Events

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 […]

Thanks to Kalamazoo Poetry Festival for sponsoring this film! Arrive when doors open for a pre-show that mixes poetry and film, just like Son of the White Mare! Thanks to our […]

CHECK OUT THE FLYER FOR MORE SPECIFIC INFORMATOIN ON THE READER THIS MONTH! About the Series The Gwen Frostic Reading Series brings acclaimed authors of poetry, prose, and drama from […]

Overview- RSVP REQUIRED Breath-guided poetry workshop exploring renewal, release, and the courage to transform and begin again through generative writing prompts. Begin Again: Breath as Becoming with Dr. Tasleem What […]

Rambling Read is truly rambling this month! We are headed to Heirloom Arts near the Maple Street YMCA for this months open mic. Join us to hear local poets Shanna […]