Upcoming Readings
March 2023
Tuesday, March 28: Midwest Poets Series Reading: Erin Adair-Hodges @ Arrupe Hall Auditorium, Rockhurst University. 7 PM. Free.
Thursday, March 30: Effervescent Vibes: Music, Poetry, & Discussion with Trevor Turla, Zachary Arias, + Melissa Ferrer Civil @ Bunker Center for the Arts. 6-8 PM. $5-20.
Friday, March 31: Bear Review presents Ladies Lazarus Rise Again: Jenny Molberg & Erin Adair-Hodges w/ special guests @ Hadara Bar-Nadav, Bridget Lowe, & Courtney Faye Taylor @ Wiseblood Books. 7 PM. Free.
Friday, March 31: Spoken Easy: Women's History Month Edition with LeShea Wright, Sheri Hall, & Tiara Nicole @ 810 Baltimore Ave, KC, MO. Doors open @ 8:30. $20.
April 2023
Saturday April 1: April Fool-ish Poetry: poetry, music and laughter in honor of "The Fool" ~ embodiment of all free and vibrantly honest spirits! @ Unity Temple. 1 PM. Free.
Sunday April 2: The Speakeasy presents Nettie Zan Powers and "The Baron" Jason Von Ryberg @ Swordfish Tom's. 7 PM. Free w/ one drink minimum.
Wednesday April 5: Poetic Underground KC Spring Showcase featuring Jonah Riggs, Windsor, Ryn Zell, David Baynard, Mudita Heaven, and Rye Boothe @ Blip Roasters. 8 PM. $5 Cover.
Friday April 14: Men of Poetry: The Art of Spokenword @ The Black Archives of Mid-America. 12-3 PM.
Friday April 14: Riverfront Reading Series with Patricia Miller & Trish Reeves @ The Writer's Place. 8 PM.
Friday April 21: The Writers Place Reading Series featuring Jenny Molberg, Erin Adair-Hodges, & Adam Vines, @ The Writers Place at Nonprofit Village. 7:00 PM. $5.
Sunday April 23: Maggie Smith In Conversation w/ Traci Brimhall about You Could Make This Place Beautiful: A Memoir @ Rainy Day Books. 2 PM. Free.
Monday April 24: Midwest Poetics Writing Workshop with Sheri Purpose Hall. Online. 6-8 PM. Free.
Tuesday April 25: Selected Poems by W.B. Yeats @ Kansas City Irish Center. 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Friday April 28: Women of Poetry: The Art of Spokenword @ The Black Archives of MId-America. 12-3 PM.
Friday April 28: Great Books KC Reads Poems by Wallace Stevens. Online. 7-8 PM. Free.
Hi, my name is Bob.I find it's often really difficult to keep up with what's happening in our local poetry scene. I hope this resource can help.
If you'd like me to add a reading or event to the calendar, dm me on instagram or send the following info to kcpoetrycalendar@gmail.com:
name of the event
featured readers
location of the event
time of the event
any relevant websites or social media handles
Check out some of the local poetry friendly or poetry centered open mics:
All Sorts Open Mic: Every second Friday @ PH Coffee. 6:30 PM. Free. Comedy, Music, & Poetry.
One Mic Stand KC: Every third Thursday @ Made Mobb. 6-9 PM. $5.
Poetic Underground: Every Wednesday @ Blip Roasters. 8 PM. Free. *First Wednesdays are Slams.
Rhyme House: Open mic + different event every Thursday @ KC Undefined (1000 E 9th St). 7:30 PM. $10.
Soul Sessions KC: Every Monday @ the Jukehouse. 7 PM.
If you'd like me to add a reading or event to the calendar, send the following info to kcpoetrycalendar@gmail.com:
name of the event
featured readers
location of the event
time of the event
any relevant websites or social media handles