Updated 9/20/24

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@ballballu.com.

Poetry on Brick Street:

As we say goodbye to summer, we are pleased to welcome Nancy Chen Long to our microphone as our Poetry On Brick Street Guest Reader. Nancy graced us with her haiku in our eclipse program The Hidden Sun in Martinsville. We are happy to have her read for the first time at Poetry On Brick Street in the Sullivan Munce Cultural Center, 225 West Hawthorne Street. Zionsville, IN at 7 pm on September 5th. She will share poems from her newest book “Wider Than The Sky” You will want to be there! Join us!

Author Reading Robert Rebein at IndyReads

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Indiana Author’s Day

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Penrod Arts Fair

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One State/One Story Event at IndyReads

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Author Visit at the Indiana State Library: Gabrielle Balkan

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Book Release Party: Saray Styf at Tomorrow Bookstore

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Line Break Writing Retreat

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What Agents Want from Querying Authors

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Author Reading at IndyReads: Jensen Parker

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Author Reading at IndyReads: Heidi Beierle

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Author Reading at IndyReads: Karol Lagodzki

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Boozy Book Fair with LoudMouth Books

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Coming up Next Month

Proof: A Midwest Literary Fest with Indiana Humanities

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Tomorrow Bookstore Author Talk: Olena Stiazhkina on “Ukraine, War, Love – A Donetsk Diary”

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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