Spend an evening enjoying performances and poems that pay homage to the transformational work of Ntozake Shange!

All About Palestine is a free family-friendly event highlighting Palestinian culture through food, art, history, traditional clothing, and more! Shelf Life Books and ILYSM will be offering a wide variety of books about Palestine and by Palestinian authors! This is a great opportunity to learn about a truly rich culture!

Listen as James River Writers members share their work—finished, in progress, or somewhere in between, and enjoy some refreshments while you’re there.

To celebrate the completion of Joanna Lee's term as Richmond's Second Poet Laureate, Joanna will spend an evening in conversation with Richmond Poet, Dorinda Wegener, author of the poetry collection Four Fields.

Learn how to find and work with critique partners and Beta Readers from James River Writers.

A reading series in Richmond, VA hosted by Ty Phelps and Jack Sadicario.

All Henrico Reads is a "One Book" reading program in which we encourage members of the Henrico community to all read the same book —and join us to hear the author speak at a public event.

An outrageous, salacious, and scandalous poetry reading / variety show.

Chain of Ideas Book Tour with Dr. Ibram X Kendi in conversation with Professor Ana Edwards!

Strangely Spoken: A Night of Open Mic Poetry: Bring your original work or come simply to listen. Whether it’s your first time at the mic or even if you've lost count, Strangely Spoken is a welcoming space for honest voices and attentive ears.

Come share, come listen, come be part of the room.
No ticket required

Parallel Listening Series returns with musical performances by 4la7la and Caroline Scruggs, and readings by C. M. Twyman, Rose Rea, Nate Waggoner, Laura Eve Engel.

The Lit Bae Bookshop is hosting The Bloom Where You are Planted Bookish Pop-up + Seed Swap

Strangely Spoken: A Night of Open Mic Poetry: Bring your original work or come simply to listen. Whether it’s your first time at the mic or even if you've lost count, Strangely Spoken is a welcoming space for honest voices and attentive ears.

Come share, come listen, come be part of the room.
No ticket required

This event will include a lecture at 3:15pm by our curator on the literary works of the Brontës, Shelley, Radcliffe and other female authors who influenced the gothic genre.

James River Writers’ Writers Wednesday brings together writers of every experience level and genre in a casual atmosphere to connect, laugh, and revel in a well-deserved break. Join in on some fun and games for a chance to win JRW/literary themed prizes.

Bookworms, BYOBook and read silently with strangers.

Get ready for your first Spring read! Megan and Hayden are going to be chatting quirky fiction and salvation in-store!

The Writer’s Den Grand poetry slam hosted by Roscoe Burnems, vibes by DJ Kinfolk

Locker Room Letters is an all-male spoken word and music experience where Black men speak the truths they rarely share out loud. Through powerful letters, poetry, storytelling, and live musical moments, each performer takes you on a journey through love, manhood, heartbreak, accountability, healing, and the emotional battles often carried in silence.

Silent Readin’ Event put on by Readin’ Magazine + Sera (@serareadthat) @Resist Booksellers

Enjoy a cozy reading session with local readers. Come chat about books, get ideas for next month’s TBR, and build community with other bookish people!

River City Poets hosts another 4th Friday Open Mic Night at Cafe Zata! Grab a bite and/or a beverage, get your name on the list, and settle in for a night of poems!

An after hours book shopping experience! Snack and drinks provided.

Swap books by and about African Americans and People of Color. Featuring books for all ages. Bring one, take one. 

An outrageous, salacious, and scandalous poetry reading / variety show.

Resist Booksellers hosts an author chat with Nicole Glover about her book The StarSeekers. Moderated by Nashae Jones.

Bookworms, BYOBook and read silently with strangers.

Literature and fine art come together at VMFA’s African American Read-In. See and hear notable figures from the greater Richmond community deliver prose and poetry readings throughout the galleries.

The ICA invites author Virginia Pye to discuss her latest novel, Marriage and Other Monuments, with ICA Director of Community Media Chioke I’Anson.

Come in for an evening of poetry and a sweet drink.