Updated 11/4/24

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.

Ann Katz Festival of Books & Arts: Rachel Beanland

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Butler University Vivian S. Delbrook Visiting Writing Series: Aisha Sabatani Sloan

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Poetry on Brick Street with Allesandra Lynch–and a poetry contest!

Taylor Swift will be rocking Indy Nov. 1-3, 2024. On November 7th Brick Street Poetry will be rocking Taylor Swift. Choose one of the Taylor Swift song words (in teal) below to write in a poem to read that night during our open mic, following our great Guest Reader Alessandra Lynch. A prize will be given for the best Taylor Swift word-poem read that night at open mic.

7 pm, November 7

225 West Hawthorne, Zionsville (Right behind the Dairy Queen)

IndyReads Author Reading: J.M. Willinger

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Authors at Tomorrow: Paulette Brooks

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Nonfiction night with Nathan Shuherk

Nov 11 at Tomorrow Bookstore

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Authors at Tomorrow: Brian Allen Carr

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Creative Nonfiction Writing Workshop with Leah Lederman

Creative Nonfiction Workshop

Saturday, November 16

1-2:30 p.m.

Kokomo-Howard County Public Library, 220 N. Union St.

Register here: https://khcpl.libnet.info/event/11192911

Poets at Tomorrow: Poetry night

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IndyReads Authors Reading: T. HarRiMan

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Indy Reads Authors Reading: Mike Fuller

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Authors at Tomorrow: Chris Clouser

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Authors at Tomorrow: Jody Galadriel Friend

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Authors at Tomorrow: Ashleyne Steiz

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MONTHLY EVENTS

VOCAB (Monthly)

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

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

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

Monthly: Drag Story Hour at Indy Reads

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Monthly: Writing Workshop and Open Mic with IndyUntitled

Monthly: Poetry & More Open Mic Night at IndyReads

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Monthly: Indy Actors Playground

Monthly: The IndyReads Book Club

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Monthly: Spoken Word ELEVATED: Black Excellence

Rhythm & Poetry Open Mic at PHIRI Art Gallery (Weekly)

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 like-minded 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

An Evening with the Authors (Monthly)

Every first Thursday of the month

*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

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!

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