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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140108T180000
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SUMMARY:THE SPECULATIVE ABYSS: A spec-fic reading with Elwin Cotman & Alex Smith
DESCRIPTION:ELWIN COTMAN‘s work evokes the strangeness simmering underneath the floorboards of New Orleans speakeasys; the sort of melancholy soaked into the floorboards of a Carolina porch in misty May. Weaving through the murkier\, funnier parts of American dreams\, stopping right at the horizon of nightmare and flat-out hilarious\, Cotman delivers a well needed shock to both the orthodoxy of African-American letters and to staid genre fiction at large. To say that A-Space and Laser Life are stoked beyond all hell for the opportunity to read with the brother is quite an understatement. We are prepared for the psycho-subconscious journey of this budding master mythmaker; gear up and join us. \nhttp://www.lookmanoagent.blogspot.com/ \nALEX SMITH is shedding his Laser Life sci-fi cocoon for an evening of lucidity. Or is he? Sure\, bring your wine and cheese for this auspicious gala\, served on your finest crystal; they won’t be broken and discarded\, rent to shards and used as weapons against the establishment. Trust us\, it’s not that kind of party. Reading from his long-awaited poetry chapbook (snicker) “Gang Stalk Oprah”\, Smith promises a serene\, intellectually tantalizing experience. Riiiighht. \nhttp://theafterv3rse.tumblr.com/
URL:https://metropolarity.net/event/the-speculative-abyss-a-spec-fic-reading-with-elwin-cotman-alex-smith/
LOCATION:A-Space Anarchist Community Center\, 47th and Baltimore Avenues\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Readings & Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Smith":MAILTO:theyarebirds@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131116T230000
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CREATED:20140102T051239Z
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SUMMARY:POC Zine Project Benefit
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URL:https://metropolarity.net/event/poc-zine-project-benefit/
LOCATION:PA
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers,Readings & Performances,Zine & Book Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131109T200000
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SUMMARY:The AfroFuturist Affair 3rd Annual Costume & Charity Ball
DESCRIPTION:The AfroFuturist Affair is throwing our 3rd Annual Charity & Costume Ball: Dark Phase Space on November 9\, 2013 at MythMedia Studios in Philadelphia!  At the annual Ball we celebrate and bring awareness to AfroFuturistic culture with feature artists\, authors\, and performers who will present works and creations that use Afrofuturism and Sci-Fi as vehicles for expression\, education\, agency\, and liberation. All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Futurist Fund\, a community grant dedicated to serving the needs of an underserved or marginalized member of the community. \nWe need your support to throw the Ball and fund our community grant!\n\nThe AfroFuturist Affair is a community formed in Philadelphia in 2011 to celebrate\, strengthen\, and promote Afrofuturistic and Black sci-fi culture through creative events\, community workshops\, blogging\, and creative writing. All proceeds from our events are used to fund the Futurist Fund Community Grant.  The AfroFuturist Affair is also a founding member of Metropolarity.net\, a 215 Speculative Fiction Collective.\n\nThe Futurist Fund is a community\, need-based grant established to provide a small amount of financial assistance to those in the community with an immediate and demonstrated need\, and without other available funds or resources to meet that need.  The Futurist Fund grant is awarded by The AfroFuturist Affair each year\, with grant funds raised from non-tax deductible donations made through creative Afrofuturistic events held year round by the organization and other collaborative partners.  \nSince we started giving out the grant in November 2012\, we have assisted a mother with past due bills after tragic deaths in the family\, a young mother with severe health issues\, and an individual in need of assistance with moving costs.  We have also used the funds to provide sponsorship and community partnerships to a number of community events\, including Psychic Windows Gallery with artist Joshua Mays at Sanctuary Wholistic Arts\, the Philly Premiere of The Triptych with AfroPunk and MythMedia Studios\, and Rockers! 3rd Annual BBQ Weekend.  \nThe Annual Ball provides a platform for artists\, authors\, musicians\, visionaries\, and performers of color who purposely create with science fiction and afrofuturistic themes and mediums. Artists who feature at the AfroFuturist Affair Carity & Costume Ball are diverse in their theories\, topics\, and modes of expression\, but all of their work embody common afrofuturistic elements – paying homage to our histories\, commenting on our present state\, and envisioning our futures as people of color. Some of our past guests and sponsors have included: \n \nDja Dja N. Medjay\, author of the science fiction novel\, Renpet \nBill Campbell \, author of Sunshine Patriots and Koontown Killing Kaper \nNicole D. Sconiers\, author of a collection of speculative fiction short stories\, Escape from Beckyville: Tales of Race\, Hair\, and Rage \nNapoleon Dolemite and the Signifying Monks \n \nVisual Artist Lorna Williams \nIntuitive Expressions \nPSL Presidential Candidate of the US Peta Lindsay  \nArtists Rell Stylez of S.W.A.G \nDesigner Nit Ra Sit \nDJ John Morrison The Alien Architect  \n \nPhiladelphia Printworks feyasterling inc. The Black Tribbles \nBlack Sci-Fi.com \nBlu Dahlia  \n \n \nFunds also help to support other activities and endeavors of the organization\, including our tumblr blog which promotes and supports Afrofuturistic culture\, practice\, and events around the diaspora\, our free community workshops\, and critical\, creative writing on Black scifi and Afrofuturistic phenomenon.  \nYou can see photos from our past Balls from 2011 and 2012.  \nHere is an interview with the Creative Director of The AfroFuturist Affair at a promotional event from the very first Ball in 2011: \n \nOther Ways You Can Help \n \nAll donations are greatly\nappreciated\, but we understand that not everyone has the means to monetarily support. Your support by sharing this campaign on your social networking\nsites is truly invaluable! We will also try to set up some sort of digital gift\nfor most shares\, such as a .pdf of The AfroFuturist Affair mini-zine.  \nIf you are interested in sponsoring\, vending\, or volunteering at the 2013 Charity & Costume Ball\, please submit an email to afrofuturistaffair@gmail.com. To share your ideas\, talents\, and proposed performances for inclusion in this year’s Charity & Costume Ball\, please email afrofuturistaffair@gmail.com by September 30\, 2013.  \n \nMore About The AfroFuturist Affair \n \nThe AfroFuturist Affair engages the community by cultivating a vehicle through which people can push beyond the confines of the mainstream narratives and stereotypes that have marginalized their interests\, experiences\, and their very existences and allows them to continue developing their identities in a comfortable and safe space with people of like minds.  The project also provides a space for individuals of color with similar experiences and interests in Afrofuturism\, fantasy\, science-fiction\, and speculative fiction to collaborate on a project that promotes and encourages their art and philosophies as connected with these themes. In the sense that Afrofuturism and speculative fiction is a medium for social commentary and a lens through which communities can shape evaluate or shape their futures\, the project provides the space not only for further dialogue around these ideas\, but for actual\, practical implementation of these ideas as they serve social progress.
