Looking for a space to share your music, poetry, or spoken word? Or just want to enjoy a night of local talent, creativity, and community? Summer Jams is a three-part summer series at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts (KIA), designed to bring people together through live performances and artistic expression. Each night will feature a […]
Step into an evening where words and flavors intertwine. Poetry & Potions brings together soulful spoken word, open mic performances, and the art of craft cocktails for a night of creativity and connection. Featured Poet: Biscuit – known for dynamic delivery and thought-provoking verses that leave audiences moved and inspired. What to Expect: Featured performance […]
Join us at 3025 Brown Hall on the WMU Main Campus for and open mid and refreshments. Open to students and the community!
Use the website link below to sign up for free! Writing For Ourselves and Each Other, Not the Critic Poetry is a one-way ticket deeper into the moment; into observation, sensation, and interpretation, which are the raw materials of meaning. Too often, our own inner critic arrests us on the surface of experience, begrudging us […]
This Open Mic sponsored by KPF takes place every third Friday of the month at The Institute of Public Scholarship. September's feature artist is hip hop musician Lipsey! Come on out, enjoy the creativity, and maybe even add your own into the mix!
It’s that time again! Join us for First Fridays Open Mic in collaboration with @kzpoetryfestival featuring the incredible Sypher as our feature artist! Friday, October 3rd Fire, 1249 Portage St 6–8 PMBring your poetry, your art, your music—or just come enjoy the community vibes. Open to all!
The words return, the music flows, and the cocktails are waiting. Join us at Green Door Distilling for an evening of poetry, live performance, and community connection. Friday, October 3rd 6:00–8:00 PM Come ready to share your own work at the open mic, enjoy crafted drinks, and connect with Kalamazoo’s vibrant creative community.
Kalamazoo Poetry Festival now sponsors a magazine! The Void Kalamazoo cohosts the 5th Edition Fundraiser at Factory Coffee on Frank Street, Sunday October 5, 2025! Come out and hear two wonderful poets who will represent KPF, and listen to multiple bands! There will be refreshments, and various venders as well! The Poets: Nora Kay is […]
Join us for our second annual Spooky Open Mic at the new Black Magic Media space, The Cauldron! There will be snacks, prizes, costumes, and of course an opportunity to perform your own work. More details to come. Mark your calendars!
This open mic is held in partnership with Sophia Khan and the Rambling Read Open Mic Series. Traditional open mic structure, snacks, good people!
Explore your past and future through writing and mark-making. Two-part workshop with materials provided. Learn something new about yourself. Elizabeth Kerlikowske facilitates a 2- part poetry workshop in partnership with The Kalamazoo Poetry Festival. This workshop is free of charge. This is a 2-part workshop, please do not sign up unless you can make both […]
Join poet Scott Bade for an 8-part KPF workshop series Jan–Apr 2026. Write, learn, and grow in community. In partnership with KPF. Kalamazoo educator and published poet, Scott Bade, facilitates a poetry writing workshop in partnership with The Kalamazoo Poetry Festival. This workshop is capped at 10 participants. Please only register if you are able to […]