Hive Mind Books & Coffee Shop

Fascism and totalitarianism are on the rise, and this reading series is a place to slow down and think through them together. Drawing on the tradition of queer radical leather groups, we read, discuss, and question political ideas critically and...

An open mic night for sharing poems, prose, and excerpts by writers you love — a chance to hear from the community and maybe read something yourself. Hosted at Hive Mind Books, the space where literary Bushwick actually gathers.

A queer playwrights' craft hour at Hive Mind Books in Bushwick, Brooklyn, followed by a reading and discussion of Enid Brain's new play GIRL: A Gender Expression. Settle in with an espresso, hear the work out loud, and stay for...

Thursday mornings at Hive Mind belong to queer and trans writers who want to show up and actually get work done—surrounded by people who get it. Bring your laptop, your draft, your manuscript, your questions, or just the need for...

Settle in for an hour of quiet reading at Hive Mind, then spend the last half hour chatting with whoever's on the next couch over. Grab a drink for $1 off, and browse the borough's best selection of queer and...

Margin Scribes is a writers' collective for queer and trans people of color—a space to write, share, and build community with people who get it. All levels welcome, from first drafts to polished work. Come for the accountability and creativity;...

Show up with whatever you're working on — a poem, a story, a journal entry, a half-finished thought. This is dedicated writing time in a chill, cozy space with other queer writers. No critiques, no readings, no pressure. Just the...

Aisha Sabatini Sloan's Dreaming of Ramadi in Detroit is this month's pick—a lyrical meditation on displacement, memory, and home. No pressure if you haven't finished; these conversations are as much about the community as the pages. Wednesday nights at Hive...

Thursday mornings at Hive Mind belong to queer and trans writers who want to show up and actually get work done—surrounded by people who get it. Bring your laptop, your draft, your manuscript, your questions, or just the need for...

Monthly open mic for queer and trans writers to share work across all genres. Hive Mind turns up the party lights and creates space for voices that belong here — poetry, fiction, essays, whatever you've been working on. Come to...

A gathering for queer folks who feel the pull of lunar energy and want to connect with others who do too. Whether you're into astrology, witchcraft, meditation, or just vibing with the moon's cycles, this is your people. Expect conversation,...

Thursday mornings at Hive Mind belong to queer and trans writers who want to show up and actually get work done—surrounded by people who get it. Bring your laptop, your draft, your manuscript, your questions, or just the need for...