URL:https://metropolarity.net/event/the-afrofuturist-affair-3rd-annual-costume-charity-ball/
LOCATION:MythMedia Studios\, Philadelphia\, United States
CATEGORIES:Afrofuturist Sciences,Fundraisers,Parties,Readings & Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131107T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131107T230000
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SUMMARY:Return to Octavia City
DESCRIPTION:Black Tribbles and The AfroFuturist Affair present\nOCTAVIA CITY 2 \nThursday November 7th 8-11pm\nLIVE BROADCAST on G-town Radio\nwww.GTOWNRADIO.com\nCo-hosted by The Black Tribbles and Rasheedah Phillips of The AfroFuturist Affair. Special Guest Host Gabriel Bryant of Stepping Into Tomorrow. \nMusical soundscape provided by Shawanda Aura Spivey aka the one and only DJ AURA. \nCALLING ALL AUTHORS….\nInspired by Hugo and Nebula Award winning author\, the late Octavia Butler\, OCTAVIA CITY presents original tales of Afrofuturism\, science fiction fused with perspectives born from the African diaspora. \nYou are invited to submit your original story to be read aloud during this special broadcast by yourself (if available) or a local professional storyteller. Stories should time out no longer than 10 minutes. One submission per author. No pornographic or offensive material will be accepted. \nSubmissions should be emailed to OCTAVIACITY@gmail.com \nSUBMISSIONS ARE DUE BY FRIDAY OCTOBER 25. \nAuthors selected for our April event are WELCOME to submit. HEY\, RORIE!!! \nWe look forward to seeing you on the radio – GTOWN RADIO The Sound from Germantown! \nPromo flyer illustration – ‘JAGUAR WRIGHT’ by Len ‘Cruze’ Webb aka BatTribble of Black Tribbles
URL:https://metropolarity.net/event/return-to-octavia-city/
LOCATION:GTOWNRADIO\, 24 Maplewood Mall\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Readings & Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131012T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131012T230000
DTSTAMP:20260423T131547
CREATED:20130910T220405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130910T220405Z
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SUMMARY:Philly Zine Fest 2013
DESCRIPTION:“The Fest showcases local artists and zinesters\, as well as zine distros\, bringing DIY\, radical\, whimsical\, and artistic small press publications to the public. Ranging from bike repair to poetry to crafts\, the Zine Fest is a great place to go to learn new things\, connect with local writers\, and get involved with creating new forms of accessible media.”  \nThis is the 11th annual Philly Zine Fest. This year it will be extending its hours and include evening performances. \nMetropolarity will be tabling and performing. Aw shucks.
URL:https://metropolarity.net/event/philly-zine-fest-2013/
LOCATION:The Rotunda\, 4014 Walnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Readings & Performances,Zine & Book Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131004T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131004T200000
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SUMMARY:SCREAMING QUEENS + EX. BY V. + ALEX SMITH + VOYAGER + HEATHER HOLEPUNCHER
DESCRIPTION:Screaming Queens (Vancouver)\nS/T – Psychedelia by Screaming Queens \nex. by v.\nshifted red by EX. By V. \nAlex Smith\nSmith is a queer black activist\, poet\, dj\, actor\, musician\, afro punk/afro-futurist chronicler of the naughty universe. Smith’s work speaks to the edge\, to the post-fringe dystopia slowly creeping upon us. Too cantankerous and flamboyant for the Saul Williams wanna-be/def poetry set\, too tribal for academia\, Smith paints viral inscriptions for an audience of armed pixie insurrectionists. He is the founder and curator of the queer-empowered Laser Life sci-fi reading series. Alex’s short story collection\, “Gang Stalk Oprah“\, with its lines hashed like an SAT-word injected SEPTA bus graffiti\, will kidnap you\, convert you\, shoot you in the leg and then set you free. \nVoyager\nhttp://sssybtch.wordpress.com/ \nHeather Holepuncher \nflyer design: negatecity.tumblr.com \nall ages\n5$ (no one turned away for lack of funds)\nsee you soon!!
