Sunday 8/18: Button Poetry presents Michael Lee’s The Only Worlds We Know, with special guests Jeremiah Ellison, Natasha T. Miller, and Mike Bazzett. Icehouse, 7:30 p.m., $12 in advance/$15 at the door.
Tuesday 8/20: Steve Rushin reads from his memoir, Nights in White Castle, reflecting on the author’s coming of age in 1980s Minnesota. Magers & Quinn Booksellers, 7 p.m., free.
Wednesday 8/21: Children’s book authors Meenal Patel and Teresa Peterson discuss their most recent books, the creative process, and the push to diversify children’s literature. Magers & Quinn Booksellers, 7 p.m., free.
This month’s Poets & Pints event features poetry and visual art curated by Valerie Borey. Sisyphus Brewing, 7 p.m., free.
Thursday 8/22: TruArtSpeaks presents ReVerb Open Mic, hosted by Fatima Camara. Golden Thyme Cafe, 6 p.m., free.
Saturday 8/24: Join youth writing center 826 MSP for a back-to-school bash featuring local authors, student readings, and activities for the whole family. 826 MSP, 3 p.m., free.
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And another thing: The Minnesota State Fair begins Thursday—check out this throwback state fair poetry project before you hit the crop art, giant vegetables, and best people-watching of the year.
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