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SUMMARY:Cliterati Open Mic Featuring: abeo chimeka-tisdale
DESCRIPTION:Charis and Cliterati pair up to present an inviting and fierce open mic & reading series that celebrates new voices and seasoned veterans alike. Co-hosted by Karen G. and Theresa Davis\, all are welcome to come and share their work. June’s featured poet is abeo chimeka-tisdale. They don’t have a book (yet!) but you can read their poem & whoops how the bones confuse ache for wonder\, published by Frozen Sea.
URL:https://artsatlqa.mystagingwebsite.com/event/cliterati-open-mic-featuring-abeo-chimeka-tisdale/
LOCATION:Charis Books & More\, 184 S Candler Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books
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SUMMARY:Liberation Stories: Building Narrative Power for 21st Century Social Movements
DESCRIPTION:Charis welcomes Charlene Carruthers to moderate a conversation with editors Shanelle Matthews and Marzena Zukowska and anthology contributors for a discussion of Liberation Stories: Building Narrative Power for 21st-Century Social Movements\, a timely and instructive handbook for telling stories that change the world. More details forthcoming on contributors that will be joining us. This event takes place in person at Charis and on Crowdcast\, Charis’ virtual event platform. This event is free\, but registration is requested. Click here to register to attend virtually. Click here to register to attend in-person. Please read the in-person event guidelines on our website to be sure you can participate in the event.
URL:https://artsatlqa.mystagingwebsite.com/event/liberation-stories-building-narrative-power-for-21st-century-social-movements/
LOCATION:Charis Books & More\, 184 S Candler Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books
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SUMMARY:Meet Me There: Danez Smith and Tameka Cage Conley
DESCRIPTION:“Meet Me There” is a monthly intergenerational poetry\, fiction\, and creative non-fiction experience curated by trans/genderqueer poet and sound artist Samuel Ace. Writers exploring genre and gender boundaries will be a special focus of this series. This event usually takes place on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30pm ET. Some months our readings will take place at Charis Books with an option to watch virtually\, and some months the event will be fully virtual\, so be sure to check the listing! June’s poets are Danez Smith and Tameka Cage Conley. This event takes place on Crowdcast\, Charis’ virtual event platform. This event is free\, but registration is required for virtual attendance. Click here to register to attend virtually. Please read the in-person event guidelines on our website to be sure you can participate in the event.
URL:https://artsatlqa.mystagingwebsite.com/event/meet-me-there-danez-smith-and-tameka-cage-conley/
LOCATION:Charis Books & More\, 184 S Candler Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T180000
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SUMMARY:Monthly Sapphic Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:Charis Books and More & Sapphic Creative Writing Group are excited to bring our community a monthly space for sapphic\, trans\, and non-binary people to write and socialize. This space will include writing prompts and time to share your work and receive feedback from fellow participants. No prior writing experience is necessary – all skill levels are welcome. Our aim is to create a safe space for sapphic\, trans\, and non-binary people to foster creativity\, encourage self-expression\, and a sense of community. The Sapphic Writing Group will meet at Charis on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. Join us for the first gathering on Wednesday\, June 11th at 6:00pm EST! This is an in-person only event\, which takes place at Charis Books and More. This space is free but we recommend you RSVP to reserve your spot because space is limited. Please read the in-person event guidelines on our website to be sure you can participate in the event.
URL:https://artsatlqa.mystagingwebsite.com/event/monthly-sapphic-writing-group/
LOCATION:Charis Books & More\, 184 S Candler Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books
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SUMMARY:Community Art Making: Pet Portraits with Lidia Cara
DESCRIPTION:Come out to Community Art Making at Charis! This monthly event is a free creative kickback for our community. This month’s art form is pet portraits\, hosted by Community Art Making regular\, Lidia Cara. No prior experience necessary. This is a safe and accessible space for collective healing through art\, which welcomes all skill levels\, all art forms\, and all ages. Art supplies will be provided potluck-style; we will share what we have\, and we invite you to do the same! The events are on the second Sunday of each month. No reservation or ticket is required. Masks are required inside the store.
