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SUMMARY:Lyceum Series: L. A. Johnson - Time & Poetic Structure
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the lyceum. 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!\nPoems are concerned with time­—the recounting of events and experience—but are also outside of time\, existing in a place beyond the limits of linear time. Our lives are made up both by what is happening in the moment\, what has happened in the past\, and what will happen in the future\, but how do we write poems that capture this experience of time? In this workshop\, we will explore how to layer multiple times or scenes within a poem\, and how a poem can capture nonlinear time. This workshop will be a mix of lecture\, guided close readings of poems\, and generative writing. In considering time\, we will focus on poetic structure\, considering the many ways the container of the poem can capture at once the past\, present\, and future. Although geared towards poets\, this workshop will be useful for writers of all genres who aim to grapple with the complexities of time in their work. \nL. A. Johnson is the author ofLost Music(Milkweed Editions\, forthcoming 2027) and an Associate Editor of Swirl & Vortex: Collected Poems of Larry Levis (Graywolf Press\, 2026). She holds a PhD from University of Southern California\, where through academic years 2023-25 she was a Mellon Humanities and University of the Future Postdoctoral Fellow. The winner of the 2022 Mississippi Review Poetry Prize\, the 2022 Greensboro Review Poetry Prize\, and the 2021 Arts & Letters Rumi Poetry Prize\, her poems appear in The Atlantic\, Poetry Magazine\, Ploughshares\, and elsewhere. She is currently a Hughes Fellow at Southern Methodist University. Find her online at http://www.la-johnson.com \n  \nRSVP for the Lyceum Series
URL:https://writersgarret.org/event/lyceum-series-l-a-johnson/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Garret\, 215 S. Tyler St.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75208\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Common Language Project: Time Reading
DESCRIPTION:The Dallas Is Lit! Literary Festival closes out with the reading by contributors to the Common Language Project: Time.\n\nRSVP for the Common Language Project Reading
URL:https://writersgarret.org/event/common-language-time-reading/
LOCATION:Bishop Arts Theatre Center\, 215 S. Tyler St.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75208\, United States
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SUMMARY:How To Write Genre Fiction: A Dallas Is Lit Panel
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 11am at the Dallas Is Lit Book & Author Fair for a FREE panel on writing genre fiction with Shaun Hamill\, Kate Khavari and Bonnie Jo Stufflebeam\, moderated by Alex Temblador. Come find out about character creation\, world building and genre conventions from three acclaimed authors! Plus\, stick around after to talk with the authors and get your books signed. \nRSVP to join us!\n \nShaun Hamill earned his bachelor’s in English from the University of Texas at Arlington\, and his MFA from the Iowa Writers’ Workshop. He is the author of four novels\, including A COSMOLOGY OF MONSTERS\, as well as ALIEN: PERFECT ORGANISMS and THE DISSONANCE. He is also the host of The 616 Files\, an podcast chronicling the history of Marvel comics. He lives\, works\, and writes in Fort Worth\, Texas. \n  \n  \n \nKate Khavari is the USA Today bestselling author of fiction ranging from historical mysteries to high fantasy epics. She has her parents to thank for her fascination for historical mysteries\, as she spent the majority of her childhood memorizing Sherlock Holmes’s and Poirot’s greatest quips. She lives in the Dallas-Fort Worth area of Texas with her husband\, two children\, and a lovely garden that contains absolutely no poisonous plants. \n  \n  \nBonnie Jo Stufflebeam is the author of the horror novel Grim Root (Dark Matter Ink\, 2024)\, the short story collection Where You Linger & Other Stories (Vernacular/Lethe\, 2022)\, and the horror novella Glorious Fiends (Underland\, 2022). Her short fiction and poetry has appeared in over 90 publications such as Popular Science\, Lightspeed\, and LeVar Burton Reads\, as well as in six languages. By night\, she’s a two-time finalist for the Nebula Award. By day\, she makes games. She lives in Texas with her partner and a mysterious number of cats. \n  \n  \n  \nAlex Temblador (moderator) is the award-winning author of a writing craft book\, Writing An Identity Not Your Own\, and two magical realism novels\, Half Outlaw and Secrets of the Casa Rosada. In addition to receiving her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Central Oklahoma\, Alex’s creative work has been published in literary outlets like PALABRITAS\, D Magazine\, Colorado Review\, as well as two anthologies — Living Beyond Borders: Growing Up Mexican in America and Speculative Fiction for Dreamers: A Latinx Anthology. Alex has taught creative writing seminars\, workshops\, and classes with WritingWorkshops.com\, the Women’s Fiction Writers Association\, the Writer’s League of Texas\, StoryStudio Chicago\, WorldShift: The Speculative Fiction Writer’s Summit\, Texas Book Festival\, Macmillan Publishers\, Abydos Learning Conference\, and more. When she’s not writing her next book\, Alex is working as an award-winning journalist\, traveling\, gardening\, or exploring her home base of Dallas with friends.
URL:https://writersgarret.org/event/genre-fiction-book-fair/
LOCATION:Arts Mission Oak Cliff\, 410 S. Windomere Ave.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75208\, United States
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SUMMARY:Dallas Is Lit! 2026 Book & Author Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Dallas Is Lit! Book & Author Fair is back! Join us for a family-friendly day at Arts Mission Oak Cliff\, featuring over a dozen vendors selling books and literary-adjacent crafts\, plus meet and greet with over 20 authors throughout the day. \nStay tuned for a list of vendors and authors!
