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  • June 2026

  • Sat 6

    Kickass Regional Author Showcase

    June 6 @ 3:00 am - 4:30 pm

    Adirondack writers kick ass too! We’ve selected a line-up of emerging and established authors from across the North Country including Robin Caudell, David Fadden, Marilyn McCabe, Craig Milewski, Curt Stager, Steve Stern, and Matt Witten. Join us in the Cantwell Room at the Saranac Lake Free Library from 2:30-4pm on Saturday, June 6. Learn more … Continue reading Kickass Regional Author Showcase

    Free
  • Sat 6

    Kickass Keynote with Robin Wall Kimmerer

    June 6 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

    We already sold out so we’re moving to a bigger venue — the Harrietstown Town Hall. If you’ve read and loved Braiding Sweetgrass, then you have to come to the Kickass Keynote to hear from Robin in person.Join us for the Kickass Keynote on Saturday, June 6, at 5:30 PM at the Harrietstown Town Hall … Continue reading Kickass Keynote with Robin Wall Kimmerer

    $25
  • Sat 6

    Kickass Stand-up

    June 6 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

    We’re closing out the 2026 Kickass Writers Festival with a night of stand-up comedy with local favorite Joe Conto opening for Milan Patel. Known for his sharp wit and infectious energy, Milan is guaranteed to end your weekend on a high note. Register for the Comedy Workshop & Comedy Show - $35Buy individual tickets - … Continue reading Kickass Stand-up

    $10
  • July 2026

  • Tue 14

    Howl Story Slam at Ausable Brewing

    July 14 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

    The Howl Story Slam is back for its TENTH season! This year, we'll start with the theme “Whats My Line?” Stories of lines crossed, being on the right or wrong side, lifelines, standing in line, line in the sand, lines in a performance, or any kind of line!  What’s your Line? Sign up and take … Continue reading Howl Story Slam at Ausable Brewing

    $10
  • Thu 30

    Howl Story Slam at the Cranberry Lake North Shore Hub

    July 30 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    The Howl Story Slam is back for its TENTH season! This year, we'll start with the theme “Whats My Line?” Stories of lines crossed, being on the right or wrong side, lifelines, standing in line, line in the sand, lines in a performance, or any kind of line!  What’s your Line? Sign up and take … Continue reading Howl Story Slam at the Cranberry Lake North Shore Hub

    $10
  • August 2026

  • Mon 10

    Teen Lit Camp for ages 12-16

    August 10 @ 9:30 am - August 14 @ 12:00 pm

    Publish your own Teen Literary Journal! Young writers will work independently on their pieces and also collaboratively to write, design, and produce a teen literary journal with children’s author and NYSCA 2026 grantee Rebecca Donnelly. Find your voice through experimentation with poetry, fiction, creative nonfiction, and illustration. Writers will take copies of the journal home … Continue reading Teen Lit Camp for ages 12-16

    $100 – $250
  • September 2026

  • Wed 16

    Howl Story Slam at 1844 House

    September 16 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    The Howl Story Slam is back for its TENTH season! Sign up and take the stage to tell a true story in under 5 minutes. Judges (2-3 audience members) score … Continue reading Howl Story Slam at 1844 House

    $10
  • October 2026

  • Fri 9

    Howl Story Slam at the Waterhole

    October 9 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    The Howl Story Slam is back for its TENTH season! Sign up and take the stage to tell a true story in under 5 minutes. Judges (2-3 audience members) score … Continue reading Howl Story Slam at the Waterhole

    $10
  • November 2026

  • Tue 17

    Howl Story Slam at Raquette River Brewing

    November 17 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

    The Howl Story Slam is back for its TENTH season! Sign up and take the stage to tell a true story in under 5 minutes. Judges (2-3 audience members) score … Continue reading Howl Story Slam at Raquette River Brewing

    $10
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