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Event Series 🎉 Hot List: Black History Month 🎉

“Resilience”

Las Vegas Natural History Museum 900 Las Vegas Boulevard N., Las Vegas, NV, United States

Celebrate Black History Month with the opening of Resilience, a community-created cultural exhibition and museum-created historical exploration of African Americans’ scientific contributions. Launching February 1, the exhibition features a unique collection of art and poetry by community members and families, as well as weekend workshops. On exhibit through Feb. 29. The List relies on you […]

$7 – $14
Event Series 💘 Hot List: Feel the Love 💘

Arrows + Band-Aids Poetry Slam

Taverna Costera 1031 South Main Street, Las Vegas, NV, United States

Dive into an evening filled with love and laughter at our epic poetry slam. Special Guest, Sammi Walker, will electrify the stage, setting the perfect vibe. Watch poets compete for a $100 cash prize and the coveted Arrow’s & Band-Aid's trophy. And that's not all – support local black-owned businesses at our vibrant vendors' corner, […]

$10 – $15

Griot Nation 16th Anniversary

West Las Vegas Arts Center 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd., Las Vegas, NV, United States

Griot Nation’s “Suite” 16th Anniversary is a celebration of the creative collaboration of five kindred spirits who connected to forge a poetic juggernaut known as “The Mighty Griot Nation.” The group was founded in February 2008 by original members Keith Brantley, Lablaque Williams, Etch Jackson and Baba Shafeeq (RIP), and later embraced Las Vegas native […]

Free

Blackout Poetry Workshop

Avantpop Bookstore 900 Liberace Avenue, #Suite D-102, Las Vegas, NV, United States

Bibliomancy is the use of book in divinity, employing sacred texts as enchanted medicine. In this workshop led by Elizabeth Allen Berry, you will use a book to create poetry seemingly out of nothing. Using Sharpies and intuition, participants will transform a seemingly innocuous page into magical poetry. In this workshop, you will receive one […]

$20
Event Series 🎉 Hot List: Black History Month 🎉

“Resilience”

Las Vegas Natural History Museum 900 Las Vegas Boulevard N., Las Vegas, NV, United States

Celebrate Black History Month with the opening of Resilience, a community-created cultural exhibition and museum-created historical exploration of African Americans’ scientific contributions. Launching February 1, the exhibition features a unique collection of art and poetry by community members and families, as well as weekend workshops. On exhibit through Feb. 29. The List relies on you […]

$7 – $14

Neon Lit

The Writer's Block 519 Sixth Street #100, Las Vegas, NV, United States

Neon Lit is a reading series featuring talents from UNLV's Creative Writing Program reading fiction, nonfiction, and poetry.    

Free
Event Series 🎉 Hot List: Black History Month 🎉

Young, Gifted, & Black

Clark County Library 1401 East Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV, United States

Embark on a poetic journey honoring Black History Month with Spotlight Poetry's grand unveiling of the third volume of 'Young, Gifted, & Black: A Poetic Anthology'! Featuring stirring verses from talented poets across the nation. This anthology promises to ignite your soul. Join us on February 26th at 5pm at the prestigious Paul C. Blau […]

Event Series 🎉 Hot List: Black History Month 🎉

“Resilience”

Las Vegas Natural History Museum 900 Las Vegas Boulevard N., Las Vegas, NV, United States

Celebrate Black History Month with the opening of Resilience, a community-created cultural exhibition and museum-created historical exploration of African Americans’ scientific contributions. Launching February 1, the exhibition features a unique collection of art and poetry by community members and families, as well as weekend workshops. On exhibit through Feb. 29. The List relies on you […]

$7 – $14

Discussion on Womanhood

West Las Vegas Library 951 West Lake Mead Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV, United States

Author and slam poet DominiQue Christina is slated to host a discussion on womanhood where she will share her experience as a sexual assault survivor and the ways poetry helped her crawl out of the grave.  

Free

Late Night Whispers: Seven Heaven

The Composers Room 953 East Sahara Avenue E1A, Las Vegas, NV, United States

"Late Night Whispers" is a special show by Khoree The Poet. This night featuring Seven Heaven with bongo drums accompaniment. The event features various artists, including singers, musicians, and poets. Expect soul-stirring performances with stories through music and words.

$20 – $40

Doomed Poetry

Red Dwarf 1305 Vegas Valley Drive, Las Vegas, NV, United States

Avantpop Bookstore presents Doomed Poetry for the Dark and Deranged featuring select local poets, hosted by Shwa Laytart. 21+.

Free

Sundown Showcase

Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center 1000 Scenic Loop Drive, Las Vegas, NV, United States

A special poetry showcase with a view! Ten local poets present original pieces about their connection to the natural world and Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area as sunlight fades on the famous Calico Hills. The List relies on you to cover our expenses and pay our hard-working curators. Become a supporter today!

