Pittsburgh Lit Events: August 23 - 29

Tuesday, August 24:

Prosody
91.3 WYEP Radio
7:00pm

Release: Open Mic
Open Mic for poets, emcees and vocalists.
Shadow Lounge
972 Baum Blvd Pittsburgh, PA (East Liberty)
9:00pm(18+) - $5 - (412) 363-8277

Thursday, August 26:

Pittsburgh Writes
Weekly writers workshop.Crazy Mocha Coffee
531 Beaver Street Sewickley, PA
Call for time - (412) 741-4444

American Shorts & WYEP present The Moth: "Nerves of Steel"

American Shorts welcomes The Moth Mainstage back to Pittsburgh for a one-time evening of storytelling called "Nerves of Steel: Stories of Moxie & Might". The host is stand-up comic and Saturday Night Live writer Jessi Klein. Jessi will be joined by musician Mike Laubach and storytellers from Pittsburgh, including Jimmy Krenn, as well as three visiting storytellers from New York, including George Dawes Green, American novelist and founder of The Moth.

New Hazlett Theater
Allegheny Sq East Pittsburgh, PA (North side)
7:00pm - $25 - (412) 622-8866

Saturday, August 28:

KINETIX! Poetry in Motion Open Mic Series
Pittsburgh's forum where lyrical creativity, spoken word, and music mingle. Featuring Paradies "The Arkitech" Gray. Open Mic hosted by award-winning actor/spoken word artist, Leslie 2X a.k.a. Ezra.
New Hazlett Theater
Allegheny Sq East Pittsburgh, PA (North side)
10:30pm(18+) - $10 - (412) 320-4610

Do you have a literary event you want to see listed on our calendar?
E-mail details to: joel.weavezine@gmail.com

Pittsburgh Lit Events: August 16 - 22

Tuesday, August 17:

Prosody
91.3 WYEP Radio
7:00pm

Steel City Poetry Slam
Local poets perform slam poetry; hosted by DJ Brewer.
Shadow Lounge
972 Baum Blvd Pittsburgh, PA (East Liberty)

9:00pm(18+) - $5 - (412) 363-8277

Wednesday, August 18:

The New Yinzer Presents
Join The New Yinzer for the season premiere of TNYPresents. Featured writers include
Lisa Alexander, Weave Issue 02 contributor Michelle Stoner, Caitlin Crawford, and Taylor Grieshober, with music by The Committee for Getting Attention and Robin Vote.
ModernFormations
4919 Penn Ave Pittsburgh, PA (Lawrenceville)

8:00pm - $5 (free w/ pot luck contribution) - (412) 362-0274

Thursday, August 19:

Pittsburgh Writes
Weekly writers workshop.Crazy Mocha Coffee
531 Beaver Street Sewickley, PA

Call for time - (412) 741-4444

Do you have a literary event you want to see listed on our calendar?
E-mail details to: joel.weavezine@gmail.com

Pittsburgh Lit Events: August 9 - 15

Tuesday, August 10:

Prosody
91.3 WYEP Radio
7:00pm

Release: Open Mic
Open Mic for poets, emcees and vocalists.
Shadow Lounge
972 Baum Blvd Pittsburgh, PA (East Liberty)
9:00pm(18+) - $5 - (412) 363-8277

Wednesday, August 11:

Girls With Glasses Event
Event features poets Taylor Grieshober and Lisa Alexander, and dance party with DJ Arsenal.

Remedy Bar and Lounge
5121 Butler St Pittsburgh, PA (Lawrenceville)
9:00pm - $? - (412) 781-6771

Thursday, August 12:

Pittsburgh Writes
Weekly writers workshop.Crazy Mocha Coffee
531 Beaver Street Sewickley, PA
Call for time - (412) 741-4444

Sunday, August 15:

Carnegie Library Sunday Reading Series: Lori Wilson/Ann Tomer
The Carnegie Library’s Sunday Poetry Reading Series hosts a featured reading by Lori Wilson and Ann Tomer
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (Main Branch)
Quiet Reading Room, Main Floor
4400 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA (Oakland)
2:00pm - free – (412)622-3151




Do you have a literary event you want to see listed on our calendar?
E-mail details to: joel.weavezine@gmail.com

AWP Reading & Table Collaborations

Weave is looking to collaborate with other literary organizations for an offsite reading and/or sharing a table at the 2011 AWP Book Fair. We play well with others and love to promote writers and indie publications. We also enjoy trading buttons and bookmarks. If you are interested please email Laura at weavezine@gmail.com.  Hope to hear from you! 

Also, did you know our fourth issue is available for purchase online? It's incredibly awesome, so you should buy a copy asap. You can also email us for information on large orders or check purchases. Thanks always for your continued support!

Pittsburgh Lit Events: August 2 - 8

Monday, August 2:

Pittsburgh Poetry Exchange Workshop
Poets of any level of experience are encouraged to come to this open group. Bring 20 copies of your poem (you will usually get a chance to present the second time you attend.) Group meets first Monday of each month.
Borders Eastside
ground floor
5986 Penn Circle South Pittsburgh, PA (East Liberty)
7:00pm - free - (412) 441-1080


Tuesday, August 3:

Prosody
91.3 WYEP Radio
7:00pm

Release: Open Mic
Open Mic for poets, emcees and vocalists.
Shadow Lounge
972 Baum Blvd Pittsburgh, PA (East Liberty)
9:00pm(18+) - $5 - (412) 363-8277


Wednesday, August 4:

Pittsburgh Poets' Playshop
You’ve heard of a writer’s workshop, but this is a playshop! Join local poets and writers
in collaborative compositions, surrealist writing games, found poetry exercises, and much more. Come learn, compose, and have fun with writing.
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Large Print Room
4400 Forbes Ave Pittsburgh, PA (Oakland)
12:00pm - free - (412) 622-3151


Friday, August 6:

Madalon O'Rawe Amenta Book Launch
Celebrate the release of Madalon O'Rawe Amenta's new book Kandinsky and the Stars (Finishing Line Press, 2010). Madalon reads with colleagues from the Madwomen in the Attic & friends: Jan Beatty, Gerry Bocella, Judith Robinson, Gayle Carroll, Kay Comini, Michael Wurster, Angele Ellis, and Weave Issue 04 contributor Ellen McGrath Smith.
Undercroft Gallery
1st Unitarian Church
605 Morewood Ave Pittsburgh, PA (Shadyside)
6:30pm - $? - (412) 687-3852




Do you have a literary event you want to see listed on our calendar?
E-mail details to: joel.weavezine@gmail.com