A Drop of Mischief: A 3-part Workshop with Logen Cure-Part II
In this 3-session generative workshop, participants will learn about the life and legacy of 20th-century sonnet virtuoso Edna St. Vincent Millay. Through Millay’s work, we will explore the power and potential of the sonnet form, especially as a tool for resistance. Participants will apply concepts from our discussion in composing their own sonnets. Writers of all levels of experience are welcome!
A Drop of Mischief: A 3-part Workshop with Logen Cure-Part III
In this 3-session generative workshop, participants will learn about the life and legacy of 20th-century sonnet virtuoso Edna St. Vincent Millay. Through Millay’s work, we will explore the power and potential of the sonnet form, especially as a tool for resistance. Participants will apply concepts from our discussion in composing their own sonnets. Writers of all levels of experience are welcome!
A Drop of Mischief: A 3-part Workshop with Logen Cure-Part I
In this 3-session generative workshop, participants will learn about the life and legacy of 20th-century sonnet virtuoso Edna St. Vincent Millay. Through Millay’s work, we will explore the power and potential of the sonnet form, especially as a tool for resistance. Participants will apply concepts from our discussion in composing their own sonnets. Writers of all levels of experience are welcome!
Author Event with Ashley Brandt
Meet local mystery author Ashley Brandt at the Flagship Half Price Books on Sunday, October 19, from 1 to 3 p.m. Ashley will be signing and promoting her novel, Dead Girls Don’t Tell, where Denali and her loyal sidekick, DaVinci, join forces with a mysterious Marine veteran, John Boone, to stop a killer before the body count rises. Copies will be available for purchase directly from the author while supplies last.
Cake & Prose
Cake and Prose returns to Fort Worth! On Saturday, October 18th at 7 p.m., we’re featuring acclaimed local author, Shaun Hamill. Come join us at Arts Fifth Avenue to hear readings from Hamill’s work, to enjoy songs from our musical guest, Rachel Gollay—and of course, to eat cake.
Lyceum Series
These free, monthly workshops are held on the third Saturday of the month, and offer writers of every genre and skill level an opportunity to learn, experiment and develop their craft.
We hope you’ll join us!
Inner Moonlight: Courtney LeBlanc
Inner Moonlight is the monthly poetry series at the Wild Detectives! Curated by poet Logen Cure, the show is the second Wednesday of every month. Meet us in the backyard at 7:30pm on Wednesday October 8th for a live reading from one featured writer, with a brief open mic to follow. This month, we are proud to welcome Courtney LeBlanc back to Inner Moonlight!
Courtney LeBlanc is the author of the four full-length collections, most recently, Her Dark Everything. She is the Arlington County Poet Laureate and the founder and editor-in-chief of Riot in Your Throat, an independent poetry press, and of the Poetry Coven, a monthly generative workshop. She loves nail polish, tattoos, and a soy latte each morning.
“Follow your inner moonlight, don’t hide the madness.” —Allen Ginsberg, from On Being a Writer
Tap the Mic: The Cider Sessions Open Mic
The Writer’s Garret is proud to partner with Trinity Cider to host Tap The Mic: The Cider Sessions, a new monthly open mic showcasing the vibrant literary and performing talents of DFW! Whether you’re a veteran poet looking to try some new material, a microfictionalist with a story burning in your pocket, or you’re brand new to writing and are looking for a place to share what you’ve written with an audience, Tap The Mic is the place to do it.
Say It Loud! - A Chorus of Queer Memory
What happens when history sparks new art?
Our landmark exhibition, Badge Of Pride: From Silence…To Celebration!, has inspired artistic expression in various forms. To capture that generative power, we invited 14 queer poets from across North Texas to step into the galleries, spend time with the artifacts, and find resonance with a theme or artifact on display. From those encounters came new poems—works of queer memory, resistance, intimacy, and imagination.
After the exhibit has closed, these voices will take the stage for one powerful performance. Say It Loud! is both retrospective and springboard: a chance to reflect on what this exhibition stirred, and to carry its energy forward into the future.
