Wednesday,
July 6th, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Busboys
and Poets, Hyattsville
5311
Baltimore Ave.
Hyattsville,
MD 20781
Come
and meet Stephanie L. Randall as she debuts her book Growing Pains: How to S.L.A.Y. Life’s Giants in 31 Days. Guests
will have the chance to enjoy an evening with the DC native and get a signed
copy of her new book. This event has free admission.
Thursday,
July 7th, 7:00 pm
Upshur
Street Books
837
Upshur Street NW,
Washington,
D.C. 20011
Join
Upshur Street Books for Helen Phillips’ reading from her dystopian collection
of short stories, Some Possible Solutions.
Described as “unique” by NPR and “wickedly funny” by The New York Times,
Phillips’ collection of short stories is an exploration of the endless
question: “what-if?” Through her characters, which are navigating dystopian
worlds, Phillips describes and dissects the very nature of the human experience
in a way that is both innovative and engaging. This event is free.
Sunday,
July 10th, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The
Writer's Center
4508
Walsh Street
Bethesda,
MD 20815
Carol J.
Jennings collection of poetry, The Dead
Spirits at the Piano, delves into the complex relationships between family,
friends, and lovers while exploring the unknown of death, the horror of bad
dreams, and the ever-elusive connection between one’s body and mind. Tom
Gannon’s first book of poetry is an autobiographical journey beginning with
Gannon’s childhood in South Philadelphia carrying all the way through his time
as a Jesuit and his work as a staff counsel for a congressional committee
investigating the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr. Gannon’s poetry
explores war, politics, and many other concerns plaguing American society
today. The readings will be followed by a book signing and reception and is
free to the public.
Wednesday,
July 13th, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Library
of Congress
101
Independence Avenue SE,
Washington,
D.C. 20540
Join
the Library of Congress and listen to author Warren Bernard discuss his book Cartoons for Victory. Focused primarily
on cartoons created during World War II, Bernard’s book showcases wartime
cartoons that illustrate how Superman, Donald Duck, Mickey Mouse, and many
other characters helped the war effort through comic strips, comic books,
editorial cartoons, and ads. There is a book signing after the discussion. This
event is free.
Saturday,
July 16th, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Busboys
and Poets, 5th & K
1025
5th St. NW
Washington,
DC 20001
A
chance for middle and high school students to share their art in a supportive
environment, Youth Open Mic is a monthly series that is youth-focused and
youth-led. Tickets cost $5 and can be bought online or at the door.
Saturday, July 16th, 6:00 pm
Politics
and Prose
5015
Connecticut Ave NW,
Washington,
D.C. 20008
A professor at George Mason University for almost
thirty years, The Alan Cheuse International Writers Center Inaugural Reading
explores the power of creative writing as a means of international dialogue,
education, and understanding. Scheuse’s former and current students will come
together to read his work and discuss the impact he has had on their lives. This event is free.
Sunday,
July 17th, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The
Writer's Center
4508
Walsh Street
Bethesda,
MD 20815
Share
your latest work at the next Poetry and Prose Open Mic night and then enjoy the
chance mingle with other writer’s and literary enthusiasts at the post-reading
reception. Sign-up opens at 1:30 pm. This event is free.
Tuesday,
July 19th, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Upshur
Street Books
837
Upshur Street NW,
Washington,
D.C. 20011
Fascinated
by the Civil War, both Jeff Richards and Jenny Yacovissi’s latest writing is
focused on men and women who were in some way involved with the war effort.
Going beyond the battles taught in history class, Richards and Yacovissi
explore the human aspects, the mental affects, and the family dynamics that
made the Civil War so very complicated. Join Upshur books on July 19th
for a reading by these two authors from their latest dynamic works. This event
is free.
Wednesday,
July 20th, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Library
of Congress
101
Independence Avenue SE,
Washington,
D.C. 20540
Come
to the Library of Congress to hear author Amina Hassan discusses her new book
“Loren Miller: Civil Rights Attorney and Journalist,” in which she tells the
often-forgotten story of the biracial African American civil rights lawyer and
activist. A writer, newspaper editor, and eventual judge, Loren Miller is today
considered to be one of the most important civil rights lawyers of the
twentieth century for his work on Shelley
v. Kraeme and Brown v. Board of
Education. There is a book signing following the discussion and admission
is free.
Saturday,
July 23rd, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Foggy
Bottom – Gelman Library, George Washington University
2130 H
Street NW
Washington,
DC 20052
Room: 702
Join
George Washington University Saturday afternoon for a celebration of
cross-cultural poetry! Readers include poet and jazz scholar A.B. Spellman,
astrophysicist Jim Beall, poet for Spanish and vernacular Chinese Lucia Liang,
as well as nine-year-old poet Isabella Ho and ten-year-old poet Michelle Chung.
There will be a musical demonstration by Wing-chi Chan, a musicologist and poet
for English and classical Chinese. A reception follows the event and admission
is free.
Sunday,
July 24th, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The
Writer's Center
4508
Walsh Street
Bethesda,
MD 20815
Fledgling
Rag is a national poetry journal that publishes work from poets all across the
United States. Join us on July 24th for the Fledgling Rag Reading
and reception to hear the work of Laura Shovan, Grace Cavalieri, Jon Tribble,
Michael Gushue, Clarinda Harriss, Steven Leyva, and Allison Joseph—all of whose
work was published in Fledgling Rag Issue #16. This event is free.
Friday,
July 29th, 11:00 pm – 1:00 am
Busboys
and Poets, 5th & K
1025
5th St. NW
Washington,
DC 20001
Come
and enjoy a night of poetry, songs, short skits, and jokes presented through
American Sign Language. Eat, drink, socialize and practice sign language all in
one go. Tickets can be bought at the door or online and cost $5.
Saturday,
July 30th, 10:30 pm – 12:30 am
Politics
and Prose
5015
Connecticut Ave NW,
Washington,
D.C. 20008
Celebrate
the release of Harry Potter and the
Cursed Child with Politics and Prose! Food and beverages will be available,
a costume contest is expected, and you will even have the opportunity to make
your own wand. If you pre-order the script book through Politics and Prose,
your name will automatically be entered into a raffle for Harry Potter themed
prizes. Don’t miss this exciting event! Admission is free.
Sunday,
July 31st, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
The
Writer’s Center
4508
Walsh Street
Bethesda,
MD 20815
Come
join The Writer’s Center for a reading by members of The Federal Poets, the
oldest continuously active poetry group in the Washington DC area. Readers will
include Pam Coulter Blehart, Marjorie Sadin, and Mary Sesso. The reading is
followed by a reception. This event is free to the public.
1 comment:
I got my Harry Potter and the Cursed Child book today.
I ordered it on Amazon and I got it in just 2 days!
Check them out:
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, Parts 1 & 2
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