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SUMMARY:The Magic Mic
DESCRIPTION:7 minutes of magic on the mic. Show us your magic\, share in the magic of others. Tell your tales\, share your songs\, make music\, melodies and memories with us. ALL ACTs OPEN! Starts at 8pm every Thursday at Poor Boys!
URL:https://litwire.org/event/the-magic-mic/2026-10-22/
LOCATION:Poor Boys Bar\, 1328 St Bernard Ave\, New Orleans\, L\, 70116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversation,Erotica,Flash Fiction,In-Person,Non-Fiction,Open Mic,Poetry,Poetry Slam,Q&A,Slam,Spoken Word,Story Slam,Storytelling,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Flavius":MAILTO:flaviusbentley@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Paper Cuts & Sleepless Nights: Writing the Literary Page-Turner-Workshop with Adrian Van Young
DESCRIPTION:Do you love to be moved and thrilled at once? Is your childhood library 60% Stephen King and Anne Rice paperbacks? Do you always stan Gone Girl\, no matter what? If the answer to any of these is yes\, then this generative workshop on writing the literary page-turner is most definitely for you. \nThrough a mixture of short writing prompts to generate new material\, craft-oriented discussions of published work\, and seminar-style class discussion\, this workshop will explore unreliable narrators\, setting as character\, information-delivery techniques\, narrative pacing\, and tension & suspense\, to name just a few page-turning essentials. Come for the pulse-pounding\, stay for the pathos–and keep your reader in their seat! \nThis event is free and open to the community. No RSVP necessary. \nAdrian Van Young is the author of five books of fiction–most recently\, Rough Beast\, a heavy metal noir coming in October from Black Lawrence Press. His fiction\, non-fiction & criticism have been published or are forthcoming in Electric Literature’s Recommended Reading\, Conjunctions\, Guernica\, BOMB\, Granta\, McSweeney’s and The New Yorker online\, among others. He teaches part-time in the MFA Program at LSU New Orleans\, is a professional freelance editor\, and currently splits his time between New Orleans and Paris\, where he lives with his family. More at: adrianvanyoung.com.
URL:https://litwire.org/event/paper-cuts-sleepless-nights-writing-the-literary-page-turner-workshop-with-adrian-van-young/
LOCATION:Courtyard Brewery\, 1160 Camp St\, New Orleans\, 70130
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Lecture,Workshop
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SUMMARY:The Magic Mic
DESCRIPTION:7 minutes of magic on the mic. Show us your magic\, share in the magic of others. Tell your tales\, share your songs\, make music\, melodies and memories with us. ALL ACTs OPEN! Starts at 8pm every Thursday at Poor Boys!
URL:https://litwire.org/event/the-magic-mic/2026-10-15/
LOCATION:Poor Boys Bar\, 1328 St Bernard Ave\, New Orleans\, L\, 70116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversation,Erotica,Flash Fiction,In-Person,Non-Fiction,Open Mic,Poetry,Poetry Slam,Q&A,Slam,Spoken Word,Story Slam,Storytelling,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Flavius":MAILTO:flaviusbentley@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261013T150000
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SUMMARY:Uncommon Prompts: Generative Prompt Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join board member Michelle Kelleher every second Tuesday for this new daytime writing series. We’ll run through a new set of unusual writing prompts every session\, pulled from craft books\, classes\, and imagination\, before moving into forty minutes of free writing. Treat these prompts as a catalyst to create something new or as a warm-up before moving on to an existing project. Every session of Uncommon Prompts will be different. Come try something new to keep your creativity flowing throughout the year. \nThis event is free and open to the community. No RSVP required.
URL:https://litwire.org/event/uncommon-prompts-generative-prompt-workshop/
LOCATION:High Grinds\, 1722 St Charles Ave\, New Orleans\, 70130
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Evening Storytime with Casi Cole
DESCRIPTION:Bring the whole family to Parleaux Beer Lab for a cozy Evening Storytime! \nJoin us Friday\, October 9th at 6pm as local author Casi Cole shares her book\, Moon Cat with us. \nSettle in with a pint of Parleaux’s small-batch craft beer and a juice box for the little ones while enjoying a family-friendly reading. \nAfter storytime\, kids are invited to stick around for a fun craft activity inspired by the book.
