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

Through the journeys both physical and internal, emotional and linguistic, of the poets featured this evening, this reading will traverse the map of the Americas, from the south of Chile, through El Salvador and central and northern Mexico, into North America’s Pacific Northwest; and trace maps of sorrow and celebration, terror and joy, violence and

Solitude Social Club is Hugo House’s offering to readers and writers seeking connection during the social quarantine.  Each week we’ll bring a guest writer to share a drink and discuss how they’re finding happiness through art and literature in these distancing times. After the conversation, we’ll break out into smaller groups and get to know one another.  RSVP at the "Tickets" link to join

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,

Join us as we celebrate the launch of The Cloven, a new graphic novel authored by Garth Stein, author of The Art of Racing in the Rain, and illustrated by Matthew Southworth, co-creator of the Stumptown comic book series. Paul Constant will moderate the conversation. About The Cloven The Cloven Book One stars James Tucker, the most

Solitude Social Club is Hugo House’s offering to readers and writers seeking connection during the social quarantine.  Each week we’ll bring a guest writer to share a drink and discuss how they’re finding happiness through art and literature in these distancing times. After the conversation, we’ll break out into smaller groups and get to know one another.  RSVP at the "Tickets" link to join

Fight for Our Lives along with co-sponsor Hugo House presents a virtual reading to benefit the BLACK LIVES MATTER movement. Our virtual reading will benefit three nonprofit organizations: (1) Rainier Scholars, (2) Trans Women of Color Collective, and (3) Black Lives Matter Seattle-King County. Suggested ticket price is $10. Attendees are able to directly pay

Solitude Social Club is Hugo House’s offering to readers and writers seeking connection during the social quarantine.  Each week we’ll bring a guest writer to share a drink and discuss how they’re finding happiness through art and literature in these distancing times. After the conversation, we’ll break out into smaller groups and get to know one another.  RSVP at the "Tickets" link to join

Please join us for a celebration and reading of Seattle poet E. Briskin's first book, featuring readings by Briskin, Tony Diaz, Naghma Husain, and Rachel Karyo. “My dog died today.” So begins Orange, the first book by Seattle poet E. Briskin, in which a narrator of indeterminate gender mourns a dog of indeterminate species. The narrator may

Solitude Social Club is Hugo House’s offering to readers and writers seeking connection during the social quarantine.  Each week we’ll bring a guest writer to share a drink and discuss how they’re finding happiness through art and literature in these distancing times. After the conversation, we’ll break out into smaller groups and get to know one another.  RSVP at the "Tickets" link to join