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.
Collections exists in a space in between the publishing world and the open mic—a third space. A space to present finished and polished work; a space to come together with peers and allies to share fresh ideas; a space to forge community.
Visit https://www.arielbasom.com/collections for monthly line-ups, more details, and archives of past collections.
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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 |
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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,
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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
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Ready to shake off perfectionism and fall back in love with making things? This monthly creative writing circle for adults is your invitation to play. Each session, we’ll push past what we think
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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
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Join us for an interview, conversation, and art activity with cartoonist Nicole J. Georges, debuting her new book “Emotional Support Animals”, with local cartoonist and friend Ellen Forney. Thursday, May
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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
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Award-winning poet-dramatist Cindy Williams Gutiérrez will read poems from her new collection, This Tender Geography, accompanied by classical guitarist Ben Wheeler and upright jazz bass player Dave Nolet. The collection
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EMERGING WRITERS:How much of your literary success depends on luck? How much depends on grit? How can you build a life around a sustained writing practice, and find fulfillment in the
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Book Presentation: GOOD NEWS by Alexa Yasemin BrahmeDebut author Alexa Yasemin Brahme will discuss her new novel GOOD NEWS (Algonquin Books)—an enticing, stylish debut, in the vein of Lily King,
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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
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Silent Reading Night – May EditionDate: Wednesday, May 27thTime: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PMTheme: Asian Horror StoriesEach month, we host a Silent Reading Night with a rotating theme and a featured community partner.
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In Person at Lapis Theater
Collections exists in a space in between the publishing world and the open mic—a third space. A space to present finished and polished work; a space to come together with peers and allies to share fresh ideas; a space to forge community.
Visit https://www.arielbasom.com/collections for monthly line-ups, more details, and archives of past collections.
In Person at Lapis Theater
Join us for an interview, conversation, and art activity with cartoonist Nicole J. Georges, debuting her new book “Emotional Support Animals”, with local cartoonist and friend Ellen Forney. Thursday, May 7th, 7:00 - 8:30 PM, FREE, co-sponsored by Short Run Comix Festival
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!
Online at Zoom
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.
In Person at Lapis Theater
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.
In Person at Theater Lobby
Award-winning poet-dramatist Cindy Williams Gutiérrez will read poems from her new collection, This Tender Geography, accompanied by classical guitarist Ben Wheeler and upright jazz bass player Dave Nolet. The collection explores the tender terrains of family, mortality and forgiveness.
In Person at Theater Lobby
With a writing career that spans over 50 years, award-winning Patricia Henley has seen it all. She's found her voice, and navigated industry changes and rejection, all while maintaining a sustained commitment for the writing process. Come to Hugo House May 19th for a reading from her new story collection, Apple & Palm, and discussion with Seattle writer Caitlin M. Andrews.
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Brahme will read an excerpt from her novel, followed by a conversation moderated by Yasiman Ahsani. There will also be time for audience Q&A, and Brahme will be available afterward to sign copies of her book.
Online at Zoom
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 dedicated writing time with time to share.
In Person at Lapis Theater
Each month, we host a Silent Reading Night with a rotating theme and a featured community partner. This month, we’re thrilled to highlight our friends at Haunted Burrow Books!
Online at Zoom
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 creative play and permission to create without expectation.
Online at Zoom
Works in Progress is an open mic for all writers. Read your work—poetry, fiction, essays, memoirs, plays, music, comedy, and more—and connect with your literary community!
In Person at Lapis Theater
Collections exists in a space in between the publishing world and the open mic—a third space. A space to present finished and polished work; a space to come together with peers and allies to share fresh ideas; a space to forge community.
Visit https://www.arielbasom.com/collections for monthly line-ups, more details, and archives of past collections.
In Person at Lapis Theater
Inspired by improv shows and Dungeons & Dragons, Whose Crit is It Anyway combines them into a performance with a cast of professional actors that will take on the characters you create. Choose their adventure and guide their actions, and if you choose wisely, they might even survive!
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Jeffrey Overstreet, a film critic, novelist, and associate professor of English and creative at Seattle Pacific University, will read highlights from his new memoir, a hybrid of film criticism and spiritual writing called Lost and Found in the Cathedral of Cinema (Broadleaf Books, 2026).
Online at Zoom
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.
Online at Zoom
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 dedicated writing time with time to share.
Online at Zoom
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 creative play and permission to create without expectation.
Online at Zoom
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.
Online at Zoom
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 dedicated writing time with time to share.
Online at Zoom
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 creative play and permission to create without expectation.
Online at Zoom
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.
Online at Zoom
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 dedicated writing time with time to share.
Online at Zoom
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 creative play and permission to create without expectation.
Online at Zoom
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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