Next in NZSA Wellington Branch’s new, regular series of literary events at The Undercurrent bookshop on Tory Street is an Open Mic for Courage Day, and PEN International’s Day of the Imprisoned Writer.

The first half of the evening will be dedicated to works that are relevant to the concept of Courage Day. Our broad theme is imprisonment, which you can interpret as you please. We invite you to join us and share your Courage-inspired writing with us.

We hope you can join us – to read, to listen, or both.

What: Open Mic Evening – all welcome, free event, some refreshments provided

Date: Wednesday 13 November 2024

Where: The Undercurrent bookshop, 118 Tory Street, Te Aro

Time: 5.30pm doors/sign-up, for a 6.00pm start

The event proper will run from 6.00–8.00pm, but please join us from 5.30pm to sign up for the open mic, have a chat, and browse the wonderful bookshop.

Sign up on the night to read / perform. To secure your spot on the list, sign up between 5.30pm and 6pm. Readers should prepare a 5-minute reading. Poetry, prose, any genres and forms welcome. First half of the evening will be Courage Day-related (interpret ‘imprisonment’ any way you like). Second half of the evening is open to any themes.

With thanks to our hosts, The Undercurrent bookstore. This is part of a regular series of events, held on the second Wednesday of each month.

Accessibility: This is an accessible venue. As always we welcome anyone who chooses to wear a mask, and we ask that if you are unwell you stay home and stay safe.

Questions: If you have any queries, please email nzsawellington@gmail.com