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The following is a list of venues in and
around Washington DC which host poetry reading
series, featured readers and open poetry
readings, poetry slams and open microphones.
For more information regarding the type
of program, scheduled events, opportunities
to read, how to get on the mailing list,
etc., contact the venue directly. If you
find they no longer are giving readings,
please let us know.
We will add to this list as we receive
information from the various reading series.
The Writer's Center, of course, hosts over
80 events a year, ranging from open readings
through readings of plays to publication
reading and readings for writers with already
established audiences. Check the Events
Registry for details.
(Here's a hint: If you are searching
for a specific venue, city, etc. you can
go to the "Edit" menu in your
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in Page". Type in the word you would
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49 West Coffee House
49 West Street
Annapolis, MD
410 626-9796
Adrian's Book Cafe
714 S. Broadway
Fells Point, MD
Annapolis Unitarian Church
333 DuBois Road
Annapolis, MD
410 266-8044
Coffeehouse, 3rd friday of every month.
Atticus Books and Music
2112 Flagler Pl. N.W.
Washington, DC
www.atticusbooks.com
atticus@atticusbooks.com
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B. Dalton Bookseller
Annapolis Mall
Jennifer Road
Annapolis MD
319-524-7119
Baltimore Enoch Pratt Free Library
400 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD
410 396-5494
www.pratt.lib.md.us
Barnes & Noble, Alexandria
3651 Jefferson Davis Hwy.
Alexandria, VA
703 299-9473
Barnes & Noble
Annapolis Harbour Center
2532 Solomons Island Road
Annapolis MD
410 573-1115
Barnes & Noble
The Avenue at White Marsh
8123 Honeygo Blvd.
Baltimore, MD
410 933-9670
Barnes & Noble
Towson Circle
1 East Joppa Road
Baltimore, MD
410 296-7021
Blabbermouth
The Black Cat
1811 13th Street NW
Washington DC
202 667-7960 (concert line)
202 667-4490 (Black Cat voice mail)
Black Planet Books
718 S. Broadway
Fells Point, MD
Borders Books and Music
Crain Highway
Bowie, MD
Borders Books and Music, Columbia
6151 Columbia Crossing
Columbia, MD 21045
410 290-0062
Borders Books and Music
415 York Road
Towson, MD
410 296-0791
Brightspot Studios, Galleries, and Retreats
2200 Brightspot Drive
Westminster, MD
410 875-2411
shannu@erols.com
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Carroll County Arts Council Gallery
15 E. Main Street
Westminster, MD
Center Stage
700 N. Calvert Street
Baltimore, MD
410 332-0033
Crossroads
3988 University Drive
Fairfax VA
703 352-1547
Primarily a music venue at this time but
poetry may come in future; please contact
for info.
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Eubie Blake Cultural Center
34 Market Place, The Brokerage
Baltimore, MD
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Fells Point Corner Theater
251 S. Ann Street
Fells Point, MD
410 276-7837
Funk's Democratic Coffee Spot
1818 Eastern Avenue
Fells Point, MD
410 276-FUNK
Folger Shakespeare Library Reading Series
201 East Capitol Street SE
Washington DC
202 544-7077
Periodic readings and seminars, including
many big names, held periodically at the
Shakespeare Library on East Capitol Street,
and at Georgetown University's InterCultural
Center, 37th and O Streets NW.
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Grace Church Poetry Coffeehouse
1041 Wisconsin Avenue NW
Washington DC
(202) 333-7100
The readings are held on the third Tuesday
of every month.
Great Blacks in Wax Museum
1601 E. North Avenue
Baltimore, MD
(410) 563-3404
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Heart and Soul Cafe
801 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE
Washington DC
Heart and Soul Poetry Group of Reston,
VA
North County Government Center
12000 Bowman Town Drive
Reston, VA
3rd Tuesday of every month, 7-10pm
Contact Matthew Owen (707) 391-5667
mowriter@aol.com
URL: www.utne.com/salons/dc/poetry.html
Hell (Club Heaven and Hell)
Washington storytellers "Speak Easy",
every 2nd Tuesday of each month
HR 57
1610 14th Street NW
Washington DC
202 466-1638
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In Your Ear Poetry Series
District of Columbia Arts Center
2438 18th Street NW
Washington DC
202 462-7833
Avant garde poetry and performance. Third
Sunday of every month at 3pm. $3.
