American Poetry Museum — Attraction in Washington

outstanding and visionary space. nearby parking can be challenging to find and the hours can be somewhat eclectic if you don't check first, but well worth the trip to see how community spaces can be formed and to get a sense of the different ways poetry can BE in the world and how you can integrate part of this dynamic art from into your own life. Free to visit but donations accepted. It's not a sprawling space in the physical sense, but so much can change with the feet and meters you find here, every inch a poem, a moment...

Let your soul be cleansed by, and this is not an exaggeration, the most talented and soulful performance artists/poets/writers in the city. Came on the recommendation of a friend and poet, was welcomed by the crowd, left full of awe for the beautiful people that shared their hearts. Wow. The Museum puts on a lot of community events. Really excited about coming back and...

This is a jewel of a place located on the art walk in Brookland. They feature a place for good music and poetry, although you must check their schedule to know when events are happening. The space is small and could benefit from a louder PA, or outward facing speakers when they are hosting soft-spoken artists. Add that and they...