In August of this year, Hugo House received a letter from members of our community expressing significant concerns about racism and racial inequities they've encountered at Hugo House. We are grateful to those who wrote and signed this letter urging us to dig deeper and try harder, and we are committed to addressing their concerns. We have been

Seattle, this one’s for you  In a collaboration long overdue, three Hugo House authors will provide literary inspiration for three Bushwick Book Club Seattle musicians each—9 one-of-a-kind songs, one amazing night to remind you of the Emerald City’s endless magic. This event will take place virtually. Presenting original music inspired by: Anastacia-Reneé’s (v.) Amber Flame’s Ordinary Cruelty

In this group, writers introduce themselves, talk about their writing and discuss an evocative opening topic. They are given a prompt and 20-30 minutes of silent writing time, with the opportunity to read what they wrote in a mutually supportive, welcoming environment.  Brett Hamil is a writer, cartoonist and performer in South Seattle. He’s the

Our mission during this time of distraction, artistic fatigue, and social isolation is to create a regular time and space for writers to write and to meet each other. In this group, writers introduce themselves and are provided optional fiction, poetry and nonfiction prompts to work on for 60-70 minutes of sustained silent writing time,

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

Castalia is a monthly reading series featuring graduate students, faculty, and alumni from the University of Washington MFA program. Use the "Tickets" button above to register for the Zoom meeting. Readings begin at 7:30 pm. About the Readers Anna Ciummo is an unsocialized homeschool graduate, cat mom, tea addict, knitter, and poet. She received a

Original music inspired by Prince’s The Beautiful Ones Finally, the one and only Prince—one of America’s most celebrated, influential and mysterious artists—shares his own story as he meant to tell it. “The Beautiful Ones is not a read, but an experience, an immersion inside the mind of a musical genius.” —USA Today Presented in partnership with The Bushwick Book

Works in Progress has gone virtual! Via the magic of Zoom, Hugo House’s semi-monthly open mic series is back. Please RSVP at the “Tickets” link to receive the Zoom link and reserve your place in the reading lineup. Held on the first and third Monday of every month at 7 p.m., Works in Progress is

Our mission during this time of distraction, artistic fatigue, and social isolation is to create a regular time and space for writers to write and to meet each other. In this group, writers introduce themselves and are provided optional fiction, poetry and nonfiction prompts to work on for 60-70 minutes of sustained silent writing time,

In this time of social distancing, connection is more valuable than ever. These six poets and artists have worked across distances to create work together. Join us for a reading/showing of collaborative book projects with poet and artist pairs: Matthea Harvey and Amy Jean Porter (Of Lamb, McSweeney's), Elizabeth Bradfield and Antonia Contro (Theorem, PoetryNW

Presented in partnership with Seattle Arts & Lectures. Maggie Smith is the author of four award-winning books: Lamp of the Body, The Well Speaks of Its Own Poison, and Good Bones, named by the Washington Post as one of the Five Best Poetry Books of 2017. Her most recent book, Keep Moving, is a beautiful nonfiction work of quotes and essays,

Works in Progress has gone virtual! Via the magic of Zoom, Hugo House’s semi-monthly open mic series is back. Please RSVP at the “Tickets” link to receive the Zoom link and reserve your place in the reading lineup. Held on the first and third Monday of every month at 7 p.m., Works in Progress is