Lezapalooza is a camping retreat in North Jersey curated for lesbians, wlw, queer women and non-binary folks who find community in women-centered spaces. In a choose-your-own-adventure atmosphere, campers can attend […]

Monday, October 28th at 7-9 PM This fundraising event celebrates the LGBTQ+ community while promoting solidarity through a love of soup. We would greatly appreciate your support in promoting this […]

One Institute is thrilled to bring back Circa, the nation’s first-ever LGBTQ+ History Month festival, featuring over 60 programs from queer artists, writers, filmmakers, activists, and community organizations. In our second year, we are excited to offer even more opportunities to celebrate our history, including two events to open the first week of the festival. Our […]

In its second year, Circa: Queer Histories Festival celebrates the theme of LOVE and (R)EVOLUTION, centering narratives of community care and political organizing throughout LGBTQ+ history. The first and only festival of its kind, Circa honors the broad and dynamic queer artistic talent of Los Angeles. One Institute is proud to welcome back prominent LGBTQ+ organizations such […]

Do you love books? Do you love writing? Join us for a workshop led by Julie R. Enszer and Chloe Berger to talk about writing book reviews for the Wild Shrew Literary Review, Sinister Wisdom’s online book review site. We want to talk and think with you about how to increase the critical engagement with […]

Pontius Tax Law is proud to support Community of Hope D.C. at their Night of Hope on October 4th, 2024. This event celebrates their vital work helping families facing homelessness, health issues, and unemployment in D.C. Join us in raising awareness for this worthy cause! To learn more, visit our website.

Sinister Wisdom and Charis Books & More are excited to co-sponsor an event spotlighting June Thomas's widely-praised book, A Place of Our Own: Six Spaces That Shaped Queer Women's Culture. Blending her own experiences with archival research and rare interviews with pioneering figures, Thomas invites readers into the world of iconic lesbian spaces of the […]

Join author Jewelle Gomez, Sinister Wisdom's book club host, Yeva Johnson, and fellow readers for an engaging discussion of The Gilda Stories. Originally published in 1991, Gomez's speculative fiction vampire novel follows a Black lesbian protagonist whose power and morality challenge assumptions about the traditional vampire myth. Register for the Zoom book club on October […]

Join Sinister Wisdom for "Lives of Common Lesbians," a tribute of words, art, and conversation for Common Lives/Lesbian Lives, the iconic lesbian-feminist journal. Common Lives, Lesbian Lives was a part of the vibrant women in print activism during the Women’s Liberation Movement; lesbians and feminists published books, newsletters, newspapers, and periodicals like Common Lives, Lesbian […]

Join us for a vibrant celebration of LGBTQ+ culture in the Pride Lounge! Connect with fellow community members and allies in our Pride Lounge, where inclusivity is at the heart of everything. Whether you’re here to make new friends or just enjoy the atmosphere, there’s something for everyone! When? Thursday – Saturday 10:00 AM – 6:00 […]

Do you love books? Do you love writing? Join us for a workshop led by Julie R. Enszer and Chloe Berger to talk about writing book reviews for the Wild Shrew Literary Review, Sinister Wisdom’s online book review site. We want to talk and think with you about how to increase the critical engagement with […]