Updated 11/28/22

There are many great literary events around Indiana. Looking for something to do?  Below are just a few ideas.

Many events are virtual. Please confirm with the venue for scheduled events listed here.

To be featured in our “Literary Events Around Indiana” monthly events blog, email the details to mail@indianawriters.org.

An Evening with the Authors

Thurs Dec 1

*Fake Authors. Fake Books. Real Funny.

Where literary satire meets sketch comedy.

Comedians take the stage posing as accomplished authors reading from their most recent works.

Featuring: Sam Griswold, Pauline Shypula, Jonathan Pfendler, Stephen Vincent Giles, Gwen Sunkel, Eric Sablan, Mariah Davison and guests

White Rabbit Cabaret 1116 Prospect Street Indianapolis, IN 46203

Rhythm & Poetry Open Mic at PHIRI Art Gallery

Thurs DEC 1 Come Experience the Ultimate Vibe with LIVE performances by some of your favorite artists! RHYTHM & POETRY THURSDAYS is also an awesome way to network with linkminded creatives and business professionals from around the city, so be ready to connect with other amazing individuals!

DO0RS OPEN AT 7PM***LIVE PERFORMANCES AT 8:00PM

**ALL ATTENDEES WILL RECEIVE:

* Discounts on Photoshoots*

*Discounts on venue rentals

* Discounts on Upcoming Events at Phiri

* Discounts on all services at PHIRI

INFO 404.759.0530 ** 120 East Market Street, Indianapolis

Facing Social Justice in Sports (with The Facing Project)

Jill Christman: If This Were Fiction & Kate Didden: Ore Choir

Sat Dec 3 at IndyReads * 1066 Virginia Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46203

Jill and Katy will read selections from their new books: If This Were Fiction: A Love Story and Ore Choir: the Lava on Iceland. This reading and discussion is suitable for all ages. Signed copies of the books will be available to purchase.

Reserve Your Spot!

This event is Pay What You Can

Speed City Sisters in Crime Book Signing Event

Holiday Author’s Fair

Saturday, Dec. 3

Admission to the author fair is included with general admission to the Indiana Historical Society.

Mix and mingle with more than 60 authors during the Indiana Historical Society’s annual Holiday Author Fair!

Author Fair book topics will range from sports and biographies to youth historical fiction and politics along with, of course, a lot of Indiana history. IHS members will receive 10 percent off their entire Basile History Market purchase.

Guests are encouraged to purchase their admission tickets in advance. Admission includes IHS’s award-winning Indiana Experience and the Festival of Trees holiday exhibit, with more than 75 elaborate trees decorating the building.

For more information: https://indianahistory.org/events/2022-holiday-author-fair/

Forms & Features Online: Hymns, Thingness, Broth with Chessy Normile

Sat Dec 3 at 11 am Online with the Poetry Foundation

In this session, we will explore Hymns and Things. We’ll discuss the history of hymn-writing and two contemporary examples – Carl Phillips’ “Hymn” & Jane Miller’s “May You Always be the Darling of Fortune” – and construct our own collective hymn together; we’ll celebrate Thingness, looking at Rilke’s Ninth Duino Elegy & Brenda Hillman’s “Little Furnace” (two of the great hymns to Things); and we’ll conclude with a generative writing exercise, building off our celebrations & discussions, which will be like the spice packet you put into hot water then boom you’ve got some soup. 

Registration is required; space is limited. To register, fill out this form. We will do our best to accommodate everyone’s wishes while allowing as many people to participate in these workshops as is possible. This program is for adult participants, aged 18 and older.

Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Tale told by Tim Lowry

Dec 3

See the event in person at Eugene & Marilyn Glick Indiana History Center or watch the livestream from home.