Featuring: Logen Cure (artistic co-chair), LyriK Hunter (artistic co-chair), Blaq Bailey, CLOUDGoddess the Poet, C.R.U.S.H., James Davis, Delaney, Aaron Glover, Kepler Goodwin, Guru, Arthur Maruyama, Emmy Piercy, Mz. Trill, and Jennifer Elise Wang.
Banned Books Week
Censorship silences voices. Banned Books Week is about making sure those voices are heard. Join us at The Dock Bookshop for a full week of events celebrating the freedom to read!
From open mic nights to ‘Right2ReadNight,’ we’re coming together to honor stories that challenge, inspire, and resist censorship. Mark your calendars for October 5–11 — it’s Banned Books Week at The Dock Bookshop!
Protest Poetry Slam II
Join us for an electrifying evening where poets, storytellers, and truth-tellers raise their voices through powerful works on protest, justice, and resistance. This slam invites original poems and stories that challenge, uplift, and inspire.
DFW Writers Workshop
Please note: The first meeting of every month is a business meeting.
Poets Books Deep Ellum Presents: Margins & Memory Poetry
Cover: FREE
Drinks: Complimentary
DFW Writers Workshop
Please note: The first meeting of every month is a business meeting.
Author Signing Q&A
Meet Abigail F Taylor, an award winning author, as she signs and discusses her new Historical Horror, MARYNEAL, 1962.
Fluid Fridays
This show has a cover of $15. Performers for open mic should plan to arrive early for sign up.
Groove & Gather Open Mic Nights
Come join us for a night of music, poetry, and good vibes at Groove & Gather Open Mic Night - where talent shines and friendships are made!
DFW Writers Workshop
Please note: The first meeting of every month is a business meeting.
Stewpot Story Slam
Cover: $12
Please note that the date on the flyer is for a previous occurrence of this same event. September 6 is the correct date for the next event.
KiDivine Presents: The Art of Spoken Word
Follow KiDivine (@kidivine9) on Instagram for more details!
DFW Writers Workshop
Please note: The first meeting of every month is a business meeting.
DFW Noma Poetry, Art, & Architecture
SAVE THE DATE
“Poetry & Architecture: The Design Process”
Friday August 29th | 6 - 10 pm
@space_adolphustower at Main St & Akard, Downtown Dallas
A @dfwnoma_ Exhibition
ART + POETRY + ARCHITECTURE
“We’re looking for work that reveals the beauty of becoming. From blueprints to brushstrokes, scribbled verses to sculptural studies, we celebrate the marks made along the way.” - DFW NOMA
Featuring live spoken-word by: @kidivine9 D.Walk & Terry Odis
Vibes by: DJ Nevo
Food by: @dlc2013 grazing-tables
Featured Artists: @officialmarebear @amart._love @heavenab0ve Don O’Bannon, @kristamillerart Ann Taylor, @jasmardis @dgunnart @thecaulkartist @baryviewtiful @dreadsoftly Veronica Ravichandran, @rebeccaleesart @derrock1906 @emily.cavender.art_ Andre Calderon, @_romulomartinez @shondasart Jewel Beller, @daveyfriday @lakeemwilson.com_ @jaycassoart Karen Gittens, Tiffany Yates, @mikaylapaints @abstractskyris @crow_artist @knobody.important Sammeta Fadul, Chibuzo Amajor, Veronica Paulon, Elijah Hanif, @imaniblack @justthatcreative
• Visual Art Happy Hour | 6 - 7:30pm
• Poet Performances | 7:30 - 9pm
• Closing Mixer | 9 - 10pm
• Cover | $35
SPACE at Adolphus Tower is powered by @hoqueglobal @dallascollegegalleries @downtown_dallas & @fgiiifineartproductions
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Books & Brown Sugar Presents: Poetry Night
Hosted by @Trojuan, this night is more than a poetry night. It is an escape. Poets, storytellers and artists gather under velvet lights to speak their truths and stir the room into ritual for the Dallas poetry community. From whispered reckoning to thunderous declaration, each voice cultivates a space for vulnerability, transparency and vision. Check out our calendar to find more event like this!