URL:https://artsatlqa.mystagingwebsite.com/event/community-art-making-pet-portraits-with-lidia-cara/
LOCATION:Charis Books & More\, 184 S Candler Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art + Design,Books
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SUMMARY:Madame Queen: The Life and Crimes of Harlem's Underground Racketeer\, Stephanie St. Clair -- Mary Kay McBrayer in conversation with Jeffrey W. Peterson
DESCRIPTION:Charis welcomes Mary Kay McBrayer in conversation with Jeffrey W. Peterson for a discussion of Madame Queen: The Life and Crimes of Harlem’s Underground Racketeer\, Stephanie St. Clair\, the astonishing little-known history of Harlem racketeer Madame Stephanie St. Clair\, one of the only female crime bosses and a Black\, self-made businesswoman in early twentieth-century New York. This event takes place in person at Charis and on Crowdcast\, Charis’ virtual event platform. This event is free\, but registration is required for virtual attendance. Click here to register to attend virtually. Please read the in-person event guidelines on our website to be sure you can participate in the event.
URL:https://artsatlqa.mystagingwebsite.com/event/madame-queen-the-life-and-crimes-of-harlems-underground-racketeer-stephanie-st-clair-mary-kay-mcbrayer-in-conversation-with-jeffrey-w-peterson/
LOCATION:Charis Books & More\, 184 S Candler Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T163000
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SUMMARY:Black Feminist Book Club Reads: Parable of the Sower (with Susana Morris!)
DESCRIPTION:The Black Feminist Book Club reads books written by Black transgender\, gender expansive\, and/or women writers\, which center the liberation\, struggle\, and lived experiences of oppressed people/marginalized groups through a Black feminist perspective. This group meets regularly in-person at Charis on the first Sunday of each month at 3pm. Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler is June’s book club read. We encourage folks to read the month’s book before our gathering but it is not required – come as you are\, regardless of how much you’ve read! Please read the in-person event guidelines on our website to be sure you can participate in the event.
URL:https://artsatlqa.mystagingwebsite.com/event/black-feminist-book-club-reads-parable-of-the-sower-with-susana-morris/
LOCATION:Charis Books & More\, 184 S Candler Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T203000
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SUMMARY:The Fantasy and Necessity of Solidarity: Sarah Schulman in conversation with Dr. Moon Charania
DESCRIPTION:Charis welcomes Sarah Schulman in conversation with Dr. Moon Charania for a discussionof The Fantasy and Necessity of Solidarity\, a brilliant examination of the inherent psychological and social challenges to solidarity movements\, and what that means for the future. This event takes place in person at Charis and on Crowdcast\, Charis’ virtual event platform. This event is free\, but registration is required for virtual attendance. Click here to register to attend virtually. Please read the in-person event guidelineson our website to be sure you can participate in the event.
URL:https://artsatlqa.mystagingwebsite.com/event/the-fantasy-and-necessity-of-solidarity-sarah-schulman-in-conversation-with-dr-moon-charania/
LOCATION:Charis Books & More\, 184 S Candler Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250528T193000
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SUMMARY:Class Warfare in Black Atlanta: Grassroots Struggles\, Power\, and Repression under Gentrification - Augustus Wood in conversation with Dartricia Rollins
DESCRIPTION:This event takes place in person at Charis and on Crowdcast\, Charis’ virtual event platform. This event is free\, but registration is required for virtual attendance. Click here to register to attend virtually. Please read the in-person event guidelines at the bottom of this page to be sure you can participate in the event. \nCharis welcomes Augustus Wood in conversation with Dartricia Rollins for a discussion of Class Warfare in Black Atlanta: Grassroots Struggles\, Power\, and Repression under Gentrification\, which traces the history of post-civil rights Black Atlanta through rigorous class analysis.
