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

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

## Events in Richmond

- **Event Name**: Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!
  - **Description**: Join us for great vibes & a fun night of celebrating talented individuals through music, comedy, poetry, and more!About this Eventhttps://youtube.com/shorts/8RfTj0YqPLo?si=OkrDM4ZtJggAyOQeThe
  - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 08:00 pm – Thu Oct 15 2026 at 09:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond/powerful-voices-open-mic-show-live-music-comedy-poetry-more/100001984308360723
  - **Venue**: Richmond
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, open-mic, music, literary-art, comedy, entertainment, live-music, performances
- **Event Name**: Valid Media Presents: The Love Jones Poetry Slam
  - **Description**: Valid Media Presents: The Love Jones Poetry Slam where the magic of words comes alive at Capital Station Inc. Prepare to be captivated!About this EventHosted by Roscoe Burnems. 21+, Come join us for unmatched vibes storyt
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Nov 21 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond/valid-media-presents-the-love-jones-poetry-slam/100001986147363229
  - **Venue**: Capital Station Inc
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  - **Price**: USD 10 to 40
  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Words on Fire: Poetry Happy Hour at Firehouse
  - **Description**: River City Poets are back at Firehouse for an evening of inspiration and camaraderie! We'll kick off the night with time to grab a drink at the bar & reconnect with fellow poet-peeps, then get the poetry rolling with feature performances before ending
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  - **Date**: Wed May 13 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed May 13 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond/words-on-fire-poetry-happy-hour-at-firehouse/200029887716820
  - **Venue**: Firehouse Theatre
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  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, open-mic, nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Hit the Buzzer Open Mic
  - **Description**: A pre-show to jokes on you comedy show.” If a joke doesn’t land, the comedian can hit the buzzer, triggering a random mystery challenge.About this EventHit the Buzzer Open MicReady to show off your talent or
  - **Date**: Fri May 15 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri May 15 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond/hit-the-buzzer-open-mic/100001988266578860
  - **Venue**: 318 W Broad St
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  - **Price**: USD 13
  - **Categories**: open-mic, comedy, contests, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Parallel Listening Series vol. 11
  - **Description**: feat. musical performances by John Bradberry & Kraanerg. Readings by Justin Boening, Rosa Castellano, Nat Bergrin and Jules LieberthalAbout this EventFree to enter! Sliding scale donations encouraged!!The
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 10:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond/parallel-listening-series-vol-11/100001988125341415
  - **Venue**: Gallery5
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, Entertainment, Music
- **Event Name**: river city sing: a community song circle - songs for Water
  - **Description**: "Love is the water of life: jump into this water!" - RumiAbout this EventWhat are the lessons of Water? Water shows us how to be powerful, what it feels like to be in flow; the strength of both stillness and movem
  - **Date**: Wed May 13 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed May 13 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond/river-city-sing-a-community-song-circle-songs-for-water/100001987142067416
  - **Venue**: Living Water Community Center
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, art, nonprofit, live-music, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Strangely Spoken: A Night of Open Mic Poetry Featuring L. E. Keats
  - **Description**: Join us for another evening of poetry, art, storytelling, and creative expression at Strangely Spoken.About this EventThis month, we’re excited to feature local artist and poet L.E. Keats, whose work blends visual art and
  - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu May 14 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond/strangely-spoken-a-night-of-open-mic-poetry-featuring-l-e-keats/100001987779357568
  - **Venue**: Black Heath Meadery
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, open-mic, storytelling
- **Event Name**: Poetry Brunch Workshop
  - **Description**: Write a poem after a warmup activity and a lesson on a form or a poetic device.
  - **Date**: Sun May 10 2026 (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/richmond/poetry-brunch-workshop/100001988712565819
  - **Venue**: Cafe Zata
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 13
  - **Categories**: Art, Workshops, literary-art