In the spirit of Charles Dickens, storyteller Tim Lowry interprets the world’s most beloved ghost story, “A Christmas Carol,” with heartfelt sincerity and no small dose of his signature side wit. In his interpretation of the story, Lowry addresses the importance of family, pleasure of music, and joy of feasting on delicious food. This one-man show is an assault on the senses. Many people return year after year to see it as an annual holiday tradition.

Lowry has traveled with this show from coast to coast. In fact, he has surpassed the author himself for the number of performances, with more than 125 shows to his credit. He has been the featured performer for the annual Dickens Dinner at the award-winning restaurant Circa 1886 in Charleston, South Carolina for 19 years and counting!

Buy your ticket from Storytelling Arts of Indiana

Spoken Word ELEVATED “Your Presence is a Gift”

Welcome to Spoken Word ELEVATED

Prepare for dope poetry, good food and drinks, with an ambiance that gives all the vibes! We continue to elevate poetry to the next level each month with a twist – new poets, singers, and over all talent right here in our city of Indianapolis & beyond. Don’t want to miss out!

Wednesday, December 7, 2022 * 7:00 – 10:00 PM

The Amp at 16 Tech, 1220 Waterway Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202

GENERAL ADMISSION: Tickets start at $15 in advance, $20 at the door **SEATING IS LIMITED**

Queenship Legacy LLC presents “Boots & Brims” Poetry Jam Day Party

Saturday, December 10th, 3p-7:30p.

GET YOUR BOOTS AND FEDORAS READY!!! Queenship Legacy, LLC Presents BOOTS & BRIMS Poetry Jam Day Party!!

Vibez Ultra Lounge 6920 Eagle Highlands Way Indianapolis, IN 46254

Tickets

A monthly evening of poetry, spoken word and more–plus there’s always the monthly open mic.

VOCAB (Monthly)

Hosted by Corey Ewing & Januarie York with sounds by DJ Cleopatra

Weds Dec 14 Door 8pm, Show 9pm General Admission *$10 at the door / advance tickets here

White Rabbit Cabaret, 1116 Prospect Street, Indianapolis, United States

Tea’s the Artist Youth Open Mic Night (Monthly)

Thurs Dec 16 (every third Friday)

Our 3rd Friday is BACCCKKKKK!!! You won’t want to miss the Open Mic night centered around youth & teens and very family centric!!

Calling all youth, teenagers and adults to the stage to share your talents with us. From singing to dancing. Poetry to Spoken Word. Piano to Saxophone. Whatever your talent is, AS LONG AS IT’S FAMILY appropriate, we want YOU!

Tea’s Me Cafe Indy (140 E. 22nd Street, Ste. B, Indianapolis, IN 46214)

Writers Helping Writers (Monthly)

Hancock County Public Library has a writing group that meets on the third Wednesday of each month. Join us!

Brick Street Poetry (monthly)

Off the Bricks, a Poetry on Brick Street Podcast

Poetry on Brick Street Series

We meet the first Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm at Sullivan Munce Cultural Center, 225 West Hawthorne Street, Zionsville, IN 46077.

The next month’s Guest Poet: Poets from the Haiku for Hikers anthology reading with accompanying PowerPoint.

Margarita Mondays Open Mic

Welcome to Margarita Mondays Open Mic Night where you too can be a star

ILLUSIONS 3661 W 86th st

We welcome all comedians rappers poets and singers. Doors open at 8pm

Admission is free. Hosted by Aisha the Comedian and Mic Shaw.

Irving Theater Weekly Poetry Open Mic

Every Thursday night
7:00p – 9:00 PM EST
LOCAL POETS * ORIGINAL POETRY * COME READ OR LISTEN]

A completely nonjudgmental and safe space to share poetry! Every Thursday on the deck at the Irving Theater in the Summer, inside all Winter. Performances are broadcast live on our Facebook page (link below). Come enjoy original poetry and readings from local and regional artists, or present your own poetry.

This event is free.

FACEBOOK LIVE LINK  
For more information, visit the Irving Theater’s website

Books & Brews Open Mic