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As writers and storytellers take the stage in the stunning visual space of downtown Issaquah’s historic Train Depot to share their writing in the Eastside’s only ongoing literary open mic series. Try out some new material or bring something you’ve recently published and want to share. Come and listen to your favorite local writers. Mingle with other writers and admire each other’s pieces.
We’re excited to hear your stories, poems, essays, diaries, letters, jokes, hermit crabs, op eds, musings…
December 2, 2024
Join us in community, as writers and storytellers take the stage in the stunning visual space of downtown Issaquah’s historic Train Depot to share their writing in the Eastside’s only ongoing literary open mic series. Try out some new material or bring something you’ve recently published and want to share. Come and listen to your favorite local writers. Mingle with other writers and admire each other’s pieces.
We’re excited to hear your stories, poems, essays, diaries, letters, jokes, hermit crabs, op eds, musings…
Featured Readers coming soon. Special musical guests at intermission.
Doors open 6:30 p.m.
Readings 7-9 p.m.
Intermission at 8 p.m.
Free to the public.
Sign up at the door or sign up early now:
October 7, 2024
Join us in community, as writers and storytellers take the stage in the stunning visual space of downtown Issaquah’s historic Train Depot to share their writing in the Eastside’s only ongoing literary open mic series. Try out some new material or bring something you’ve recently published and want to share. Come and listen to your favorite local writers. Mingle with other writers and admire each other’s pieces.
Featuring Guest Authors David Shields, Peter Mounford, Kale Kim, Hadley Leggett, and Corinne Manning
Doors open 6:30 p.m.
Readings 7-9 p.m.
Intermission at 8 p.m.
Free to the public.
Sign up at the door or sign up early now:
August 12, 2024
Join us in community, as writers and storytellers take the stage in the stunning visual space of downtown Issaquah’s historic Train Depot to share their writing in the Eastside’s only ongoing literary open mic series. Try out some new material or bring something you’ve recently published and want to share. Come and listen to your favorite local writers. Mingle with other writers and admire each other’s pieces.
We’re excited to hear your stories, poems, essays, diaries, letters, jokes, hermit crabs, op eds, musings…
special guest author Anne Lui Kellor
Doors open: 6:30 pm
6:30 p.m. - Photobooth with Toni Pinto
7 p.m. - Readings
8:30 p.m. - Photobooth and champagne
Free to the public.
Sign up at the door or sign up early now:
June 3, 2024
Join us in community, as writers and storytellers take the stage in the stunning visual space of downtown Issaquah’s historic Train Depot to share their writing in the Eastside’s only ongoing literary open mic series. Try out some new material or bring something you’ve recently published and want to share. Come and listen to your favorite local writers. Mingle with other writers and admire each other’s pieces.
We’re excited to hear your stories, poems, essays, diaries, letters, jokes, hermit crabs, op eds, musings…
Featuring guest authors Taha Ebrahimi and Kristen Millares Young
Doors open 6:30 p.m.
Readings 7-9 p.m.
Intermission at 8 p.m.
Free to the public. Funding provided by 4Culture.