Art Museum: The Goo
  - **Date**: Sat Jun 06 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/milwaukee/workshop-series-over-the-prairie-under-the-prairie-with-lily-lalios/100001985402338841
  - **Venue**: Charles Allis Art Museum
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9lYmU2ZjZjZTRhOWZiZDY4MTFhYjg1YjM1Y2I0ZjlhNWY1ZDZiMjA4YTBkZWQ1ZmQ5NTkxODhmNTJlNDMyOWM0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2NlYzZjMy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzQwNjY3NjQ.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, Workshops, Theatre, Entertainment, fine-arts, performances

## Trending Events in Milwaukee

- **Event Name**: Sound Bath Studio (featuring 34" mother Tesla gong
  - **Description**: Immerse yourself in a soul-soothing experience at the Sound Bath Studio hosted by Tawana in the tranquil Sherman Park Area. Let the gentle waves of sound wash over you as you embark on a journey of relaxation and rejuvenation.Date:
  - **Venue**: Sherman Park Area
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69751160be63a.jpg
- **Event Name**: SOUND/GONG BATH
  - **Description**: Immerse yourself in the harmonious vibrations of our transformative event - SOUND/GONG BATH at A Goddess' Sacred Place! 🌟 DATE: [Insert Date Here]🌟 TIME: 08:00 AM🌟 VENUE: Sherman  Park area, Milwaukee🎶 Category:
  - **Venue**: Sherman  Park area
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69e58c047c39b.jpg
- **Event Name**: Ed Sheeran at Henry Maier Festival Park - American Family Insurance Amphitheater
  - **Description**: 🎉 Welcome to Ed Sheeran at Henry Maier Festival Park - American Family Insurance Amphitheater, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Henry Maier Festival Park - American Family Insurance Amphitheate
  - **Venue**: Henry Maier Festival Park - American Family Insurance Amphitheater
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- **Event Name**: Summerfest - Milwaukee, WI
  - **Description**: Due to overwhelming demand for the pre-sale of @garthbrooks opening Summerfest 2026 — IT’S OFFICIAL — Summerfest is adding a SECOND Garth Brooks show for June 16, 2026. 

Tickets for both shows go on sale tomorrow at 10am at Ticketmaster.com/GarthBrooks.
  - **Venue**: American Family Insurance Amphitheater
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/efc6b15b9fb35acb23f98addea655a28f625ef7b6c46293f5a878b9df79dba62-rimg-w1200-h788-dc14112c-gmir?v=1779416658
- **Event Name**: Summerfest (3 Day Pass)
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Henry Maier Festival Park
🏠 Address: 200 North Harbor Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53202
🌆 City: Milwaukee
📍 Location: 43.03, -87.8993🌟 Journey into wonder at Summerfest (3 Day Pass), where extraordinary experiences await around every c
  - **Venue**: Henry Maier Festival Park
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- **Event Name**: TBD at Milwaukee Bucks - NBA Finals (Home Game 1)
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Fiserv Forum
🏠 Address: 901 Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203
🌆 City: Milwaukee
📍 Location: 43.0417, -87.9162🌟 Step into a world of wonder at TBD at Milwaukee Bucks - NBA Finals (Home Game 1), where extraordinary moments
  - **Venue**: Fiserv Forum
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- **Event Name**: Ed Sheeran
  - **Description**: ✨ Experience the magic of Ed Sheeran, where moments become memories that last a lifetime! 🏛️ The iconic American Family Insurance Amphitheater in Milwaukee, WI sets the perfect stage for
  - **Venue**: American Family Insurance Amphitheater
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- **Event Name**: Garth Brooks Milwaukee
  - **Description**: Garth Brooks Live in Milwaukee, WI! Garth Brooks is back for the North American Tour in 2026. Find tickets now! #GarthBrooks #milwaukee #milwaukeewi #wisconsin #mke #countrymusic  #livemusic #concertnight #mkenevents
  - **Venue**: Milwaukee, WI
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- **Event Name**: TBD at Milwaukee Bucks - NBA Finals (Home Game 3)
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Fiserv Forum
🏠 Address: 901 Vel R. Phillips Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53203
🌆 City: Milwaukee
📍 Location: 43.0417, -87.9162🌟 Step into a world of wonder at TBD at Milwaukee Bucks - NBA Finals (Home Game 3), where extraordinary moments
  - **Venue**: Fiserv Forum
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/9b12db40-257d-11f1-a591-7f7175887899-rimg-w1200-h900-dc161513-gmir.jpg?v=1774135683

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Milwaukee?
  - **A:** the Aquapoetics ✍🏾 | Poetry & Music Showcase 🎶 | w/ Milwaukee Water Commons 💦| FREE (Sat Jun 13 2026 at 05:00 pm at 3542 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI), Soft Open Mic (Thu May 28 2026 at 06:00 pm at Leo Lounge), Michael Imossan, author of ALL THAT REFUSES TO DIE - A Boswell Event (Thu Jun 04 2026 at 06:30 pm at Boswell Book Company), 99 → 100 CELEBRATIONS: Story Night at The FireHouse (Wed Dec 09 2026 at 06:30 pm at Story Hill FireHouse), Poetry Reading: Janet Jennerjohn and Michele Kotler (Thu May 28 2026 at 07:00 pm at Woodland Pattern).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Milwaukee?
  - **A:** Michael Imossan, author of ALL THAT REFUSES TO DIE - A Boswell Event (Thu Jun 04 2026 at 06:30 pm at Boswell Book Company), Poetry Reading: Janet Jennerjohn and Michele Kotler (Thu May 28 2026 at 07:00 pm at Woodland Pattern), Creative Juices Flow (Sat Sep 19 2026 at 10:00 am at Kuumba Juice & Coffee), Workshop Series: Over the Prairie//Under the Prairie with Lily Lalios (Sat Jun 06 2026 at 02:00 pm at Charles Allis Art Museum).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Milwaukee in May 2026?
  - **A:** Soft Open Mic (Thu May 28 2026 at 06:00 pm at Leo Lounge), Poetry Reading: Janet Jennerjohn and Michele Kotler (Thu May 28 2026 at 07:00 pm at Woodland Pattern).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Milwaukee?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Milwaukee 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 Milwaukee?
  - **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 Milwaukee?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Milwaukee include 3542 W Vliet St, Milwaukee, WI, Leo Lounge, Boswell Book Company.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Milwaukee?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Milwaukee range from USD 9 to USD 11. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Milwaukee?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Milwaukee include Milwaukee Water Commons, Kaylia Writes, Boswell Book Company.
- **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 Milwaukee?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Milwaukee.

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