BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Hugo House - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Hugo House X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://hugohouse.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Hugo House REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261013T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261013T210000 DTSTAMP:20261008T180926Z CREATED:20260909T211327Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T180926Z UID:1666884-1791914400-1791925200@hugohouse.org SUMMARY:Works in Progress (In-Person) DESCRIPTION: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!  \nWorks 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 other marginalized voices to take the mic! \nDoors open at 6 pm PT for interested writers who want to come early\, carve out some sacred writing time\, and share ideas on craft and content. This open\, unstructured space is intended to create opportunities for folks to build community and enjoy some quality time writing their own works-in-progress!  \nOpen mic begins at 7 pm PT. \n– Reading is open to all! \n– You don’t have to read. Guests and audience members are encouraged to attend! \n– Sign-up for reading begins on-site when doors open at 6 pm and continues until the open mic begins at 7 pm. \n– Only one sign-up per person. \n– The order for the 20 reading slots will be randomly assigned. You will be notified prior to the reading of your slot. \n– Each reader has 3 minutes to read. Be mindful of your excerpt length\, and practice beforehand if you can! \nWorks in Progress is sustained through suggested donations from attendees. Please consider making a donation to Hugo House and the Works in Progress open mic program when you register. Thank you! \n \nFree admission to this event is made possible with support from 4Culture. URL:https://hugohouse.org/event/works-in-progress-in-person_2026-10-13/ CATEGORIES:Open Mic END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T193000 DTSTAMP:20261009T054837Z CREATED:20260203T083129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T054837Z UID:1520935-1792000800-1792006200@hugohouse.org SUMMARY:Write with Hugo House with Jeanine Walker DESCRIPTION:In this beginner-friendly writing class\, 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. At times\, you'll have the opportunity to share words and ideas with other writers in small groups. You'll leave with 2-3 new drafts of poems. Designed for all writers\, this group supports poets as well those working in other genres\, as the skills practiced in poetry can be thought of as “cross-training” for memoir and fiction\, too. \nAbout Write with Hugo House \nWrite with Hugo House is a free drop-in writing circle for adults of all ages and genres of writing. Bring something you’re working on\, or just come ready to write. You will have the opportunity to share your work and get feedback—but only if you want to (no pressure). You can also use this time to increase productivity on your current work in progress\, surrounded by fellow writers. URL:https://hugohouse.org/event/write-with-hugo-house-with-jeanine-walker_2026-10-14/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261014T210000 DTSTAMP:20260930T092036Z CREATED:20260930T032720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T092036Z UID:1673126-1792004400-1792011600@hugohouse.org SUMMARY:A Literary Presentation and Documentary Screening DESCRIPTION:Deeper Than the Ocean and The Poor Man's Titanic\, a special evening that brings together literature and documentary. \nJoin us for an evening with Pulitzer Prize and Emmy Award winner Mirta Ojito\, alongside producer Kerry Sanders\, an Emmy and duPont Award-winning journalist. \n \nHost: Dr. Paloma Martínez-Carbajo \n \nEvent Details: \nDate: October 14\, 2026 \nTime: 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:00 PM) \nLocation: Hugo House Lapis Theater \nAdmission: Free (donations suggested) \n \nRSVP here! URL:https://hugohouse.org/event/a-literary-presentation-and-documentary-screening_2026-10-14/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261015T210000 DTSTAMP:20261008T000642Z CREATED:20260908T215737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T000642Z UID:1666357-1792090800-1792098000@hugohouse.org SUMMARY:A stage reading of some of O'Neill's greatest plays (Dress Rehearsal) DESCRIPTION:Global Works and Hugo House present: a staged reading of selective scenes from Eugene O'Neill's masterworks. \n \nEugene Gladstone O'Neill (October 16\, 1888 – November 27\, 1953) was an American playwright whose plays were among the first to introduce into the U.S. the drama techniques of realism\, earlier associated with Chekhov\, Ibsen\, and Strindberg. He wrote thirty full length plays between 1914 and 1942 and his tragedy "Long Day's Journey into Night" is considered by many to be one of the finest American plays of the 20th century. He was awarded the 1936 Nobel Prize in Literature and the 1957 Tony Award for Best Play. O'Neill is also the only playwright to win four Pulitzer Prizes for Drama. \n \n \nGlobal Works' Mission Statement: \n– To present\, through theater\, an affirmative vision of what our world can be. \n– To produce live classical and contemporary theatrical works of exceptional