More information about the conference can be found here: https://piper.asu.edu/conference/schedule

Last Writes returns to poetry this month to you get those creative vibes kicking for the new school year! Join us in celebrating the work of Jen Yanez-Alaniz and our visiting writer, Bianca Perez at The Cottage Irish Pub on Thursday, August 28th @ 8:13 pm.

We’re inside this summer, so ask for us and they will point you our way. As always this is free and open to the community.

Following reading, there will be a Q&A and discussion with the audience. After, please share your creative works during the open mic.

Remember to order our signature cocktail, “The Elegy” (only sold at Last Writes), and enjoy the great Irish food, whiskey, conversation, and our amazing community! Student discounts w/id

In collaboration with the Library of America, this event will celebrate the vibrant voices of Latinx/Chicana/o local poets.

Hosted by Write About Now Poetry, Bianca will teach a generative writing workshop exploring memory

Join our generative writing workshop exploring Latinx cultural mythology through fresh lenses of horror. Inspired by Beast Meridian (Vanessa Angélica Villarreal), Virgin (Analicia Sotelo), and Guillotine (Eduardo C. Corral), we’ll examine surreal imagery, mythic influences, and raw expression.

In a dedicated segment, we unpack Latinx horror folklore—discussing figures like El Chupacabra, El Nahual, Duendes, and La Llorona—and explore themes of loss, transformation, ancestral fear, and generational trauma. Through creative prompts, you’ll craft two pieces that weave these elements with your own lived experience, reimagining traditional tropes into innovative narratives.

Raising Our Voices: Poets Speak! Join Pecantown's Tess Coody-Anders as she hosts poets Bianca Perez and Carmen Calatayud for conversation and readings of their latest works.

Join us for the launch of poet Nour Al Ghraowi’s debut collection of poems, there are bodies here, on Monday, February 24 at 144 Montague Street! Doors will open to in-person guests for a wine reception at 6 PM and readings will begin at 7 PM. Bianca Alyssa Pérez, Nassim Dayoub and Lara Atallah will open for Al Ghraowi, and Lara Arafeh will emcee. Book signing to follow.

This event is a fundraising effort for the Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund—100% of profits from book sales will be going directly to this organization.

Saturday Night Special presents: Mirrors on Saturday, January 25. Join online for an evening of free literary performance and open mic readings featuring Rebecca Foust and Bianca Alyssa Perez. Hosted by Hollie Hardy.

Join us for an evening of exquisite readings and spooky fall vibes at @alienatedmajestybooks on Friday, October 11 at 7pm! More details to come soon.

First Light Books is celebrating their first birthday with a bookshop block party, filling the northside parking lot with live music, food & drinks, and a few bookish surprises. The event kicks off at 4pm with readings beginning at 5pm. 

We’re just friends… or are we? 😏 Red Light Lit Austin invites you to explore the fine line between friendship and something more at our next show, « Just Friends. » Join @redlightlit at @ballroomtx, 2906 Fruth St, next week on Thursday, August 29, from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM for a night where boundaries blur and sparks fly. ✨

🔥 Featuring the tantalizing poetry of Bianca Alyssa Pérez, Eye.Diya, Isra Cheema, Kennedy Thompson, and Van J Winn. 🔥
💋 Seductive burlesque by Night Lili, cheeky comedy by May Buzzetti, and sultry tunes by Naome. 💋
🎤 All brought together under the mischievous guidance of your host, Loria Mendoza

Presented by Host Publications, I Scream Social is a monthly feminist reading series and ice cream party that takes place at Alienated Majesty Books. We aim to celebrate and empower historically marginalized writers and share incredible literature and diverse perspectives to an Austin-area audience. Hosted by Annar Veröld & Claire Bowman at Alienated Majesty Books!

This month will feature Austin writers Taisia Kitaiskaia, Laura Villareal, and Bianca Alyssa Pérez.

RSVP for your free ticket here: https://www.alienatedmajestybooks.com/events/470820240823

A love-drenched evening of poetry, stories, and wine, live music and celebration featuring an amazing lineup of local writers and musicians.

Reserve your FREE ticket here & learn more about the readers: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/red-light-lit-austin-presents-lions-like-us-book-launch-party-tickets-956614629107

The One Page Salon (called “the best literary evening in town” by the Austin American-Statesman) is a monthly reading series presented by the Writers’ League of Texas. 

Five outstanding writers will read one page from a work in progress, which means the audience will be among the first to hear new material from our talented line-up: Dale Bridges, Hollie Hardy, Greg Marshall, Sergio Muro, and Bianca Alyssa Pérez. Plus, there will be literary chit chat and fun & games and laughter and so much more.

The One Page Salon takes place on the lovely outdoor patio (weather permitting) at Radio Coffee & Beer in South Austin where attendees can enjoy coffee and beer and other libations. There are some tasty food trucks if you want to pick up a bite to eat and Reverie Books will be on hand selling an assortment of great reads, including our readers’ latest books. Your host for the evening will be WLT Executive Director Becka Oliver. 

A Feminist reading featuring women & non-binary writers

Stephanie Niu, M. Mick Powell, Monical Teresa Ortiz, Lily Someson, Cloud Delfina Cardona, Jae Nichelle, Ae Hee Lee, Ashley-Devon Williamston, and Bianca Alyssa Pérez

This event is free and open to all! Masking encouraged.

Join Poet and Author Bianca Alyssa Pérez as she shares her book Gemini Gospel. She will be reading from her published work.