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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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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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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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SUMMARY:Space Ratchet Speculative House Party Jawn
DESCRIPTION:WE HAVIN A HOUSE PARTY FUNDRAISER TYPE JAWN \nPHOTOBOOTH w/LATEST FRACTAL-EDGE AUGMENTED SPX TECHNOLOGIES\nROOM OF SPIRIT & TIME LOUNGE\nCELEBRATION OF THE SUN RETURN OF METROPOLARITY MEMBER R.PHILLIPS\nPUBLIC RELEASE OF SE:1 EP:1 METROPOLARITY ZINE \nBLACK LIGHT :: STROBE LIGHT\nSPACE PUNCH (U-IN-THE-FACE)\nSOUND TECHNIQUES W/ OUR OWN DJ ALEXX & SPECIAL GUEST DJ JOHN MORRISON\nBASS BANGERS FUTURE FUNK TRAP SHIT BROKEN-BEAT TWERK ANTHEMS DETROIT TECHNO WHATEVER WHATEVER WHATEVER \nBRING YOUR PROSTHETIC BODY PARTS\nBRING YOUR CRYSTALS\nBRING FIVE ($5) BUCKS \nONLY WEIRDOS\nONLY FREAKS\nONLY SKANKS\nONLY SPACERS\nONLY OANKALI\nONLY WITCHES\nONLY ANARRESTI\nONLY GIFS\nONLY FREMEN\nONLY GLITCHES\nONLY CYBORGS\nONLY SAIYANS\nONLY ONLY ONLY \nOFFICIAL BUSINESS. YOUR PRESENCE IS REQUESTED.
URL:https://metropolarity.net/event/space-ratchet-speculative-house-party-jawn/
LOCATION:ROOM OF SPIRIT & TIME\, 3213 Turner Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19121\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers,Parties
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ORGANIZER;CN="METROPOLARITY CREW":MAILTO:metropolarity@gmail.com
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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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SUMMARY:ZINE-A-THON with Roots & River Philly + Femme Dreamboat
DESCRIPTION:RSVP ON FACEBOOK \nFive whole hours of zine making! This is a fundraiser for Roots & River Philly Collective + for Femme Dreamboat Zine! Metropolarity crew has been invited to read from our zines (which will be available for purchase). Zine related skills will be taught. Something pops off every hour\, so make sure to come through! \nYou want even more of a reason to come??  \nSunday\, March 17th is also the day that Mercury gets out of Retro. \nSliding scale donation $3-25 if you come WITH zine supplies to share\, $5-30 without any supplies. No one turned away for lack of funds.  \n—— \nABOUT THE ORGANIZERS:\nRoots and River Philadelphia is an artistic home for Queer Black artists in Philadelphia. R&RPC works to provide programming & other resources for LGBTQ & POC artists. You can find more information about us here: http://rootsandriver.com/ or here: http://rootsandriverphilly.tumblr.com/ \nFemme Dreamboat is a radical zine and blog project designed to centralize feminine experience in queer culture. This is our blog:(http://femmedreamboat.tumblr.com/)
URL:https://metropolarity.net/event/zine-a-thon-with-roots-river-philly-femme-dreamboat/
LOCATION:Wooden Shoe Books & Records\, 704 South Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19147\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers,Zine & Book Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Roots & River Philly":MAILTO:rootsandriverphilly@gmail.com
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