Looking for something to do this week? From an intersectional discussion to a whimsical Groundhog Day celebration, here's a lineup of options to help you get off the couch and out into the world.
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Literary Landscapes: Keeonna Harris & Saretta Morgan
Literary Landscapes will be hosting a public reading and discussion with writers Keeonna Harris and Saretta Morgan, who will examine the intersections of incarceration, intimacy and indigenous erasure.
Harris, a black feminist and activist, advocates for women and children harmed by mass incarceration and is currently writing a memoir exploring her experience as a black mother co-parenting with an incarcerated father; Morgan similarly explores the relationship between the histories and lived experiences of black Americans through her work and studies.
When: Monday, January 28, 6-8 p.m.
Where: Arizona Humanities, 1242 N. Central Ave.
Admission: Free
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Bikes Fight Poverty Launch Party
Join Bikes Fight Poverty as they celebrate volunteers before their two day bike ride to Mexico in support of 1MISSION, a community development organization that provides opportunities for those in poverty. The event will feature music, activities and food provided by Texas Roadhouse.
When: Friday, February 1, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Christ's Church of the Valley (CCV) - North Phoenix, 15025 N. 19th Ave.
Admission: Free
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Walter Yoga
A Walter Yoga event, hosted within a wondrous art gallery, will be providing an all-levels yoga class this Saturday morning. Guests are encouraged to dress whimsically—tutus and all.
When: Saturday, February 2, 10:30 a.m.-noon
Where: The Where?House Gallery, 702 N. 21st Ave.
Admission: $15
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The 2-2 Event
Walter Productions will also be hosting Holy Synchronicity at the Walter Where?House Gallery Saturday night. Guests are invited to dress in eccentric top hats and tutus and explore the unusual gallery while celebrating Groundhog day with a lineup of over-the-top creative productions by artists, musicians, architects and more. The Walter Station Brewery will also be serving craft beer, house wine, cocktails and food.
When: Saturday, February 2, 8 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: The Where?House Gallery, 702 N. 21st Ave.
Admission: $25 (General Admission)
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