URL:https://litwire.org/event/evening-storytime-with-casi-cole/
LOCATION:Parleaux Beer Lab\, 634 Lesseps St.\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book for Sale,Book Signing,In-Person,Storytelling
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ORGANIZER;CN="Book Banter Books":MAILTO:BookBanterBooks@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:The Magic Mic
DESCRIPTION:7 minutes of magic on the mic. Show us your magic\, share in the magic of others. Tell your tales\, share your songs\, make music\, melodies and memories with us. ALL ACTs OPEN! Starts at 8pm every Thursday at Poor Boys!
URL:https://litwire.org/event/the-magic-mic/2026-10-08/
LOCATION:Poor Boys Bar\, 1328 St Bernard Ave\, New Orleans\, L\, 70116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversation,Erotica,Flash Fiction,In-Person,Non-Fiction,Open Mic,Poetry,Poetry Slam,Q&A,Slam,Spoken Word,Story Slam,Storytelling,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Flavius":MAILTO:flaviusbentley@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Fall of Freedom at Bar Redux: October 2026
DESCRIPTION:We’re back! Bar Redux and Unlikely Stories present the October 2026 edition of FALL OF FREEDOM: a night of pro-democracy\, anti-fascist art in support of the nationwide Fall of Freedom movement (see https://www.falloffreedom.com/ ). Presenting writing and music by NaTRILL Dizaster and by Josh Benitez\, with literary performances by Briana Augustus\, Jaysen Craves\, Joaquin Emiliano\, Rel Farrar\, Cid Galicia\, E. Gross\, Skye Jackson\, Nikkie Eve McDonnell\, Russ Mercado\, Zachary W. Mohr\, Brad Richard\, and Angela Strohm! Jonathan Penton will MC\, and we’ll collect non-perishables and toiletries for FOR THE LOVE OF PANTRY. Doors at 8\, show starts at 9. Can’t wait to see you there! #falloffreedom
URL:https://litwire.org/event/fall-of-freedom-at-bar-redux-october-2026/
LOCATION:Bar Redux\, 801 Poland Ave\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70117\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Poetry,Spoken Word
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SUMMARY:Third Lantern Lit-Reading New Orleans Book Club Meeting
DESCRIPTION:A quarterly book club in partnership with The Garden District Bookshop at The Rink \nJoin Third Lantern Lit board and community members as we explore the stories and authors that define New Orleans. \nEach quarter\, we’ll focus on a novel or story that takes place (at least in part) in the Crescent City. We’ll explore different genres and time periods\, reading the visions and histories of the many and varied individuals who call New Orleans home. \nParticipants are welcome to enjoy their own copy of that quarter’s selection or purchase a copy of the chosen book in advance from The Garden District Bookshop at The Rink. \nThen\, join us for book-themed cocktails and conversation at The Rink where Bar Epilogue will be open and serving yummy cocktails\, mocktails\, and light bites. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAutumn 2026 Book Club Selection\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Awakening by Kate Chopin \n\n\n\n\n\nKate Chopin’s classic novel is an exploration of autonomy\, identity\, and gender\, set in late 19th century New Orleans and the Louisiana Gulf Coast. \nMeet Edna Pontellier\, a young wife and mother\, determined to question the societal norms and expectations imposed upon her despite the fact that she may lose everything—and everyone—that she loves. \nBonus New Orleans stories that explore the theme of identity:\nRed Beans & Ricely Yours – Dr. Mona Lisa Saloy\nMussolini & The Axeman’s Jazz – William Joseph Martin (formerly Poppy Z. Brite) \nWhat do you think? Join us on Sunday\, October 4 to talk about it!
