Upcoming Events
The Embodied Word
Move. Awaken. Create. Introducing The Embodied Word – a new yoga & writing community in downtown Rochester, beginning June 1st!
Part yoga class, part writing group, this weekly 90-minute session will explore the movement of creative energies within the body through a yoga class led by Betsy Woldeyohannes of Yene Yoga, followed by a writing group led by Rachel Crawford, Executive Director of Unabridged. The composition section will be largely free-form, with prompts provided. Bring your drafts, bring a mat, and prepare to foster a deeper connection between your body and mind!
This class will run every Sunday, from 11:00am - 12:30pm at Akimbo Books on 714 University Ave. Refreshments will be provided.
Pay in cash or book online at www.yeneyoga.com/book-online.
Fight Back Against Book Bans!
On Sunday, June 22nd, Unabridged Literary Arts will host a panel discussion on the subject of censorship and the dangers of the fast-growing book banning movement that has predominantly targeted books about race and racism, books featuring individuals of color, and books on LGBTQ+ topics. The event will take place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 22, at Unabridged's community space, 720 University Avenue.
The panel discussion, "Fight Back Against Book Bans," seeks to provide parents and community members with resources and strategies that they can employ to combat censorship when the movement comes to their school districts and towns.
Book Talk and Film Screening
A celebration of the release of Garrett Felber's book "A Continuous Struggle: The Revolutionary Life of Martin Sostre." The program includes a screening of "Frame Up!" and a panel discussion with Jose DiLenola and Jalil Muntaqim.
Huge thanks to Joshua Dubler and Rochester Education Justice Initiative and the Center for Community Engagement for making this happen.
Grand Opening
Join us as we celebrate our Grand Opening — along with that of our sister bookstore, Akimbo Bookshop! Meet the Board of Directors, chat with our executive director and volunteers, and learn more about what we’re planning for the next year and beyond.
Akimbo will have giveaways and specials as it also celebrates Indie Bookstore Day.
International Women's Day Celebration
Featuring Setara Haidari, a philosophy graduate and Afghan artist.
Through her conceptual and mixed-media artworks, Haidari strives to convey her message to society and conceptual art enthusiasts, contributing to the creation of a beautiful transformation towards a discrimination-free community. Each of her paintings tells a unique story, rooted in reality and personal experience.
The event also features additional speakers, food, music, poetry readings, and more.
Featured Artist: Setara Haidari
Unabridged is honored to host Setara Haidari, a philosophy graduate and Afghan artist, who will display her paintings and mixed-media artworks at our community space throughout the month of March.
Through her conceptual and mixed-media artworks, Haidari strives to convey her message to society and conceptual art enthusiasts, contributing to the creation of a beautiful transformation towards a discrimination-free community. Each of her paintings tells a unique story, rooted in reality and personal experience.
The exhibit will be open from 6 to 9 p.m. on March 7 (special hours for First Friday) and will be available to view thereafter during regular Akimbo Bookshop hours.
Haidari will discuss her work at a special event on March 8.
Imagine Palestine
Be inspired by Palestinian poetry, music, and visions of Palestinian futures.
This fundraiser will benefit the Gaza Municipality which provides water, sanitation, sewage, and other essential services in Gaza.
Book Launch and Film Screening
Book launch and reading with Philip V McHarris from first book "Beyond Policing" and film screening with Martin Hawk, an excerpt of "Pressure Gradient."