quality that are timely\, thought-provoking\, entertaining and accessible to the theater going public in our community. \n– To empower emerging artists and seasoned artists through mentorship and communal collaboration to ensure the theater world has well-trained and disciplined artists to carry on the theatrical story telling tradition. \n \nOur Vision is: \n– To build a vibrant local theater-going community that values the richness and the commonality of perspectives in all cultures of the world. URL:https://hugohouse.org/event/a-stage-reading-of-some-of-oneills-greatest-plays-dress-rehearsal_2026-10-15/ CATEGORIES:Mainstage END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261016T210000 DTSTAMP:20261008T000644Z CREATED:20260908T221436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T000644Z UID:1666454-1792177200-1792184400@hugohouse.org SUMMARY:A stage reading of some of O'Neill's greatest plays DESCRIPTION:Global Works and Hugo House present: a staged reading of selective scenes from Eugene O'Neill's masterworks. \n \nEugene Gladstone O'Neill (October 16\, 1888 – November 27\, 1953) was an American playwright whose plays were among the first to introduce into the U.S. the drama techniques of realism\, earlier associated with Chekhov\, Ibsen\, and Strindberg. He wrote thirty full length plays between 1914 and 1942 and his tragedy "Long Day's Journey into Night" is considered by many to be one of the finest American plays of the 20th century. He was awarded the 1936 Nobel Prize in Literature and the 1957 Tony Award for Best Play. O'Neill is also the only playwright to win four Pulitzer Prizes for Drama. \n \n \nGlobal Works' Mission Statement: \n– To present\, through theater\, an affirmative vision of what our world can be. \n– To produce live classical and contemporary theatrical works of exceptional quality that are timely\, thought-provoking\, entertaining and accessible to the theater going public in our community. \n– To empower emerging artists and seasoned artists through mentorship and communal collaboration to ensure the theater world has well-trained and disciplined artists to carry on the theatrical story telling tradition. \n \nOur Vision is: \n– To build a vibrant local theater-going community that values the richness and the commonality of perspectives in all cultures of the world. URL:https://hugohouse.org/event/a-stage-reading-of-some-of-oneills-greatest-plays_2026-10-16/ CATEGORIES:Mainstage END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261017T210000 DTSTAMP:20261008T000645Z CREATED:20260908T222012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T000645Z UID:1666457-1792263600-1792270800@hugohouse.org SUMMARY:A stage reading from some of O'Neill's greatest plays DESCRIPTION:Global Works and Hugo House present: a staged reading of selective scenes from Eugene O'Neill's masterworks. \n \nEugene Gladstone O'Neill (October 16\, 1888 – November 27\, 1953) was an American playwright whose plays were among the first to introduce into the U.S. the drama techniques of realism\, earlier associated with Chekhov\, Ibsen\, and Strindberg. He wrote thirty full length plays between 1914 and 1942 and his tragedy "Long Day's Journey into Night" is considered by many to be one of the finest American plays of the 20th century. He was awarded the 1936 Nobel Prize in Literature and the 1957 Tony Award for Best Play. O'Neill is also the only playwright to win four Pulitzer Prizes for Drama. \n \n \nGlobal Works' Mission Statement: \n– To present\, through theater\, an affirmative vision of what our world can be. \n– To produce live classical and contemporary theatrical works of exceptional quality that are timely\, thought-provoking\, entertaining and accessible to the theater going public in our community. \n– To empower emerging artists and seasoned artists through mentorship and communal collaboration to ensure the theater world has well-trained and disciplined artists to carry on the theatrical story telling tradition. \n \nOur Vision is: \n– To build a vibrant local theater-going community that values the richness and the commonality of perspectives in all cultures of the world. URL:https://hugohouse.org/event/a-stage-reading-from-some-of-oneills-greatest-plays_2026-10-17/ CATEGORIES:Mainstage END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261022T203000 DTSTAMP:20261007T090435Z CREATED:20260930T014434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T090435Z UID:1672191-1792693800-1792701000@hugohouse.org SUMMARY:Industry Talks: Literary Arts Careers for Writers DESCRIPTION:Join us at Hugo House’s Lapis Theater for Industry Talks: Careers in the Literary Arts\, an engaging evening that explores the many professional paths within the world of writing\, publishing\, and literary production. \nThis event brings together authors\, editors\, publishers\, literary agents\, and other industry professionals for insightful conversations about their work and the evolving landscape of the literary arts. Attendees will gain exposure to the diverse opportunities available across the field—whether in creative writing\, editing\, marketing\, or event programming and learn how different roles contribute to the broader literary ecosystem. \nThe evening will feature a talk\, followed by an open