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Your Writing, Live!: The Reading

Majestic Repertory Theater, South Main Street, Las Vegas, NV, USA 1217 South Main Street, Las Vegas, NV, United States

Students of "Your Writing, Live!: The Workshop!" will perform original work to demonstrate what they have learned from Black Mountain Institute Shearing Fellow Julián Delgado Lopera and Vegas Drag Queen Lexùs Chandeliér. Lopera will emcee. Light bites by SoulBelly. The List relies on you to cover our expenses and pay our hard-working curators. Become a […]

Free

Reading by Eskor David Johnson

The Writer's Block 519 Sixth Street #100, Las Vegas, NV, United States

A reading by the author, a writer from Trinidad and Tobago and the United States, from his exuberant, fantastical odyssey, "Pay As You Go." The List relies on you to cover our expenses and pay our hard-working curators. Become a supporter today!

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“Environment- Built/Natural” Q&A

The Composers Room 953 East Sahara Avenue E1A, Las Vegas, NV, United States

When we examine the physical spaces around us, they represent a dichotomy: natural and built. While built environments are constantly in a state of flux, shifts in the natural environment are often measured in millennia. This contrast, of temporary and permanent and of human-influenced and natural, is the topic of this show. Each student has […]

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Mothers’ Gardens Book Festival

Obodo Urban Farm, C Street, Las Vegas, NV, USA 1300 C Street, Las Vegas, NV, United States

A family-friendly blend of culture, nature, and literature, this event takes place amid the greenery of the Obodo Collective's urban farm. Featured writers: Marita Golden, Fred Moten, and Ayana Mathis. Plus food from local vendors. Register at link. The List relies on you to cover our expenses and pay our hard-working curators. Become a supporter […]

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Witness Magazine launch party

Vegas Theatre Company 1025 South 1st Street, Las Vegas, NV, United States

Witness, a literary magazine published at UNLV, launches its spring issue — theme: "Crush" — with an evening of readings featuring special guest Hannah Olabosibe Eko. Co-presented by Neon Lit. The List relies on you to cover our expenses and pay our hard-working curators. Become a supporter today!

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Kim Foster on the Dysfunction of Food

UNLV Beverly Rogers Literature & Law Building Room 101 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV, United States

In this lecture, "The Meth Lunches" author Kim Foster will examine the ways food can signify and complicate dysfunction in Las Vegas. What does food mean to people in addiction? Or psychosis? Or in jail? Or for people who don’t have kitchens? What should it mean to the rest of us? The List relies on […]

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Spotlight Poetry Slam

Taverna Costera 1031 South Main Street, Las Vegas, NV, United States

Special guest Raad Syed and others celebrate National Poetry Month. The List relies on you to cover our expenses and pay our hard-working curators. Become a supporter today!

$10 – $15
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Meet Author Sayantani DasGupta

Paseo Verde Library 280 S. Green Valley Parkway, Henderson, NV, United States

Sayantani DasGupta —author of "The Serpent's Secret" and the Jane Austen-inspired reboot "Debating Darcy" — is one of more than a dozen authors set to present at the Henderson Reads Book Festival on Saturday, April 20. But you can beat the crowds and see Dr. DasGupta (she's a pediatrician, too) first at the Paseo Verde […]

Free
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Meet Author Jeffrey Brown

James I Gibson Library 100 W. Lake Mead Parkway, Hednerson, NV, United States

Jeffrey Brown —  the New York Times bestselling cartoonist and author-illustrator of the Jedi Academy series, "Darth Vader & Son," and "Vader's Little Princess" — is one of more than a dozen authors set to present at the Henderson Reads Book Festival on Saturday, April 20. But you can beat the crowds and see him first […]

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Number S#gns: a Poetry Reading Celebrating National Poetry Month

The Writer's Block 519 Sixth Street #100, Las Vegas, NV, United States

Thirty incredible writers have each created a 1-minute poem inspired by a random number. The List relies on you to cover our expenses and pay our hard-working curators. Become a supporter today!

Free
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Henderson Reads Book Festival 2024

Water Street Plaza 240 S. Water Street, Henderson, NV, United States

The Valley's biggest kidlit celebration is back with more than a dozen authors of picture books, middle grade books and young adult works ready to read to and meet with children in a cram-packed multi-stage schedule. Presenters set to visit include: picture book authors and illustrators Greg Neri, Kelly Greenawalt, Matthew Holm, Steve Light, and […]

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Intimate Evening of “Toasted” Themed Poetry

Office of Collecting and Design 900 Liberace Avenue, #Suite B-105, Las Vegas, NV, United States

Features performances by local poets, including Emily Ajir, Garrett James Dillon, and Janice Parker. Hosted by Shwa Laytart of Avantpop Bookstore. Stylish attire is encouraged.   The List relies on you to cover our expenses and pay our hard-working curators. Become a supporter today!