Iota Reading Series
2832 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington VA
703 522-8340
At last notice, this reading was being held
on the second Sunday of every month, 6-8pm.
Scheduled readers in first half, followed
by open reading. No cover.
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Joaquin Miller Cabin Series
Picnic Area 6
Beach Drive near Military Road Overpass
NW
Washington DC
editor@wordworksdc.com
Outdoor readings in Rock Creek Park, every
Tuesday in June and July. There are usually
40 to 60 attendees. No cover, and a reception
follows the reading.
Jolt n' Bolt
1918 18th Street NW
Washington DC
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Karibu Books
Prince George's Plaza
3500 East West Highway
Hyattsville MD
301 559-1140
Occasionally have prose and poetry book signings,
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Library of Congress
Poetry and Literature Division
First Street & Independence Avenue SE
Washington DC
202 707-5394 (recorded information) |
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Mango's
2017 14th Street NW (U Street Corridor)
Washington DC
Open reading - Tuesday night is full of
poetry 8:30-10:30pm. Host Toni Assante Lightfoot
keeps the vibe nurturing for virgin writers.
Come by Mango's Restaurant and catch a poem
or poet. Both are available for a dollar...(Free
for readers!)
Martin Luther King Memorial Library
DC Public Library System
Literary Division
901 G Street NW
Washington DC
202 727-1274
Maryland Art Place
218 W. Saratoga Street
Baltimore, MD
410 243-6888
The Minás Gallery
815 West 36th Street "The Avenue"
Baltimore, MD
410 732-4258
MotherTongue
www.mothertongue.org
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North Star Books
Security Square Mall, Suite 655 (near Montgomery
Ward's)
Baltimore, MD |
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One World Cafe
904 South Charles Street, Federal Hill
Baltimore, MD
410 455-5325
tms@infamous.net
Outland
c/o District of Columbia Arts Center (DCAC)
2438 18th Street NW
Washington DC 20009
202 462-7833
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Poetry Bonanza
The Black Cat
1831 14th Street NW
Washington DC
202 667-7960
202 667-4490
Poets Anonymous
Meets the second Saturday of each month
at 2:00 pm at Red, Hot and Blue Restaurant
4150 Chain Bridge Road
Fairfax, VA.
Group publishes annual anthology to raise
money for Childrens Hospital.
JRUSTLE1@aol.com
Pumpkin Theater
St. Timothy's School, Stevenson
The Hannah More Arts Center (1 mile N.
of Beltway 695 Exit 22, Greenspring Ave.)
pumpkin@vwenterprises.com
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Ram's Head Tavern
33 West Street
Annapolis, MD
annapolis@ramsheadtavern.com
The Reader's Cafe
125 Broadway
Hanover, PA
717 630-2524
Reston Community Center
2310 Colt's Neck Road
Reston VA
703 476-4500
703 241-8626
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Senate Side Espresso
235 Massachusetts Avenue NE
Washington DC
703 241-8626
Sibanye Books
4031 W. Rogers Avenue
Baltimore, MD
410 358-5806
Sister's Space and Books
1354 U Street NW
Washington DC
202 332-3433
Usually a poetry event every weekend --
usually invited readers (call for details).
First bookstore in the country that caters
to the needs of African-American women.
Soho Tea and Coffee
2150 P Street NW
Washington DC
202 463-7646
Spotlighters Theater
817 St. Paul Street
Baltimore, MD
410 752-1225
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Takoma Park Branch Library
DC Public Library System
5th & Cedar Streets NW
Washington DC
The Theatre Project
45 West Preston Street
Baltimore, MD
410 752-8558
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The Vagabond Players
806 S. Broadway
Fells Point, MD
410 563-9135
Vertigo Books
7346 Baltimore Avenue
College Park, MD
301 779-9300
Occasionally have invited readers. Call
for listings.
Visions International
Rock Creek Gallery
2401 Tilden Street NW
Washington DC
202 244-2482
703 241-8626
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Waldenbooks
Annapolis Mall
Jennifer Road
Annapolis, MD |
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Xando Coffee and Bar
3003 N. Charles Street
Charles Village
Baltimore, MD
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