Upcoming Literary Events in Buffalo

Readings by poets Jane Adam and Irene Sipos

Join us for an evening of readings from poets Asiya Wadud & Travis Sharp, with a musical performance from Katie Weismann.

"Heavy" Reflections provides community members a continuing opportunity to reflect deeply on their personal experiences and on how they relate to Kiese Laymon’s memoir and BABEL discussion.

A writer’s open mic night featuring live music and art accompaniment! Have you ever wondered what your poem would sound like as a song, or look like as a doodle? Come find out!  How does that work? Well, as you read your story, SCA staff artist Alisia Glasier will create an original doodle inspired by the piece, and singer-songwriter Stephen Wilger will play a song that fits the “mood” of the piece. The audience will get to experience your piece in three different mediums, and you get to go home with a souvenir piece of art.  Please join us on Wednesday May 8th from 6-8 pm for this event. More info here: https://springvillearts.org/sca/events/writers-open-mic-night/

Join National Federation for Just Communities for a racial healing circle in connection to Kiese Laymon’s book Heavy and his recent BABEL visit.

Join us for the kickoff of the 2024 SILO CITY READING SERIES

a poetry + music performance from Fred Moten & Brandon Lopezf
a reading by Christina Vega-Westhoff
& artwork by Bree Gilliam

Join us for the July 2024 SILO CITY READING SERIES

readings from Michael McGriff & Cindy Juyong Ok
a musical performance by Sun June
& artwork by Ariel Aberg-Riger.

Join us for the season finale of the 2024 SILO CITY READING SERIES

readings from Megan Fernandes & 2024 JB Poetry Fellow, Diana Cao
a musical performance by DJ B-Cutz & Dayatra Amber
& an art installation curated by Barrett Gordon, in collaboration with DJ Carr, Mandela Huff, Drew Huff (unrelated), and Aye Thant; paired with a rollerskating performance.

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Join Just Buffalo Literary Center for four evenings of world-famous authors at Kleinhans Music Hall—Sandra Cisneros (October 10, 2024), Tommy Orange (November 13, 2024), Cheryl Strayed (March 20, 2025), and James McBride (April 30, 2025). Doors & VIP Patron Reception at 7:00 p.m. | Event at 8:00 p.m.