Kick’N Comedy Showcase

Blue Mule Saloon 3118 North Las Vegas Boulevard, Las Vegas, NV, United States

The Blue Mule Saloon is hosting a new stand-up comedy show called The Kick'N Comedy Show. It features comedians from the "underground" Vegas comedy scene, offering uncensored and raw performances. Ladies can enjoy free drinks from 8pm to 9pm. The upcoming lineup includes Dan Hall, Gothins, Django Jenkins, and more.

Free

StorySLAM: Free

Charleston Heights Arts Center 800 Brush Street, Las Vegas, NV, United States

Back by popular demand, a StorySLAM is a celebration of words and experiences that shape and define who we are. Members of the Las Vegas community are invited to share their own personal, genuine story with the audience, connected to a chosen theme for the evening, โ€œFreeโ€.  

$1 โ€“ $50

Juneteenth: Poetry and Community

UnCommons 6880 Helen Toland St, Las Vegas, NV, United States

Award-winning Poets Rodney J Lee, Poetic V, and Petit Monstre will take us on a beautiful journey through the Black experience into the celebration of self and culture. Hosted by Afro-Latina Artist Ms. AyeVee. This event is open to the public and family-friendly. Enjoying The List? Become a member today!

Free

Showdown Poetry Slam

Cork and Thorn 70 West Imperial Avenue, Las Vegas, NV, United States

This is an invitational poetry slam featuring some of the valley's top spoken word talent.

$5

Summer Slam

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

Summer Slam is a night of poetry, local vendors, giveaways, and more. Special guest is Queen of Drafts, an Atlanta-based spoken word artist by way of New York and a rising name in the poetry slam world. They are a 3x slam champ at the legendary Nuyorican Poets Cafe and 2x featured poet at the […]

$10 โ€“ $15

Black Swans Open Mic & Night Market

Black Swans Studio 101 West Brooks Avenue, #D, North Las Vegas, NV, United States

This event is an open mic poetry slam and night market featuring local vendors.

$10

Spotlight Showcase

Cork and Thorn 70 West Imperial Avenue, Las Vegas, NV, United States

Spotlight Showcase features performances from local poets and features guests Brianna Renae & AMEA.

$5 โ€“ $10

Sunday Sessions

UnCommons 6880 Helen Toland St, Las Vegas, NV, United States

This is an open mic poetry series kicking off at UnCommons. The series will also include poetry book clubs, a Hispanic Heritage poetry series, regional slams, and more.  

Free

Las Vegas Poetry Slam

The Art House Hookah Lounge 5661 West Sahara Avenue, #104, Las Vegas, NV, United States

This poetry slam features a cash prize for the best performer, and is open to poets, slam artists, spoken-word performers, and others. This week's special guest is Saint.  

$10

EXPO: Five Authors, Five Minutes

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

EXPO is a regular reading series of original fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction from Las Vegas and visiting writers. A venue for both established and emerging authors, each installment features five readers for five minutes each. A mixer and reception to follow. This installment of EXPO will feature readings from Krista Diamond, Sterling Holywhitemountain, Andrew […]

Free

Human Experience

18bin 107 East Charleston Boulevard, #150, Las Vegas, NV, United States

The Human Experience Open Mic Reunion is a celebration of the long-running spoken word series featuring popular poets, slam artists, and spoken-word performers. Enjoying The List? Become a member today!

Voices in Power

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

This open mic event also includes DJ G33k, plus vendors, visual artists, food and dessert vendors, and a featured poet for the night. Hosted by Jovan McKoy. Enjoying The List? Become a member today!

$25

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

An Intimate Evening of “Fear and Loathing” Poetry

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

This is an intimate evening of poetry featuring performances by local poets in the Reading Room at Office of Collecting. Hosted by Shwa Laytart, presented by Avantpop Bookstore. The theme is "Fear and Loathing."  

$15

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

House of Obbie West Poetry Night

101 W Brooks Ave 101 West Brooks Avenue, North Las Vegas, NV, United States

This event promises an epic night of spoken word and soul-stirring poetry at the House of Obbie West.

$25

Spotlight Showcase

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

Spotlight Showcase features spoken word performances from local poets and features special guests.

$10

Poetry in Motion: Spit Yo Truth

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

Poetry in Motion presents the One Year Anniversary Poetry Showdown, hosted by poet and author Sadie "The Poetry Princess" Petersen. Ten poets will compete for cash prizes over three rounds. The List is possible thanks to sustaining members. Join today and get cool perks!

$10

Authors and Artists Fair

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

Meet dozens of local authors and artists in the theater lobby and get your books and artwork purchases autographed. Attend writers workshops, an authors panel discussion, chapter readings, a jam session, and the premiere of an independent film by a Las Vegas filmmaker. The event is free and open to the public Enjoying The List? […]

Free

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

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 Arrowโ€™s & Band-Aid's trophy. And that's not all โ€“ support local black-owned businesses at our vibrant vendors' corner, […]

$10 โ€“ $15

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

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

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 โ€” 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 โ€“ $25