# Event Details - **Event Name**: Work In Progress: A Queer Literary Open Mic - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: An open mic for queer and trans writers of all genres, at Hive Mind Books in Bushwick.About this EventWriters of all genres, join us as we turn up the party lights for Hive Mind’s monthly open mic night.This mic is specifically for queer and trans writers. All genres are welcome. Poets, journalists, novelists, memoirists, whatever you write, you’re welcome at the mic. Give us your sci fi, your autofiction, your flash pieces sitting in a drawer, whatever you’ve got. There is no pressure to be perfect. Bring your work in progress or your polished piece, whatever you feel like reading, and share your work in a supportive environment. Writers of all levels are welcome.Sign up list opens at 6:30pm and is first come, first served. We start at 7pm. Each reader has 5 minutes.Free to attend and to participate. Allies are welcome in the audience to cheer on the performers. Our coffee bar will be open for the duration of the mic. (Please note that we won’t steam milk or grind beans during anyone’s reading, though!)RSVP is needed for readers and attendees, as our space is limited. RSVP’ing does NOT equal signing up to read. To sign up, you have to be here in person.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Hive Mind Books is a queer and trans bookstore and coffee shop in Bushwick, Brooklyn. Our coffee and tea bar will be open for the duration of this event.Subways:(L) Dekalb(M/L) Myrtle-Wyckoff(M) Knickerbocker - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brooklyn/work-in-progress-a-queer-literary-open-mic/100001994987511350 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, open-mic, entertainment, performances, parties, sports - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Hive Mind Books - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 12.51, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Brooklyn - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Hive Mind Books - **lat**: 40.70102079999999 - **long**: -73.91754259999999 - **full address**: Hive Mind Books, 219 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Work In Progress: A Queer Literary Open Mic - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/9e2956ecd4bae755b6f220f01a06606f2dfb0c19855d0a61efc9a47b23881e29-rimg-w1200-h600-dcefeef2-gmir.jpg?v=1785051022 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Work In Progress: A Queer Literary Open Mic being held? - **A:** Work In Progress: A Queer Literary Open Mic takes place on Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 20 Aug, 2026 at 09:00 pm at Hive Mind Books, 219 Irving Avenue, Brooklyn, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Work In Progress: A Queer Literary Open Mic? - **A:** Work In Progress: A Queer Literary Open Mic is organized by Hive Mind Books. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Work In Progress: A Queer Literary Open Mic is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brooklyn, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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