Two hours exploring the subtext and secrets in Victorian novels, followed by actors bringing hidden queer narratives to life on stage. Perfect for anyone who reads between the lines and wants to hear those stories read aloud.
August 19 – August 19 · 6 PM · Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
At Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library — East Storefront A & B — see hours, photos & everything else on there →
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14th & V, Washington
Howard Zinn's vision comes alive through actors and musicians who remind you why ordinary people's stories matter more than official ones.
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Shirlington Library — Campbell Room
Someone who reads celebrity bios discovers whether the myth matches the person underneath, and this monthly gathering is where that conversation actually happens—with people who care enough to show up.
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Kingstowne Regional Library — Conference Room (E151)
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Oxon Hill — Small Meeting Room
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Sat, Sep 12
Bladensburg — BL Activity Room
Readers dissect Schweblin's disorienting novel about memory and motherhood—a book that demands you sit with its strangeness rather than solve it. Best for people who finished wondering what actually happened and want to talk it through with others who felt that same vertigo.
Mon, Sep 14
Kramers
Study Mary Oliver's attentive gaze at nature, then write your own observations alongside others who notice the world the same way. Kristen Zory King guides you through essays and poems, then into your own drafts.
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