About this Event
poetics of water with Madisen Wofford
we’re excited to share our last revolutionary poetry reading circle of the 2026 summer series with you on Sunday November 22 from noon-4 pm featuring the phenomenal Madisen Wofford & hosted by the wonderful Sohini wherein we will collectively explore the theme of poetics of water
we will gather at lake merritt close to the lake chalet seafood bar & grill at noon & walk towards the reading spot at 17th and Lakeside promptly at 12:15 pm. the reading circle will commence with a body & breath work practice facilitated by Miqo followed by refreshments & beverages by our community chef Eli & a short break, leading us into the second half. the gathering will be archived by our lovely photographer Elizabeth from Safariii Camp.
accessibility: we will be seated in a circle on blankets on the ground. we will have a few blankets, however, please bring a blanket to share! there’s a washroom nearby. please reach out to us if you have any accessibility requests!
is a container for the in-between—a liminal space to gather, not to escape change, but to mobilize it. In a time marked by crisis, violence, and erasure, the act of witnessing and archiving together is urgent, talismanic, and grief-shaking.
Centering the voices of queer and trans poets and revolutionaries of color, we pause, listen to the voices of our ancestors, reflect, and read aloud, positing ourselves alongside insurgent poetry that reflects shared struggle.
Together, we find our voices, witness, slow down, reflect, and share—where discomfort meets possibility—and dream up the queer, revolutionary futures we need for our collective liberation.
free palestine, sudan, congo, and all oppressed people!
This gathering features Maiden Wofford
programming includes:
well-fitting N95 masks & COVID tests courtesy of
- reading material
- insightful movement & somatic exercises for centeredness
- group discussion
- refreshments by our community chef
RSVPs are required!
the painting in the banner is a digital illustration by Maru & captures the ethos of this gathering! ✨
*this is a qtbipoc-centric gathering. allies are welcome, however, our primary goal remains to foster a meditative & participatory space for qtbipoc folx to engage with revolutionary poetry
please reach out to @thinkofothers_ on instagram / [email protected] if you have any questions or accessibility requests!
this is an intimate event with limited capacity. if things change and you’re not able to attend anymore, please give up your spot for someone else!
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Event venue & nearby stays
The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill, 1520 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, United States
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