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Upcoming Literary Events in Buffalo

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

September 2024
Silent Leaves Mark Jacobs

Book launch for Mark Jacobs’ new novel Silent Light

Join with Hallwalls and Talking Leaves...Books to celebrate with area native Mark Jacobs upon publication of his recently released novel Silent Light. Talking Leaves hosted Mark's very first book launch nearly 30 years ago.
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
The Cinema at Hallwalls Contemporary Arts Center
341 Delaware Ave, Buffalo
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Gene Bunnell

Book launch for Gene Bunnell’s Buffalo’s Waterfront Renaissance

Gene Bunnell, a Buffalo native, is Emeritus Professor of Geography and Urban Planning at the University at Albany, State University of New York. He is the author of Built to Last: A Handbook on Recycling Old Buildings and Making Places Special: Stories of Real Places Made Better by Planning. He'll offer a brief overview of the book in conversation with John Montague, chief facilitator of the Long Boat Project which figures prominently in the story, before signing copies.
Thursday, September 19, 2024
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Commercial Slip at Canalside
44 Prime Street, Buffalo, NY 14203
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Open House at the JBWC

JBWC Open House: Celebration & Reading

Just Buffalo Writing Center invites you to join us for an Open House, Celebration & Reading!

Open House between 2:30-4:00pm
Celebration and Reading 4:00-5:30pm

Saturday, September 28, 2024
2:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Just Buffalo Literary Center
468 Washington St., 2nd Floor, Buffalo, NY
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October 2024
September Brothers Productions

Halloween Trivia Night hosted by September Brothers Productions

Test your knowledge on all things creepy: local legends, gothic literature, horror movies, and cryptids. This festive trivia night will be hosted by filmmakers Michael Buttino and Golden Groves of September Brothers Productions. The questions were written to highlight local stories, storytellers, and writers. 
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
6:00 pm
Art's Cafe
5 East Main Street, Springville, New York 14141
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BABEL 2024-2025 Season Subscriptions

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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.
Thursday, October 10, 2024
8:00 pm
Kleinhans Music Hall
3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY 14201 (Free Parking)
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Sandra Cisneros - BABEL - Just Buffalo Literary Center

BABEL: Sandra Cisneros

Join award-winning poet, short-story writer, novelist, essayist, performer, and artist Sandra Cisnerosi and host Barbara Cole for an in-depth and in-person discussion about her work and her book, The House on Mango Street.
Thursday, October 10, 2024
8:00 pm
Kleinhans Music Hall & Online
3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY 14201 (Free Parking) / Online via Livestream
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November 2024
Tommy Orange - BABEL - Just Buffalo Literary Center

BABEL: Tommy Orange

Join bestselling author Tommy Orange and host Barbara Cole for an in-depth and in-person discussion about his work and his book, Wandering Stars.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
8:00 pm
Kleinhans Music Hall & Online
3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY 14201 (Free Parking) / Online via Livestream
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March 2025
Cheryl Strayed - BABEL - Just Buffalo

BABEL: Cheryl Strayed

Join bestselling author Cheryl Strayed and host Barbara Cole for an in-depth and in-person discussion about her work and her book, Wild.
Thursday, March 20, 2025
8:00 pm
Kleinhans Music Hall & Online
3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY 14201 (Free Parking) / Online via Livestream
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April 2025
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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