## Trending Events in Richmond

- **Event Name**: Richmond GATSBY GALA (Spring 2026)
  - **Description**: Break out your 1920s glamour & embrace Springtime at the Historic HOFHEIMER as we take a swingin' jazzed up trip back in time with Richmond's golden GATSBY GALA! (21+)About this Event
  - **Venue**: Hofheimer Building
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- **Event Name**: Springtime Swing Soiree: Dance Friends Spring Formal
  - **Description**: Step into a night of live jazz, vintage style, and springtime charm! The Dance Friends would like to invite you to celebrate with us by swingin’ into the new season during our Springtime Swing Soiree!This’ll be your chance don your
  - **Venue**: The Dance Space
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- **Event Name**: Faery Ball 2026 (Richmond, VA)
  - **Description**: Prepare for a night of magic & wonder! Spread your wings & join fellow Fae for an immersive evening celebrating all things magic. (21+)About this EventStep into the enchanted Fae realm on
  - **Venue**: Fallout
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- **Event Name**: Drinkers & Dragons Fantasy Bar Crawl (Carytown, VA)
  - **Description**: Join us on a fantastical journey this Fall! Surrender to your inner adventurer for Richmond's DRINKERS & DRAGONS Fantasy Bar Crawl in Carytown (21+)About this Event:Join us on a fantastic
  - **Venue**: New York Deli
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- **Event Name**: Cosplay Photo mini-Con 2026 (Richmond, VA)
  - **Description**: Step into a world where creativity, collaboration, and cosplay come together for an exciting and unique "mini-con" coming to Richmond, VA!About this EventStep into a world where creativity, colla
  - **Venue**: Fallout
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- **Event Name**: River City PIRATE BALL (2026 Richmond, VA)
  - **Description**: Set sail on a night of treasure, rum, and adventure at Richmond’s RIVER CITY PIRATE BALL, hosted at the historic Hofheimer Building (21+)About this EventSet sail on a night of treasure, rum, and adventure as
  - **Venue**: Hofheimer Event Venue
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- **Event Name**: Sip & Shiny Shoes  - Footwear Upcycling Workshop
  - **Description**: Renew the life of your old shoes, boots, or pumps - upcycle your old footwear and make 'em shine!About this EventEver wanted shoes that stop people in their tracks? In this hands-on, fun workshop (&
  - **Venue**: Fallout, North 18th Street, Richmond, VA, USA
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- **Event Name**: Richmond Scavenger Hunt For Couples - SHOW LOVE (Date Night!!)
  - **Description**: CITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT Date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy your city scavenger hunt with fun digital activities along the way!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/-2gjHn9I0_cCITY LOVE SCAVENGER HUNT FOR COUPLES
  - **Venue**: Recommended scavenger starting point or other city spot of your choice! (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: Forever Summer Fest 2026
  - **Description**: About this EventJoin us again for this extraordinary event celebrating our favorite breweries coming together in our beloved city. Relax and enjoy great beer, wine, spirits, food, and music in the heart of Richmond
  - **Venue**: Main Street Station
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Richmond?
  - **A:** Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More! (Thu May 14 2026 at 08:00 pm at Richmond), Valid Media Presents: The Love Jones Poetry Slam (Sat Nov 21 2026 at 07:00 pm at Capital Station Inc), Words on Fire: Poetry Happy Hour at Firehouse (Wed May 13 2026 at 06:00 pm at Firehouse Theatre), Hit the Buzzer Open Mic (Fri May 15 2026 at 06:30 pm at 318 W Broad St), Parallel Listening Series vol. 11 (Sun May 17 2026 at 06:00 pm at Gallery5).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Richmond?
  - **A:** Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More! (Thu May 14 2026 at 08:00 pm at Richmond), Parallel Listening Series vol. 11 (Sun May 17 2026 at 06:00 pm at Gallery5), river city sing: a community song circle - songs for Water (Wed May 13 2026 at 07:00 pm at Living Water Community Center), Strangely Spoken: A Night of Open Mic Poetry Featuring L. E. Keats (Thu May 14 2026 at 07:00 pm at Black Heath Meadery).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Richmond this weekend May 8–10, 2026?
  - **A:** Poetry Brunch Workshop (Sun May 10 2026 at Cafe Zata).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Richmond in May 2026?
  - **A:** Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More! (Thu May 14 2026 at 08:00 pm at Richmond), Words on Fire: Poetry Happy Hour at Firehouse (Wed May 13 2026 at 06:00 pm at Firehouse Theatre), Hit the Buzzer Open Mic (Fri May 15 2026 at 06:30 pm at 318 W Broad St), Parallel Listening Series vol. 11 (Sun May 17 2026 at 06:00 pm at Gallery5), river city sing: a community song circle - songs for Water (Wed May 13 2026 at 07:00 pm at Living Water Community Center).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Richmond?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Richmond 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 Richmond?
  - **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 Richmond?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Richmond include Richmond, Capital Station Inc, Firehouse Theatre.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Richmond?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Richmond range from USD 10 to USD 40. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Richmond?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Richmond include Powerful Voices Open Mic, Valid Media, River City Poets.
- **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 Richmond?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Richmond.

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