Mic Check Poetry Fest 2025
November 13-15
Two powerful poets perform live at The Hancher on Friday night, then lead workshops on Saturday afternoon. Saturday night, top Iowa poets perform live with The Blake Shaw Quartet.
Support is provided by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Iowa Arts
Council, which exists within the Iowa Economic Development Authority.
Registration
Adults 19+ can purchase individual tickets to select events below or get a Fest Pass for easy access to the entire festival at one low price.
Teens 13-18 are invited to attend all events and youth workshops for FREE with registration!
Workshops
Multiple workshops sold out last year. Book tickets for individual sessions or get a Fest Pass now to reserve your place!
SATURday, November 15
11:00 am -12:30 pm
Sarah Kay
Youth Writing Workshop
Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Location: In-person at Iowa City Public Library, Meeting Room D, 123 S Linn Street. Virtually via Zoom.
Ages: 13-18
Phil Kaye
Adult 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.
Ages: 19+
2:30-4:00 pm
Phil Kaye
Youth Writing Workshop
Time: 2:30 - 4:00 pm
Location: In-person at Iowa City Public Library, Meeting Room D, 123 S Linn Street. Virtually via Zoom.
Ages: 13-18
Sarah Kay
Adult Writing Workshop
Time: 2:30 - 4:00 pm
Location: In-person at MERGE, 136 South Dubuque Street, on downtown Ped Mall. Virtually via Zoom.
Ages: 19+
