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SUMMARY:Tap The Mic: The Cider Sessions Open Mic - February
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. \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 February! Doors at 7; event starts at  7:30. \nWant to get on the mic? A limited number of pre-registration spots will be available\, so sign up here. \nNote: IDs required; must be 21 to purchase alcohol. \nSign up to RSVP for Tap The Mic\n \nTap The Mic is supported in part by the City of Dallas Office of Arts & Culture.
URL:https://writersgarret.org/event/tap-the-mic-feb-26/
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SUMMARY:February First Draughts
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 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. \n \nSign up to RSVP for First Draughts
URL:https://writersgarret.org/event/february26-first-draughts/
LOCATION:The Wild Detectives\, 314 W 8th St\, Dallas\, TX\, 75208\, United States
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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-1/
LOCATION:Bishop Arts Theatre Center\, 215 S. Tyler St.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75208\, United States
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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-2/
LOCATION:Bishop Arts Theatre Center\, 215 S. Tyler St.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75208\, United States
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SUMMARY:Lyceum Series: Lyrik Hunter - Writing With Empathy: Connecting Through Shared Experience
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!\nThis interactive writing workshop explores the art of empathy in storytelling and personal narrative. Writers will learn how to authentically capture shared human experiences—joy\, loss\, resilience\, identity—and use them to foster genuine emotional connection with readers. Through guided prompts\, group discussion\, and reflective exercises\, participants will examine how cultural awareness\, vulnerability\, and perspective-taking can elevate their writing. \nLyriK Hunter is a dynamic traveling performance artist\, based in Dallas\, TX\, originally from Midland\, TX. LyriK has actively been performing since 2020\, and has made a name for herself as a poet\, singer\, speaker\, actress\, community advocate\, stage manager/assistant\, and entrepreneur. LyriK has performed on notable stages including The Black Academy of Arts & Letters\, F.L.O.W. International in Brazil & Europe\, Pan African Connection in Dallas\, Dallas Is Lit Festival\, Right 2 Write Poetry Slam Festival\, Deep Ellum Arts Festival\, Grambling State University and more! She is the former CEO of The Brown Sugah Lounge\, a popular Dallas open mic venue\, voted “Best Open Mic Poetry Venue” in 2023. Find her online on instagram at @lyrik_hunter \n  \nRSVP for the Lyceum Series
URL:https://writersgarret.org/event/lyceum-series-lyrik-hunter/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Garret\, 215 S. Tyler St.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75208\, United States
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SUMMARY:So You Want To Talk About Race: Banned Books Short Play Festival & Roundtable Discussion
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 roundtable discussion on banned books with Executive Director Oni K. Blair and Education Coordinator Caro Achar of ACLU Texas. Executive Director Aaron Glover will facilitate.  \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-3/
LOCATION:Bishop Arts Theatre Center\, 215 S. Tyler St.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75208\, United States
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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-4/
LOCATION:Bishop Arts Theatre Center\, 215 S. Tyler St.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75208\, United States
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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-5/
LOCATION:Bishop Arts Theatre Center\, 215 S. Tyler St.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75208\, United States
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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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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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