Free

Wetlands Art Day

Clark County Wetlands Park 7050 Wetlands Park Lane, Las Vegas, NV, United States

For the artist in all of us! Arts & crafts for kids, Plein Air Painting for the serious artist, workshops, poetry, food, music, and more! Free! No registration required. Enjoying The List? Become a member today!

Free

Poetry in Motion: The Poets Pen

Vegas Stand Up & Rock Comedy Club & Live Music 115 E Tropicana Ave, #100, Las Vegas, NV, United States

Poetry in Motion presents "The Poets Pen" showcase featuring Demetri Manabat. Hosted and curated by Sadie the Poetry Princess with DK Grey, TruSarah, Le Soul and Kreativekenn. Come celebrate a night full of beautiful poetry and music along with cheap drink specials, games and local vendors. The List is possible thanks to sustaining members. Join […]

$10

Late Night Whispers: Easter Extravaganza

The Composers Room 953 East Sahara Avenue E1A, Las Vegas, NV, United States

"Late Night Whispers" is a special show produced by Khoree The Poet. This special Easter night hosted by J-Red features various artists, including singers, musicians, and poets. Expect soul-stirring performances with stories through music and words. A complimentary champagne toast is included.

$20 – $40

The Jam Open Mic

Ninja Karaoke Downtown 1009 s. Main Street, Las Vegas, NV, United States

This spoken word open mic night invites artists of all types and features host Meelah Dee. The List relies on you to cover our expenses and pay our hard-working curators. Become a supporter today!

Power of Poetry

West Las Vegas Library 951 West Lake Mead Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV, United States

Celebrate National Poetry Month with the Power of Poetry a talent showcase event hosted by Poetry Promise, Inc., with Clark County Poet Laureate Angela M. Brommel, and sponsored by The National Endowment for the Arts and the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District. This event was conceived by Las Vegas poet Solid Truth and set to […]

Event Series The Spit Your Truth Experience

The Spit Your Truth Experience

Sight & Sound Candy and More! 1000 North Martin Luther King Boulevard, #SUITE F, Las Vegas, NV, United States

The original Spit Your Truth Experience is Back!!!! Poetry Slam on 2nd Sundays & All Artist Open Mic Competition on 4th Sundays! Up to $500 to 1st, 2nd & 3rd place! Hosted by Las Vegas native, RelldaTruth!

$15.00

Spotlight Poetry Slam

Taverna Costera 1031 South Main Street, Las Vegas, NV, United States

Special guest Raad Syed and others celebrate National Poetry Month. The List relies on you to cover our expenses and pay our hard-working curators. Become a supporter today!

$10 – $15

Number S#gns: a Poetry Reading Celebrating National Poetry Month

The Writer's Block 519 Sixth Street #100, Las Vegas, NV, United States

Thirty incredible writers have each created a 1-minute poem inspired by a random number. The List relies on you to cover our expenses and pay our hard-working curators. Become a supporter today!

Free

Intimate Evening of “Toasted” Themed Poetry

Office of Collecting and Design 900 Liberace Avenue, #Suite B-105, Las Vegas, NV, United States

Features performances by local poets, including Emily Ajir, Garrett James Dillon, and Janice Parker. Hosted by Shwa Laytart of Avantpop Bookstore. Stylish attire is encouraged.   The List relies on you to cover our expenses and pay our hard-working curators. Become a supporter today!

$17.85
Event Series The Spit Your Truth Experience

The Spit Your Truth Experience

Sight & Sound Candy and More! 1000 North Martin Luther King Boulevard, #SUITE F, Las Vegas, NV, United States

The original Spit Your Truth Experience is Back!!!! Poetry Slam on 2nd Sundays & All Artist Open Mic Competition on 4th Sundays! Up to $500 to 1st, 2nd & 3rd place! Hosted by Las Vegas native, RelldaTruth!

$15.00

Y2K Poetry Jam Slam

Vegas Stand Up & Rock 115 E Tropicana Ave Suite 100, Las Vegas, NV, United States

Ten poets compete for cash prizes — three rounds, three winners. Not to mention music, cheap drink specials, games, prizes for the audience, and local vendors. Y2K attire Encouraged. Hosted and curated by Sadie the Poetry Princess.   The List relies on you to cover our expenses and pay our hard-working curators. Become a supporter […]

$15 – $25

Voices of Resistance

The Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV, United States

This event centers Palestinian voices and culture through poetry and art in a night of solidarity, love, and resistance with local creatives. Complimentary Middle Eastern food will be provided. RSVP at the link. The List relies on you to cover our expenses and pay our hard-working curators. Become a supporter today!

Free

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