URL:https://writersgarret.org/event/dallas-is-lit-2026-book-author-fair/
LOCATION:Arts Mission Oak Cliff\, 410 S. Windomere Ave.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75208\, United States
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SUMMARY:Late Night Lit: Vibez N Verzuz 2026
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Late Night Lit: Vibez N Verzuz\, where the vibes are lit and the poets definitely come out to spit.\nThe Dallas Is Lit! poetry slam is back\, and the show will be even more lit this year. 10 poets will take to the stage and throw down in a 2-round competition\, with the top 3 poets taking home $500 in cash prizes and and the winner walking away with the title of Dallas Is Lit Poetry Slam Champ 2026.\nCome get lit on the late night tip! This event is for 18+\nGet tickets to Late Night Lit 26
URL:https://writersgarret.org/event/late-night-lit-vibez-n-verzuz-2026/
LOCATION:Bishop Arts Theatre Center\, 215 S. Tyler St.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75208\, United States
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SUMMARY:Narrative Power & The Futures We Create: A Community Symposium
DESCRIPTION:In uncertain times\, the power of language to shape both the current moment and the world we move into. Narrative Power & The Futures We Create is a community-centered gathering that elevates the ideas\, voices\, and conversations shaping the literary ecosystem and culture in Dallas and beyond. The symposium will feature a series of short spotlights talks by a handful of writers\, thinkers and leaders already hard at work creating the city we’ll share for decades to come\, followed by a panel addressing how connection is key to facing the challenges and the opportunities that await.\nGet tickets to Narrative Power & The Futures We Create \nSymposium Presenters\nTexas native Eva Arreguin is the proud daughter of Mexican immigrants. She graduated from the UNT for Media Arts in 2016. By early 2017\, she became Founding Executive Director of De Colores Collective\, an arts based organization focused on connecting with people and celebrating the culture. Eva served as its award-winning podcast host\, De Colores Radio. Her work quickly became a hit through her intentionally powerful conversations\, innovative approaches\, and contagious energy. Her areas of proficiency include: pop culture\, anti-racism\, community care\, media representation\, social justice\, and fat liberation. She hopes to inspire femmes of color to follow their dreams. \n  \n  \nMaya Golden Bethany is an Associated Press-winning\, Emmy-nominated journalist. She founded the 1 in 3 Foundation\, supporting low-income survivors of sexual trauma. Her memoir\, The Return Trip\, was re-released in hardcover in 2025 by Rising Action Publishing and Simon & Schuster. Her debut political thriller\, The Senator\, followed in April 2025. Maya has written for outlets including Newsweek\, Salon\, and Insider. A Parent Writer Fellow at the Martha’s Vineyard Institute for Creative Writing\, she is a Texas A&M graduate and a member of the Writers’ League of Texas. \n  \n  \nDra. CarolLaine García is a Dominican-American childfree woman with a PhD in organizational psychology who left corporate consulting to teach embodied decolonial leadership while living off assets she built myself with no husband\, no inheritance\, no venture capital. She is one of one\, and teaches from a framework that integrates mind\, body\, heart\, and spirit. \n  \n  \n  \nLisa Huffaker integrates poetry\, visual art\, and performance in hybrid forms. Her writing appears in The Iowa Review\, Georgia Review\, Pleiades\, Cincinnati Review\, Sixth Finch\, and many other journals. Pegasus Contemporary Ballet choreographed a new dance work built on her poetry as a live score\, and Pierce Planetarium featured her hybrid of poetry\, full-dome art projections\, and music. In collaboration with the Writer’s Garret\, she creates community-engaged writing projects\, including Poetry In Place\, an ongoing public workshop held along the Trinity River. \n  \n  \nBiviana Marín McAfee is a bilingual writer and educator with a passion for language and culture. Before moving to the States\, she worked as a reporter in Colombia. She later began a 17 year career with Dallas ISD as a bilingual teacher. After earning a Master’s degree in Spanish Language and Culture\, she co-founded Español\, la Lengua Amiga\, an educational project dedicated to creating engaging content for students learning Spanish as a foreign language. Biviana is the author of seven bilingual books designed for language learners: six illustrated books inspired by the natural world and one exploring the customs and traditions of Spanish-speaking countries. \n  \n  \nBahar Momeni is an award-winning writer\, graphic novelist\, and creative writing instructor\, born and raised in Iran and now based in Dallas. She recently earned her PhD in Literature from the University of Texas at Dallas. Writing in both Farsi and English\, she has published across literary and cultural platforms in Iran\, Europe\, and the United States. Her forthcoming graphic novel\, The Trees We Carry\, explores identity\, displacement\, memory\, and resistance\, bringing together her scholarly interests and creative practice through literary and visual storytelling. \n  \n  \nJaivia Monea is a Dallas-based spoken word artist\, author\, spiritual guide\, and host of the podcast Echos of the Void. She is the author of Walk Between Worlds (2025) and co-founder of Youniversal Services — a platform dedicated to giving artists space to express themselves. Her talks blend poetry\, philosophy\, and lived experience into soul remembrances that audiences carry long after the room goes quiet. She doesn’t just deliver a message. She offers a moment. \n  \n  \nPanelists\nBlack Ceasar is a poet\, author\, teacher\, filmmaker\, and artist\, and the newly appointed Dallas Poet Laureate\, the third person to hold the post. A Mississippi native\, he is now based in Dallas\, Texas\, having performed with the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers\, and having received special recognition from Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson. He holds a degree in Education from Texas A&M University at Commerce\, and is actively involved in the Gifted & Talented program at Paul Quinn College\, an historically black college and university (HBCU) located in Dallas. \n  \nDr. Froswa’ Booker-Drew\, CFRE\, is a Network Weaver who believes relationships are the key to our personal\, professional\, and organizational growth. She has been quoted/featured in Forbes\, Ozy\, Bustle\, Huffington Post\, Modern Luxury\, and other media outlets around the globe. As the President and CEO of Soulstice Consultancy\, providing philanthropic guidance\, community engagement strategies\, leadership coaching\, and organizational culture support. \nBooker-Drew is an adjunct faculty member in the Master of Public Administration programs at Point Loma Nazarene University and Tulane University and a research affiliate in the Leadership and Change program at Antioch University having taught at University of Texas at Arlington\, the University of North Texas at Dallas\, Capital Seminary\, and Jarvis Christian College. Froswa’ five books include the award-winning\, Empowering Charity: A New Narrative of Philanthropy\, which has received the silver Nautilus Book Award and the gold Illumination Book Award. Her latest book\, Front Porch Wisdom: Navigating Leadership Pressures and Barriers as a Woman of Color\, was released in June 2025 by InterVarsity Press\, reached the top ten in three categories on Amazon\, and was awarded 2026 Outstanding Book of the Year by Illumination Book Awards and the ECPA Top Shelf Book Cover Award. \nDr. Froswa’ is the co-founder of HERitage Giving Circle\, one of the first Black Women Giving Circles in the state of Texas\, and co-founder of the South Dallas Employment Project\, a collaborative of 200+ organizations to address those impacted by incarceration\, and was co-chair of the Sponsoring Committee for the DFW Urban League. She is the recipient of several honors\, including the Gertrude Shellburne Humanitarian Award by Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas\, the 2025 Spirit of SVP (Dallas Social Venture Partners)\, 2025 Making Democracy Work awardee by the League of Women Voters\, 2024 Black Women Give Back Award\, and 2023 Texas Women’s Foundation Maura Women Helping Women Awards.  She serves on several boards\, including the Board of Governors for the Antioch University System\, Vice Chair of ACLU Texas\, and as Co-Chair of the Board of For Oak Cliff.  She is the mother of one adult daughter and has a rambunctious grandcat. \n  \n 
