Jack Straw writing fellows Mateo Bracken, Bill Hollands, Jenny Harrington Lill, Nhatt Nichols, and Sigrun Susan Lane read some of the poetry and creative non-fiction they’ve been working on this
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Fright Night: A Spoken Word Spectacle (Halloween Open Mic)
Dare to share… if you’re brave enough. Join us for a chilling night of storytelling at the Hugo House where the ghosts come out and make their presence known, disembodied
Silent Reading Nights
Silent Reading Night at Hugo House Thursday, October 23rd | 6:00–9:00 PM Theme: Tales of Terror Each month, we host a Silent Reading Night with a rotating theme and community
Thom Schramm’s Thorn House: West Coast Book Launch and Poetry Reading
Seattle writer Thom Schramm will read from his debut full-length poetry collection Thorn House, which won the 2025 Granite State Poetry Prize and was launched at the University of New
Baldwin: A Love Story! Reading
Nicholas Boggs visits Hugo House to discuss his new book, Baldwin: A Love Story, the first major biography of James Baldwin in three decades, revealing how profoundly his personal relationships shaped his
Dil Se Open Mic Night (In-Person)
Calling all poets, musicians, writers, singers, and dancers! Join us for a special evening in partnership with TRASAL, hosted by Devika Vyas. This open mic will spotlight community voices, celebrate
Silent Reading Nights
Silent Reading Night – September Edition Thursday, September 11 | 6:00–9:00 PM Join us for a cozy evening of connection and quiet at our Silent Reading Night! Whether you're deep
2025 Winners of the Keepers of the Fire Prize for Fiction & Nonfiction
Please join Raven Chronicles & the 2025 winners of the Keepers of the Fire Prize for Fiction and Nonfiction, Georg Koszulinski & Rena Priest at the Hugo House for a
A Memoir Reading on Mental Health and Resilience
Hugo House and Seattle Office of Arts & Culture present Janée J. Baugher who’ll read excerpts from her newly completed memoir, “Suicide in the Mirror,” in which she examines her
Silent Reading Nights
Silent Reading Night – August Edition Wednesday, August 21 | 6:00–9:00 PM Join us for a cozy evening of connection and quiet at our Silent Reading Night! Whether you're deep