URL:https://artsatlqa.mystagingwebsite.com/event/class-warfare-in-black-atlanta-grassroots-struggles-power-and-repression-under-gentrification-augustus-wood-in-conversation-with-dartricia-rollins/
LOCATION:Charis Books & More\, 184 S Candler Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T183000
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SUMMARY:Sage: An Evening of Poetry with Mx.Yaffa
DESCRIPTION:Charis welcomes Mx. Yaffa in celebration of Sage\, a poetry collection that highlights challenges and joy within interpersonal relationships from the perspective of a queer and trans Palestinian. This event takes place in person at Charis and on Crowdcast\, Charis’ virtual event platform. This event is free\, but registration is required for virtual attendance. Click here to register to attend virtually. Please read the in-person event guidelines on our website to be sure you can participate in the event.
URL:https://artsatlqa.mystagingwebsite.com/event/sage-an-evening-of-poetry-with-mx-yaffa/
LOCATION:Charis Books & More\, 184 S Candler Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T203000
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SUMMARY:Cliterati Open Mic Featuring: Talicha J. in celebration of Taking Back the Body
DESCRIPTION:Charis and Cliterati pair up to present an inviting and fierce open mic & reading series that celebrates new voices and seasoned veterans alike. Co-hosted by Karen G. and Theresa Davis\, all are welcome to come and share their work. May’s featured poet is Talicha J. in celebration of Taking Back the Body\, a poetry collection that takes readers on a journey of self-love\, body autonomy\, and reclamation. If you would like to participate as a reader or performer\, all you need to do is arrive by 7:15 pm EST to sign up on the list. If you are a non-acoustic musician and would like to plug your instrument into our sound system\, please contact info@chariscircle.org ahead of time to let us know so we can have the right setup for you! There are no genre\, style\, or form requirements\, but please keep your set to under five minutes to allow everyone to have a turn! Please read the in-person event guidelines on our website to be sure you can participate in the event.
URL:https://artsatlqa.mystagingwebsite.com/event/cliterati-open-mic-featuring-talicha-j-in-celebration-of-taking-back-the-body/
LOCATION:Charis Books & More\, 184 S Candler Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250513T203000
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SUMMARY:Queer Romance Book Club Reads: A Shore Thing
DESCRIPTION:The Queer Romance Book Club is a group of adults that reads and discusses queer romance stories of all kinds. From new releases to older stories\, contemporary to historical settings (with even some fantasy on occasion!)\, the books we’ll read will also feature diverse pairings/configurations\, sexualities\, and gender expressions. Join us on the second Tuesday of every month to go deep on the themes\, tropes\, and emotions that connect the titles we read\, or drop in for your favorite books or sub-genres! All are welcome! May’s book is A Shore Thing by Joanna Lowell 
URL:https://artsatlqa.mystagingwebsite.com/event/queer-romance-book-club-reads-a-shore-thing/
LOCATION:Charis Books & More\, 184 S Candler Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T203000
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SUMMARY:Awakened: A.E. Osworth in conversation with E.R. Anderson
DESCRIPTION:Charis welcomes A.E. Osworth in conversation with E.R. Anderson for a discussion of Awakened\, a magical coming-of-age romp about love\, loss\, drag shows\, and late capitalism. This event takes place on Crowdcast\, Charis’ virtual event platform. This event is free\, but registration is required for virtual attendance. Register here. Please read the in-person event guidelines on our website to be sure you can participate in the event.
URL:https://artsatlqa.mystagingwebsite.com/event/awakened-a-e-osworth-in-conversation-with-e-r-anderson/
LOCATION:Charis Books & More\, 184 S Candler Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T160000
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SUMMARY:Community Art Making!
DESCRIPTION:Come out to Community Art Making at Charis! This monthly event is a free creative kickback for our community\, hosted by local trans and disabled artists Barry Lee and Noah Grigni. This is a safe and accessible space for collective healing through art\, which welcomes all skill levels\, all art forms\, and all ages. Art supplies will be provided potluck-style; we will share what we have\, and we invite you to do the same! The events are on the second Sunday of each month. No reservation or ticket is required. Masks are required inside the store.