URL:https://writersgarret.org/event/narrative-power-community-symposium/
LOCATION:Bishop Arts Theatre Center\, 215 S. Tyler St.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75208\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tap The Mic: Dallas Is Lit Edition
DESCRIPTION:Tap The Mic\, our monthly open mic\, is making a special appearance at Dallas Is Lit! Come out to Trinity Cider on Thursday\, May 7th for a beverage\, community and an open mic featuring incredible talent and new voices.\nDoors open at 7\, Open Mic starts at 7:30\n21+ to purchase alcohol\nSign up to RSVP for Tap The Mic
URL:https://writersgarret.org/event/tap-the-mic-dallas-is-lit-edition/
LOCATION:Trinity Cider\, 2721 Main St.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75226\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hear Me\, See Me: The Love That Dares
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the second installment of the Correspondence Project\, a 3-part collaboration with LGBTQ history organization Badge Of Pride. Featuring performances of iconic texts from the LGBTQ literary canon and material written and performed by local Queer poets\, this powerful evening blending poetry\, prose and music is one you won’t want to miss.\nGet tickets to Hear Me\, See Me \nLogen Cure is a queer poet and educator. She curates Inner Moonlight\, the monthly reading series and podcast at The Wild Detectives in Dallas. She earned her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Her debut full-length poetry collection\, Welcome to Midland (Deep Vellum Publishing 2021)\, was shortlisted for the Reading the West Book Awards. Learn more at www.logencure.com. \nJ Davis-Jones (They/Them) is a nonbinary multidisciplinary theatre artist\, content creator\, and spiritual Mentor. Their work spans acting\, stage management\, directing\, design/tech\, physical theatre\, and movement-based performance.Notable roles include Jo in Little Women\, Rachonda in Aint No Mo with Soul Rep\,  Mila in Swimming While Drowning with Cara Mía Theatre\, and My Red Hand\, My Black Hand with Soul Rep Theatre. Spiritual coaching and tarot readings are available at RavenSpiritHealing.com. \nBrian Harden loves a stage – from singing lead in the band Bishop Rising to performing\, directing\, and producing – he can’t be tamed. Credits include 11 original murder mysteries; the musicals HAIR and Cabaret at Arts Mission Oak Cliff; the immersive haunted experience Infernum; Something Wicked by Altar’d Playhouse; and the creator of Lost Boy Loteria at Taco y Vino. Brian’s career spans Texas\, Illinois\, Ohio\, New York\, and England. He now calls Oak Cliff home and is the proud dog dad of Dashiell and his hundreds of plants. By day\, he is the Rentals Manager at AMOC\, and by night he is the Disco Cowboy – Are you ready to “roll on the river”?  \nLyriK Hunter is a Dallas-based poetic expressive artist\, originally from Midland\, TX. She’s a passionate poet\, singer\, speaker\, actress\, teaching artist\, mentor and entrepreneur. She’s graced stages like The Black Academy of Arts & Letters\, F.L.O.W. International (Brazil/Italy/France)\, and many other national and local stages. LyriK is former CEO of the award-winning Brown Sugah Lounge\, and a very passionate community advocate\, who strives daily to provide safe spaces for the community to gather and be heard\, using her #PoetiKHealingMovement brand to promote healing and mental wellness through writing\, poetry and the arts. Lyrik’s projects and creative works can be streamed\, downloaded and purchased online and in person\, including her debut EP #MuziKNPoetry Vol 1a \nQuintin Jones\, Jr. is a local actor\, singer\, and dancer. He has worked previously with athe Writer’s Garret and Badge of Pride. Most recently\, he has been seen in A Case for the Existence of God at Stage West. \nSienna Riehle is a gender-fluid performer\, award-winning stage director\, and cult favorite podcast host. They are honored for the opportunity to collaborate with The Writer’s Garret and Badge of Pride alongside other fabulous local artists! You may catch Sienna singing with their friends and chosen family at Broadway On A Tuesday (B.O.A.T.)\, or catch some of their directing work this season at Opera Arlington. \nGabriel Scampini (He/Him) is a Venezuelan director\, actor\, and choreographer based in Dallas\, TX. Trained in movement and ritual theatre\, he has performed and competed with companies across DFW and directed Como Agua para Chocolate (Teatro Dallas\, 2025)\, now returning for a new season in June 2026. He co-leads monthly movement laboratories with Teatro Dallas\, open to the public (LUMINAL)\, and recently directed Nudos & Raíces for his Arts Mission Oak Cliff residency. His work bridges English and Spanish-speaking audiences through ritual\, embodiment\, and the human soul. @gscampini \nSimba is a young\, quick-witted creative from Fort Worth\, Texas who transforms life experiences into powerful poetic creations. A 2x slam champion\, Simba has performed across the DFW metroplex and multiple states\, captivating audiences with raw storytelling and rhythmic wordplay. Beyond the mic\, Simba is also a tattoo artist and aspiring fashion designer\, blending poetry\, ink\, and style into a unique artistic identity. \nTierra Tate\, known as Goddess of Queens\, is a DFW poet\, author\, and energy practitioner blending intellect\, sensuality\, and emotional depth. She is the author of the upcoming poetry collection called I Loved You Wrong on Purpose\, exploring love\, healing\, and self-discovery. \n  
URL:https://writersgarret.org/event/hear-me-see-me-the-love-that-dares/
LOCATION:Bishop Arts Theatre Center\, 215 S. Tyler St.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75208\, United States
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SUMMARY:April Poetry In Place
DESCRIPTION:Poetry In Place is a project documenting the relationship of residents of Dallas with the Trinity River\, one of the main geographical features motiving the placement of the city when it was founded. In monthly workshops\, attendees will explore the river and record their experience based on prompts by Teaching Artists Lisa Huffaker and Joe Milazzo\, with additional insight provided by a guest contributor.\nRead more about the project here\nWe’re excited to welcome April’s Guest Contributor Sue Alvarez to the Ronald Kirk Bridge & Felix H. Lozada\, Sr. Gateway.\nPoetry In Place is free\, but an RSVP is required\n\nSign Up For Poetry In Place\n \nPoetry In Place is made possible by the City of Dallas Office of Arts & Culture.
