Upcoming Events

Loft Events

For In-person events: Advanced tickets guarantee a general admission seat and help cover the Loft's costs to host the event. We are committed to accessibility at our events. If the event cost is a barrier, please show up to the event and we will accommodate you at the door through pay-what-you-can admission.  

Date
Time
2pm-3:30pm
Loft Young Writers Summer Intensive for Ages 10-13 Final Reading (Week 3)

Join and celebrate the Loft's young writers as they read from works written in a Loft summer youth writing intensive! This reading takes place from 2:00-3:30PM and is open to family, friends, and the public.

Presenters
Jack Harris
Price
$0.00
$0.00 (Friend)
Youth Open Mic
Date
Time
2pm-3:30pm
Loft Young Writers Summer Intensive for Ages 14-18 Final Reading (Week 4)

Join and celebrate the Loft's young writers as they read from works written in a Loft summer youth writing intensive! This reading takes place from 2:00-3:30PM and is open to family, friends, and the public.

Presenters
Jack Harris
Price
$0.00
$0.00 (Friend)
Youth Open Mic
Date
Time
12:30pm-1:30pm
Loft Young Writers' Open Mic: Summer Youth Week 5

Join and celebrate the Loft's young writers as they read from works written in a Loft summer youth camp! This reading takes place from 12:30-1:30PM and is open to family, friends, and the public.

Presenters
Jack Harris
Price
$0.00
$0.00 (Friend)
Youth Open Mic
Date
Time
12:30pm-1:30pm
Loft Young Writers' Open Mic: Summer Youth Week 6

Join and celebrate the Loft's young writers as they read from works written in a Loft summer youth camp! This reading takes place from 12:30-1:30PM and is open to family, friends, and the public.

Presenters
Jack Harris
Price
$0.00
$0.00 (Friend)
Youth Open Mic
Date
Time
4pm-7pm
The Loft's 2026 Writers of Color and Indigenous Writers Mixer + Open Mic

Join us as we celebrate our diverse writing community! During this social hour, we encourage current and prospective friends of the Loft to come hang and write with us from 4:00 - 5:30 PM at Open Book and join us for the Writers of Color Open Mic Reading afterwards at 6:00 PM. Drinks and light snacks are provided. $10 or pay as you can at the door for general public; $5 for Friends of the Loft!

Presenters
Arleta M. Little
Price
$10.00
$5.00 (Friend)
Location
The Loft at Open Book
2026 Writers of Color and Indigenous Writer Reading
Date
Time
6pm-8pm
Magical Worlds: The Loft's 2026 Young Writers Anthology Release Party

Celebrate the launch of the inaugural Magical Worlds: Loft's Young Writers Anthology! Enjoy a reading by young writers from Loft classes (Sept 2025–Aug 2026), followed by a book signing and reception. Tickets include a copy of the anthology, with proceeds supporting the Loft's mission to inspire and nurture young writers. This event is open to family, friends, and the public—come celebrate the creativity of these emerging voices!

Presenters
Jack Harris
Price
$20.00
$18.00 (Friend)
Location
The Loft at Open Book
Anthology Release Youth Event