Fire Up Your Creativity at Blazing Laptops 2013. Join our annual Write-a-thon now!

Readings & Special Events

Whether we’re scheduling the publication party for a local author’s new book, chartering a bus to take us to the LA Times Festival of Books, or celebrating the seasons, SDW Inkers do know how to make an event special. We believe in collaboration and look for creative ways to partner with other organizations to present unique and stimulating programs for the larger community. The Ink Spot offers a warm and welcoming spot for readings, large and small, and we also hold readings at other venues – the Poetry Bench in Balboa Park, on the stage at Lestat’s Coffeehouse, and Rebecca’s Coffee House in South Park to name a few.

Readings and Special Events:

Thursday, May 16, 6:30-8 pm

Fire Up Your Laptops: Blazing Laptops Info Session and Pep Rally

At Inspirations Gallery, NTC at Liberty Station 2730 Historic Decatur Rd. Barracks 16, Suite 204 San Diego, CA 92106 (Kitty corner from Slater’s 50/50 & above the Women’s Museum)

Are you considering participating in Blazing Laptops, San Diego Writers, Ink’s annual write-a-thon, but feel intimidated by fundraising, or by the thought of writing for 9 hours? Fear no more.

Intended for both veterans of Blazing Laptops and the uninitiated, the info session will be a chance to learn more about what’s planned for June 9, get some strategies for fundraising, meet others participating, and get pumped up for our writing extravaganza!  Join us, and learn how you can deepen your commitment to your writing and support the next chapter in San Diego Writers, Ink’s history!

 

Friday, May 17, 7-9 pm

At the Ink Spot

Poetry reading with Steve Kowit and Tomas Gayton

Join us as beloved poetry authors Steve Kowit (also a SDWI instructor) and Tomas Gayton read excerpts from their work Friday, May 17 from 7-9 pm.

 

Monday, May 20, 7-9 pm

At Inspirations Gallery, NTC at Liberty Station 2730 Historic Decatur Rd. Barracks 16, Suite 204 San Diego, CA 92106 (Kitty corner from Slater’s 50/50 & above the Women’s Museum)

A Year in Ink Reading

Join us for a night of poetry and prose written by San Diego writers! We will celebrate A Year in Ink VI at Inspirations Gallery during our book release tour!

 

Friday, May 24, 7-9:30 pm

At the Ink Spot

Gallery Talk with Artist Blair Thornley

Join us on Friday, May 24 from 7-8:30 pm for a gallery talk with Blair Thornley! Bring your own food dish and drink and take a look at the illustrations by our gallery artist Blair Thornley!!!!! At 7:30 pm we will begin a conversation with the artist and invite you to join in!

Sunday, July 14, 5:30-7:30 pm

At Inspirations Gallery, NTC at Liberty Station 2730 Historic Decatur Rd. Barracks 16, Suite 204 San Diego, CA 92106 (Kitty corner from Slater’s 50/50 & above the Women’s Museum)

Poetry Reading with Wendy Mnookin

Wendy Mnookin will read from The Moon Makes Its Own Plea, What He Took, and To Get Here, as well as poems from her new manuscript, As If.

JOIN US!

Ongoing Open Mics

  • DimeStories Open Mic — First Friday of every month
  • Poetic Brew Open Mic Poetry Reading — Third Tuesday of every  month at Rebecca’s in South Park.  Bring 3 poems for the open mic or just listen with host Eber Lambert.