Kimberly's EngagementsUpcoming EventsApril 20, 2020
Hilo, HI UH Hilo: Unconscious Bias Training on Zoom This capstone training is for students in the leadership development program that have been learning about privilege, intersectionality and socialization. It's always my pleasure to work with folks who are bettering their community by increasing their skills and empathy. |
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June 13, 2020
Auckland, NZ
Sista Trio: Fat, Pretty, and Soon To Be Old, 1-5pm
I'm thrilled to be working with Sista Trio for this event that will include me performing stories from the book, along with a restorative yoga session and ending with a KawaKawa tea and chocolate closing ceremony, led by a Naturopath, to bring it all together. Check out the sistas' other retreats and events too. (This is a limited attendance event - so book now.)
June 18-19, 2020
Wellington, New Zealand
Massey University: Fat Studies Conference
I'll be presenting based on my book, Fat, Pretty and Soon to be Old. If you or someone you know would like some of my time while I'm here, do reach out.
June 22-23, 2020
Auckland, New Zealand
International Weight Stigma Conference: Keynote Presentation
I'm thrilled to offer this keynote for the Weight Stigma Conference. We'll do a book signing after the talk on the 22nd and I'll also offer a seminar the following day too.
July 5-10, 2020
Pahoa, HI
Body Wise Professional Development Retreat
Join us for this five-day experiential retreat where we'll work on uncovering unconscious bias and explore our own intersections of privilege and oppression and how they influence who we are to others. We'll also rest, write, meditate, move, spend time in water and nurture ourselves and each other on the journey.
July 20-July 27, 2020
Helsinki, Finland
It's a vacation with my favorite son and his favorite partner. If you'd like some of my time, please do reach out...
July 25, 2020
Helsinki, Finland
Loukko: Reading
Yes, I'm in Finland for vacation, but also thrilled to do this reading and connect with local folks.
July 29-August 19, 2020
Berlin, Germany
Summer Arts Berlin: Contemporary Art in Berlin: Visual, Media, Conceptual and Performance Art
What? You don't know where you'll be in 2020? Registration is open now. And learn more about other Summer Arts courses too. They're all worth your time...
August 19, 2020
London, UK
Housmans Bookshop: Fat, Pretty, and Soon to Be Old Reading
I'm reading from Fat, Pretty, and Soon to be Old - c'mon by...
September 9-October 7, 2020
Woodside, CA
Djerassi Writing Residency
I'm thrilled to return to Djerassi, where I did a major edit of The Daddies and finished a first draft of Fat, Pretty and Soon to be Old, back in 2011. It's a beautiful, art-filled wilderness. (I mean, just look at the website.) I'm so lucky to return for a second time.
November 12-15, 2020
Minneapolis, MN
National Women's Studies Association Conference
More info coming soon.
November 19, 2020
Hilo, Hi
Ku'ikahi Mediation Center: Free Brown Bag Lunch Series, 12pm
It’s free and I’m talking about double binds and range of respectable behavior. Important stuff in understanding power imbalances. Come on out!
December 13-18, 2020
Big Island, HI
Yoga is for Every Body Retreat
Two retreats a year where we use yoga, nature and writing to discover the stories we carry in our bodies. To join the growing online community (including monthly writing prompts), add your name here. For registration information, go here.
Auckland, NZ
Sista Trio: Fat, Pretty, and Soon To Be Old, 1-5pm
I'm thrilled to be working with Sista Trio for this event that will include me performing stories from the book, along with a restorative yoga session and ending with a KawaKawa tea and chocolate closing ceremony, led by a Naturopath, to bring it all together. Check out the sistas' other retreats and events too. (This is a limited attendance event - so book now.)
June 18-19, 2020
Wellington, New Zealand
Massey University: Fat Studies Conference
I'll be presenting based on my book, Fat, Pretty and Soon to be Old. If you or someone you know would like some of my time while I'm here, do reach out.
June 22-23, 2020
Auckland, New Zealand
International Weight Stigma Conference: Keynote Presentation
I'm thrilled to offer this keynote for the Weight Stigma Conference. We'll do a book signing after the talk on the 22nd and I'll also offer a seminar the following day too.
