Open Mic Night in Detroit

• Sunday, September 27, 2026

  5–8 PM

  Where

  27th Letter Books, 3546 Michigan Ave, Detroit

  Featured

  Billy Shakes

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• Sunday, October 25, 2026

  5–8 PM

  Where

  27th Letter Books, 3546 Michigan Ave, Detroit

• Sunday, November 29, 2026

  5–8 PM

  Where

  27th Letter Books, 3546 Michigan Ave, Detroit

• Sunday, January 31, 2027

  5–8 PM

  Where

  27th Letter Books, 3546 Michigan Ave, Detroit

• Sunday, February 28, 2027

  5–8 PM

  Where

  27th Letter Books, 3546 Michigan Ave, Detroit

• Sunday, March 28, 2027

  5–8 PM

  Where

  27th Letter Books, 3546 Michigan Ave, Detroit

• Featured artist

  Each month spotlights one local artist with a longer set: a real platform, not just three minutes.

• Open mic

  Music, poetry, comedy, spoken word. Jon J hosts, and Define Detroit keeps the room moving with the music between sets.

• Free food

  Complimentary food or snacks for everyone who comes through. Eat, hang out, meet people.

• The food drive

  Your entry is a can of food or a donation. Every item collected goes back into the community.

• Open mic

  Sign up in person when you arrive. Slots are first come, first served, so come at 5 PM to get on the list.

• Featured artist

  Each month one artist gets a full headline set. Tell us who you are and share links to your work. Request a feature

2026

• Billy Shakes September
• Dev the Poet August
• Elante Speaks July
• Black Catt June
• Detroit Echo May
• Icesis Marco April
• Urban Obasaki March
• Ace Bugey February

2025

• Artistic Genius November
• Krissy G October
• KMoney the poet September
• RJMC August
• Mic Phelps July
• Vasgo June
• Bobina | Ahavah Ezra Sarah May
• Sheezy Bo Beezy April
• Ces March
• Galaxy February
• Detroit Echo January

2024

• Brittney B Hayden November
• Reu’el Jubilee October
• V Soul September
• Laurie Love August
• Urban Obasaki May
• P Tha Poet April
• Young Lon March
• Lolly Mariah February
• True Avery January

2023

• Torrey Gray November
• Kwaj October
• Soulfull Keys Experience September
• Zeporahu July
• Bryce the Third June
• Morgan Madden April
• Brittini Ward January

Is the open mic free?

There is no ticket. Entry is a can of food, dry goods, or a cash donation, and it all goes to the food drive. Food and snacks are free.

What can I perform?

Music, poetry, comedy, spoken word: if you can do it on a stage, you can do it here.

How do I get on the list?

Sign up in person when you arrive. Slots are first come, first served, so come at 5 PM.

How do I become the featured artist?

Each month one artist gets a full headline set. Request a feature and share links to your work.

Where and when is it?

The last Sunday of every month except December, 5–8 PM, at 27th Letter Books, 3546 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216.

Who runs it?

Love, Peace & Unity, a Detroit 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Jon J hosts and Define Detroit handles the sound. Questions? Message @lpu.detroit or email lpudetroit313@gmail.com.