URL:https://writersgarret.org/event/apr26-poetry-in-place/
LOCATION:TX
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SUMMARY:April First Draughts Prose Writer Meet Up
DESCRIPTION:First Draughts\, the monthly mixer for prose writers is back! \nMeet us in the backyard at The Wild Detectives on the third Tuesdays of each month to grab a book and a beverage\, chat with other writers\, share your postcard fiction on the month’s prompt\, and catch up on the latest local literary news. There’ll be a monthly drink special\, plus book and gift card giveaways\, so RSVP to join us. \nPOSTCARD FICTION\nEach month\, we’ll post a short prompt for a piece of fiction of no more than 500 words. At First Draughts\, we’ll make an opportunity for anyone who’s written in response to share their work. The prompt this month’s Postcard Fiction piece is:\nA missing item is an integral component of the story. \nIf you have cards\, bookmarks or info to get the word out about your work\, bring them with you to share with the folks you talk with. \nSign up to RSVP for First Draughts
URL:https://writersgarret.org/event/april-first-draughts/
LOCATION:The Wild Detectives\, 314 W 8th St\, Dallas\, TX\, 75208\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cake & Prose - Judy Liu
DESCRIPTION:Cake and Prose is back in 2026\, and we’re excited to kick the year off featuring local author\, Judy Liu. Come join us at Apprentice Creative Space and hear Liu’s work\, enjoy songs from our musical guest\, Andy Yu—and of course\, to eat cake. \nCake and Prose is a unique\, free literary event with a focus on genre fiction\, local talent\, and cake. The ingredients are simple: \n\n\n\nThree stories. An author shares three stories — read by three different actors. These stories could be any genre. They could be short stories or excerpts of a longer work.\nThree songs. A musical performance by a guest artist adds another layer to this night of entertainment. Themes can emerge between the stories and songs.\nOne cake. During the intermission\, there is cake. Really good cake from a local bakery.\n\nMix together and enjoy! RSVP below! The event is free\, but donations to support Writer’s Garret are greatly appreciated. \n\n \nJUDY LIU (AUTHOR)\nInspired by her love of Marvel\, sci-fi\, old Taiwanese dramas\, and ridiculous anime\, Judy scribbles mini-stories wherever she can (and subsequently forgets them!). She graduated from Rice University in Houston\, Texas\, studying history\, Asian studies\, and education. Judy is not unfamiliar with extensive writing\, having published multiple pieces. She spent some time living in rural Japan before working in the legal and compliance sphere. With her debut novel The Vending Portal\, Liu hopes to meaningfully add to Asian American literature to further enrich the YA genre. \nhttps://www.judyliuauthor.com/ \nMIKAELA BAKER (READER)\nMikaela Baker is a SAG-E multi-hyphenated theatre artist here in DFW. Some of her most recent credits include A Streetcar Named Desire (WaterTower Theatre)\, Measure for Measure\, Twelfth Night (Shakespeare Dallas)\, and you can see some of her directing work later this summer at Echo Theatre and Shakespeare Dallas. \n  \n  \nBRANDON WETCH (READER)\nBrandon Wetch holds an MFA in acting\, and has recently appeared as Montano in Othello (Shakespeare Dallas)\, Orsino in Twelfth Night\, and Richmond in Richard III (SSG). Voiceover credits include One Piece\, Spirit Chronicles\, Overlord: The Sacred Kingdom\, Natsume’s Book of Friends\, I Shall Survive Using Potions! and The Legendary Hero is Dead. \nRecent fight direction credits include Assistant FD for Carmen (Dallas Opera)\, Othello (Shakespeare Dallas)\, and FD for Romeo and Juliet\, Much Ado About Nothing\, Richard III\, and Twelfth Night (SSG). \n  \nKATIE WETCH (READER)\nKatie Wetch is an actor for Voice Over\, TV\, Film\, and Theater. They also specializes in Improv\, Motion Capture\, and Stage Combat. \nOriginally from Virginia Beach\, they could always be found running from the beach to the mountains.  Camping\, Hiking or days spent at the beach were some of their favorite pass-times growing up. If they weren’t outside\, they could be found in their room painting murals on walls\, reading anything fantasy-related\, or playing some of her favorite video games. \nANDY YU (MUSICAL GUEST)\nIn the resonant universe of indie music\, Andy Yu emerges as a luminary\, channeling the essence of love into evocative compositions. With his tender melodies and soulful harmonies\, Andy’s sonic tapestry unfurls emotions from the raw exhilaration of new romance to the poignant depths of separation\, captivating listeners with every beat.
