Name: BookWoman 2nd Thursday Poetry and Open Mic featuring Laura Van Prooyen and Cecily Parks
Start: 2026-07-10T00:15:00.000Z
End: 2026-07-10T00:15:00.000Z
Location: BookWoman

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Two accomplished queer poets take the stage for an evening of readings and open mic at BookWoman. Laura Van Prooyen and Cecily Parks bring their voices to this monthly literary gathering, a space where the community comes to share work, listen closely, and connect over words that matter. Come for the featured readers, stay for the voices you'll discover.

BookWoman 2nd Thursday Poetry and Open Mic featuring Laura Van Prooyen and Cecily Parks

On Thursday, July 9th at 7:15 PM, Two accomplished queer poets take the stage for an evening of readings and open mic at BookWoman. Laura Van Prooyen and Cecily Parks bring t...

Two accomplished queer poets take the stage for an evening of readings and open mic at BookWoman. Laura Van Prooyen and Cecily Parks bring their voices to this monthly literary gathering, a space wher...

BookWoman 2nd Thursday Poetry and Open Mic featuring Laura Van Prooyen and Cecily Parks at BookWoman

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BookWoman 2nd Thursday Poetry and Open Mic featuring Laura Van Prooyen and Cecily Parks - Jul 9, 2026 - BookWoman

BookWoman is an independent feminist and LGBTQA+ bookstore located in Austin, Texas, celebrating over 50 years of community service. The store specializes in curated selections of trans, non-binary, lesbian, and LGBTQ+ literature, alongside banned books and progressive titles across all genres. BookWoman hosts community events, maintains a mask-required policy for patron safety, and actively supports feminist and queer voices through its extensive inventory and advocacy work.

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