URL:https://artsatlqa.mystagingwebsite.com/event/community-art-making-2/
LOCATION:Charis Books & More\, 184 S Candler Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art + Design
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250509T200000
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SUMMARY:Casey Plett on the Making of LittlePuss Press: a Feminist Press Run by Trans Women
DESCRIPTION:Charis welcomes LittlePuss Press publisher Casey Plett in conversation with Atlanta library worker and T4T Book Club Founder\, Jamie Hare\, for a celebration of feminist presses\, trans writing\, and making our own spaces! LittlePuss Press is a feminist press run by trans women. They believe in printing on paper\, intensive editing\, and throwing lots of parties. This event takes place in person at Charis and on Crowdcast\, Charis’ virtual event platform. This event is free\, but registration is required for virtual attendance. Click here to register to attend virtually. Please read the in-person event guidelines on our website to be sure you can participate in the event.
URL:https://artsatlqa.mystagingwebsite.com/event/casey-plett-on-the-making-of-littlepuss-press-a-feminist-press-run-by-trans-women/
LOCATION:Charis Books & More\, 184 S Candler Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250508T203000
DTSTAMP:20260829T144949
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T190226Z
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SUMMARY:Meet Me There: Featuring Raquel Gutiérrez and Sue Landers
DESCRIPTION: “Meet Me There” is a monthly intergenerational poetry\, fiction\, and creative non-fiction experience curated by trans/genderqueer poet and sound artist Samuel Ace. Writers exploring genre and gender boundaries will be a special focus of this series. This event usually takes place on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30pm ET. Some months our readings will take place at Charis Books with an option to watch virtually\, and some months the event will be fully virtual\, so be sure to check the listing! May’s featured poets are Raquel Gutiérrez and Sue Landers in celebration of their collections\, Brown Neon: Essays and What to Carry into the Future. This event takes place on Crowdcast\, Charis’ virtual event platform. This event is free\, but registration is required for virtual attendance. Click here to register to attend virtually. Please read the in-person event guidelines on our website to be sure you can participate in the event.
URL:https://artsatlqa.mystagingwebsite.com/event/meet-me-there-featuring-raquel-gutierrez-and-sue-landers/
LOCATION:Charis Books & More\, 184 S Candler Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250506T203000
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SUMMARY:Copaganda: How Police and the Media Manipulate Our News - Alec Karakatsanis in conversation with Kamau Franklin
DESCRIPTION:Description: Charis welcomes Alec Karakatsanis in conversation with Kamau Franklin for a discussion of Copaganda: How Police and the Media Manipulate Our News\, a powerful warning about how the media manipulates public perception\, fueling fear and inequality\, while distracting us from what truly matters. This event takes place in person at Charis and on Crowdcast\, Charis’ virtual event platform. This event is free\, but registration is required for virtual attendance. Click here to register to attend virtually. Please read the in-person event guidelines on our website to be sure you can participate in the event.
URL:https://artsatlqa.mystagingwebsite.com/event/copaganda-how-police-and-the-media-manipulate-our-news-alec-karakatsanis-in-conversation-with-kamau-franklin/
LOCATION:Charis Books & More\, 184 S Candler Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250504T163000
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SUMMARY:Black Feminist Book Club Reads: Assata
DESCRIPTION:The Black Feminist Book Club reads books written by Black transgender\, gender expansive\, and/or women writers\, which center the liberation\, struggle\, and lived experiences of oppressed people/marginalized groups through a Black feminist perspective. This group meets regularly in-person at Charis on the first Sunday of each month at 3pm. Assata by Assata Shakur is May’s book club read. We encourage folks to read the month’s book before our gathering but it is not required – come as you are\, regardless of how much you’ve read! Please read the in-person event guidelines on our website to be sure you can participate in the event.
