Bring a book that means something to you or buy one at the shop when you arrive. We'll open up the mic and everyone is invited to share a piece, whether it’s a poem or a song inspired by the book, or a story about the version of yourself who first found it, this is a space to reflect, create, and connect.
Join us at Word Up for a celebratory reading and panel conversation for Creative Stillness Anthology, a collective work of poetry and essays honoring the spaces where creativity is shaped, restored, and reclaimed, curated by Dhayana Alejandrina.
Word Up Recirculation welcomes Emmaia Gelman to celebrate the launch of her new book, The Anti-Defamation League and the Racial State (out 6/16/26), the first-ever history of the Anti-Defamation League and its determined, century-long alliance with Western empire.
Resonance - A Community Sound Healing Experience at Word Up Recirculation. Culture Lime Presents Resonance - A Community Sound Healing Experience. A Saturday afternoon to slow down, breathe deeper, and return to yourself. Led by Iyanga Intelez, this guided sound journey incorporates sound bowls and other immersive tones to quiet the noise and bring you back to center. As the experience unfolds, many people leave feeling lighter, more grounded, and more connected to themselves in a way that carries beyond the session.
Word Up welcomes Dixa Ashariel Ramírez to celebrate her debut novel "Mist", about two overachieving professors who join forces to investigate why generations of Black women have been disappearing into a terrifying realm of eternal ice. In conversation with Ramírez will be Alejandro Heredia, author of "Loca". Attendees must register in advance.
Welcome to Booked & Unbothered at Word Up Recirculation - Space to Read, Reflect, & Connect A Sunday afternoon dedicated to slowing down, turning the page, and finding community through stories. Bring the book you're currently obsessed with, find a cozy spot, and settle in for an afternoon of reading, reflection, and connection.
