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Incite: Queer Writers Read

Literary Arts 925 SW Washington Street, Portland, OR, United States

From Literary Arts's website: Christopher Lord Adam Swanson Mel Wells Amy Schutzer Hosted by Kate Gray and Kate Carroll De Gutes

Free

Lit Crawl: To Gay or Not Too Gay

Ace Hotel 1022 SW Stark St, Portland, OR, United States

What makes writing queer? When D. H Lawrence wrote about men wrestling in front of the fire, his homoerotic undertones stirred controversy. Lilian Hellman's writing was banned for both the erotic undertones between women in a boarding school and revolutionary politics. Heteronormative society has categorized queer writing by the sexuality it portrays, but what do queer people identify as uniquely queer writing? Like other marginalized writers, queer writers walk a line between alienation and assimilation. Don your bow tie or boa and join us while we talk about hand-holding, man wrestling, fashion and what truly makes a uniquely queer aesthetic and identity on the page--and in life. Join Karelia Stetz-Waters, Gillian Herbert, Tammy Lynne Stoner, and Mark David Gerson for this scintillating panel.

Free

Pop-up: Incite: Queer Writers Read presents Sam Roxas-Chua, David Rutiezer, & Karelia Stetz-Waters

Portland Art Museum 1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR, United States

Portland-based writers Sam Roxas-Chua, David Rutiezer, Karelia Stetz-Waters read from their personal works. This pop-up is presented in collaboration with Incite: Queer Writers Read. This group is paired with Coliseum Blue by Avantika Bawa; found on the 4th floor of the Portland Art Museum, in the Northwest Art galleries. Please reference the Portland Art Museum Map to find this location. Incite: Queer Writers Read is a curated monthly reading series for Queer writers hosted by Kate Carroll de Gutes and Kate Gray. Incite’s hope is to create conversation, connection, and greater understanding both within the Queer community and with other communities. INCITE. Because of queer stories. Because of these times. Because.

$15 – $20

INCITE: Queer Writers Read

Literary Arts 925 SW Washington Street, Portland, OR, United States

As we approach Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, we're examining the theme of justice. Join Amy Schutzer, Erin Gurley, Shloimy Notik, and TBA, for a powerful evening of poetry and prose. Get (queer) lit in the New Year. Hosted by Kate Carrol De Gutes and Kate Grey.

Free

Incite: Queer Writers Read

Literary Arts 925 SW Washington Street, Portland, OR, United States

Celebrating Women's History month, our readers will explore our female forbearers. Please join us for a powerful reading by Joaquin Lopez, Daniel Elder, Flint Flint, and special guest from Seattle, Amber Flame. (Thanks to Pattie Ladd for donating her expertise to create our new logo.)

Free