URL:https://artsatlqa.mystagingwebsite.com/event/black-feminist-book-club-reads-assata/
LOCATION:Charis Books & More\, 184 S Candler Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250503T203000
DTSTAMP:20260829T144949
CREATED:20250424T185530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T185530Z
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SUMMARY:Black Movement: African American Urban History Since the Great Migration - Jeffrey O. G. Ogbar in conversation with Brea Baker
DESCRIPTION:Charis welcomes Jeffrey O. G. Ogbar in conversation with Brea Baker for a discussion of Black Movement: African American Urban History Since the Great Migration\, a landmark volume that explores the last half century of African American urban history. This event takes place in person at Charis and on Crowdcast\, Charis’ virtual event platform. This event is free\, but registration is required for virtual attendance. Click here to register to attend virtually. Please read the in-person event guidelines on our website to be sure you can participate in the event.
URL:https://artsatlqa.mystagingwebsite.com/event/black-movement-african-american-urban-history-since-the-great-migration-jeffrey-o-g-ogbar-in-conversation-with-brea-baker/
LOCATION:Charis Books & More\, 184 S Candler Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250429T210000
DTSTAMP:20260829T144949
CREATED:20250405T020554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T020554Z
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SUMMARY:To Belong Here: A New Generation of Queer\, Trans\, and Two-Spirit Appalachian Writers
DESCRIPTION:Charis welcomes editor Rae Garringer for a panel discussion with contributors from the collection To Belong Here: A New Generation of Queer\, Trans\, and Two-Spirit Appalachian Writers. More details forthcoming around the contributors featured on the panel. This collection delves into how queer\, trans\, and Two-Spirit Appalachian people make sense of life in the mountains. Please read the in-person event guidelines on our website to be sure you can participate in the event.
URL:https://artsatlqa.mystagingwebsite.com/event/to-belong-here-a-new-generation-of-queer-trans-and-two-spirit-appalachian-writers/
LOCATION:Charis Books & More\, 184 S Candler Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T203000
DTSTAMP:20260829T144949
CREATED:20250405T020401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T020401Z
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SUMMARY:This is What a Lesbian Looks Like: Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an open mic designed for your lesbian poetry\, short fiction\, music\, and dyke drama (no judgement)! Bring us your recountings of love at first sight\, U-Haul woes\, piercing and tattoo chronicles\, staying besties with your ex\, kinky explorations\, and Subaru adventures – we want it all! The personal is political! We will have a sign-up sheet with 5-minute slots for readers and performers available at the front at 7:15pm. Please read the in-person event guidelines on our website to be sure you can participate in the event.
URL:https://artsatlqa.mystagingwebsite.com/event/this-is-what-a-lesbian-looks-like-open-mic/
LOCATION:Charis Books & More\, 184 S Candler Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250424T210000
DTSTAMP:20260829T144949
CREATED:20250405T020123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T020123Z
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SUMMARY:Charis Poetry Showcase
DESCRIPTION:In honor of National Poetry Month\, Charis presents an exciting showcase of local and regional poets! Kelsey L. Smoot (we was bois together and Muse)\, Rosa Castellano (All is the Telling)\, Bess Cooley (Florence)\, and Ken Anderson (The Goose Liver Anthology: Mother Goose Meets The Spoon River Anthology) represent a range of voices and styles in contemporary poetics. Join us virtually or in-person to explore these “small bites” of each poet’s larger works\, which are sure to leave you hungry for more! Please read the in-person event guidelines on our website to be sure you can participate in the event.
URL:https://artsatlqa.mystagingwebsite.com/event/charis-poetry-showcase-2/
LOCATION:Charis Books & More\, 184 S Candler Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250423T210000
DTSTAMP:20260829T144949
CREATED:20250405T015625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T015625Z
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SUMMARY:The Vast Unsaid! A Black Lesbian Meet-Up & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The Vast Unsaid is a Black Lesbian Meet-Up & Discussion  hosted by Southern Fried Queer Pride. Come meet & discuss topics and shared experiences! This is an intentional space for Black lesbians & sapphic folks. RSVP here. Please read the event details on our website for additional information.