Q&A session and networking opportunities\, offering a welcoming space for writers\, readers\, and anyone passionate about storytelling to connect and exchange ideas. \n \nWho Should Attend: \nMembers of the public interested in literature\, writing\, publishing\, and creative careers. \n \nSchedule: \n6:30 PM : Hugo House Intro \n6:35 PM : Industry Professional Intro \n6:40-7:40 PM: Lecture \n7:45 PM: Q&A \n8:00-8:30 PM: Meet and Greet / Networking \n \nJoin Clarion West program director (and author) Rashida J. Smith for a conversation about the “day job” road less traveled: a career in literary arts. From journalism and public relations to literary arts organizations\, Rashida will discuss balancing writing for others while keeping your creativity thriving\, the advantages of a day job in the literary (or other) arts as an artist\, and how to find (and keep) the literary arts job of your dreams. URL:https://hugohouse.org/event/industry-talks-literary-arts-careers-for-writers_2026-10-22/ CATEGORIES:Craft Talk,Mainstage END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261025T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261025T210000 DTSTAMP:20261007T091446Z CREATED:20261006T213831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T091446Z UID:1682807-1792947600-1792962000@hugohouse.org SUMMARY:DUNE Mini-Comics Night DESCRIPTION: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. \nAn exclusive edition of the book will be published and distributed to only the contributors at the following DUNE meet-up. \n \nThis is a night of communal productivity and creation with a deadline\, not just drinking and drawing. It is also meant to be a challenge to one’s abilities to create a finished piece of self-satisfied work within the limitations. Bring the art supplies and paper that you are most comfortable working with and join dozens of illustrators and cartoonists on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 5pm – 9pm. Space fills up quickly so be on time or you may have to wait for space to create. \n \nAs always\, this is a community funded project and we’ll ask for donations of $5 per submission for printing/publishing and renting the space at the historic Hugo House. Please do our hosts a favor and order one drink minimum from the Book Bar. \n \nAll are welcome! Don’t be a jerk! \n \n*There is no relation to DUNE by Frank Herbert\, but you are welcome to submit DUNE inspired works. \n \n4th Tuesday of Each Month 5-9pm \nHugo House \n1634 11th Ave\, Seattle\, WA 98122 \n \nFree admission to this event is made possible with support from 4Culture. URL:https://hugohouse.org/event/dune-mini-comics-night_2026-10-25/ CATEGORIES:Community Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261027T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261027T200000 DTSTAMP:20260930T092039Z CREATED:20260930T033439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260930T092039Z UID:1673130-1793116800-1793131200@hugohouse.org SUMMARY:Pride Speaks: Stories of Arts\, Culture\, and LGBTQIA2S+ History DESCRIPTION:Celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month with Us at Hugo House and Seattle Pride! \nJoin us for an evening of community\, connection\, and celebration. Browse vendor tables\, meet local artists\, and connect with resources\, all while hearing directly from queer and trans voices shaping our community. \nSpeakers \n\nAleksa Manila\nRoesette Royale\nRae Isla\nAmber Flame\nElby Brosch\n\nPerformances \n\nClara Voyance\nRae Isla\nAmber Flame\nAnya Shah\n\nThis event is made possible by Seattle Pride and Hugo House partnership. \n \nGet tickets here! URL:https://hugohouse.org/event/pride-speaks-stories-of-arts-culture-and-lgbtqia2s-history_2026-10-27/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261027T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261027T190000 DTSTAMP:20261009T012333Z CREATED:20260421T195839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T012333Z UID:1570361-1793122200-1793127600@hugohouse.org SUMMARY:Write Here Now with Grace Bialecki DESCRIPTION:Does writing always fall to the last spot on your to-do list? Or maybe\, lately\, it hasn’t even been making it on there at all? If life keeps getting in the way of your creative practice\, this monthly group is for you. During our hour-and-a-half meeting\, you’ll have plenty of time to put pen to paper\, or fingers to keyboard. Whether you’re chipping away at an existing project\, or responding to a provided prompt\, this time is dedicated to you and your writing. And at the close of each session\, you’ll have a chance to share your words (or feelings) with fellow writers and be part of a supportive creative community.  \nAbout Write with Hugo House \nWrite with Hugo House is a free drop-in writing circle for adults of all ages and genres of writing. Bring something you’re working on\, or just come ready to write. You will have the opportunity to share your work and get feedback—but only if you want to (no pressure). You can also use this time to increase productivity on your current work in progress\, surrounded by fellow writers. URL:https://hugohouse.org/event/write-here-now-with-grace-bialecki_2026-10-27/ CATEGORIES:Writing Circle/Write-In END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261029T210000 DTSTAMP:20261010T000101Z CREATED:20261008T003432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261010T000101Z UID:1683181-1793300400-1793307600@hugohouse.org SUMMARY:Viven: A Jack Staw Writers Reading DESCRIPTION:This Día de Muertos Celebration at Hugo House will feature Claudia Castro Luna and members of the 2026 Jack Straw Fellows cohort. \n  \nTraditionally a Mesoamerican celebration of life for those who have passed\, the evening will center cross-cultural celebrations\, as cohort members remember and honor the departed in their families and communities.  \n  \nCome join us in this celebration of life! URL:https://hugohouse.org/event/viven-a-jack-staw-writers-reading_2026-10-29/ CATEGORIES:Reading,Community Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261030T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261030T210000 DTSTAMP:20261006T003050Z CREATED:20261004T234438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T003050Z UID:1679619-1793388600-1793394000@hugohouse.org SUMMARY:KAIDAN: Japanese Ghost Stories DESCRIPTION:After a sold-out run in August\, KAIDAN returns\, featuring new stories and performers! \n \nWHO: Za Trans-Pacific Productions \nWHAT: KAIDAN Returns \nDirected by Mimi Katano \n \nShow Description: \nZa Trans-Pacific Productions’s KAIDAN returns\, featuring new stories and performers\, after a sold-out run in August. Kaidan(怪談) are traditional Japanese stories of ghosts (yūrei) and supernatural beings (yokai). \n \nJoin us for these frightening yet melancholy stories of the unseen world that reflect the culture and history of Japan. For the October showing\, KAIDAN will be restaged with additional production elements. New stories include “Yuki Onna\,” “Riki-Baka” and “Yanari”. These legendary Japanese stories\, selected from Lafcadio Hearn's KWAIDAN\,Hyaku Monogatari Kaidan (One Hundred Ghost Stories)\, and Kido Okamoto’s Kaidan series\, are over 300 years old. KAIDAN is presented as a fusion of traditional Japanese story telling with American physical theatre. This show includes descriptions of violence\, death and suicide. It is recommended for ages 13 and up. \n \nCultural background: KAIDAN is the origin of J-Horror \nKaidan has its origin in Japan’s Heian Period (794-1185 CE)\, where people believed that the spirits of high-ranking nobility killed in political battles came back to haunt those who defeated them. Thus\, Kaidan were believed to be a collection of “eerie happenings\,” and were not fictional. It is a deeply rooted cultural tradition to believe in the presence of ghosts and inhuman creatures. \n \nBut the Edo period (1603-1868) was when Kaidan took off as a form of entertainment\, regardless of class or status. During this time\, the style of Hyaku Monogatari Kaidan (One Hundred Ghost Stories) became popular. One hundred candles were lit at dusk and the story teller blew out one candle at the end of each story until all were extinguished. When the final candle was out\, people could expect to feel the presence of a ghost. This form was particularly popular amongst Samurai\, as a way to test their bravery. During the Meiji period (1868-1912)\, Kaidan became known globally thanks to a westerner named Lafcadio Hearn\, a Greek born Irish immigrant who married a Japanese woman and became a Japanese citizen under the name Yakumo Koizumi. Hearn’s fascination with Japan’s ghost stories led him to research and retell them in his own way. Some of his versions of Kaidan are also included in this performance. \n \nThe Kaidan tradition continues in Japanese culture through live story telling\, literature\, Kabuki theatre\, visual art\, music\, video games\, manga and horror films. \n \nPerformance schedule\, location\, and tickets: \n\nThursday October 22 at 7:30pm: Seattle Open Arts Place (S.O.A.P.)\, 1406 18th Ave\, Seattle\nFriday October 23 at 7:30pm: Seattle Open Arts Place (S.O.A.P.)\, 1406 18th Ave\, Seattle\nSaturday October 24 at 2:00 pm: Seattle Open Arts Place (S.O.A.P.)\, 1406 18th Ave\, Seattle\nFriday October 30 7:30pm: Hugo House\, 1111 East Olive\, Seattle\n\nPerformer Information: This production features two returning actors\, Nick Mendoza and Misaki Teranishi\, as well as newcomers Nene Kondo and Riko Kishitani. Sumi-e (Japanese ink painting) performer Hiroko Nagatomo is also returning and Asako Tateishi\, Taiko drummer and bamboo flute player\, will join the performance on October 30 at Hugo House. Performer bios can be found at ztpproductions.com. \n \nAbout Za Trans-Pacific Productions: Za Trans-Pacific Productions is a Seattle-based company that promotes Japanese and Japanese-American stories\, playwrights\, and theater artists\, mentors new and developing Japanese and Japanese-American voices in the theater\, and strives to build an artistic community across the Pacific. "Za" is a Japanese word for troupe\, theatre\, seats\, and constellations (also sometimes the way Japanese people pronounce the word "the"). Our mission is to be the bridge between Japan and the U.S. through theatre\, and to broaden our collective vision as artists and people. \n \nFor more information\, visit ztpproductions.com. URL:https://hugohouse.org/event/kaidan-japanese-ghost-stories_2026-10-30/ CATEGORIES:Mainstage END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR