June 25, 2024 , 7:00 PM

[VIRTUAL] CELEBRATING PRIDE WITH AAWW

AAWW and Kay Ulanday Barrett present a celebratory reading featuring Anaïs Duplan, Jas Hammonds, Jubi Arriola-Headley, and Lamya H!

January 24, 2024 , 7:00 PM

[VIRTUAL] MOUTH TO MOUTH SHOWCASE & OPEN MIC

George Abraham, Zara Jamshed, Kay Ulanday Barrett

Featuring George Abraham and Zara Jamshed, curated and hosted by Kay Ulanday Barrett

June 22, 2023 , 7:00 PM

[VIRTUAL] AAWW AND KAY ULANDAY BARRETT PRESENT A PRIDE CELEBRATION!

Kay Ulanday Barrett, Chrysanthemum Tran, Diamond Forde, and Ryka Aoki

Join us on Thursday June 22 for a celebratory reading for PRIDE on our virtual stage! This year we are featuring our co-presenter Kay Ulanday Barrett, Chrysanthemum Tran, Diamond Forde, and Ryka Aoki! RSVP HERE! KAY ULANDAY BARRETT is a poet, essayist, cultural strategist, and A+ napper. They are the...

February 28, 2023 , 7:00 PM

[VIRTUAL] MOUTH TO MOUTH SHOWCASE WITH OPEN MIC

Kay Ulanday Barrett, Aurielle Marie, Noah Arhm Choi

Join us for another Mouth to Mouth with Open Mic on February 28 at 7 PM ET! Hosted and curated by Kay Ulanday Barrett, this month Mouth to Mouth celebrates writers Aurielle Marie and Noah Arhm Choi! Limited open mic slots are available! To put your name in for lottery...

October 28, 2022 , 7:00 PM

[VIRTUAL] MOUTH TO MOUTH SHOWCASE

Kay Ulanday Barrett, Jimena Lucero, Aricka Foreman, Victoria Villier

Join us for another Mouth to Mouth with Open Mic on October 28 at 7 PM ET! Hosted and curated by Kay Ulanday Barrett and Jimena Lucero, this month Mouth to Mouth celebrates powerhouse writers Aricka Foreman and Victoria Villier!  RSVP HERE to receive a link the day of the...

August 25, 2022 , 7:00 PM

[VIRTUAL] MOUTH TO MOUTH SHOWCASE WITH OPEN MIC

Kay Ulanday Barrett, Jimena Lucero, Caleb Luna, Walela Nehanda

Join us for another Mouth to Mouth with Open Mic on August 25 at 7 PM ET! Hosted and curated by Kay Ulanday Barrett and Jimena Lucero, this month Mouth to Mouth celebrates powerhouse writers Caleb Luna and Walela Nehanda!  Mouth to Mouth seeks to provide a safer community space...

June 29, 2022 , 7:00 PM

[VIRTUAL] MOUTH TO MOUTH: QUEER LIBERATION 2022!

Kay Ulanday Barrett, Jimena Lucero, Ariana Brown, aureleo sans, and Michal 'MJ' Jones

Come celebrate Queer Liberation with Mouth to Mouth, hosted and curated by Kay Ulanday Barrett and Jimena Lucero! This month we’re featuring powerhouse writers Ariana Brown, aureleo sans, Kirin Khan, and Michal “MJ” Jones. Come celebrate their work with us! RSVP HERE to receive a link the day of the...

December 16, 2021 , 7:00 PM

MOUTH TO MOUTH SHOWCASE

Kay Ulanday Barrett, Jimena Lucero, kiki nicole, and Tivali Thomas

RSVP HERE! Mic Check! Are you a writer? Come share your work at our next edition of our open mic, Mouth to Mouth. Curated and hosted by the magical Kay Ulanday Barrett and Jimena Lucero! This month we’re featuring kiki nicole and Tivali Thomas. Mouth to Mouth seeks to provide...

October 26, 2021 , 7:00 PM

MOUTH TO MOUTH: OPEN MIC AND SHOWCASE

Kay Ulanday Barrett, Jaden Fields, Muriel Leung, féi hernandez

Mic Check! Are you a writer? Come share your work at our next edition of our open mic, Mouth to Mouth. Curated and hosted by the magical Kay Ulanday Barrett and Jaden Fields! This month we’re featuring Muriel Leung and féi hernandez.

April 27, 2021 , 7:00 PM

MOUTH TO MOUTH: OPEN MIC + SHOWCASE

Kay Ulanday Barrett, Jaden Fields, J Mase III, and Demian DinéYazhi'

RSVP HERE! *We will call for open mic performers closer to the date of this event. This event takes place in a Zoom Meeting-- RSVP to receive the link to the Zoom room shortly before the event. Captions provided. ASL Interpretation provided by Pro Bono ASL. Mic Check! Are you...