URL:https://metropolarity.net/event/screaming-queens-ex-by-v-alex-smith-voyager-heather-holepuncher/
LOCATION:LAVA zone\, 4134 Lancaster Ave\, Philadelphia\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music Shows,Readings & Performances,Some Other Jawns
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130927T190000
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SUMMARY:The Laser Life Queer Sci-Fi Reading Series
DESCRIPTION:Triumphant return for fall!! The lifeblood! \nwith the crew\nAlex Smith\nShane Jenkins\nR. Phillips of the AfroFuturist Affair\nRas Mashramani\nMaggie Eighteen \nand featured readers\nKatie Zall\n+ 1 more TBA
URL:https://metropolarity.net/event/the-laser-life-queer-sci-fi-reading-series/
LOCATION:A-Space Anarchist Community Center\, 47th and Baltimore Avenues\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Readings & Performances
ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Smith":MAILTO:theyarebirds@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130924T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130924T203000
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CREATED:20130913T184343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130913T184343Z
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SUMMARY:100 Days Instead of Prisons Video Premier & Launch Party
DESCRIPTION:THE ART FACTORY & DECARCERATE PA PRESENT: \nCome one\, come all to PhillyCAM and join us for the Premier of our 3 Stop Motion Animation Videos that we collaborated with Decarcerate PA as well as the kick off for the 100 Days Instead of Prisons Launch Party.  \nOur Videos Are: \n~EVOLUTION OF PRISON: THE BACKGROUND FOR DECARCERATE PA \n~WHAT WE WANT: THE PLATFORM OF DECARCERATE PA \n~PLASTIC UPRISING: THE WORK OF DECARCERATE PA \nALSO THERE WILL BE……\nPerformances\nFood\nSpeakers from Decarcerate\nArt-making for the 100 days campaign \nThis summer\, we collaborated with Decarcerate PA and PhillyCAM for six weeks to make three short stop-motion videos to help people realize the grand actuality of the Prison Industrial Complex. PhillyCAM was gracious enough to let us use their equipment and their space while we planned\, filmed\, recorded and edited the 3 videos. Decarcerate PA helped us clear up the clouds by telling us more about what they do as well as the political and community results and consequences of mass incarceration. We hope that these pieces will shed light on the current situation\, and inspire people to join the movement to stop the prison industry and reinvest in the community.
URL:https://metropolarity.net/event/100-days-instead-of-prisons-video-premier-launch-party/
LOCATION:PhillyCAM\, 699 Ranstead Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Readings & Performances,Youth Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130921T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130921T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T131547
CREATED:20130910T214149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130910T214149Z
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SUMMARY:NORTHERN LIBERTIES // ASTICKANDASTONE // FOREST KINGDOM // LONG VERA // EIGHTEEN // SEAN GLASS // VOYAGER
DESCRIPTION:–> BANDS: \nNORTHERN LIBERTIES\n“Dissonant riff-heavy freakouts…sullen gloom…melodic marches…spacey\, psychedelic angular avant-punk…cosmic effects tripouts…bizarre feverdream lyrics…zoned-out vocals.” -Crucial Blast \nA STICK AND A STONE\n“… a haunting\, dark long night…back and forth mixed emotions…powerful sex…pancakes…” -Spice Rack\n* Night Vision Vinyl Release and Art Show + One year anniversary with drummer Dan + LAST SHOW before 8 month hiatus! \nFOREST KINGDOM\n“electro-punk-techno-metal”\n* LAST SHOW for awhile with Joshua and Corey + Kickoff show before 2 month tour! \nLONG VERA\n“An unclassifiable melange of minimalism and metal-folk\, unfolding as a deeply internal confession.”\n*Short solo set with Widow all the way from NOLA! Don’t come late and miss it! \n–> BETWEEN BANDS: \nEIGHTEEN OF METROPOLARITY\nReading tales of dystopian heartbreak & cyborg tenderness \nSEAN GLASS\nPerformance artist Mega-Fuck extraordinaire! \n…all of this will be woven together by our fabulous host: + VOYAGER + (not to be confused with Ruby L.L.!) \n*SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 21ST\, 7PM\, 4134 LANCASTER AVE* \n*$5 suggested donations will be accepted to pay for a PA and to support LAVA SPACE and the hard work of all these independent artists!*
URL:https://metropolarity.net/event/northern-liberties-astickandastone-forest-kingdom-long-vera-eighteen-sean-glass-voyager/
