What are the top free Poetry Events happening in Philadelphia?

Here are the top free Poetry Events in Philadelphia:: - The Fifth Distinguished Lecture in African Studies with Ben Okri is happening on Mon 30 Mar 2026 from 5:30 PM onwards at Jon M. Huntsman Hall, 8th fl. Colloquium Level, Philadelphia - How to Fall in Love with Poetry with Edward Hirsch on April 14th at 6pm is happening on Tue 14 Apr 2026 from 6:00 PM onwards at Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia

What are the Poetry Events happening in Philadelphia This Weekend March 20-22 2026?

Here are the Poetry Events happening this weekend March 20-22 2026 in Philadelphia:: - Voices and Vibes Showcase and Open Mic is happening on Fri 20 Mar 2026 from 6:00 PM onwards at Pub Webb, Philadelphia - Wade in the Water: The Possibilities of Black Music in Jewish Spaces is happening on Sun 22 Mar 2026 from 3:00 PM onwards at 418 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19106

What Poetry Events are happening in Philadelphia Today March 20 2026?

Here are the Poetry Events happening today March 20 2026 in Philadelphia:: - Voices and Vibes Showcase and Open Mic is happening on Fri 20 Mar 2026 from 6:00 PM onwards at Pub Webb, Philadelphia

What are the top Poetry Events happening in Philadelphia?

Here are the top Poetry Events in Philadelphia:: - Sistah Soul Series 2026 is happening on Fri 01 May 2026 from 6:00 PM onwards at 121 N Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19106 - Floetry with Raheem DeVaughn is happening on Sat 11 Apr 2026 from 12:00 AM onwards at The Met Philadelphia - ORACLES ‘26 - Christian Spoken Word Showcase is happening on Sat 18 Apr 2026 from 5:00 PM onwards at Christ Community Church, Philadelphia - Open Heart Poetry (A Unique Christian Open Mic Encounter) is happening on Fri 27 Mar 2026 from 7:00 PM onwards at 7860 Eva St, Philadelphia - Lucy Kaplansky is happening on Fri 17 Apr 2026 from 8:00 PM onwards at 3721 Midvale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129, USA - Alex Elle at Kimmel Center - Perelman Theater is happening on Mon 11 May 2026 from 7:00 PM onwards at Kimmel Center - Perelman Theater, Philadelphia - The Fifth Distinguished Lecture in African Studies with Ben Okri is happening on Mon 30 Mar 2026 from 5:30 PM onwards at Jon M. Huntsman Hall, 8th fl. Colloquium Level, Philadelphia - Poetry, Blerds & Jams is happening on Sat 12 Sep 2026 from 12:00 PM onwards at Braid Mill, Philadelphia - Voices and Vibes Showcase and Open Mic is happening on Fri 20 Mar 2026 from 6:00 PM onwards at Pub Webb, Philadelphia - Wade in the Water: The Possibilities of Black Music in Jewish Spaces is happening on Sun 22 Mar 2026 from 3:00 PM onwards at 418 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19106

What are the Poetry Events happening in Philadelphia this March 2026?

Here are the Poetry Events happening in Philadelphia in March 2026 :: - Open Heart Poetry (A Unique Christian Open Mic Encounter) is happening on Fri 27 Mar 2026 from 7:00 PM onwards at 7860 Eva St, Philadelphia - The Fifth Distinguished Lecture in African Studies with Ben Okri is happening on Mon 30 Mar 2026 from 5:30 PM onwards at Jon M. Huntsman Hall, 8th fl. Colloquium Level, Philadelphia - Voices and Vibes Showcase and Open Mic is happening on Fri 20 Mar 2026 from 6:00 PM onwards at Pub Webb, Philadelphia - Wade in the Water: The Possibilities of Black Music in Jewish Spaces is happening on Sun 22 Mar 2026 from 3:00 PM onwards at 418 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19106

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Fri, 01 May, 2026 - 06:00 PM

Sistah Soul Series 2026

121 N Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19106

23+ Interested
Sat, 11 Apr, 2026 - 12:00 AM

Floetry with Raheem DeVaughn

The Met Philadelphia
Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 - 05:00 PM

ORACLES ‘26 - Christian Spoken Word Showcase

Christ Community Church

USD 13
Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 - 07:00 PM

Open Heart Poetry (A Unique Christian Open Mic Encounter)