February 25, 2021 , 7:00 PM

MOUTH TO MOUTH: OPEN MIC + SHOWCASE

Kay Ulanday Barrett, Ashna Ali, Faylita Hicks, Jubi Arriola-Headley

RSVP here! MOUTH to MOUTH, Thursday, 2/25/2021, 7PM-8:30PM ET Featuring Kay Ulanday Barrett, Ashna Ali, Jubi Arriola Headley, & Faylita Hicks **This event will be captioned** Mic Check! Are you a writer? Come share your work at our next edition of our open mic and showcase, Mouth to Mouth. Hosted...

December 7, 2020 , 7:00 PM

AAWW & KAY ULANDAY BARRETT PRESENT MOUTH TO MOUTH: OPEN MIC AND SHOWCASE

Kay Ulanday Barrett, Ashna Ali, Venus Selenite, Porsha Olayiwola, and Jake Skeets

Asian American Writers’ Workshop and Kay Ulanday Barrett present Mouth to Mouth: Open Mic and Showcase! Are you a writer? Come share your work at this virtual edition of our open mic, Mouth to Mouth, a bimonthly showcase dedicated to uplifting Queer, Non-Binary, and Transgender BIPOC poets. Hosted by Kay...

November 14, 2019 , 7:00 PM

MOUTH TO MOUTH: OPEN MIC

Kay Ulanday Barrett, Jimena Lucero, Trace DePass, Nico Amador

Mic Check! Are you a writer? Come share your work at the next edition of our open mic, Mouth to Mouth. Hosted & curated by AAWW fam Kay Ulanday Barrett and Jimena Lucero, this edition of Mouth to Mouth features Trace DePass and more. Mouth to Mouth seeks to provide a...

October 17, 2019 , 7:00 PM

MOUTH TO MOUTH: OPEN MIC

Kay Ulanday Barrett, Jimena Lucero, Aldrin Valdez, & Cyree Jarelle Johnson

Mic Check! Are you a writer? Come share your work at our next edition of our open mic, Mouth to Mouth. Co-hosted by AAWW Fam poets Kay Ulanday Barrett and Jimena Lucero, Mouth to Mouth seeks to provide a safe community space for QTPOC and rising migrant artists. This month's...

April 11, 2018 , 7:00 PM

MOUTH TO MOUTH OPEN MIC

Sonia Guiñansaca, Kay Ulanday Barrett, Kenning JP García & Jasmine Reid

Mic Check! Are you a writer? Come share your work at our next edition of our open mic, Mouth to Mouth. Hosted by AAWW Fam poets Sonia Guiñansaca and Kay Ulanday Barrett, this edition of Mouth to Mouth features Kenning JP García and Jasmine Reid. Mouth to Mouth seeks to provide...

March 15, 2018 , 7:00 PM

MOUTH TO MOUTH OPEN MIC

Kay Ulanday Barrett, Sonia Guiñansaca, Eddie Maisonet & Santiago J. Sanchez

Mic Check! Are you a writer? Come share your work at our next edition of our open mic, Mouth to Mouth. Hosted by AAWW Fam poets Sonia Guiñansaca and Kay Ulanday Barrett, this edition of Mouth to Mouth features Eddie Maisonet and Santiago J. Sanchez. Mouth to Mouth seeks to...

February 8, 2018 , 7:00 PM

MOUTH TO MOUTH: OPEN MIC

Kay Ulanday Barrett, Sonia Guiñansaca, Tova Ricardo and Amanda Torres

Mic Check! Are you a writer? Come share your work at our next edition of our open mic, Mouth to Mouth. Hosted by AAWW Fam poets Sonia Guiñansaca and Kay Ulanday Barrett, this edition of Mouth to Mouth features Tova Ricardo and Amanda Torres. Mouth to Mouth seeks to provide...

January 11, 2018 , 7:00 PM

MOUTH TO MOUTH: OPEN MIC

Kay Ulanday Barrett, Sonia Guiñansaca, Giselle Buchanan, and Ysabel Y. Gonzalez

Mic Check! Are you a writer? Come share your work at our next edition of our open mic, Mouth to Mouth. Hosted by AAWW Fam poets Sonia Guiñansaca and Kay Ulanday Barrett, this edition of Mouth to Mouth features Giselle Buchanan and Ysabel Y. Gonzalez. Mouth to Mouth seeks to...

December 4, 2017 , 7:00 PM

MOUTH TO MOUTH OPEN MIC

Kay Ulanday Barrett, Sonia Guiñansaca, Amir Rabiyah & xoài ph?m

Mic Check! Are you a writer? Come share your work at our next edition of our open mic, Mouth to Mouth. Hosted by AAWW Fam poets Sonia Guiñansaca and Kay Ulanday Barrett, this edition of Mouth to Mouth features Amir Rabiyah and xoài ph?m. Mouth to Mouth seeks to provide a...