LOCATION:LAVA zone\, 4134 Lancaster Ave\, Philadelphia\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music Shows,Readings & Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130920T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130920T200000
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SUMMARY:Come as Your Madness! A Smut Reading
DESCRIPTION:A smut reading catering to your hidden desires and derangement! \nPerformances by authors from Metropolarity\, The Apiary Corp.\, and The Dream Oven \nOpen erotica reading: bring your fantasies & realities \nFlagrant gender performance greatly encouraged & appreciated. \nWeird & tantalizing dance party to follow
URL:https://metropolarity.net/event/come-as-your-madness-a-smut-reading-by-metropolarity-apiary-magazine-the-dream-oven/
LOCATION:Little Berlin\, 2430 Coral Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19125\, United States
CATEGORIES:Parties,Readings & Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130907T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T131547
CREATED:20130825T222537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130825T222537Z
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SUMMARY:Fargo-Moorehead Zine Fest
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy zine sales\, a zine tutorial\, music by Spring Ma and QUESE IMC. QUESE will also speak about Idle No More and solidarity. Ras. Mashramani and Maggie Eighteen of the science fiction collective METROPOLARITY will be speaking and facilitating a workshop. \nFMZF is honored to present a screening of the movie Rez with a Q & A with member/s of the cast and crew after. \nFMZF will continue to offer community building events in the meantime. \nFargo-Moorhead Zine Fest was created with the goal of educating people of all ages about zines. In addition to being just plain awesome to read and make\, zines have enormous potential for self-empowerment\, raising self-esteem\, healthy self-expression\, and promoting literacy. \nZines are an inexpensive and easily distributable way to express ideas\, showcase art or photography\, or invite discussion on a topic. Zines have been around in various forms since the invention of the printing press. FMZF was founded by Joyce Hatton\, Midwest Coordinator of the POC Zine Project.
URL:https://metropolarity.net/event/fargo-moorehead-zine-fest/
LOCATION:UU Church\, 121 9th St S\, Fargo\, ND\, 58103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Readings & Performances,Workshops,Youth Events,Zine & Book Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130810T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130810T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T131547
CREATED:20130712T200134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130712T200134Z
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SUMMARY:SPACE_DOME :: A NIGHT OF COSMIC ART
DESCRIPTION:FACEBOOK RSVP HERE  \n\n\n\n\n\n::A NIGHT OF COSMIC ART:: \n>>Plastic Fantastic invites the beautiful world people\, Philadelphia. Geodesic dome houses wonder including artist\, creative\, inspirational. Projectors Light Music\, telling the stories of Life political\, emotional\, universal. Enjoy your time here and Celebrate!<< \n>>08.10.2013<<\n>>08:00PM<<\n>>40th Street AIRSPACE<<\n>>FREE<<\n>>ALL AGES<< \nFeaturing performances by: \nGhettoSongbird\nhttps://www.facebook.com/The.Official.GhettoSongBird \nUmer Piracha\nhttps://www.facebook.com/umerpiracha \nMetropolarity\nhttp://metropolarity.net/ \nDave Marley\nhttp://overcompensation.net/ \nDan Pasternack\nhttp://neverforgetradio.bandcamp.com/ \nBlown Away\nhttp://www.blown-away.net/ \n————————–————————\nhttp://you-are.blown-away.net/
URL:https://metropolarity.net/event/weird-fiction-performance-at-plastique-cirque/
LOCATION:40th Street AIR Space\, 4007 Chestnut Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Readings & Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130803T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130803T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T131547
CREATED:20130711T224609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20130711T224609Z
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SUMMARY:trouble: queer writers reading
DESCRIPTION:PART OF THE PHREAK N QUEER ARTS FESTIVAL COMES TROUBLE: QUEER WRITERS READING \nfeaturing: \nAlex Smith & Crew from Metropolarity \nTim Trace Peterson\n(co-editor of Troubling the Line: Trans and Genderqueer Poetry and Poetics) \nChe Gossett \nPatrick Lucy \nhosted by Marion Bell \npart of Phreak N’ Queer Arts & Music Festival 2013 \ndonations suggested\, absolutely no one turned away for lack of funds \nsee you there!