URL:https://writersgarret.org/event/cake-prose-judy-liu/
LOCATION:Apprentice Creative Space\, 919 Morrell Ave. #110\, Dallas\, TX\, 75203
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SUMMARY:Who's There? Speaker & Voice In Poetry with Logen Cure
DESCRIPTION:In this 3-session workshop\, participants will learn about speaker and voice in poetry. Conventional wisdom says that readers should never assume that the speaker of the poem and the poet are one in the same. This workshop will explore the tensions of this idea\, variations on the relationship between speaker and poet\, and strategies for developing greater control over the poetic voice. Participants will apply concepts from our discussion in composing their own poems. Writers of all levels of experience are welcome! This workshop is designed to be fun and helpful even if you cannot attend all 3 sessions\, so if you’re interested but unable to attend every session\, you should still join us! \nPlease note: this 3-part workshop meets April 18th\, April 25th and May 2nd. \nLogen Cure is a queer poet and educator. She curates Inner Moonlight\, the monthly reading series and podcast at The Wild Detectives in Dallas. She earned her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Her debut full-length poetry collection\, Welcome to Midland (Deep Vellum Publishing 2021)\, was shortlisted for the Reading the West Book Awards. Learn more at www.logencure.com. \n  \nSign Up For Who’s There Workshop
URL:https://writersgarret.org/event/whos-there/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Garret\, 215 S. Tyler St.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75208\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T185259
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SUMMARY:Lyceum Series: Franky Gonzalez –Generating New Plays: Character\, Conflict & Endings
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the lyceum. 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!\n\nThis workshop introduces the fundamentals of playwriting through a series of fast-paced creative exercises designed to generate characters\, settings\, and dramatic situations. Participants explore empathy\, perspective\, and personal experience through monologue work while also experimenting with different approaches to structuring and resolving a play’s ending. The session concludes with practical guidance on how emerging playwrights can begin engaging with the broader theatrical community and development landscape.\nFranky D. Gonzalez is a Latino playwright based primarily in Dallas. Appearances include The Lark\, Sundance\, Ojai Playwrights Conference\, Berkeley Rep\, NNPN\, Urbanite\, Visión Latino\, Orchard Project\, New Harmony Project\, LAByrinth Theater\, Playwrights Center\, Ars Nova\, Latinx Theatre Commons\, Seven Devils\, Sewanee\, Road Theatre\, and Ammunition Theater\, among others. Awards: Risk Theatre Modern Tragedy Grand Prize\, the Judith Royer Award\, the Crossroads Project Diverse Voices Playwriting Initiative Award\, and co-recipient of the MetLife Nuestras Voces Latino Playwriting Award. Production of his work also garnered two Non-Equity Jeff Awards.\nRSVP for the Lyceum Series
URL:https://writersgarret.org/event/lyceum-series-franky-gonzalez-2/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Garret\, 215 S. Tyler St.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75208\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T213000
DTSTAMP:20260603T185259
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SUMMARY:April Tap The Mic: The Cider Sessions Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:The Writer’s Garret is proud to partner with Trinity Cider to host Tap The Mic: The Cider Sessions\, a 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. In April\, we’ll spotlight Yo Leo turning it up. \nHosted by Lyrik Hunter at Trinity Cider in Deep Ellum\, Tap The Mic features open mic drink specials\, good vibes and great community. Attendance and participation is FREE\, so RSVP below to join us in April! Doors at 7; event starts at 7:30. \nWant to get on the mic? A limited number of pre-registration spots are available\, so sign up now. \nNote: IDs required; must be 21 to purchase alcohol. \nSign up to RSVP for Tap The Mic
URL:https://writersgarret.org/event/apr26-tap-the-mic/
LOCATION:Trinity Cider\, 2721 Main St.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75226\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T213000
DTSTAMP:20260603T185259
CREATED:20260306T211831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T211831Z
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SUMMARY:Common Language: Presented by Pegasus Contemporary Ballet
DESCRIPTION:From the partnership responsible for creating 2024’s genre-defying Words For A Resonant Space comes a brand new fusion of dance and literary excitement. Pegasus Contemporary Ballet and The Writer’s Garret are bringing the celebrated Common Language Project into the world of dance with Common Language\, an evening of four newly commissioned works by local choreographers\, each distinct in voice yet united in theme and by a physical vocabulary of 30 gestures corresponding to the words of this year’s Common Language Project.\n\nThis bold commission ignites the idea of attaining one vision through individual creativity. Experience an evening that uplifts local talent\, sparks creative dialogue\, and shows how dance can become a common language for us all. \nUse code WRITERS to get 20% off \nGET  TICKETS HERE
URL:https://writersgarret.org/event/common-language-26-sat/
LOCATION:Kalita Humphreys Theatre\, 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd.\, Dallas\, Texas\, 75204
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T213000
DTSTAMP:20260603T185259
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SUMMARY:Common Language: Presented by Pegasus Contemporary Ballet
DESCRIPTION:From the partnership responsible for creating 2024’s genre-defying Words For A Resonant Space comes a brand new fusion of dance and literary excitement. Pegasus Contemporary Ballet and The Writer’s Garret are bringing the celebrated Common Language Project into the world of dance with Common Language\, an evening of four newly commissioned works by local choreographers\, each distinct in voice yet united in theme and by a physical vocabulary of 30 gestures corresponding to the words of this year’s Common Language Project.\n\nThis bold commission ignites the idea of attaining one vision through individual creativity. Experience an evening that uplifts local talent\, sparks creative dialogue\, and shows how dance can become a common language for us all.\nUse code WRITERS to get 20% off\nGET  TICKETS HERE
URL:https://writersgarret.org/event/common-language-26-fri/
LOCATION:Kalita Humphreys Theatre\, 3636 Turtle Creek Blvd.\, Dallas\, Texas\, 75204
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T185259
CREATED:20260204T025535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T025644Z
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SUMMARY:March Poetry In Place
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Poetry In Place\, a monthly workshop engaging and archiving our relationship with the Trinity River.\nPoetry In Place is a project documenting the relationship of residents of Dallas with the Trinity River\, one of the main geographical features motiving the placement of the city when it was founded. In monthly workshops\, attendees will explore the river and record their experience based on prompts by Teaching Artists Lisa Huffaker and Joe Milazzo\, with additional insight provided by a guest contributor.\nRead more about the project here\nMore information about February’s Guest Contributor is coming soon.\nPoetry In Place is free\, but an RSVP is required\n\nSign Up For Poetry In Place\n \nPoetry In Place is made possible by the City of Dallas Office of Arts & Culture.
