Mic Check Poetry Fest is a two-day celebration of spoken word and its power to bear witness, create community, and inspire change. The festival is packed with a variety of events, from performances by Iowa spoken word poets to a showcase highlighting nationally-acclaimed artist Rudy Francisco, making it unlike any other festival in Iowa. In the true spirit of spoken word, Mic Check Poetry Fest gives space for attendees to engage and create through writing workshops and a poetry slam and open mic.

Adults attend low cost, teens attend free!

Schedule of Events:

November 8, 2024

Mic Check Poetry Fest Showcase
Performance 1
Mic Check Poetry Fest is proud to partner with The Hancher to present our festival showcase featuring Rudy Francisco, Outspoken Bean, and teen poets from IC Speaks.

Time: 7:00 pm

Mic Check Poetry Fest Showcase
Performance 2
Mic Check Poetry Fest is proud to partner with The Hancher to present our festival showcase featuring Rudy Francisco, Outspoken Bean, and teen poets from IC Speaks.

Time: 9:00 pm

November 9, 2024

The Giants I (still) Follow
Adult Writing Workshop
Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

Location: In person at the Tuesday Agency, 404 East College Street, Suite 408 (4th floor of The Chauncey).

No Gravity in Personal Narrative
Youth Writing Workshop
Time: 11:00 am -12:30 pm

Location: In person at Merge, 136 South Dubuque Street, on downtown Ped Mall.
Virtually via Zoom.

Date: November 9 - 10, 2024

Location: Various Venues in Iowa City, IA