• 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 […]

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  • 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 […]

  • WMU Open Monthly Open Mic

    Brown Hall, WMU 1903 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, United States

    Join us at 3025 Brown Hall on the WMU Main Campus for and open mid and refreshments. Open to students and the community!

  • Open Mic at The Institute

    The Institute of Public Scholarship 313 N Burdick St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

    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 […]

  • Fire First Friday Open Mic

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

     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, […]

  • Poetry and Potions

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

    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 […]

  • The Void 5th Edition Fundraiser

    Factory Coffee 213 E Frank St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

    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 […]