Poetry Lounge Sundays

Schedule

Sun, 16 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm to Sun, 08 Nov, 2026 at 10:00 pm

UTC-06:00

Location

Henke & Pillot | Houston, TX

Breathe in the city’s heartbeat at Poetry Lounge Sundays! Houston’s longest running weekly grown-and-sexy night of spoken word, live vibes and unforgettable energy. Step into an intimate room where pens turn to paintbrushes and poets color the night with truth, humor and soul. From magnetic open-mic moments to show-stopping feature sets every line lands like a bass drop and every snap says “we felt that.”

What to expect

  • Curated spoken word + open-mic gems
  • Vintage-mic aesthetics warm lighting and a beautiful crowd
  • R&B/neo-soul grooves between sets to keep the vibe flowing
  • Specialty cocktails lounge seating and plenty of photo-worthy moments

Who it’s for

Date-night duos, day-ones, creatives and anyone who loves clever wordplay, good music and an authentic Houston cultural experience.

Details

  • When: Sundays | Doors open at 6:00 PM (show starts at 7:00 PM)
  • Where: Henke & Pillot (Downtown Houston - 809 Congress)
  • Dress Code: Stylish casual
  • Age: 21+ recommended
  • Tickets: Limited seating—secure your spot now! www.PoetryLoungeLive.com


House rules

Arrive early for seats. Respect the mic. Celebrate the artists and keep the love loud.

Grab your tickets, invite the crew and come hear Houston speak in living color.

Where is it happening?

Henke & Pillot, 809 Congress St, Houston, TX 77002, United States
Tickets

USD 15.00

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