poetry
Reflections: How Does It Feel? (Long Beach)
Join us for Reflections: How Does it Feel?, an intimate afternoon of poetry, storytelling, music and dance performances at the Billie Jean King Main Library in Long Beach, where we will explore our emotional connection to the River, nature and each other. Reflections...
Reflections: How Does It Feel? (Studio City)
In celebration of the summer solstice, join us for our next River Session on June 22nd! This mini arts festival will take place along the LA River, on the greenway by the Richard Lillard Outdoor Classroom- an amphitheater surrounded by rewilded native landscaping. It...
Who Hurt You: A Workshop for Women and Survivors Navigating Internet-Based Sexual Harm
Who Hurt You offers a brave and supportive space for survivors to explore and express their emotional truths. Participants will learn to use poetic techniques like erasure and found text to transform their pain into powerful art, fostering healing and resilience. This...
Writing Without Fear: A Workshop for Women and Survivors Navigating Internet-Based Sexual Harm
Writing Without Fear is designed for women, girls, and nonbinary folks who are survivors of online-based NCP, harassment, and bullying. NCP, or nonconsensual pornography, involves the distribution of explicit images or videos without your consent, often with the...
2024 Youth Poet Laureate Finals Ceremony
Please join us for the 2024 Youth Poet Laureate Finals Ceremony, presented by the Long Beach Public Library. This free event is open to the public and will be held at the Edison Theater (213 E Broadway) downtown on Thursday, May 9, from 6-7:30 pm. The presentation...
Open Mic LB at Partake
This event occurs every 2nd and 4th Friday. Join us at Partake Collective for a night of music, poetry, comedy, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just looking to share your talents, this is the place for you! Our stage is open to all, so come...
Positive Shifts
You’re invited to a Day of Building Resiliency, Expanding Community, and Embracing Art! FEATURING: 🎭 Interactive Performances 🎨 Art Installations 🎧 Audio Walking Tours 🏬 Showcasing Local Small Businesses 📜 Poetry 🎶 Live Music 🤝 Community Engagement 🌌 Augmented...
¡Seamos Seguros!–a “LA Transit” workshop
¡Seamos Seguros! (una clase de poesía de “LA Transit”) *note: this session will be conducted exclusively in Spanish DSTL Arts los invita a unirse a esta clase que se dará a cabo exclusivamente en español. Se puede cultivar una sensación de bienestar y...
Call of the Wild: Youth Poet Laureate Reading
Come out to Casita Bookstore for a poetry reading about ecology through the eyes of our Youth Poet Laureate and Ambassadors. Featuring readings by: Youth Poet Laureate Claire Beeli Youth Poet Ambassadors: Sofia Uribe Kieran Lundy Matilda Iem Helena Donato-Sapp Hosted...
River Session #3 | MILE 0: San Pedro
Join us for River Session #3, Mile 0: San Pedro/Angels Gate, as we explore San Pedro alongside poet and Creative Corps collaborator Nancy Lynée Woo and Long Beach Community Theater Artistic Director Ann Wellman. Our meeting point is the iconic Korean Friendship Bell,...
The Potential of Public Transit (an “LA Transit” poetry workshop)
DSTL Arts invites you to come and discover the history of mass transit and its development in LA County with a focus on public transportation and its potential for a better future in our community. This creative writing class will be led by poet/artist Jeongmin...