Lit Fusion Poetry & Jazz

Daisha Board Gallery 2720 Bataan St., Dallas, TX

Poetry and jazz blend in a captivating concoction during this intimate evening at Daisha Board Gallery. Hosted by B. Randall, with featured poets Mz. Jolie and D. R. Walker.

One Page Salon Presented By Writers’ League Of Texas

Apprentice Oak Cliff 919 Morrell Ave., Dallas, TX

The One Page Salon (called “the best literary evening in town” by the Austin American-Statesman) is a monthly reading series presented in communities across Texas by the Writers’ League of Texas. Five outstanding writers will read one page from a work in progress, which means the audience will be among the first to hear new…

Touch U With My Mind Erotic Poetry Salon

Daisha Board Gallery 2720 Bataan St., Dallas, TX

Sensual and seductive, this hour-long salon of spoken word hosted by Lyrik Hunter features the talents of A.Psymmetry and Mz. Jolie in an exploration and celebration of the joys and pleasures of the human body. For Mature Audiences; 18+ admitted.

Spooky Stories Terror & Tacos

Apprentice Oak Cliff 919 Morrell Ave., Dallas, TX

Join Christie Vela and Michael Federico of the horror film podcast Terror & Tacos for a spooky reading and discussion of iconic stories in the horror and ghost story traditions. Plus, grab a taco from Milagro Taco Cantina while you listen!

Eat, Drink & Be Literary Rom Com Brunch

Turner House 401 N Rosemont Ave., Dallas, TX, United States

The only thing better than brunch with your besties is brunch with your besties while watching scenes of your favorite literary couples in the middle of  lovers’ quarrels! Enjoy tasty tacos (courtesy of Milagro Tacos Cantina), wine and entertaining scenes enacted in front of you (or maybe next to you) by talented local actors from…

Drag Story Time

Story time can only be more fun when drag is involved! Join local drag queen Aunt Marge as she reads stories that will inspire all of us to be our true, authentic selves, then share a cupcake and grab a photo. This event is open to all ages. RSVP is required.

Book Making Workshop For Kids! With Elizabeth Mellott

Oak Cliff Cultural Center 223 Jefferson Blvd, Dallas, TX

Can books growl? They can growl, roar, purr, or whatever you design your creature to do! Spend the afternoon making your own pop-up accordion book! Participants will be guided through the construction of creating a V fold pop up page, an accordion book, and have time to illustrate their own story. Students can create a…

29th Anniversary Celebration

Help us celebrate twenty-nine years of connecting people through the power of language with a reception and gorgeous charcuterie spread from Grazing Dallas in the beautiful Turner House. Presented by the R. L. & Phyllis Glazer Foundation.

The Common Language Project: Ascent – Reading

Turner House 401 N Rosemont Ave., Dallas, TX, United States

Sunday, May 19th | 7pm Free | RSVP Required Born of a desire to bring the many members of the North Texas poetry community into conversation with each other, The Common Language Project places participants in the same room and turns them loose to dream. We hope you'll join us for a reading of some…