Events

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 […]

RSVP IS NOT REQUIRED BUT IT IS APPRECIATED! RSVP HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/finale-reception-kalamazoo-poetry-festival-tickets-1981453153722?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl YOU CAN ALSO FIND THE FACEBOOK EVENT HERE: https://www.facebook.com/share/17sdo9JWH2/ Help the Kalamazoo Poetry Festival welcome our 2026 featured poets […]