Upcoming Literary Events in Buffalo

Check back regularly for upcoming literary events across Buffalo & WNY.

Exhibit X: Mitchell Jackson Fiction Reading

Friday, October 19, 2018 Announcement Image

Where:
Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center (Cinema)
341 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14202
Date: October 19, 2018
Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m. (more…)

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Write Here. Write Now.

Saturday, October 20, 2018
Taught by: Sherry Robbins
Where:
Just Buffalo Writing Center
468 Washington Street, 2nd Floor
Buffalo, NY 14203
Dates: October 20 | October 27 | November 3
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $110 | $95 for members
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Inner Ear Poetry Series: Kevin Doyle & Antony Irvine

Sunday, October 21, 2018

Where:
Rust Belt Books
415 Grant St
Buffalo, NY 14213
Date: October 21, 2018
Time: 3:00-5:00 p.m. (more…)

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Poetics Plus: Jill Magi

Tuesday, October 23, 2018 Announcement Image

Where:
Just Buffalo Writing Center
468 Washington St, 2nd floor
Buffalo, NY 14203
Date: October 23, 2018
Time: Lecture 6:30//Reading 8:30 p.m. (more…)

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Readings at the RIC: Rutkowski + Perez

Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Readings at the RIC Skyler Rutkowski + Lorna PerezPoetry Reading

Featuring
Skyler Jaye Rutkowski | Lorna Perez

Where:
Daemen College
Research & Information Commons (RIC)
3rd Floor
4380 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14226
Date: October 24, 2018
Time: 7:30 p.m. (more…)

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Studio: Rachel Zucker & Mark Goldstein

Thursday, October 25, 2018 Announcement Image

Where:
Just Buffalo Writing Center
468 Washington St.
Buffalo, NY 14203
Date: October 25, 2018
Time: 7:30 p.m. (more…)

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A Poetic Journey to China

Thursday, October 25, 2018

Where:
University at Buffalo
Poetry & Rare Books Library
420 Capen Hall
Amherst, NY 14260
Date: October 25, 2018
Time: 6:30 p.m. (more…)

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4th Friday Reading Series featuring Megan Kemple

Friday, October 26, 2018

Where:
Dog Ears Bookstore & Cafe
688 Abbott Rd.
Buffalo, NY 14220
Date: October 26, 2018
Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m. (more…)

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Writer’s Critique Group

Saturday, October 27, 2018

Where:
Buffalo And Erie County Public Library Central Library
Gallery Conference Room, 2nd floor
1 Lafayette Square
Buffalo, NY 14203
Date: October 27, 2018
Time: 3:00-5:00 p.m. (more…)

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An Evening with Irene Sipos and Trudy Stern

Tuesday, October 30, 2018 Announcement Image

Where:
Talking Leaves…Books
951 Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14222
Date: October 30, 2018
Time: 7:00-8:15 p.m. (more…)

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Coral Whisperers with Irus Braverman

Thursday, November 1, 2018 Announcement Image

Where:
Talking Leaves…Books
951 Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14222
Date: November 1, 2018
Time: 7:00-8:15 p.m. (more…)

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Book Launch for “Three Bonds Unbroken”

Friday, November 2, 2018 Announcement Image

Where:
Rust Belt Books
415 Grant St
Buffalo, NY 14213
Date: November 2, 2018
Time: 6:00-8:30 p.m. (more…)

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Art+Feminism Wiki Edit-a-thon

Saturday, November 3, 2018 Announcement Image

Where:
Frank E Merriweather Jr Library
1324 Jefferson Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14208
Date: November 3, 2018
Time: 1:00-6:00 p.m. (more…)

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Write Here. Write Now.

Sunday, November 4, 2018
Taught by: Annette Daniels Taylor
Where:
Just Buffalo Writing Center
468 Washington Street, 2nd Floor
Buffalo, NY 14203
Dates: Sunday, November 4
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $50 | $40 for members
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BABEL@Betty’s

Monday, November 5, 2018 Announcement Image

Where:
Betty’s
370 Virginia St.
Buffalo, NY 14201
Date: November 5, 2018
Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. (more…)

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C.G Jung Center: Women’s Study Group

Monday, November 5, 2018

Where:
Trinity Episcopal Church
Mission Room
371 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14222
Date: November 5, 2018
Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m. (more…)

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Poets Storm Nietzsche’s

Monday, November 5, 2018 Announcement Image

Where:
Nietzsche’s
248 Allen St.
Buffalo, NY 14203
Date: November 5, 2018
Time: 8:00-9:00 p.m. (more…)

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Poetry by Perry Nicholas and Maria Sebastian

Tuesday, November 6, 2018 Announcement Image

Where:
Talking Leaves…Books
951 Elmwood Ave.
Buffalo, NY 14222
Date: November 6, 2018
Time: 7:00-8:30 p.m. (more…)

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Literary Café at CFI with Lorna Pérez and Celeste Lawson

Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Announcement Image

Where:
Center for Inquiry
1310 Sweet Home Rd
Amherst, NY 14228
Date: November 7, 2018
Time: 7:30-9:00 p.m. (more…)

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Medaille College Write Thing Reading Series: London Ladd

Thursday, November 8, 2018 Announcement Image

Where:
Medaille College
Huber Hall, College Library
18 Agassiz Circle
Buffalo, NY 14214
Date: November 8, 2018
Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m. (more…)

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Peach s03e01 – Berggrun /Obscura /O’Neill /Bowen /De Nero /Ridout /Barry

Thursday, November 8, 2018
s03e01_poster Peach Mag

Where:
Just Buffalo Writing Center
468 Washington Street, 2nd Floor
Buffalo, NY 14203
Date: November 8, 2018
Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m.
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Writer’s Critique Group

Saturday, November 10, 2018

Where:
Buffalo And Erie County Public Library Central Library
Gallery Conference Room, 2nd floor
1 Lafayette Square
Buffalo, NY 14203
Date: November 10, 2018
Time: 3:00-5:00 p.m. (more…)

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Write Here. Write Now.

Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Taught by: Janet McNally
Where:
Just Buffalo Writing Center
468 Washington Street, 2nd Floor
Buffalo, NY 14203
Dates: October 16 | November 13 | December 11
Time: 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $95 | $80 for members
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Exhibit X: Shelley Jackson Fiction Reading

Tuesday, November 13, 2018 Announcement Image

Where:
Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center (Cinema)
341 Delaware Ave
Buffalo, NY 14202
Date: November 13, 2018
Time: 7:00-8:00 p.m. (more…)

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BABEL: Jesmyn Ward

Thursday, November 15, 2018

Jesmyn Ward - BABEL - Just Buffalo Literary Center - Buffalo, NY

Where:
Kleinhans Music Hall
3 Symphony Circle
Buffalo, NY 14201
Date: Thursday, November 15, 2018
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Patron VIP Reception: 7:00 p.m. (more…)

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Write Here. Write Now.

Saturday, November 17, 2018
Taught by: Brian Castner
Where:
Just Buffalo Writing Center
468 Washington Street, 2nd Floor
Buffalo, NY 14203
Dates: November 17
Time: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $75 | $60 for members
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Writer’s Critique Group

Saturday, November 24, 2018

Where:
Buffalo And Erie County Public Library Central Library
Gallery Conference Room, 2nd floor
1 Lafayette Square
Buffalo, NY 14203
Date: November 24, 2018
Time: 3:00-5:00 p.m. (more…)

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Readings at the RIC: Nicoletti + Marohn

Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Readings at the RIC John MarohnPoetry Reading

Featuring
Joey Nicoletti | John Marohn

Where:
Daemen College
Research & Information Commons (RIC)
3rd Floor
4380 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14226
Date: November 28, 2018
Time: 7:30 p.m. (more…)

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Write Here. Write Now.

Thursday, November 29, 2018
Instructors: Rebecca Lindamood & Julian Montague
Where:
Just Buffalo Writing Center
468 Washington Street, 2nd Floor
Buffalo, NY 14203
Dates: Thursday, November 29
Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $40 | $35 for members
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Buffalo Authors’ Network Holiday Expo

Saturday, December 1, 2018 Announcement Image

Where:
Frank E. Merriweather Jr Library
1324 Jefferson Ave
Buffalo, NY 14208
Date: December 1, 2018
Time: 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (more…)

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Writer’s Critique Group

Saturday, December 8, 2018

Where:
Buffalo And Erie County Public Library Central Library
Gallery Conference Room, 2nd floor
1 Lafayette Square
Buffalo, NY 14203
Date: December 8, 2018
Time: 3:00-5:00 p.m. (more…)

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Readings at the RIC: Gatza + Melin

Wednesday, February 20, 2019

Readings at the RIC Paige MelinPoetry Reading

Featuring
Geoffrey Gatza | Paige Melin

Where:
Daemen College
Research & Information Commons (RIC)
3rd Floor
4380 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14226
Date: February 20, 2019
Time: 7:30 p.m. (more…)

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Medaille College Write Thing Reading Series: Marquis “Ten Thousand” Burton

Thursday, February 21, 2019

Where:
Medaille College
4th Floor, Main Building
18 Agassiz Circle
Buffalo, NY 14214
Date: February 21, 2019
Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m. (more…)

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BABEL: Min Jin Lee

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Min Jin Lee - BABEL - Just Buffalo Literary Center - Buffalo, NY

Where:
Kleinhans Music Hall
3 Symphony Circle
Buffalo, NY 14201
Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Patron VIP Reception: 7:00 p.m. (more…)

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Readings at the RIC: Toarmino + Wyatt

Wednesday, March 20, 2019

Readings at the RIC Rachelle Toarmino | Theresa WyattPoetry Reading

Featuring
Rachelle Toarmino | Theresa Wyatt

Where:
Daemen College
Research & Information Commons (RIC)
3rd Floor
4380 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14226
Date: March 20, 2019
Time: 7:30 p.m. (more…)

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Medaille College Write Thing Reading Series: Rachelle Toarmino

Thursday, April 4, 2019

Where:
Medaille College
4th Floor, Main Building
18 Agassiz Circle
Buffalo, NY 14214
Date: April 4, 2019
Time: 7:00-9:00 p.m. (more…)

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BABEL: George Saunders

Thursday, April 18, 2019

George Saunders - BABEL - Just Buffalo Literary Center - Buffalo, NY

Where:
Kleinhans Music Hall
3 Symphony Circle
Buffalo, NY 14201
Date: Thursday, April 18, 2019
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Patron VIP Reception: 7:00 p.m. (more…)

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Readings at the RIC: Falck + Thurston

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Readings at the RIC Noah Falck Kevin ThurstonPoetry Reading

Featuring
Noah Falck | Kevin Thurston

Where:
Daemen College
Research & Information Commons (RIC)
3rd Floor
4380 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14226
Date: April 24, 2019
Time: 7:30 p.m. (more…)

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