July 5-10, 2020
Pahoa, HI
Body Wise Professional Development Retreat
Join us for this five-day experiential retreat where we'll work on uncovering unconscious bias and explore our own intersections of privilege and oppression and how they influence who we are to others. We'll also rest, write, meditate, move, spend time in water and nurture ourselves and each other on the journey.
July 20-July 27, 2020
Helsinki, Finland
It's a vacation with my favorite son and his favorite partner. If you'd like some of my time, please do reach out...
July 25, 2020
Helsinki, Finland
Loukko: Reading
Yes, I'm in Finland for vacation, but also thrilled to do this reading and connect with local folks.
July 29-August 19, 2020
Berlin, Germany
Summer Arts Berlin: Contemporary Art in Berlin: Visual, Media, Conceptual and Performance Art
What? You don't know where you'll be in 2020? Registration is open now. And learn more about other Summer Arts courses too. They're all worth your time...
August 19, 2020
London, UK
Housmans Bookshop: Fat, Pretty, and Soon to Be Old Reading
I'm reading from Fat, Pretty, and Soon to be Old - c'mon by...
September 9-October 7, 2020
Woodside, CA
Djerassi Writing Residency
I'm thrilled to return to Djerassi, where I did a major edit of The Daddies and finished a first draft of Fat, Pretty and Soon to be Old, back in 2011. It's a beautiful, art-filled wilderness. (I mean, just look at the website.) I'm so lucky to return for a second time.
November 12-15, 2020
Minneapolis, MN
National Women's Studies Association Conference
More info coming soon.
November 19, 2020
Hilo, Hi
Ku'ikahi Mediation Center: Free Brown Bag Lunch Series, 12pm
It’s free and I’m talking about double binds and range of respectable behavior. Important stuff in understanding power imbalances. Come on out!
December 13-18, 2020
Big Island, HI
Yoga is for Every Body Retreat
Two retreats a year where we use yoga, nature and writing to discover the stories we carry in our bodies. To join the growing online community (including monthly writing prompts), add your name here. For registration information, go here.
Upcoming Events: 2021
January 10-15, 2021
Pahoa, HI
Body Wise Professional Development Retreat
Join us for this five-day experiential retreat where we'll work on uncovering unconscious bias and explore our own intersections of privilege and oppression and how they influence who we are to others. We'll also rest, write, meditate, move, spend time in water and nurture ourselves and each other on the journey.
Late March, 2021
San Marcos, CA
UC San Marcos: You Don't Owe Anyone Pretty
We don't have an exact date yet, but I was so eager to put something NEW in the calendar, rather than constantly removing things due to virus... Well, here it is. So glad to be at Cal State San Marcos for a show. It's been a few years...
May 24-28, 2021
Capetown, South Africa
International Symposium on Poetic Inquiry
More info coming soon. I'm hoping to stay at least a week longer than the Symposium. If you'd like to add to my South African calendar, please get in touch.
Pahoa, HI
Body Wise Professional Development Retreat
Join us for this five-day experiential retreat where we'll work on uncovering unconscious bias and explore our own intersections of privilege and oppression and how they influence who we are to others. We'll also rest, write, meditate, move, spend time in water and nurture ourselves and each other on the journey.
Late March, 2021
San Marcos, CA
UC San Marcos: You Don't Owe Anyone Pretty
We don't have an exact date yet, but I was so eager to put something NEW in the calendar, rather than constantly removing things due to virus... Well, here it is. So glad to be at Cal State San Marcos for a show. It's been a few years...
May 24-28, 2021
Capetown, South Africa
International Symposium on Poetic Inquiry
More info coming soon. I'm hoping to stay at least a week longer than the Symposium. If you'd like to add to my South African calendar, please get in touch.
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The balance between objectivity and intimate analysis certainly gives Dark an edge and has made her a force to be reckoned with on every level... Dark's performance was so packed with information, humor, and poetry... one thing is certain: her show is a must-see! |
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