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Dearest readers,    We've got several upcoming free events to tell you about, so let's get right into it!   In solidarity,   Julian Shendelman Co-Director   P.S. Looking for more local literary connections? Check out our community calendar and resource pages. SUPPORT BLUE STOOP ON THE STOOP Wednesday, 4/23, 3:30 – 5:30 pm ET: Creative Coworking, both on Zoom and in-person at CultureWorks in Center City, Philadelphia. Stop by for a few minutes or stay for the whole session — it’s totally up to you. Write, edit, read, daydream, or do whatever best serves your literary life. We'll open and close the session with 10 minutes to check-in about our writing goals, obstacles, and accomplishments. Registration required. (FREE/HYBRID)   Thursday, 4/24, 4:00 – 5:00 pm ET: Thursdays on the Stoop presents “The Magic in the Void: A Grief Journaling Workshop” with Adriana Morales. Journaling can help us move through pain and better understand the nature of life, loss, and joy. In this free hour-long journaling workshop, participants will spend time reflecting on grief, respond to writing prompts, and optionally share their responses or stories with the group. (FREE/VIRTUAL)   Tuesday, 4/29, 5:30 – 7:30 pm ET: A very special mask-required in-person session of Creative Coworking at Philly Typewriter. Unlike our usual cowriting sessions, this one requires face masks and negative COVID tests — BYO or use one of ours. Click the link to RSVP and get additional info on accessibility. (FREE/IN-PERSON) CLASSIFIEDS Got an event, organization, business, or book to promote?  Blue Stoop offers affordable ad space here and on our website.  BEYOND THE STOOP   Here's an excerpt from our community calendar. Adding an event is easy and free! ~~~~~~~~~   Event title Poetry and Open Mike Reading with Ahmad Almallah   Start time 4/22/2025 6:00pm   Location Seeds of Al Bustan, 310 West Master Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122   Description A reading by Palestinian poet Ahmad Almallah. Ahmad currently lives in Philadelphia where he is an artist-in-residence in Creative Writing at the University of Pennsylvania. He will be reading from his new book Wrong Winds published by Fonograph Press, followed by an open mic reading.    Link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/poetry-open-mic-reading-by-ahmad-almallah-tickets-1291461328599    Contact info Veronica Knell, Marketing, Communications and Events Manager, marketing@albustanseeds.org   Cost Free admission.   ~~~~~~~~~   Event title Ghost Harmonics   Start time 4/26/2025 7:00pm   Location The Perch, 2321 Emerald Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125   Description An amazing night of music, poetry, readings and a dance performance! Join us at The Perch! Featuring readings from Anna Moschovakis, Christine Kelly, Kristin Lueke, and Cameron Walker with music by Donnie CoCo and UPHOLSTERY, and a dance performance by Inna Krasnoper. Will be an incredible night!     Link https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ghost-harmonics-april-tickets-1292034813909   Contact info ghostharmonicsreading@gmail.com   Cost suggested donation $5-10   ~~~~~~~~~   Event title Book Swap   Start time 4/29/2025 7:00pm   Location Mavey Books, 8 Cricket ave, Ardmore PA 19003   Description Join us on Tuesday, April 29, for bookish-themed activities, prizes, aaaaand a BOOK SWAP! (you could almost say it's a book event for the books…) This event will be held at Mavey Books 8 Cricket Ave at 7PM on Tuesday, April 29. To join, purchase a ticket and bring up to 3 books to swap! Tickets are oh so required to join.    Link https://maveybooks.com/events/2372620250429   Contact info Deema Alawa deema@maveybooks.com   Cost $10   ~~~~~~~~~ VIEW MORE EVENTS 1315 Walnut Street, Suite 300 Philadelphia, PA 19107, United States Unsubscribe or Manage Preferences