$17.85

Reading by Sheila Bock

The Writer's Block 519 Sixth Street #100, Las Vegas, NV, United States

Bock, an associate professor in UNLV's department of Interdisciplinary, Gender, and Ethnic Studies, will read from her recent book about customized graduation caps, "Claiming Space: Performing the Personal through Decorated Mortarboards." The List relies on you to cover our expenses and pay our hard-working curators. Become a supporter today!

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Library Customer Appreciation Day

West Charleston Library 6301 W. Charleston Blvd., Las Vegas, NV, United States

The Las Vegas-Clark County Library District plans a huge annual Customer Appreciation Day with activities, giveaways, crafts and more at all area branches throughout the day on Thursday, April 25. A few branches have extra special events planned, including the West Charleston Library, which will mark the occasion with a free Movie Matinee from noon […]

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Expo

The Writer's Block 519 Sixth Street #100, Las Vegas, NV, United States

EXPO is a regular reading series of original fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction from Las Vegas and visiting writers, established or emerging. Five readers get five minutes each. Participants this time include Angela Brommel, Isobel Harbison, and more. A mixer and reception to follow. The List relies on you to cover our expenses and pay […]

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Organized Crime in Philadelphia

The Mob Museum 300 Stewart Avenue, Las Vegas, NV, United States

Organized crime in Philadelphia is often overshadowed by underworld intrigues 100 miles up the road in New York, but the City of Brotherly Love has a rich Mob story of its own. In a program dubbed "It's Not Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Organized Crime in the City of Brotherly Love," a panel of authors, journalists, […]

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“Pick Your Passion” zine release

Avantpop Bookstore 900 Liberace Avenue, #Suite D-102, Las Vegas, NV, United States

In Margaret the Dreamer's new zine, subtitled "Space Rave 2000," you select the various possibilities for an out-of-this-world queer erotic experience. Space attire encouraged. The List relies on you to cover our expenses and pay our hard-working curators. Become a supporter today!

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Loving Las Vegas

The Beverly Theater 515 S 6th Street, Las Vegas, NV, United States

Loving Las Vegas is a conversation featuring Amanda Fortini, Heather Harmon, and Matthew Day Jackson. The List relies on you to cover our expenses and pay our hard-working curators. Become a supporter today!

Free

Soirée Eclectic

Core Contemporary 900 Liberace Avenue, #Suite B111, Las Vegas, NV, United States

This underground intimate series brings together top local talent in all fields and genres of entertainment for a memorable and unique performance. Set in the Core Contemporary Art Gallery space, enjoy a glass of wine and conversation with new friends. April 28th features; The Ukulele Hero, A Muddy Soprano, "Poesomnia" and more.

$15

“Oh, the A**holes You’ll Meet!” book release

Avantpop Bookstore 900 Liberace Avenue, #Suite D-102, Las Vegas, NV, United States

Do you have a relentless a**hole in your life? Want to guide someone special in your life from becoming an a**hole? This may be the book for you. Writer Shwa Laytart originally wrote this light-hearted guide to life for his daughter when she graduated high school. This 2024 edition has new artwork by illustrator Crusty […]

Free

Y2K Poetry Jam Slam

Vegas Stand Up & Rock 115 E Tropicana Ave Suite 100, Las Vegas, NV, United States

Ten poets compete for cash prizes — three rounds, three winners. Not to mention music, cheap drink specials, games, prizes for the audience, and local vendors. Y2K attire Encouraged. Hosted and curated by Sadie the Poetry Princess.   The List relies on you to cover our expenses and pay our hard-working curators. Become a supporter […]

$15 – $25

Voices of Resistance

The Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art 4505 S. Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV, United States

This event centers Palestinian voices and culture through poetry and art in a night of solidarity, love, and resistance with local creatives. Complimentary Middle Eastern food will be provided. RSVP at the link. The List relies on you to cover our expenses and pay our hard-working curators. Become a supporter today!

Free

“Forward: Weaving Our Cultures” closing reception

Nuwu Art Gallery + Community Center 1331 S. Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV, United States

Forward -- a Weaving Our Cultures is an exhibit that showcases the art of Latina, Native American, African American, and Asian American women, as they answer the question: What does the future looks like? Through reflecting on tumultuous pasts, these women of color explore the possibilities of the future and what lies ahead. Learning from […]

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Sunday Sessions: poetry

UnCommons 6880 Helen Toland St, Las Vegas, NV, United States

The best of both — featured poets and open mic. The List relies on you to cover our expenses and pay our hard-working curators. Become a supporter today!

Free

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