URL:https://writersgarret.org/event/mar26-poetry-in-place/
LOCATION:TX
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T150000
DTSTAMP:20260603T185259
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SUMMARY:Ellison: More Than Invisible - Children's Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the North Oak Cliff Public Library for a stoy time reading of Ellison: More Than Invisible by Quraysh Ali Lansana\, followed by cupcakes and lemonade! \n Ellison: More Than Invisible walks through the life of acclaimed writer Ralph Ellison\, from his childhood in Oklahoma City to his major accomplishments\, with photographs\, anecdotes and compelling stories. Through examination and discussion of his life\, from his roots to receiving the National Book Award\, the books explore the major themes and issues in his works\, and how many of them still inform our current moment. \nPre-order your copy here and pick it up at the reading! A limited quantity will be available for purchase on the 18th. \nQuraysh Ali Lansana is author of over twenty books in poetry\, nonfiction and children’s literature. Lansana is Applied Associate Professor of English/Creative Writing and Media Studies at the University of Tulsa\, where he is also Director of the African American Studies program and the Media Lab. \nLansana is Executive Producer of KOSU/NPR’s Focus: Black Oklahoma monthly radio program\, which is a recipient of a 2022 duPont-Columbia Award\, a 2022 NAACP Image Award\, a 2022 Oklahoma Society of Professional Journalists Award and was a Peabody Award nominee. Lansana is also the recipient of a 2022 Emmy Award\, among others\, for his roles as host and consultant for the OETA (PBS) documentary film “Tulsa Race Massacre: 100 Years Later.” Lansana is a three-time International Regional Magazine Award-winning Contributing Editor for Oklahoma Today Magazine. He is a founding member of Tri-City Collective and serves on the Board of Directors of Oklahoma Humanities and the Tulsa Press Club. Lansana is an alumnus of the Tulsa Artist Fellowship. \nSign Up For Ellison Story Time
URL:https://writersgarret.org/event/ellison-story-time/
LOCATION:North Oak Cliff Branch Library\, 302 W. 10th St.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75208\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T120000
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SUMMARY:Lyceum Series: Quraysh Ali Lansana
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the lyceum. 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!\nWhether a print culture poet\, spoken word/performance poet or rapper/emcee\, a versatile command of language is the most important element of your craft. This workshop will explore a variety of modes and exercises to help writers enhance their tool kits in writing\, revision and new approaches. Great ideas often emanate from unusual sources\, from pop culture to old encyclopedias. We will explore unorthodox\, as well as traditional\, research methods to disrupt and challenge your normal\, in an effort to inspire fresh ideas. Exploration of the balance of message and craft\, and when & how & why to disrupt that balance\, will be addressed. Athletes stretch. Writers also must stretch. If writers don’t continuously challenge themselves\, whether it’s a thematic challenge or a craft challenge\, we write the same poem repeatedly. \nQuraysh Ali Lansana is author of over twenty books in poetry\, nonfiction and children’s literature. Lansana is Applied Associate Professor of English/Creative Writing and Media Studies at the University of Tulsa\, where he is also Director of the African American Studies program and the Media Lab. \nLansana is Executive Producer of KOSU/NPR’s Focus: Black Oklahoma monthly radio program\, which is a recipient of a 2022 duPont-Columbia Award\, a 2022 NAACP Image Award\, a 2022 Oklahoma Society of Professional Journalists Award and was a Peabody Award nominee. Lansana is also the recipient of a 2022 Emmy Award\, among others\, for his roles as host and consultant for the OETA (PBS) documentary film “Tulsa Race Massacre: 100 Years Later.” Lansana is a three-time International Regional Magazine Award-winning Contributing Editor for Oklahoma Today Magazine. He is a founding member of Tri-City Collective and serves on the Board of Directors of Oklahoma Humanities and the Tulsa Press Club. Lansana is an alumnus of the Tulsa Artist Fellowship. \nRSVP for the Lyceum Series
URL:https://writersgarret.org/event/lyceum-series-quraysh-ali-lansana/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Garret\, 215 S. Tyler St.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75208\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T185259
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SUMMARY:The Correspondence Project: We Are Everywhere! In Partnership With Badge Of Pride
DESCRIPTION:The Writer’s Garret is excited to again partner with Badge Of Pride\, an award-winning LGBTQ history organization\, to present a trio of performances titled The Correspondence Project. Drawing on texts by Queer icons from the past\, and supplementing with newly commissioned material by local poets and writers\, the performances of The Correspondence Project boldly proclaim and bring to light the truth that LGBTQ people have always been a part of the human story. \nGet Tickets Here \nWe Are Everywhere!\, the first performance of The Correspondence Project\, is a documentary-style performance built entirely from publicly available primary sources—letters\, speeches\, political testimony\, published essays\, and declarations from LGBTQ+ writers\, activists\, organizers\, and artists across multiple generations. Every excerpt is presented verbatim and brought into conversation through a collective ensemble of contemporary readers from Dallas’s Queer community. \nTickets from $15. Featuring Crush The Poet\, DR Mann Hanson\, Quintin Jones\, and Jennifer Pickert\, with music by Rachel Gollay. \nFor more information and to purchase tickets\, visit the Badge Of Pride website.
