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Gritty Surrealism: An Absurd Philly AWP Party

  • Philadelphia Ethical Society 1906 Rittenhouse Square Philadelphia, PA, 19103 United States (map)

Gritty Surrealism: An absurd Philly AWP Party w/Marie-Helene Bertino, Carmen Maria Machado, Asali Solomon, R. Eric Thomas & Kristen Arnett

About this event

Featuring life advice Philly-style from Marie-Helene Bertino, Carmen Maria Machado, Asali Solomon, R. Eric Thomas, and Gritty, played by Kristen Arnett

+ dance party with DJ John "The Liberator" Morrison

$15 in advance//$25 at the door. Tickets include three complimentary drinks. Space is limited and tickets will be sold on a first come, first served basis.

Open to the public. ID + proof of vaccination required. 21+

Hosted by Blue Stoop, American Short Fiction, Electric Literature, Lanternfish Press

Event schedule

8:00pm: Doors open

8:30 - 9:30pm - Author advice panel hosted by Gritty, masks required downstairs

9:30 - 12:00am - Drinks and dancing (masks optional*)

Thank you to our event sponsor, Philly Gay News, and to our beverage sponsors, Philadelphia Distilling and Evil Genius Beer!

Poster design by Alli Katz


As we work to follow the most up to date public health recommendations, COVID safety protocols for this event are subject to change. Ticket holders will be notified of any changes to our safety guidelines via email prior to the event.