Anansi Writers Workshop

10/05/2026

Writers, artists, creatives, friends, and community
Please join us this Wednesday, October 7, 2026 as George R. McDonald gifts us with a poetic experience "Sensory: A Meditation on Black Lo******ng and Prayers" at the ANANSI WRITERS WORKSHOP at THE WORLD STAGE in Leimert Park

Hosted by: Jessica Gallion Poet and Spoken Word Artist & Nadia Hunter Bey
Doors open at 7pm
Workshop: 7:30pm (space is limited)
Open Mic: 8:30-9:30pm
Feature: 9:30pm-10pm George R. McDonald 🎂🎉

-Entry through rear patio.
-Bring pen and paper for possible writing
-Donation $10 (no one turned away)
Mask optional

10/05/2026

Anansi Writer's Workshop Oct 2026 lineup:

10/7- George McDonald(George R. McDonald)
(Feature goes on at 9:30)

10/14- Nakano

10/20- Community Literature Initiative • Poetry Publishing Class / World Stage Press

10/28- 88 Unashamed Black Mental Health Stories Anthology Reading

Hosted by: Jessica Gallion Poet and Spoken Word Artist & Nadia Hunter Bey

Doors open 7pm
Workshop 730pm
Feature 830-9
Open Mic 9-10pm
Entry through rear patio on 43rd St
Masks optional .
Donation $10 (No one turned away)
Please share and invite a friend!

09/20/2026

Writers, artists, creatives, friends, and community
Please join us this Wednesday, September 23, 2026 AN EVENING WITH THE Good Brothers
featuring BIG ARCH
Big Arch takes center stage at The World Stage for an evening of story, lyrics, reflection and real conversation. Not to be missed!
at 7:30-10:00pm, for the ANANSI WRITERS WORKSHOP at THE WORLD STAGE in Leimert Park

Hosted by: Jessica Gallion Poet and Spoken Word Artist & Nadia Hunter Bey
Doors open at 7pm
Workshop: 7:30pm (space is limited)
Feature: 8:30pm (Big Arch)
Open mic: 9pm

-Entry through rear patio.
-Bring pen and paper for possible writing
-Donation $10 (no one turned away)
Mask optional

09/18/2026

You never have to miss a poetry reading! Anyone, anywhere can attend Poetry Center readings live from your phone, iPad, or computer!

https://poetry.arizona.edu/readings/live

09/18/2026

09/18/2026

09/18/2026

Inspired my art in the sixties and seventies!!!

09/17/2026

Writers, artists, creatives, friends, and community
Please join us this Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 7:30-10:00pm, for the ANANSI WRITERS WORKSHOP at THE WORLD STAGE in Leimert Park

Our amazing feature is Kevin Powell, he will have books for sale!

Doors open at 7pm
Workshop: 7:30pm (space is limited)
Feature: 8:30pm (Kevin Powell)
Open mic: 9pm

-Entry through rear patio.
-Bring pen and paper for possible writing
-Donation $10 (no one turned away)
Mask optional