Thursday 2/18: PQ Monthly hosts it’s February edition release party, inviting contributors and readers alike to enjoy their latest issue. Bossanova Ballroom, 5 p.m., free.
The Comma reading series returns from it hiatus with a new reading featuring Chris Anderson, author of The Next Thing Always Belongs and the forthcoming book of collage essays, Practicing Joy, alongside Michael Heald, author of Goodbye to the Nervous Apprehension, a collection of essays. Broadway Books, 7 p.m., free.
Friday 2/19: Other People’s Poems invites community members to memorize their favorite poems and recite them out loud for this collective reading. Mother Foucault’s Bookshop, 7 p.m., free.
Suzy Vitello reads from her new book, The Keepsake, alongside Jennifer Longo who presents her new young adult novel, Up to this Pointe. Powell’s at Cedar Hills Crossing, 7 p.m., free.
Nailed Magazine throws its first ever premier social with music, food, drink, and readings by Robert Lashley, Margaret Malone, and Zach Ellis. The event will also include fortune telling, a raffle with dozens of awesome prizes, and gift bags for all attendees. Baker Building, 7 p.m., $10.
Mo Daviau reads from her debut novel, Every Anxious Wave, followed by a signing and a dance. Powell’s City of Books, 7:30 p.m., free.
Saturday 2/20: The Poetry Confluence VIII brings together Ryan Mills, Jac Nelson, Lily Weil, and Spencer Pond. Mother Foucault’s Bookshop, 7 p.m., free.
Burnt Tongue, a quarterly literary reading series created by Domi Shoemaker to honor the incredible writing teacher and literary patriarch, Tom Spanbauer, founder of Dangerous Writers, welcomes a unique blend of students and alumni to read for this month’s reading. Donations go to a small scholarship designed to help writers keep writing. Crush Bar, 5 p.m., $5 suggested donation.
Monday 2/22: Walidah Imarisha reads and presents from the new science fiction anthology she helped edit, Octavia’s Brood: Science Fiction Stories from Social Justice Movements. Lewis & Clark College, 7 p.m., free.
Tuesday 2/23: Salon Skid Row presents Aubrey Lenahan, Georgia Wood, and Caitlin Delohery for this week’s reading. The Corner Bar, 7 p.m., free.
Wednesday 2/24: Ursula K. Le Guin reads from her new collection, Late in the Day: Poems 2010–2014. Broadway Books, 7 p.m., free.
Ooligan Press celebrates the launch of the Lynn Darroch’s new jazz history book, Rhythm in the Rain, with a reading accompanied by live music by Tom Grant. Classic Pianos, 7:30 p.m., free but reservations strongly encouraged.
Paul Lisicky reads from his new book, The Narrow Door: A Memoir of Friendship. Powell’s City of Books, 7:30 p.m., free.
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