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TEENS: [Register for free Citywide Poets writing workshops!](https://insideoutdetroit.org/cwp)

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Upcoming Events

November 14, 2024

Detroit Youth Performance Troupe Chapbook Release

Thursday, November 14, 2025
5–7 pm

Next Chapter Books
16555 E. Warren Ave.
Detroit, MI 48224

Student with long braids holds a microphone as she performs at a poetry slam.

December 5, 2024

The LoFi Slam

Thursday, December 5, 2024
5–9 pm

The Jam Handy
2900 E. Grand Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48202

Group of teens sits in an auditorium talking and writing at the 2023 Detroit Youth Poetry Con

March 15, 2025

Detroit Youth Poetry Con

Saturday, March 15, 2025
9am–8pm

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Past Events

September 26, 2024

Youth Poetry Night: Spoken Word Inspired by Meleko Mokgosi

Thursday, September 26, 2024
6–8 pm

Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit
4454 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI 48201

A crowd of people sit in orange Adirondack chairs facing the Detroit river at sunset.

September 12, 2024

If the River Could Sing: A Celebration of Writing and River with InsideOut

Thursday, September 12, 2024
5:30–9 pm

Robert C. Valade Park
2670 Atwater St.
Detroit, MI 48207

August 30, 2024

Meet the 2024 Youth Performance Troupe

Friday, August 30, 2024
5–7 pm

Next Chapter Books
16555 E. Warren Ave.
Detroit, MI 48224

July 25, 2024

Intergenerational Poetry Reading

Thursday, July 25, 2024
6–7:30 pm

Next Chapter
16555 E. Warren Ave.
Detroit, MI

June 19, 2024

Juneteenth on the Cut

Wednesday, June 19, 2024
3–4 pm

Campbell Terrace
Dequindre Cut Greenway
Detroit, MI

Participants write in a gallery at the Detroit Institute of Arts

June 15, 2024

Writing Workshop: Capturing the Reel/Real at the DIA

Saturday, June 15, 2024
11am – 1pm

Detroit Institute of Arts – Holley Room, 1st Fl
5200 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI

June 14, 2024

Pride + Allies Open Mic

Friday, June 14, 2024
6-7:30 pm

Next Chapter Books
16555 E. Warren Ave.
Detroit, MI

June 7, 2024

The Real Reel – A Poetry Performance at the DIA

Friday, June 7, 2024
6:00 pm

Detroit Institute of Arts – 2nd Fl Regeneration Exhibit
5200 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI

May 11, 2024

Thriving Together Poetry Workshop & Participant Open Mic

Saturday, May 11, 2024
1–2:30 pm

Next Chapter Books
16555 E. Warren Detroit, MI 48224

May 2, 2024

Detroit Youth Poetry Slam

Thursday, May 2, 2024
5:30–7:30 pm

Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit
4454 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI 48202