Notable Twin Cities: 10/27–11/2
Sunday 10/27: Author, activist, and youth worker Ryan Berg will read from his new book, No House to Call My Home, in partnership with Wildflyer Coffee, a nonprofit coffee company that creates opportunities for youth experiencing homelessness. All Square, 5 p.m., free.
Monday 10/28: Poets Nick Flynn and Danez Smith will read from their work and discuss Flynn’s new collection I Will Destroy You. Moon Palace Books, 7 p.m., free.
Tuesday 10/29: The University of Minnesota Department of English and Celtic Studies Fund presents Paul Murray, author of The Mark and the Void. Lind Hall, 7 p.m., free.
Andrea Swensson hosts a panel discussion with musicians from Prince’s early days to celebrate the release of Prince: The Beautiful Ones. Moon Palace Books, 7 p.m., free.
Wednesday 10/30: Poets Kenji Liu, Marlin M. Jenkins, Julian Randall, and Sun Yung Shin will read from their work. Open Book, 7 p.m., free.
Thursday 10/31: Patrick Shannon will discuss his book Minnesota’s Headline Murders! 1900–1919. Waldmann Brewery, 6:30 p.m., $5.
Friday 11/1: Courtney Maum, author of Costalegre, and Sally Franson, author of A Lady’s Guide to Selling Out, will discuss their work and sign books. SubText Books, 7 p.m., free.
Saturday 11/2: Witness Writers’ November workshop is Who Ever!, a writing workshop focusing on character development. UROC, 9 a.m., free.
Terry Folz, Susan Thurston-Hamerski, George Farrah, Mark Berriman, and Mary Mack will read from their work in Tributary’s Lost Planet Poets show. Selam Coffee, 1 p.m., free.
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And another thing: The Minnesota History Center’s newest exhibit examines #MeToo in Minnesota history. Attend the opening night reception with live music and spoken word, or check out the exhibit anytime.
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