First Friday/Wide Open Mic: Mystery Night
Writers and Books will be open for First Friday and they invite the public to “solve riddles, find clues and win prizes!” Their mystery night will feature mysteries and tests of detective skills. Free
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Genesee Reading Series
Now in its 34th year, the Genesee Reading Series is a smorgasbord for your literary palate. Come every month on the second Tuesday, and by the end of the year you will have feasted on the work of 24 regional authors (some prominent, some emerging; writers of fiction, poetry, essay, creative nonfiction, memoir). It’s up […]
Last Mondays Open Mic Comedy
oin us for the “Last Mondays” Stand-up Comedy Open Mic in our wonderful performance space! Anyone interested gets 5 to 7 minutes of stage time. Come to perform or just watch. Comics are great but we need an audience too! Free Open to the public
Get Lit
Let’s take literature back to the streets. Join us at bars and coffee shops around the city. Listen to the talented writers from around the region as they dazzle you with their work. Featured performances by We All Write, the Straw Mat Writers, and the Dead Metaphor Cabaret. Locations: The Daily Refresher, Skylark, and Roc […]
Senior Reading Event
Share your writing with other seniors in a comfortable atmosphere at Writers & Books. If you would like to make a request for an accommodation, please email us at accommodation@wab.org at least 10 days prior to the event. Free Open to the public
First Friday/Wide Open Mic: Stephen King Night
Writers & Books is proud to participate in First Friday each month. We pick a theme and put out snacks, you come and enjoy our building. Peruse the bookstore, pick up a catalog and participate in whatever free themed event we have that evening. Wide Open Mic, Rochester’s longest running open mic, kicks off at […]
Last Mondays Open Mic Comedy
Join us for the “Last Mondays” Stand-up Comedy Open Mic in our wonderful performance space! Anyone interested gets 5 to 7 minutes of stage time. Come to perform or just watch. Comics are great but we need an audience too! Free Open to Public
Stories ROC: Hot Fun in the Summertime! Stories about water sports, camping trips, family reunions, & Other Disasters
Hot Fun in the Summertime! Stories about water sports, camping trips, family reunions, and other disasters. After a bleak Rochester winter, who doesn’t look forward to summer vacation? We head to writing or meditation retreats, summer cottages, beaches, baseball games, concerts, and cookouts. There are graduations and weddings galore. The higher the stakes, the more […]
Genesee Reading Series
Now in its 34th year, the Genesee Reading Series is a smorgasbord for your literary palate. Come every month on the second Tuesday, and by the end of the year you will have feasted on the work of 24 regional authors (some prominent, some emerging; writers of fiction, poetry, essay, creative nonfiction, memoir). It’s up […]
First Friday / Wide Open Mic: Claude Bragdon
Writers & Books is proud to participate in First Friday each month. We pick a theme and put out snacks, you come and enjoy our building. Peruse the bookstore, pick up a catalog and participate in whatever free themed event we have that evening. Wide Open Mic, Rochester’s longest running open mic, kicks off at […]