About this Event
Join us for an afternoon of books, flash tattoos, making friends, and sipping delicious brews at Old Stove Brewing Co - Gardens in Ballard!
This month is extra special as we’re working to raise funds for City Fruit—a local organization who annually harvests and distributes fruit to over 50 Seattle community partners–food banks, meals programs and schools–in order to support equitable access to healthy, local foods.
To support, many of the tattoo artists will be including fruit designs in their flash sheets, with their vendor fees being donated to the organization. Pinball Cider will also be on-site with pinball machines and ciders, and $1 of each cider sold will go toward City Fruit. Old Stove Gardens will feature a limited edition apple pie on their menu using apples from the organization. And finally, Lost The Plot will be donating 15% of our profits from this event to City Fruit.
Here's what you'll find:
- Mobile bookstore w/ curated picks to shop for new reads & bookish items!
- Local tattoo artists offering bookish flash tattoos on-site
- Opportunities to read, socialize with others, and make new bookish friends
- Book swap & exchange (see details below)
This Month's Artists:
Check out the Instagram handles for these tattoo artists to get a glimpse of their work before the event! Flash sheets will be posted at least a few days beforehand.
- @humble.honey.bee.tattoos
- @ahoyshark_tattoo
- @Scoldingarts
- @Stephhanlontattoo
- @hurricane.violet
- @by_siece
Plus, The Pink Edit will be on site offering ear piercings!
How The Book Swap Works
Our book swaps are all about the cozy, casual vibes. They're designed to feel like a social event where you just happen to be surrounded by books. Here's how it works:
- Bring 1–3 gently pre-loved books you’ve already read or are ready to pass along. Any genre is welcome! The only rule: bring books in good condition (something you’d feel good lending to a friend).
- When you arrive, drop your books at the swap table (look for signage!), then grab a drink, browse, and start picking your next read.
- To keep it fair, please take home the same number of books you brought. In the last hour, we’ll open it up to grab extras from what’s left. Most books** left over after the event get distributed to little free libraries around the area.
*Please bring books in good condition (something you’d feel good lending to a friend). Do not bring books that are falling apart, as this isn't fair for the other attendees. Also, we recommend leaving your Colleen Hoover books and Fifty Shades books at home or donating them elsewhere. Thank you!
Shop the Pop-Up:
While you’re there, explore our curated collection of new and used books, “Blind Date with a Book” surprises, and bookish merch.
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Lost The Plot is Seattle's only mobile bookstore that focuses on adult fiction by and about underrepresented voices. We'll be there with a carefully curated selection of new & used books, blind dates with a book, and bookish merch.
RSVPs are optional, but help us and our host know approximately how many people to prepare for. They are much-appreciated!
Event venue & nearby stays
Old Stove Brewing Co - Gardens, 1550 Northwest 49th Street, Seattle, United States
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