Books & Brown Sugar Presents: Creative Writing Workshop
Hosted by @Trojuan_ and presented by Books & Brown Sugar Co, this intimate gathering offers guided prompts, quiet breakthroughs and space to write what needs to be written. Surrounded by like-minded artists, memory, and community, participants have the opportunity to explore themselves and create stories of survival, reemergence and reflection. Find more events like this on our calendar at Write Here DFW!
Poets Books Deep Ellum Presents: Margins & Memory
Presented by Poets Books and hosted by Brand Puryear (AKA Brandon Goodluv), this special edition free open mic (Vol 1. No. 2) invites writers and performers to explore the edges of memory and the spaces between the lines. Watch a public bookstore be transformed into a stage for empowerment and art as Poets Books presents Volume 2 of Margins & Memory. Keep an eye on our calendar for Volume 3!
A Spoken Word Conversation
A Spokenword Conversation: Some Things You Need To Know Led By Mike Guinn
A Partnership With Create Texas
This will be a high energy the perfect opportunity to come sharpen the iron that eill help create the keys to your own kingdom.
Date: Saturday July 26th 2025
Time: 12-2pm (Doors Open 11:45)
Location: Wellspring On Main
Curator: MIKE GUINN ENTERTAINMENT
Dress: Casual
972-704-5001
“ENTRY VIA ONLINE TICKET ONLY”
“All others will be turned away”
Refreshments: Water-Light Snacks
We’ll discuss …….
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4. Who To Have In Your Circle
5. The Quality Of The Product
6. Accounting - Re-Investing
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…And more
Handouts Provided.
No Children or Guests.
No Eventbrite Ticket, No Entry
Mike Guinn Entertainment | TheTexas SpeakNow Movement | Fort Worth Expressions
Poetry on the Patio
Join us for a night of creativity, expression, and community. Whether you’re a seasoned poet or just looking to share your thoughts, this event is the perfect platform for you. Step up to the mic, share your work, and bask in the support of fellow poetry enthusiasts. Let your words flow freely in the cozy ambiance of our patio. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and celebrate the power of poetry. Picnic Tables for group seating available for a donation to the artists. See you there!
Tyler Merritt - This Changes Everything Book Tour
In This Changes Everything, Tyler Merritt reflects on how a cancer diagnosis forced him to reevaluate his priorities. Facing the reality of limited time, he lets go of anger, grudges, and broken relationships to focus on what truly matters. Through humor, pop culture, and heartfelt storytelling, Merritt delivers a powerful reminder: life is too short to waste, and we should live each day with intention, connection, and love.
Talk, Book Signing, and Period Product Drive with Author Kelsey B. Toney
Meet author Kelsey B. Toney at your Flagship HPB on Thursday, June 26 at 7 p.m. Joined in conversation with librarian Lauren Blankenship, they'll discuss Kelsey's new book, The Unexpected Consequence of Bleeding on a Tuesday, a funny, period-positive novel. Book signing to follow. Ticket includes copy of book.
Donations of pads, tampons and liners to benefit the UTD Period Project are encouraged.
Book Voyage Middle Age Book Club (Copy)
Calling all young adventurers! Our new middle grade book club, Book Voyage, is here!
📚 Ages 10-13
📍 Meets twice a month at Whose Books
🗓️ June 7th & June 21st | ⏰ 3 PM
For the first meeting, read the first half of the book.
By the second meeting, finish the rest.
Don’t let cost of book keep you from joining—send us a DM, and we’ll work it out.
Let’s set sail on this literary journey together! 🌈🛶
Here is a bit about our host Brittaney:
Brittaney, a former teacher and mom of three (including a soon-to-be middle schooler), created Book Voyage to combine her love of reading and travel. She hopes to brings the spirit of adventure and travel to life through stories shared in every book club journey.
Inner Moonlight: CD Eskilson
Inner Moonlight is the monthly poetry series at the Wild Detectives! Curated by poet Logen Cure, the show is the second Wednesday of every month. Meet us in the backyard at 7:30pm on Wednesday June 11th for a special Pride open mic show! There will be no featured writer. Instead, we invite you to read your queerest poem, or a poem by one of your queer heroes! Be sure you arrive on time to get your name on the open mic list. The list will be a little longer than usual, but it’s still one poem per poet! Can’t wait to see you there!