Upcoming poetry events
Dynamic performance poet Tracie Morris comes to Michigan State University’s campus for “Colors through Darkness” on Friday, March 27 at 7 p.m. in the Broad’s central gallery, 547 East Circle …
- Dynamic performance poet Tracie Morris comes to Michigan State University’s campus for “Colors through Darkness” on Friday, March 27 at 7 p.m. in the Broad’s central gallery, 547 East Circle Drive, East Lansing.
- Julia McConnell, author of Landlocked, and special guest Thomas Lynch, author of No Prisoners (Godine, 2025), will read from their works in a conversation moderated by Wheelbarrow Books Series Editor and Center for Poetry Founding Director Anita Skeen along with the announcement of the 2026 Annie Balocating Undergraduate Prize for Poetry on April 1, at RCAH Theater, Snyder-Phillips Hall, 361 Physics Rd., East Lansing.
- Join poet, essayist and novelist Thomas Lynch for a craft talk on April 2, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the East Lansing Public Library, 950 Abbot Road, East Lansing.
- The Poetry Room Open Mic presents Retro on Tuesday, March 31 at 7:30 p.m. at The Robin Theatre, 1105 S. Washington Ave., Lansing.
- The Poetry Room presents Native Child Youth Slam on April 25 at 3 p.m. at The Robin Theatre, 1105 S. Washington Ave., Lansing.
- Lansing Poetry Club featuring Natasha Thomas, plus an open mic on April 19 from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. at the Copper Chimney Lounge of University United Methodist Church, 1120 S. Harrison Rd., East Lansing.
- Poetry and Jazz at The Blue Owl on Sunday, May 4th, from 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Featuring Shelia Burks, Lisa Sarno and Ruelaine Stokes from «Voices of the Revolution,» a feminist spoken-word group, plus a gifted jazz trio featuring Hank Horton on bass, Steve Talaga on keyboard, and Larry Ochletree on drums, with vocals by Mike Eyia, the founder of Orquesta Ritmo.
- Poetry in the City 2026 is July 16 from 7 p.m.-9 p.m. at the Michigan State Capitol.
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