URL:https://writersgarret.org/event/we-are-everywhere/
LOCATION:Bishop Arts Theatre Center\, 215 S. Tyler St.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75208\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260317T193000
DTSTAMP:20260603T185259
CREATED:20260306T191334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T192834Z
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SUMMARY:March First Draughts Prose Writer Meet Up
DESCRIPTION:First Draughts\, the monthly mixer for prose writers is back! \nMeet us in the backyard at The Wild Detectives on the third Tuesdays of each month to grab a book and a beverage\, chat with other writers\, share your postcard fiction on the month’s prompt\, and catch up on the latest local literary news. There’ll be a monthly drink special\, plus book and gift card giveaways\, so RSVP to join us. \nPOSTCARD FICTION\nEach month\, we’ll post a short prompt for a piece of fiction of no more than 500 words. At First Draughts\, we’ll make an opportunity for anyone who’s written in response to share their work. The prompt this month’s Postcard Fiction piece is:\nThe protagonist is time-bound by significant weather\, celestial or geological activity. \nIf you have cards\, bookmarks or info to get the word out about your work\, bring them with you to share with the folks you talk with. \nSign up to RSVP for First Draughts
URL:https://writersgarret.org/event/march-first-draughts/
LOCATION:The Wild Detectives\, 314 W 8th St\, Dallas\, TX\, 75208\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260321
DTSTAMP:20260603T185259
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SUMMARY:Rail Writers: Time Trekkers Spring  Break Camp
DESCRIPTION:Rail Writers: Time Trekkers\nStep into the Past | Explore the Present | Imagine the Future\n \nTime Trekkers invites young people to discover the history of Dallas by traveling through the city\, walking its streets\, and writing about it. From the majestic skyscrapers of downtown to the vibrant streets of Deep Ellum and the historic grounds of Fair Park\, the city’s spirit buzzes\, waiting to be discovered. Guided by educators\, participants ask questions\, make observations\, and engage in creative activities that build curiosity\, confidence\, and a deeper connection to their city. Lunch will be provided each day. \nCamp Philosophy \n\nLearning through exploration: Participants discover history by seeing it in real places.\nCreativity at the center: Writing\, journaling\, and storytelling encourage reflection and self-expression.\nCommunity and belonging: Activities build confidence\, collaboration\, and appreciation for Dallas’s diverse neighborhoods.\nCuriosity-driven: Questions guide the experience—participants ask\, observe\, and connect\n\nDates: March 16-20\, 2026\nTime: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM\, Monday–Friday (Drop-off begins at 8:30 AM; pick-up by 4:00 PM).\nDrop Off & Pick Up Location: East Dock Dallas – 900 E. Clarendon Dr. Dallas\, TX 75203 \nAge Level / Eligibility \n\nAges: 11-14\nMaximum of 15 campers accepted on a first-come\, first-served basis\nRegistration closes  March 9\, 2026\n\nActivities Include: \n\nCreative writing\nField trips to Downtown Dallas\, Deep Ellum\, Fair Park\, and Reunion Tower\nStreetcar and DART Light Rail rides for city exploration\nGroup discussions\, reflections\, and storytelling\nCreation of Camp Zine from student writing\nCamp Showcase on final day\n\nCost \n\nCamp Fee: $400 for the week (Lunch is included)\nPayment is due at registration\n\nFor questions or more information\, please contact:\nSharon Mansfield\nprogram@writersgarret.org\n214-828-1715 \nFill out my LGL Form!
URL:https://writersgarret.org/event/time-trekkers/
LOCATION:East Dock Dallas\, 900 E. Clarendon Dr.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260314T120000
DTSTAMP:20260603T185259
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Summer Prep Crafting Party
DESCRIPTION:Do you you want to get more involved at The Writer’s Garret\, meet other like-minded community members and have a good time with crafting supplies on a Saturday morning? If any of this sounds like fun\, join us on Saturday\, March 14th at 10am as we prepare for our summer youth programs! \nBring a coffee and your scissors to help clip collage words and images from old magazines\, organize markers and colored pencils for supply kits\, and help us assemble booklets for our immersive summer youth program Rail Writers. Plus\, find out more about upcoming volunteer opportunities and programs\, and grab a slice of free pizza before you go! \nSign up to for the Summer Prep Crafting Party
URL:https://writersgarret.org/event/summer-prep-crafting-party/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Garret\, 215 S. Tyler St.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75208\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T180000
DTSTAMP:20260603T185259
CREATED:20260206T233727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T233727Z
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SUMMARY:So You Want To Talk About Race: Banned Books Short Play Festival
DESCRIPTION:Experience the transformative power of storytelling at the Banned Books Festival—an electrifying evening of theatre presented in partnership with the Bishop Arts Theatre Center inspired by Ijeoma Oluo’s groundbreaking book So You Want to Talk About Race. \nGET TICKETS \nThis year’s festival features six bold\, original short plays penned by visionary local playwrights who dive fearlessly into the complexities of race\, identity\, and social justice. Each piece shines a light on a different facet of Oluo’s work—sometimes with humor\, sometimes with raw vulnerability\, always with striking honesty. \nMore than a night at the theatre\, the Banned Books Festival is a communal experience designed to spark dialogue\, challenge assumptions\, and ignite meaningful reflection. \nTickets are available through the Bishop Arts Theatre Center website HERE
URL:https://writersgarret.org/event/so-you-want-to-talk-about-race-banned-books-short-play-festival-2/
LOCATION:Bishop Arts Theatre Center\, 215 S. Tyler St.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75208\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260307T180000
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SUMMARY:So You Want To Talk About Race: Banned Books Short Play Festival
DESCRIPTION:Experience the transformative power of storytelling at the Banned Books Festival—an electrifying evening of theatre presented in partnership with the Bishop Arts Theatre Center inspired by Ijeoma Oluo’s groundbreaking book So You Want to Talk About Race. \nGET TICKETS \nThis year’s festival features six bold\, original short plays penned by visionary local playwrights who dive fearlessly into the complexities of race\, identity\, and social justice. Each piece shines a light on a different facet of Oluo’s work—sometimes with humor\, sometimes with raw vulnerability\, always with striking honesty. \nMore than a night at the theatre\, the Banned Books Festival is a communal experience designed to spark dialogue\, challenge assumptions\, and ignite meaningful reflection. \nTickets are available through the Bishop Arts Theatre Center website HERE