URL:https://metropolarity.net/event/trouble-queer-writers-reading/
LOCATION:Wooden Shoe Books & Records\, 704 South Street\, Philadelphia\, 19147\, United States
CATEGORIES:Readings & Performances
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130721T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130721T220000
DTSTAMP:20260423T131547
CREATED:20130712T195032Z
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual ROCKERS BBQ day #3: Workshop & Zine Fest
DESCRIPTION:2PM -4PM: WORKSHOPS \n-YOGA WITH THE HOUSE OF HAYES\n-CAPOEIRA WITH LOBO MA\n-STOP-MOTION DIY STORIES WITH HOMEGROWN.ORG\n-CIRQUE MANIKK\n-QUANTUM TIME CAPSULE – [RSVP@afrofuturistaffair@gmail]\n-SCREEN PRINTING & PATCH MAKING WITH PHILLYPRINTWORKS \n4PM -6PM: POP UP MOVIES & BBQ & ZINE FEST \nPOP UP MOVIE: SPACE IS THE PLACE\nPRESENTED BY MYTHMEDIA21 & LIBERATION MOVIE NIGHT \nBBQ PRESENTED BY MMGZ \nZINE FEST FEATURING\n-HOUSE OF HAYES\n-METROPOLARITY\n-ROCKERS\n-MOORMOTHERGODDESS  \n\n6PM -10ISH: THE SHOW/LIVE PERFORMANCES \nFEATURING \nTHE COOLOTS\nSLAPDASH SOUNDSYSTEM\nNEWSOF YOUR DEPARTURE: http://newsofyourdeparture.bandcamp.com/\nDAQUAN MOTLEY\nGIRLS DRESSED AS GIRLS\nAND SPECIAL GUEST TBA\n\nROCKERS CLOSET POP UP SHOP\nPHILLY PRINTWORKS POP UP SHOP \nPROJECTIONS BY SARAH KIM (PHILLYPRINTWORKS INTERN)
URL:https://metropolarity.net/event/3rd-annual-rockers-bbq-day-3-workshop-zine-fest/
LOCATION:House of Hayes\, 1822 N Hancock St\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19122\, United States
CATEGORIES:Afrofuturist Sciences,Music Shows,Parties,Readings & Performances,Workshops,Zine & Book Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="ROCKERS":MAILTO:sdfsbooking@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:RADAR+++
DESCRIPTION:Alex Smith’s newest: SCI-FI/GENRE FICTION READING AT LOCUST MOON COMICS! \nWorking in the medium of comics\, there’s generally two sides. First\, the vibrant art that allows for immediate\, tangible recognition and expression of ideas. the absolute essential element that makes sequential art become “comics” is how it’s drawn. It’s a visual medium and we are ecstatic about that! \nBut secondly\, there’s also the writing. At a comic book convention\, no one stands in line to pay $100 for Grant Morisson or Neil Gaiman to write them a couple paragraphs of Batman fanfic. No\, the writing in comics is secondary\, even though without its best practicioners\, comics as a viable expressive medium would have floundered a long time ago. \nSo\, the idea occurs that both mediums should be integrated at comic book gatherings. But how? It’s easy for an artist to show a fan\, potential publisher\, or retailer a few panels or pin ups of their art. It can be felt in the three seconds it takes the viewer to simply view the art. We get it. But again\, for writers\, simply saying\, “I can write” isn’t enough\, yet no one wants to spend precious minutes at a convention reading someone’s story they’ve typed and printed out or posted to their iPAD (I know from experience..ugh.) Thus\, I propose a reading! It’s quite simple: Writers bring one of their best pieces of fiction\, walk up to the stage\, and read to the audience\, captivating them in the same manner as an artist would: with a visceral\, permeable rendering of their words.\n\nOur reading\, titled RADAR+++\, would allow for writers in the sci-fi\, super hero\, action\, crime\, spy\, fantasy\, horror genres to present their work\, much like a poetry reading. There’s a proven audience for this\, if recent attendance and participation in the Laser Life sci fi readings and the Afro-Futurist Affair gatherings are proof. \nFormat:\nEach reader signs up beforehand\, preferably online\, after submitting a portion of their piece. We want this to be entertaining and a showcase for talent. Then we allot ten minutes reading time for each participant. This event should last two hours (the length of a good movie)\, and while that may seem like a long time\, it really goes by fairly quickly.  \nSo let us know if you’re down to read for us!