7860 Eva St

Free
Fri, 17 Apr, 2026 - 08:00 PM

Lucy Kaplansky

3721 Midvale Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19129, USA

17+ Interested
Mon, 11 May, 2026 - 07:00 PM

Alex Elle at Kimmel Center - Perelman Theater

Kimmel Center - Perelman Theater
Mon, 30 Mar, 2026 - 05:30 PM

The Fifth Distinguished Lecture in African Studies with Ben Okri

Jon M. Huntsman Hall, 8th fl. Colloquium Level

Free
Sat, 12 Sep, 2026 - 12:00 PM

Poetry, Blerds & Jams

Braid Mill

USD 75
Fri, 20 Mar, 2026 - 06:00 PM

Voices and Vibes Showcase and Open Mic

Pub Webb

Free
Sun, 22 Mar, 2026 - 03:00 PM

Wade in the Water: The Possibilities of Black Music in Jewish Spaces

418 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States, Pennsylvania 19106

23+ Interested
Fri, 12 Jun, 2026 - 07:00 PM

2 Lines Open Mic X Graham Allen

MaKen Studios North

USD 13
Tue, 09 Jun, 2026 - 06:45 PM

Creatives' Pier | Outdoor Open Mic ft. Q-Flo

Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center

USD 13
Tue, 18 Aug, 2026 - 06:45 PM

Creatives' Pier | Outdoor Open Mic ft. Eluzai

Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center

USD 13
Tue, 14 Apr, 2026 - 06:00 PM

How to Fall in Love with Poetry with Edward Hirsch on April 14th at 6pm

Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia

Free
Sun, 26 Apr, 2026 - 05:00 PM

Poetry Competition Dinner Party

FaceClock Zero Proof Lounge & Gallery

USD 2

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Date	Event	Venue
11 Apr 2026	Floetry with Raheem DeVaughn	The Met Philadelphia
18 Apr 2026	ORACLES 26 - Christian Spoken Word Showcase	Christ Community Church, Philadelphia
27 Mar 2026	Open Heart Poetry (A Unique Christian Open Mic Encounter)	7860 Eva St, Philadelphia
11 May 2026	Alex Elle at Kimmel Center - Perelman Theater	Kimmel Center - Perelman Theater, Philadelphia
30 Mar 2026	The Fifth Distinguished Lecture in African Studies with Ben Okri	Jon M. Huntsman Hall, 8th fl. Colloquium Level, Philadelphia
12 Sep 2026	Poetry Blerds & Jams	Braid Mill, Philadelphia
12 Jun 2026	2 Lines Open Mic X Graham Allen	MaKen Studios North, Philadelphia
09 Jun 2026	Creatives Pier Outdoor Open Mic ft. Q-Flo	Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center, Philadelphia
18 Aug 2026	Creatives Pier Outdoor Open Mic ft. Eluzai	Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center, Philadelphia
14 Apr 2026	How to Fall in Love with Poetry with Edward Hirsch on April 14th at 6pm	Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia

Date

Event

Venue

11 Apr 2026

Floetry with Raheem DeVaughn

The Met Philadelphia

18 Apr 2026

ORACLES 26 - Christian Spoken Word Showcase

Christ Community Church, Philadelphia

27 Mar 2026

Open Heart Poetry (A Unique Christian Open Mic Encounter)

7860 Eva St, Philadelphia

11 May 2026

Alex Elle at Kimmel Center - Perelman Theater

Kimmel Center - Perelman Theater, Philadelphia

30 Mar 2026

The Fifth Distinguished Lecture in African Studies with Ben Okri

Jon M. Huntsman Hall, 8th fl. Colloquium Level, Philadelphia

12 Sep 2026

Poetry Blerds & Jams

Braid Mill, Philadelphia

12 Jun 2026

2 Lines Open Mic X Graham Allen

MaKen Studios North, Philadelphia

09 Jun 2026

Creatives Pier Outdoor Open Mic ft. Q-Flo

Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center, Philadelphia

18 Aug 2026

Creatives Pier Outdoor Open Mic ft. Eluzai

Venice Island Performing Arts & Recreation Center, Philadelphia

14 Apr 2026

How to Fall in Love with Poetry with Edward Hirsch on April 14th at 6pm

Barnes & Noble - Philadelphia

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