November 16, 2017 , 7:00 PM

MOUTH TO MOUTH OPEN MIC

Kay Ulanday Barrett, Sonia Guiñansaca, Afua Ansong & Ricky Tucker

Mic Check! Are you a writer? Come share your work at our next edition of our open mic, Mouth to Mouth. Hosted by AAWW Fam poets Sonia Guiñansaca and Kay Ulanday Barrett, this edition of Mouth to Mouth features Afua Ansong and Ricky Tucker. Mouth to Mouth seeks to provide...

October 2, 2017 , 7:00 PM

MOUTH TO MOUTH: OPEN MIC

Kay Ulanday Barrett, Sonia Guiñansaca, Tanea Lunsford Lynx & Tonilyn A. Sideco

Mic Check! Are you a writer? Come share your work at our next edition of our open mic, Mouth to Mouth. Hosted by AAWW Fam poets Sonia Guiñansaca and Kay Ulanday Barrett, this edition of Mouth to Mouth features Tanea Lunsford Lynx and Tonilyn A. Sideco. Mouth to Mouth seeks...

August 31, 2017 , 7:00 PM

MOUTH TO MOUTH: OPEN MIC

Giselle Buchanan, Daniel K. Isaac, Sonia Guiñansaca & and Kay Ulanday Barrett

Mic Check! Are you a writer? Come share your work at our next edition of our open mic, Mouth to Mouth. Hosted by AAWW Fam poets Sonia Guiñansaca and Kay Ulanday Barrett, this edition of Mouth to Mouth features Giselle Buchanan and Daniel K. Isaac. Mouth to Mouth seeks to...

October 4, 2016 , 7:00 PM

MOUTH TO MOUTH OPEN MIC

Dane Figueroa Edidi, Sham-e Ali Nayeem, Sonia Guiñansaca and Kay Ulanday Barrett

Mic Check! Are you a writer? Come share your work at our next edition of our open mic, Mouth to Mouth. Hosted by poets Sonia Guiñansaca and Kay Ulanday Barrett, this edition of Mouth to Mouth features Dane Figueroa Edidi and Sham-e Ali Nayeem. Mouth to Mouth seeks to provide...

October 22, 2015 , 7:00 PM

ADOPTING AN IDENTITY

Lee Herrick, Tracy O’Neill, Matthew Salesses, Sung J. Woo, and Shinhee Han

Join us as four authors—Lee Herrick, Tracy O’Neill, Matthew Salesses, Sung J. Woo-  read from new books that grapple with the realities of adoption, broken families, and the journeys we take to find out where we belong. All of their protagonists are adoptees, as well as three of the authors. Moderated by...

July 11, 2015 , 7:00 PM

MOUTH TO MOUTH OPEN MIC

Kay Barrett & Jess X Chen, Hosted by Shinji Moon & Sonia Guiñansaca

Calling all poets, writers, musicians, and comedians who want to share their work with the community! After a brief hiatus, we are back with our Mouth-to-Mouth open mic series, a safe space for forging new art and communities. We’ve seen emerging writers and established authors, sparked book deals, and provided...

August 13, 2014 , 7:00 PM

MOUTH TO MOUTH OPEN MIC

Apogee Journal, DarkMatter, Christopher Soto

Mouth to Mouth is AAWW’s open mic series. We provide a safe space to forge new art and communities. We’ve seen unpublished writers and legendary authors, sparked book deals, and hosted comedy, spoken word, music, poetry, memoir, fiction, and more. DarkMatter is a queer South Asian performance and literary arts duo made up of Alok...

June 20, 2014 , 7:00 PM

MOUTH TO MOUTH OPEN MIC

Franny Choi, Ed Lin, Jen Kwok

  Franny Choi's debut book just came out, and comedienne Jen Kwok and novelist Ed Lin are throwing down an open mic to celebrate. Called a "a beautiful, fearlessly loaded weapon” by Ed Bok Lee, Choi's Floating, Brilliant, Gone leads readers through the complex landscapes of absence, memory, and identity. Franny...

July 12, 2013 , 6:30 PM

MOUTH TO MOUTH OPEN MIC

A.X. Ahmad & John-Flor Sisante

We're roaring back with a vengeance! Print out your best prose and bring it to the first AAWW Open Mic of 2013, with hosts Ed Lin and Jen Kwok. We will be joined by A.X. Ahmad and Open Mic favorite John-Flor Sisante. A.X. Ahmad's debut novel The Caretaker follows ex-Indian...

June 1, 2012 , 8:00 PM

MOUTH TO MOUTH OPEN MIC (SPECIAL ASK AN ASIAN EDITION)

Jeff Yang & Trevor Zhou

Leave your dancing monkey at home and meet Spike Lee/Jonah Hill collaborator Trevor Zhou and Mr. Asian America, Jeff Yang of The Wall Street Journal. Trevor is the face of Verizon FiOS and starring in Spike Lee's The Girl is in Trouble and the upcoming 20th Century Fox feature The...