With readings, an open mic, queer artists, and being hosted at the LOVELY Open Book, this year’s going to be bigger, better, and more literary than ever.

An ASL Interpreter will be available during the reading as well as for the entire event to support shoppers.

Masks are required for the duration of this event. We will have masks available for free.

Takes place on the 2nd floor of Open Book.

For Minneapolis Pride Weekend, Open Book warmly welcomes Prince Manvendra Singh Gohil, the world’s first openly gay royal from India, and his husband DeAndre Richardson, for an afternoon learning their story of discovery, resilience and activism through readings, conversation, music and reflection. 

Reservations Suggested (free)

Michael Kiesow Moore’s “Not My First Pandemic” project – a story that is told through the lens of living through the recent, his second, pandemic.

Get ready for an all-star multi-generational multi-genre reading of music-related writing as Kathryn Kysar celebrates her 2024 Creative Individuals MN State Arts Board grant with the bevy of brilliant writers at the Open Book Performance Hall!

Join us at Open Book to celebrate our 25th Anniversary! Explore our venue for events & meeting rentals, visit the bookstore & gift shop, grab some a beverage at FRGMNT coffee and be a part of this free city-wide celebration of history, architecture, and culture.

Join us at Open Book to celebrate our 25th Anniversary! Explore our venue for events & meeting rentals, visit the bookstore & gift shop, grab some a beverage at FRGMNT coffee and be a part of this free city-wide celebration of history, architecture, and culture.

Join Birchbark Books at Open Book in Minneapolis as we welcome Stephan Graham Jones for his new novel, The Buffalo Hunter Hunter.

Day 2 of the Artist, Writer & Maker Mart, sponsored by Queer Voices of MN.

Join us for the 3rd Annual Artist, Writer & Maker Mart at Open Book.

A conversation with Dr. Carol Cleaveland and Dr. Michele Waslin about their book – followed by a reception.

MNSAH’s fall tour will feature Open Book, a center for reading, writing, and book arts located on Washington Avenue in downtown Minneapolis.

The 2024 Midwest Queer & Trans Zine Fest will be held Saturday, October 19th and Sunday, October 20th, 2024 from 11am-5pm each day at Open Book

The 2024 Midwest Queer & Trans Zine Fest will be held Saturday, October 19th and Sunday, October 20th, 2024 from 11am-5pm each day at Open Book

Book Reading and Reception for

Becoming an Antiracist School Leader: Dare to be Real
by Patrick A. Duffy

Dr. Duffy will be signing books during the reception.

Guest Moderation by Miss Shannan Paul - Comedian - Speaker - Radio and Television Host.

A Fall Fashion Show + Pop-Up featuring emerging and established local MN designers presented by The Fitting Room

A conversation about a new approach to local news.
Presented by East Town Business Partnership

Join us for an exhibition reception celebrating For/Word with twenty of MCBA’s Artist Collective members.. Explore artists’ books, prints, and paper on view in the gallery, ask questions, and stay for refreshments.

Book Launch event for Dr Sheila Sweeney PhD

GENERATIONAL TRANSFORMATION
Unapologetically Healing

Exchange: sliding scale suggested donation of $5-$25. No one turned away for lack of funds.

Performance type: whatever wants to be expressed. Poetry, essay, song, interpretative dance. You bring it.

Set limit: 5-7 minutes (You will be lovingly contained, so please time/practice what you’re going to share)

Sign up at the door.

Start prepping now. Tell your friends. Stock up on Kleenex. Get ready to be moved. I can't wait to see you there.

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Join us for a free public talk with artist Susan Iverson as she demystifies the experience of writing and publishing a book as a visual artist.

As AI advances at shocking speed, what is the future of humanity? How should people develop skills that will still be useful in a world filled with automation? The speaker, Carnegie Mellon math professor Po-Shen Loh, traveled to 100 cities last year, speaking with (and learning from) 250 audiences on this topic, on a tour which was even covered by the Wall Street Journal.

Between three sections of Basquiat-inspired vignettes, “Tartarus” offers the reader an unflinching look into Chapman’s emerging understanding of his relationship to Black masculinity through familial ties, the oscillation between nihilism and hope, and the ever present tensions felt moving through a state which sees the existence of your body as an inherent danger.

Join us for the launch of Black Swallowtail, Arleta Little’s first book of poetry, a collaboration with artist Ta-coumba Aiken!

Come one, come all! Celebrate the season of love with thoughtful gifts from local artists! Over 30 venders will be present, each with their own unique work.

This event centers LGBT, BIPOC, and disabled artists, and all of the creators identify as at least one of these. This is a masked event to help protect the health of our community, and there will be free masks available at the entrance.

Join us for the exciting book launch party celebrating the debut release of Black Women, Ivory Tower by Twin Cities-raised and University of MN alum, Dr. Jasmine L. Harris!

This in-person event will take place in the Open Book Performance Hall. With a happy hour mingle time, book excerpt reading, open Q&A and discussion with the author, and books available for purchase and signing thanks to Black Garnet Books.

Exchange: sliding scale suggested donation of $5-$25. No one turned away for lack of funds.

Performance type: whatever wants to be expressed. Poetry, essay, song, interpretative dance. You bring it.

Set limit: 5-7 minutes (You will be lovingly contained, so please time/practice what you’re going to share)

Sign up at the door.

Start prepping now. Tell your friends. Stock up on Kleenex. Get ready to be moved. I can't wait to see you there.

https://fb.me/e/10XN8bE3E

Exchange: sliding scale suggested donation of $5-$25. No one turned away for lack of funds.

Performance type: whatever wants to be expressed. Poetry, essay, song, interpretative dance. You bring it.

Set limit: 5-7 minutes (You will be lovingly contained, so please time/practice what you’re going to share)

Sign up at the door.

Start prepping now. Tell your friends. Stock up on Kleenex. Get ready to be moved. I can't wait to see you there.

https://fb.me/e/14ivWXIEn