Our Response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Outbreak

As a precaution to help limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and care for our community, Just Buffalo Literary Center has postponed a number of events, and we will follow the guidance of Buffalo Public Schools in terms of Just Buffalo Writing Center programming.

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Upcoming Literary Events in Buffalo

Check back regularly for upcoming literary events throughout Buffalo and Western New York.

April 2025
State of The Future: Poetry Slam

State of The Future: Poetry Slam

Join Buffalo Futures at Buffalo Iron Works for an evening of inspiring poetry and performances. The event will feature an exciting lineup of poets and artists, including A.I. The Anomaly, Labrin, and more. This is a great opportunity to engage with the community and celebrate the future of poetry and spoken word and its impact on our community.
Tuesday, April 22, 2025
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
$15.00
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James McBride - BABEL - Just Buffalo

BABEL: James McBride

Join bestselling author, musician, and screenwriter James McBride and host Barbara Cole for an in-depth and in-person discussion about his work and his book, The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
8:00 pm
Kleinhans Music Hall & Online
3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY 14201 (Free Parking) / Online via Livestream
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May 2025
Teachers Are Writers

Teachers Are Writers

In collaboration with WNYNET, and the Buffalo State English Education program, Just Buffalo Literary Center offers this workshop series for school teachers and educators so they will have the opportunity to explore their own creative work, engage in ongoing conversations about process, and grow as writers.
Thursday, May 8, 2025
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Just Buffalo Writing Center
468 Washington Street, 2nd Floor, Buffalo, NY 14203
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In Conversation

In Conversation

Join us for an evening with Susan Orlean, author of The Library Book, and Margaret Sullivan, former editor-in-chief of The Buffalo News and Public Editor of The New York Times, as they discuss the critical role of public libraries in defending intellectual freedom.
Friday, May 9, 2025
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Admiral Room
237 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14203
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