URL:https://litwire.org/event/third-lantern-lit-reading-new-orleans-book-club-meeting/
LOCATION:Garden District Book Shop\, 2727 Prytania St Suite 14\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70130\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Club,Fiction,In-Person
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SUMMARY:Books\, Banter & Cider with Doc McLemore
DESCRIPTION:Join us for one of our favorite pairings: good books\, thoughtful conversation\, and a glass (or two) of cider! \nThis month\, we’re excited to welcome Doc McLemore to talk about facing the past and writing the future and of course their debut memoir\, Someday We Won’t Remember This: A Forensic Memoir of My Father’s Secrets. \nBooks\, Banter & Cider invites readers and writers alike to connect over books\, ideas\, and a shared love of story. Come for the author\, stay for the banter\, and leave a little more inspired. \nPop-up begins at 5pm. Doc McLemore will be joining us at 6pm. Doc’s book will be for sale during the event. They will sign copies at the event. \nCan’t make it to the event but still want a signed copy? Purchase a copy through our website then choose delivery or shipping when checking out and we will deliver/ship a signed copy to you after the event.
URL:https://litwire.org/event/books-banter-cider-with-doc-mclemore/2026-10-02/2/
LOCATION:Broad Street Cider\, 2723 S Broad St\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book for Sale,Conversation,In-Person,Memoir
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ORGANIZER;CN="Book Banter Books":MAILTO:BookBanterBooks@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Books\, Banter & Cider with Doc McLemore
DESCRIPTION:Join us for one of our favorite pairings: good books\, thoughtful conversation\, and a glass (or two) of cider! \nThis month\, we’re excited to welcome Doc McLemore to talk about facing the past and writing the future and of course their debut memoir\, Someday We Won’t Remember This: A Forensic Memoir of My Father’s Secrets. \nBooks\, Banter & Cider invites readers and writers alike to connect over books\, ideas\, and a shared love of story. Come for the author\, stay for the banter\, and leave a little more inspired. \nPop-up begins at 5pm. Doc McLemore will be joining us at 6pm. Doc’s book will be for sale during the event. They will sign copies at the event. \nCan’t make it to the event but still want a signed copy? Purchase a copy through our website then choose delivery or shipping when checking out and we will deliver/ship a signed copy to you after the event.
URL:https://litwire.org/event/books-banter-cider-with-doc-mclemore/2026-10-02/1/
LOCATION:Broad Street Cider\, 2723 S Broad St\, New Orleans\, LA\, 70125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book for Sale,Conversation,In-Person,Memoir
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ORGANIZER;CN="Book Banter Books":MAILTO:BookBanterBooks@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:The Magic Mic
DESCRIPTION:7 minutes of magic on the mic. Show us your magic\, share in the magic of others. Tell your tales\, share your songs\, make music\, melodies and memories with us. ALL ACTs OPEN! Starts at 8pm every Thursday at Poor Boys!
URL:https://litwire.org/event/the-magic-mic/2026-10-01/
LOCATION:Poor Boys Bar\, 1328 St Bernard Ave\, New Orleans\, L\, 70116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversation,Erotica,Flash Fiction,In-Person,Non-Fiction,Open Mic,Poetry,Poetry Slam,Q&A,Slam,Spoken Word,Story Slam,Storytelling,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Flavius":MAILTO:flaviusbentley@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:The Magic Mic
DESCRIPTION:7 minutes of magic on the mic. Show us your magic\, share in the magic of others. Tell your tales\, share your songs\, make music\, melodies and memories with us. ALL ACTs OPEN! Starts at 8pm every Thursday at Poor Boys!
URL:https://litwire.org/event/the-magic-mic/2026-09-24/
LOCATION:Poor Boys Bar\, 1328 St Bernard Ave\, New Orleans\, L\, 70116\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conversation,Erotica,Flash Fiction,In-Person,Non-Fiction,Open Mic,Poetry,Poetry Slam,Q&A,Slam,Spoken Word,Story Slam,Storytelling,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Flavius":MAILTO:flaviusbentley@gmail.com
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