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 […]

Spooky Open Mic at The Cauldron

The Cauldron 812 Washington Ave., Kalamazoo, MI, United States

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 […]