How to celebrate a cross-genre poetry collection about a queer Black woman named You whose story is inspired by the Southern blues artists of the Twenties and Thirties? Why, by throwing a ding-dang evening soiree replete with music, refreshments, and “poetic ecstasy”! Host Publications’ own Annar Veröld-Miranda and Claire Bowman lead this celebration of Grownfolk Blues: a musical in poems’ release, which includes performances and readings by Jae Nichelle, Amanda Johnston, Shy-Zahir Moses, Bianca on Sax, and DéShawn Mckeel. If you’ve never been to Alienated Majesty – which just celebrated its three-year anniversary last weekend – consider carpooling, as parking spots are not in surplus. – James Scott
