Events

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 […]

 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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

SIGN UP USING THE EVENTBRITE LINK: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1980838197371?aff=oddtdtcreator Printmaking + tanka poetry to explore grief, loss, and intimacy through guided prompts, reflection, and structured creative practice. This 2-part workshop series meets twice- February 12 […]

We are thrilled to welcome you to our third annual Ekphrastic Art Event, presented in partnership with Move With Joy! This is a relaxed, come-as-you-please gathering, with doors open for […]

SIGN UP USING THE EVENTBRITE LINK BELOW: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/roots-wings-stories-of-survival-and-soaring-tickets-1980840583508?aff=oddtdtcreator Paint + write poems on “Beyond Resilience,” creating a split-canvas of roots (strength) and wings (future growth). This 2-part workshop series meets twice- March 5 […]

The Kalamazoo Poetry Festival Celebration of Community Poets is back for 2026! We are excited to welcome the public to this FREE event. Doors open at 6pm, and show starts […]