URL:https://metropolarity.net/event/radar/
LOCATION:Locust Moon Comics\, 34 South 40th Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Readings & Performances
ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Smith":MAILTO:theyarebirds@hotmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130426T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130426T210000
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SUMMARY:The Laser Life
DESCRIPTION:Queer empowered speculative fiction reading series.  \nTHE LASER LIFE is near and dear to our hearts. You’ll know why once you attend. \nThis episode the whole crew will be reading\, plus Paul Walker of SGNLS. \nSee some info about past Laser Life readings here or peep videos from previous readings here. \nFACEBOOK RSVP
URL:https://metropolarity.net/event/the-laser-life/
LOCATION:A-Space Anarchist Community Center\, 47th and Baltimore Avenues\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Readings & Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="Alex Smith":MAILTO:theyarebirds@hotmail.com
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130425T230000
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SUMMARY:Octavia City
DESCRIPTION:Black Tribbles and Stepping Into Tomorrow present\nOCTAVIA CITY\, original tales of Afrofuturism\,\nw/special guest Rasheedah Phillips of The AfroFuturist Affair!  \nThursday April 25 8-11pm\nLIVE BROADCAST on G-town Radio\nCo-hosted by The Black Tribbles and Gabriel Bryant of Stepping Into Tomorrow.  \nWe are turning over 3 hours of airtime for original Afrofuturistic storytelling! Inspired by the work of the legendary author Octavia Butler\, OCTAVIA CITY is the first in a series of yearlong celebration of Afrofuturism storytelling. \nWANT TO BE INVOLVED? \nThe details are simple. Story submissions are due by Thursday April 18th. They can be emailed in DOC or PDF format to blacktribbles@gmail.com.  \nWe are looking for writers of original short tales with an Afrofuturistic theme who would like the opportunity to a) read their story to the audience live on air or b) have it read by a professional actor (please indicate your preference with your submission). We ask that the tales time out no longer than 12 minutes in length and do not contain graphic sexual imagery.  \nThere is no cap on the number of stories we’re accepting. Depending on audience response\, this will be a recurring event on our show. However only those selected for this upcoming broadcast will be contacted regarding their entries.  \nFeel free to share the information with anyone you believe would be interested in participating in the event. \nPromo flyer illustration – ‘PACIFICS’ by Mattahan http://mattahan.deviantart.com/
URL:https://metropolarity.net/event/octavia-city/
LOCATION:GTOWNRADIO\, 24 Maplewood Mall\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19144\, United States
CATEGORIES:Readings & Performances
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ORGANIZER;CN="Black Tribbles":MAILTO:blacktribbles@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130403T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130403T210000
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SUMMARY:Imogen Binnie's NEVADA Book Tour Reading
DESCRIPTION:RAS MASHRAMANI\nALEX SMITH\nMAGGIE EIGHTEEN \nWILL BE READING WITH RED DURKIN\nAND\nIMOGEN BINNIE\nAS SHE TOURS THE COUNTRY WITH HER NEW BOOK\, NEVADA\, FROM TOPSIDE PRESS\n\nBETTER DETAILS SOON
URL:https://metropolarity.net/event/imogen-binnies-nevada-book-tour-reading/
LOCATION:A-Space Anarchist Community Center\, 47th and Baltimore Avenues\, Philadelphia\, 19143\, United States
CATEGORIES:Readings & Performances
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