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Events Calendar

Listen, learn, and engage with us

Whether it’s a reading, discussion, craft talk, or interview, find these events and more featuring renowned authors, emerging writers, and talented new and local voices.

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Write with Hugo House with Jeanine Walker

Online at Zoom: Salon

ONLINE

Write with Hugo House is a free drop-in writing circle for adults of all ages and genres of writing. In this session, we’ll focus on generative writing through poetry prompts.

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Works in Progress (In-Person)

In Person at Lapis Theater

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! 

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Writer Speed Friending

In Person at Lapis Theater

Looking to connect with fellow writers and spark new friendships?

Join us at Hugo House for a lively and inspiring Writer Speed Friending event!

In this fun and fast-paced 90-minute session, facilitator Rachel Sobel will guide you through a series of creative, writing-themed prompts designed to help you break the ice and bond with other writers.

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Melika Bokaie Book Launch

In Person at Theater Lobby

Celebrate the launch of Melika Bokaie’s powerful new book with an unforgettable evening at Hugo House!

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Write with Hugo House with Jeanine Walker

Online at Zoom: Salon

ONLINE

Write with Hugo House is a free drop-in writing circle for adults of all ages and genres of writing. In this session, we’ll focus on generative writing through poetry prompts.

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Works in Progress (In-Person)

In Person at Lapis Theater

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! 

View Details

Write with Hugo House with Jeanine Walker

Online at Zoom: Salon

ONLINE

Write with Hugo House is a free drop-in writing circle for adults of all ages and genres of writing. In this session, we’ll focus on generative writing through poetry prompts.

View Details

Works in Progress (In-Person)

In Person at Lapis Theater

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! 

View Details

Write with Hugo House with Jeanine Walker

Online at Zoom: Salon

ONLINE

Write with Hugo House is a free drop-in writing circle for adults of all ages and genres of writing. In this session, we’ll focus on generative writing through poetry prompts.

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Hugo House Launched Me as a Writer: Book Launch for Bigger by Ren Cedar Fuller

In Person at Theater Lobby

Join Seattle author Ren Cedar Fuller and a panel of Hugo House alums to celebrate our city’s center for writing. Ren took her first of many creative writing classes at Hugo House at the start of the pandemic, and she credits inspirational instructors and the writing friends she met at Hugo House with developing her craft.

In her debut book, Ren explores how loving people who are different from her has expanded her world.

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Works in Progress (In-Person)

In Person at Lapis Theater

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! 

View Details

Works in Progress (In-Person)

In Person at Lapis Theater

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! 

View Details

Works in Progress (In-Person)

In Person at Lapis Theater

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! 

View Details