Works in Progress is Hugo House's open mic series inclusive of diverse formats and storytelling crafts. Read your work—poetry, fiction, essays, memoirs, plays, music, comedy, and more—and connect with our literary community!We are actively cultivating a low-pressure, welcoming environment for readers and guests of all skill levels and literary experience. We especially encourage BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+,
Collections—A Live Magazine and Public Club hosted by Ariel Basom is a monthly showcase of both live readers and video performances featuring a diversity of positions, styles, and modes: poetry juxtaposing story; literary fiction opposing memoir; drama next to genre fiction.Do you want to be a part of this community? Do you want to be
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 celebration, reading, and book launch!
In this group, we’ll focus on generative writing through poetry prompts. The session will begin with introductions and a short warm-up, after which we’ll read two separate poems and write in response to those. At times writers will be invited to create community through sharing words or ideas with other writers in small groups. Attendees
Silent Reading Night – September EditionThursday, September 11 | 6:00–9:00 PMJoin us for a cozy evening of connection and quiet at our Silent Reading Night! Whether you're deep into a novel or just starting a new book, come read in community with fellow book lovers.September's Theme: A blind date with a book!Event Schedule:·      6:00 PM –
Works in Progress is Hugo House's open mic series inclusive of diverse formats and storytelling crafts. Read your work—poetry, fiction, essays, memoirs, plays, music, comedy, and more—and connect with our literary community! Works in Progress is a low-pressure, welcoming environment for readers and guests of all skill levels and literary experience. We especially encourage BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, and
Come celebrate the publication of Seattle writer Peter Mountford’s long-awaited third book, and first collection of stories, Detonator. A popular writing coach and instructor, Mountford’s short stories invite readers in with a balance of humor, sensuality, and compassion, while spanning continents to offer intimate portraits of flawed characters caught in the crosshairs of personal and
Fridays | Sept 26, Oct 3, Oct 10, Oct 17Time: 2:00–4:00 PM (except 4-6 PM on October 10)Location: Hugo HouseIn-person Facilitator: Najib AbbiOpen to: Youth ages 10–15FreeJoin The Gaas Collective for a 4-week poetry workshop series designed to help youth explore identity, culture, and self-expression through poetry. Led by poet and teaching artist Najib Abbi,
DUNE* Mini-Comics Night is where folks are invited to create the contents of a black and white, 5.5” x 8.5” printed anthology within a limited amount of time, in one evening with no prompts or themes. Create whatever you want but it must be physical and finished by the end of the night.An exclusive edition
Collections—A Live Magazine and Public Club hosted by Ariel Basom is a monthly showcase of both live readers and video performances featuring a diversity of positions, styles, and modes: poetry juxtaposing story; literary fiction opposing memoir; drama next to genre fiction.Do you want to be a part of this community? Do you want to be