Minneapolis, MN —

In Person: A Celebration of Ray Gonzalez Featuring José Felipe Ozuna, Merle Geode, Kathryn Savage, and Michael Torres

Join us for a special event in celebration of poet Ray Gonzalez surrounding the release of his new book Suggest Paradise, a collection of rich and complex poems that embody the Southwest and the borderlands. Though Ray unfortunately will not be able to attend this event due to a death in the family, we are bringing a gathering of local writers who will pay tribute to this prolific poet, read their favorite poems of his, and discuss Ray’s impact on their work. Our lineup of readers includes José Felipe Ozuna, Merle Geode, Kathryn Savage, Michael Torres, and two special guest poets, all…

Minneapolis, MN —

CANCELED In Person: Adam Wolfond appearing at Open Book Performance Hall featuring Chris Martin, torrin a. greathouse and J. Bailey Hutchinson

We are pleased to present a conversation between Adam Wolfond and Multiverse editor, Chris Martin at Open Book Performance Hall in celebration of Adam’s debut collection, The Wanting Way. Adam will be joined in performing his poems by torrin a. greathouse and J. Bailey Hutchinson.

Join us at 5:30 PM at Milkweed Books, located on the first floor of Open Book for light refreshments and a chance to chat with Adam and Chris in the gorgeous, newly re-opened bookstore!

Minneapolis, MN —

In Person: Claire Wahmanholm appearing as part of Art Shanty Project's Climate Walk on Ice

Join Claire Wahmanholm for a reading from her latest collection, Meltwater as she takes part of The Art Shanty Project’s Climate Walk on Ice.

This is an interactive event with many ways for participants to join in:

Gather on shore beginning at 1 pm.
Participate in the way that fits best for you:
1. Bring a sign. Home made or purchased from a climate activism group.
2. Hit the runway with the Fashion Disasters! Dress as a climate catastrophe in a costume of your own creation or buy something online.
3. Walk the Ice with other activists to show your concern for our environment.
4. Take great…

Minneapolis, MN —

Virtual: Erin Sharkey appearing at Soul Fire Farms featuring Naima Penniman, Alexis Pauline Gumbs, and J. Wortham

Erin Sharkey, Naima Penniman, J. Wortham and Alexis Pauline Gumbs will discuss their relationships to ancestry, the archive and to healing with and through their relationships to land and the natural world.

The anthology where their work appears, A Darker Wilderness, is a constellation of luminary writers reflecting on the significance of nature in their lived experience and on the role of nature in the lives of Black folks in the United States. Each of the essays included engages with a single archival object, whether directly or obliquely, exploring stories spanning hundreds of years and…