URL:https://artsatlqa.mystagingwebsite.com/event/the-vast-unsaid-a-black-lesbian-meet-up-discussion/
LOCATION:Charis Books & More\, 184 S Candler Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250422T203000
DTSTAMP:20260829T144949
CREATED:20250318T191350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T191350Z
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SUMMARY:Launch of Sinister Wisdom 136: Icons–Past and Present
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the launch of Sinister Wisdom 136: Icons–Past and Present\, a tribute to past and present lesbian and feminist icons. The event\, co-sponsored by Charis Books & More\, will feature readings by Susan Sherman\, Shariananda Adamz\, Dartricia Rollins\, and Linda Bryant\, as well as a slide show of some of the amazing artwork from this issue. Join Sinister Wisdom for our final event of the season\, a celebration of lesbian and queer women’s icons that you don’t want to miss. Register for the Zoom event\, Password: ICONS.
URL:https://artsatlqa.mystagingwebsite.com/event/launch-of-sinister-wisdom-136-icons-past-and-present/
LOCATION:Charis Books & More\, 184 S Candler Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250419T120000
DTSTAMP:20260829T144949
CREATED:20250405T015410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T015410Z
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SUMMARY:Mama Moon: A Story About Love and Mental Health - A reading\, guided art activity\, and guitar sing-along with Noah Grigni
DESCRIPTION:Charis welcomes Noah Grigni for a celebration of Mama Moon: A Story About Love and Mental Health. Join us for a reading of the book\, guided art activity\, and guitar sing-along. This event centers young children (ages 4-8) but all are welcome! Please read the in-person event guidelines on our website to be sure you can participate in the event.
URL:https://artsatlqa.mystagingwebsite.com/event/mama-moon-a-story-about-love-and-mental-health-a-reading-guided-art-activity-and-guitar-sing-along-with-noah-grigni/
LOCATION:Charis Books & More\, 184 S Candler Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T203000
DTSTAMP:20260829T144949
CREATED:20250405T015137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T015137Z
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SUMMARY:Cliterati Open Mic: A Celebration of National Poetry Month
DESCRIPTION:Charis and Cliterati pair up to present an inviting and fierce open mic & reading series that celebrates new voices and seasoned veterans alike. Co-hosted by Karen G. and Theresa Davis\, all are welcome to come and share their work. If you would like to participate as a reader or performer\, all you need to do is arrive by 7:15 pm EST to sign up on the list. If you are a non-acoustic musician and would like to plug your instrument into our sound system\, please contact info@chariscircle.org ahead of time to let us know so we can have the right setup for you! There are no genre\, style\, or form requirements\, but please keep your set to under five minutes to allow everyone to have a turn! Please read the in-person event guidelines on our website to be sure you can participate in the event.
URL:https://artsatlqa.mystagingwebsite.com/event/cliterati-open-mic-a-celebration-of-national-poetry-month/
LOCATION:Charis Books & More\, 184 S Candler Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250416T210000
DTSTAMP:20260829T144949
CREATED:20250318T191154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T191154Z
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SUMMARY:Covid Vortex Anxiety Opera Kitty Kaleidoscope Disco: Karen Finley in conversation with Nell Ruby
DESCRIPTION:Charis welcomes Karen Finley in conversation with Agnes Scott Art professor Nell Ruby for a discussion of Covid Vortex Anxiety Opera Kitty Kaleidoscope Disco\, a poetic meditation on the extraordinary time of loss\, isolation\, and bizarre rituals of the Covid era and its aftermath. This event takes place in person at Charis and on crowdcast\, Charis’ virtual event platform. This event is free\, but registration is required for virtual attendance. Click here to register to attend virtually. Please read the in-person event guidelines on our website to be sure you can participate in the event.
