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Upcoming and Past Events

  • Long Project Check-in
    Long Project Check-in
    Multiple Dates
    Long Project Check-in
    Sat, Jan 25
    Iowa City
    Jan 25, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Jan 25, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    PorchLight is happy to offer the "Long Project Check-in." Join us on the last Saturday of every month from 1-2:30pm. Anyone working on a long (30+ pgs.) writing project of any creative writing genre is welcome. Join us in person at PorchLight!
  • Prompt for Autonomy with Sarah Elgatian
    Prompt for Autonomy with Sarah Elgatian
    Prompt for Autonomy with Sarah Elgatian
    Thu, Nov 21
    Iowa City
    Nov 21, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Nov 21, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Join us for a generative writing session on the topic of reproductive rights
  • The Free Gen: Iowa City's Original Generative Writing Workshop with Jennifer Colville
    The Free Gen: Iowa City's Original Generative Writing Workshop with Jennifer Colville
    The Free Gen: Iowa City's Original Generative Writing Workshop with Jennifer Colville
    Sun, Nov 17
    Iowa City
    Nov 17, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Nov 17, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Spark and extend your practice with original prompts from Iowa City writers. Connect and find community.
  • Prompt for Autonomy with Sarah Elgatian
    Prompt for Autonomy with Sarah Elgatian
    Prompt for Autonomy with Sarah Elgatian
    Thu, Nov 14
    Iowa City
    Nov 14, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Nov 14, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Join us for a generative creative writing session on the topic of bodily autonomy
  • A Prompt for Autonomy Writing Workshop
    A Prompt for Autonomy Writing Workshop
    A Prompt for Autonomy Writing Workshop
    Thu, Nov 14
    Iowa City
    Nov 14, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Nov 14, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Lend your voice to the fight for reproductive rights.
  • Lights-On Salon Series
    Lights-On Salon Series
    Lights-On Salon Series
    Thu, Nov 07
    Iowa City
    Nov 07, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Nov 07, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    IWP writer Nurit Kasztelan and Visiting Professor in Translation Tommy Mira y Lopez talk about the gains and losses of translation
  • Lights-On Salon Series
    Lights-On Salon Series
    Multiple Dates
    Lights-On Salon Series
    Tue, Oct 29
    Iowa City
    Oct 29, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Oct 29, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    IWP Writer Putra Hidayatullah & Jennifer Colville lead a discussion on writing as curating
  • Veil: A Window Between Worlds Poetry Reading
    Veil: A Window Between Worlds Poetry Reading
    Veil: A Window Between Worlds Poetry Reading
    Sun, Oct 27
    Iowa City
    Oct 27, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Oct 27, 2024, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Come listen to this free, spooky poetry reading, Sunday, October 27th at 5pm at Porchlight! Snacks and wine will be served. All are welcome!
  • PorchLight Open Mic
    PorchLight Open Mic
    PorchLight Open Mic
    Fri, Oct 25
    Iowa City
    Oct 25, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Oct 25, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Join us every final Friday of the month to celebrate work in progress from the PorchLight Community
  • Improvisation for Writers
    Improvisation for Writers
    Improvisation for Writers
    Thu, Oct 24
    Iowa City
    Oct 24, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Oct 24, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    In this experiential, unique, fun, and instantly applicable workshop, you’ll learn principles and skills of improvisation that can help you supercharge your writing work.
  • Finding Your Voice Through the Anecdote
    Finding Your Voice Through the Anecdote
    Multiple Dates
    Finding Your Voice Through the Anecdote
    Wed, Oct 23
    Iowa City
    Oct 23, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Oct 23, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Drop in session!
  • The Free Generative Writing Workshop with Glen Waters
    The Free Generative Writing Workshop with Glen Waters
    The Free Generative Writing Workshop with Glen Waters
    Sun, Oct 20
    Iowa City
    Oct 20, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Oct 20, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Join us for inspiration, craft insight, and community!
  • A Lunch and Conversation with Natalie Goldberg
    A Lunch and Conversation with Natalie Goldberg
    A Lunch and Conversation with Natalie Goldberg
    Sun, Oct 20
    Iowa City
    Oct 20, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Oct 20, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Meet Natalie and join in a conversation about her new book "Writing on Empty"
  • A Reading and Workshop with Nancy Miller Gomez
    A Reading and Workshop with Nancy Miller Gomez
    A Reading and Workshop with Nancy Miller Gomez
    Wed, Oct 16
    PorchLight
    Oct 16, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    PorchLight, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Oct 16, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    PorchLight, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Join us for a special reading + generative writing workshop event!
  • TAKE IT FROM A FICTION READER: getting through the first pass at lit journals
    TAKE IT FROM A FICTION READER: getting through the first pass at lit journals
    Multiple Dates
    TAKE IT FROM A FICTION READER: getting through the first pass at lit journals
    Sun, Oct 06
    Iowa City
    Oct 06, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Oct 06, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Note: This class costs $150 for non-members or $127.50 for members. Register here: https://www.porchlightliterary.org/book-online
  • Rooftop Reading Series
    Rooftop Reading Series
    Multiple Dates
    Rooftop Reading Series
    Fri, Sep 27
    Iowa City
    Sep 27, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Iowa City, 202 N Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52245, USA
    Sep 27, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Iowa City, 202 N Linn St, Iowa City, IA 52245, USA
    Music/Words/Views
  • The Free Gen with Jing Jian
    The Free Gen with Jing Jian
    The Free Gen with Jing Jian
    Sun, Sep 15
    Iowa City
    Sep 15, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Sep 15, 2024, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Join us for a generative writing session led by Jing Jian
  • Garden Party and Open House
    Garden Party and Open House
    Garden Party and Open House
    Sat, Sep 07
    Iowa City
    Sep 07, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Sep 07, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Iowa City, 1019 E Washington St, Iowa City, IA 52240, USA
    Come help us celebrate the unveiling of PorchLight's Writing Garden. Enjoy refreshments music and readings from the community members who have helped us bring the garden to life! Take a peek inside PorchLight, and find out more about our organization.
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