URL:https://writersgarret.org/event/banned-books-9/
LOCATION:Bishop Arts Theatre Center\, 215 S. Tyler St.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75208\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260306T210000
DTSTAMP:20260603T185259
CREATED:20260206T233508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T233508Z
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SUMMARY:So You Want To Talk About Race: Banned Books Short Play Festival
DESCRIPTION:Experience the transformative power of storytelling at the Banned Books Festival—an electrifying evening of theatre presented in partnership with the Bishop Arts Theatre Center inspired by Ijeoma Oluo’s groundbreaking book So You Want to Talk About Race. \nGET TICKETS \nThis year’s festival features six bold\, original short plays penned by visionary local playwrights who dive fearlessly into the complexities of race\, identity\, and social justice. Each piece shines a light on a different facet of Oluo’s work—sometimes with humor\, sometimes with raw vulnerability\, always with striking honesty. \nMore than a night at the theatre\, the Banned Books Festival is a communal experience designed to spark dialogue\, challenge assumptions\, and ignite meaningful reflection. \nTickets are available through the Bishop Arts Theatre Center website HERE
URL:https://writersgarret.org/event/banned-books-8/
LOCATION:Bishop Arts Theatre Center\, 215 S. Tyler St.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75208\, United States
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SUMMARY:March Tap The Mic: The Cider Sessions Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:The Writer’s Garret is proud to partner with Trinity Cider to host Tap The Mic: The Cider Sessions\, a 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. In March\, we’ll spotlight Delaney Murdock! \nHosted by Lyrik Hunter at Trinity Cider in Deep Ellum\, Tap The Mic features open mic drink specials\, good vibes and great community. Attendance and participation is FREE\, so RSVP below to join us in March! Doors at 7; event starts at  7:30. \nWant to get on the mic? A limited number of pre-registration spots are available for RSVP. \nNote: IDs required; must be 21 to purchase alcohol. \nSign up to RSVP for Tap The Mic
URL:https://writersgarret.org/event/march26-tap-the-mic/
LOCATION:Trinity Cider\, 2721 Main St.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75226\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260301T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T202129Z
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SUMMARY:So You Want To Talk About Race: Banned Books Short Play Festival with Cast & Creative Talkback
DESCRIPTION:Experience the transformative power of storytelling at the Banned Books Festival—an electrifying evening of theatre presented in partnership with the Bishop Arts Theatre Center inspired by Ijeoma Oluo’s groundbreaking book So You Want to Talk About Race. Following this performance\, stick around an get an inside scoop on the production process with a talkback featuring members of the cast and creative team. \nGET TICKETS \nThis year’s festival features six bold\, original short plays penned by visionary local playwrights who dive fearlessly into the complexities of race\, identity\, and social justice. Each piece shines a light on a different facet of Oluo’s work—sometimes with humor\, sometimes with raw vulnerability\, always with striking honesty. \nMore than a night at the theatre\, the Banned Books Festival is a communal experience designed to spark dialogue\, challenge assumptions\, and ignite meaningful reflection. \nTickets are available through the Bishop Arts Theatre Center website HERE
URL:https://writersgarret.org/event/banned-books-7/
LOCATION:Bishop Arts Theatre Center\, 215 S. Tyler St.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75208\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T183000
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SUMMARY:So You Want To Talk About Race: Banned Books Short Play Festival & Conversation With Ijeoma Oluo
DESCRIPTION:Experience the transformative power of storytelling at the Banned Books Festival—an electrifying evening of theatre presented in partnership with the Bishop Arts Theatre Center inspired by Ijeoma Oluo’s groundbreaking book So You Want to Talk About Race followed by a conversation with Ijeoma facilitated by Executive Director Aaron Glover and book signing. \nGET TICKETS \nThis year’s festival features six bold\, original short plays penned by visionary local playwrights who dive fearlessly into the complexities of race\, identity\, and social justice. Each piece shines a light on a different facet of Oluo’s work—sometimes with humor\, sometimes with raw vulnerability\, always with striking honesty. \nMore than a night at the theatre\, the Banned Books Festival is a communal experience designed to spark dialogue\, challenge assumptions\, and ignite meaningful reflection. \nTickets are available through the Bishop Arts Theatre Center website HERE
URL:https://writersgarret.org/event/banned-books-6/
LOCATION:Bishop Arts Theatre Center\, 215 S. Tyler St.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75208\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260228T120000
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SUMMARY:February Poetry In Place
DESCRIPTION:Join us at 9am on February 28th for Poetry In Place\, a monthly workshop engaging and archiving our relationship with the Trinity River.\nPoetry In Place is a project documenting the relationship of residents of Dallas with the Trinity River\, one of the main geographical features motiving the placement of the city when it was founded. In monthly workshops\, attendees will explore the river and record their experience based on prompts by Teaching Artists Lisa Huffaker and Joe Milazzo\, with additional insight provided by a guest contributor. In February\, we’re excited to welcome Jake Poinsett\, the Education Manager at the Trinity River Audubon Center.\nRead more about the project here\nJake Poinsett has been with Audubon since 2020. As Education Manager\, he manages a small but MIGHTY team that leads environmental education for students of all ages\, public programming for people to build their own relationships with nature\, community outreach to strengthen Audubon’s presence and relationships\, volunteer efforts to enhance our community building\, and habitat restoration and management of TRAC’s property and beyond.\n  \nPoetry In Place is free\, but an RSVP is required\n\nSign Up For Poetry In Place\n \nPoetry In Place is made possible by the City of Dallas Office of Arts & Culture.
URL:https://writersgarret.org/event/feb26-poetry-in-place/
LOCATION:Trinity River Audubon Center\, 6500 S. Great Trinity Forest Way\, Dallas\, 75217\, United States
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