Free Events
Join us for free events around Houston on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evening!
Weekday Workshop Open Mics
Join our weekday workshop attendees and instructors, along with the Houston literary community, to share your work in front of an audience!
If you are interested in reading at the open mic, please fill out this form.
Date: Thursday, May 30th
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: Bohemeo's (708 Telephone Rd, Houston, TX 77023)
If you are interested in reading at the open mic, please fill out this form.
Date: Thursday, May 30th
Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Location: Bohemeo's (708 Telephone Rd, Houston, TX 77023)
Keynote Reading with Phong Nguyen
Our keynote speaker Phong Nguyen reads from his work and answers questions from the audience.
Date: Friday, May 31st
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Brazos Bookstore (2421 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005)
Date: Friday, May 31st
Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location: Brazos Bookstore (2421 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005)
Saturday Night Social
Enjoy a glass of beer and traditional British pub fare while you mix and mingle with Writefest 19 attendees and presenters
Date: Saturday, June 2st
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: The Black Labrador (4100 Montrose Blvd #8, Houston, TX 77006)
Date: Saturday, June 2st
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: The Black Labrador (4100 Montrose Blvd #8, Houston, TX 77006)
An Evening of Literature and Dance
It's the week after Writefest--what is there to do but come and join us for one last night! Come experience the performance by Pilot Dance Project and readings by Outspoken Bean, JP Gritton, Jessica Wilbanks, and your Writefest Workshop peers.
Writefest Four-Day Workshop Students are cordially invited to read for the evening. After the performance and readings, everyone is welcome to stay for the reception of free food and drinks.
Date: Sunday, June 9th
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: MATCH (3400 Main St, Houston, TX 77002) -- Please note this parking information.
Writefest Four-Day Workshop Students are cordially invited to read for the evening. After the performance and readings, everyone is welcome to stay for the reception of free food and drinks.
Date: Sunday, June 9th
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: MATCH (3400 Main St, Houston, TX 77002) -- Please note this parking information.
