First Fridays Poetry Reading Series & Open Mic w/ Stephen Schwei

Join us for an inspiring evening at the First Fridays Poetry Reading Series and Open Mic! 🎤✨
Featured Poet: Stephen Schwei, a talented gay poet from Wisconsin, now residing in Houston. His impressive collection, Bluebonnet Whispers, along with a collaboration named Catch Me at the Carnival, showcases over 100 individual poems! 🌈📚
📖 Get your signed copies and dive into the world of poetry!
Learn more about Stephen at stephenschwei.com
💫 A glimpse of Stephen’s work:
Moon Lovers
Why did I ever tie my lover to the moon? Entangle him in all its phases. ... 🌙💔
Opening Pop-up Poet: Wafa Shaikh, a Pakistani-American writer and editor based in Texas. With a background in Creative Writing from Texas Christian University, her writing beautifully encompasses the themes of grief and love in womanhood. 🌹✨
Catch Wafa on Instagram: @wafifi_
🔹 Event Program:

• 7:00 PM: Doors open (Arrive early to secure your seat!)
• 7:30 PM: Pop-up Poet, Wafa Shaikh reads
• 7:40 PM: Feature Poet, Stephen Schwei reads
• 8:00 PM: Short break (buy/sell/sign books)
• 8:15 PM: Open mic
  Location: 1520 W Main St, Houston, TX 77006
  🎟️ Get your tickets here!
  Note: Accessible entrance at the back. Limited parking, so plan ahead! 🚗