• March Workshop: Markeva Love, Worth The Detour

    First Congregational Church 345 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

    Workshop details and facilitator are forthcoming. March Workshop Facilitator: Markeva Love Workshop Name: Worth The Detour Workshop Description: “Hindsight is 20/20 and it’s easy to get caught up in the […]

  • RAWK and KPF Youth Poetry Workshop

    Read and Write Kalamazoo 802 S Westnedge Ave, KALAMAZOO, MI, United States

    KPF and RAWK join forces to offer a youth poetry workshop based on the theme of "Gratitude". Details about facilitator coming soon!This workshop will be facilitated by WMU Graduate Student […]

    Free
  • Celebration of Community Poets

    Northside Association for Community Development 612 N Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

    The Celebration of Community Poets The Celebration of Community Poets is a yearly event hosted by the Kalamazoo Poetry Festival as a part of our National Poetry Month Festival Week. […]

  • Your Turn Open Mic

    Fire Historical and Cultural Arts Collaborative 1249 Portage Street, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

    Your Turn Open Mic Join Fire and Kalamazoo Poetry Festival for The Magic Open Mic, hosted by Great Dane. Come early if you think you want to read! Accessibility: - […]

  • Featured Reader Workshop: Aaron Coleman

    First Congregational Church 345 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

    REGISTER HERE How We Attune to Gratitude In this workshop we will explore how poets cultivate an intimate sense of attention: attuning to the complexity of the world around us […]

  • Featured Reader Workshop: Denise Miller

    First Congregational Church 345 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

    REGISTER HERE Sounding the Heart of the poem Sounding the Heart of the poem is a workshop by The Institute of Public Scholarship poet, playwright, and fiction writer, Denise Miller, […]

  • Craft Talk

    First Congregational Church 345 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

    Craft Talk Featured Poets Denise Miller and Aaron Coleman participate in a Craft Talk moderated by KPF board member Nancy Nott. The poets will discuss their writing process and thoughts […]

  • Featured Readers Finale & Reception

    First Congregational Church 345 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

    Featured Poets Aaron Coleman and Denise Miller will each read their work for 25 minutes. The Finale Read will be followed by a reception catered by Kalamazoo local JaRay Reese. […]

  • Air Poetry

    Kazoo Books 2413 Parkview Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

    THIS EVENT IS FREE! What is Air Poetry? A poetry and music performance event, complete with open mic, DJ, and refreshments. The event takes place outdoors at Kazoo Books located […]

  • KIA Summer Jams

    Kalamazoo Institute of the Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

    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 […]

    Free
  • Poetry and Potions

    Green Door Distilling Co & Tasting Room 429 E North St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

    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 […]