Join Housing Works Bookstore for a special poetry event to kick off the 30th anniversary of Housing Works Bookstore.

They are honoring the love that has sustained this space with a cozy evening of poetry, community, and open‑mic magic.

Featured Poets (readings begin at 5:30pm):
• c.melín lara
• Anneysa Gallie
• Ben Morgan
• Paolo Javier
• Akriti Bhambi
• Rebecca Pinwei Tseng
• K Rejsek

Expect original work exploring love in all its forms — longing, devotion, heartbreak, connection, and the letters we write to the people and places that shape us.

Open Mic (4:30–5:30pm):
• First‑come, first‑serve signups at the Bookstore
• All styles welcome: poetry, prose, music, hybrid forms
• Original work encouraged, but not required

Happy Hour:
The Café will be open with specials from 5–7pm ($6 beer and $8 wine)