URL:https://artsatlqa.mystagingwebsite.com/event/covid-vortex-anxiety-opera-kitty-kaleidoscope-disco-karen-finley-in-conversation-with-nell-ruby/
LOCATION:Charis Books & More\, 184 S Candler Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250413T160000
DTSTAMP:20260829T144949
CREATED:20250405T014548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T014548Z
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SUMMARY:Community Art Making!
DESCRIPTION:Come out to Community Art Making at Charis! This monthly event is a free creative kickback for our community\, hosted by local trans and disabled artists Barry Lee and Noah Grigni. This is a safe and accessible space for collective healing through art\, which welcomes all skill levels\, all art forms\, and all ages. Art supplies will be provided potluck-style; we will share what we have\, and we invite you to do the same! The events are on the second Sunday of each month. No reservation or ticket is required. Masks are required inside the store.
URL:https://artsatlqa.mystagingwebsite.com/event/community-art-making/
LOCATION:Charis Books & More\, 184 S Candler Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art + Design
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T210000
DTSTAMP:20260829T144949
CREATED:20250318T190839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T190839Z
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SUMMARY:Meet Me There: Featuring boy maybe: poems by W.J. Lofton
DESCRIPTION:Meet Me There” is a monthly intergenerational poetry\, fiction\, and creative non-fiction experience curated by trans/genderqueer poet and sound artist Samuel Ace. Writers exploring genre and gender boundaries will be a special focus of this series. This event usually takes place on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30pm ET. Some months our readings will take place at Charis Books with an option to watch virtually\, and some months the event will be fully virtual\, so be sure to check the listing! April’s featured poet is W.J. Lofton in celebration of boy maybe: poems. This collection of 51 achingly eloquent poems explores Black queer Southern identity\, grief\, love\, and intimacy while enduring and witnessing unfreedom in America. Dominic Anthony will be the opening poet. This event takes place in person at Charis and on Crowdcast\, Charis’ virtual event platform. This event is free\, but registration is required for virtual attendance. Click here to register to attend virtually. Please read the in-person event guidelines on our website to be sure you can participate in the event.
URL:https://artsatlqa.mystagingwebsite.com/event/meet-me-there-featuring-boy-maybe-poems-by-w-j-lofton/
LOCATION:Charis Books & More\, 184 S Candler Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T203000
DTSTAMP:20260829T144949
CREATED:20250312T233750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T233750Z
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SUMMARY:Cup of Truth: Rising to Meet the Moment
DESCRIPTION:Cup of Truth and the LGBTQ+ Institute Present:  \nRising to Meet the Moment: A Discussion on the Advocate Educator’s Handbook\nIn Recognition of the National Day of Silence (April 11\, Annually)  \nThe Cup of Truth series at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights invites guests to grab a cup of coffee and engage in meaningful conversations on history and social justice. In partnership with local Atlanta coffee shops\, Cup of Truth fosters intimate discussions with authors\, experts\, and community leaders\, creating a welcoming space where all are invited to listen\, learn\, and share.  \nThe National Day of Silence\, organized by GLSEN\, is an annual day of action that raises awareness about the impact of bullying and harassment on LGBTQ+ students. Observed by students across the U.S.\, this day highlights the silencing effect of discrimination through a powerful\, collective vow of silence.  \nJOIN THE DISCUSSION\nPurchase the book: The Advocate Educator’s Handbook: Creating Schools Where Transgender and Non-Binary Students Thrive by authors Vanessa Ford and Rebecca Kling at Bookshop.org or Amazon.com.  
URL:https://artsatlqa.mystagingwebsite.com/event/cup-of-truth-rising-to-meet-the-moment/
LOCATION:Charis Books & More\, 184 S Candler Street\, Decatur\, GA\, 30030\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books
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ORGANIZER;CN="National Center for Civil and Human Rights":MAILTO:marketing@civilandhumanrights.org
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