Kimberly's EngagementsUpcoming EventsFebruary 21, 2020
Hilo, HI UH Hilo Facilitation This retreat is only for the College of Tropical Agriculture and HR folks. Always happy to help raise these skills in a group. February 26, 2020 San Francisco State University, CA CSU Summer Arts I'm at SFSU all day today to spread the word about the most rad thing you can do this summer. In Berlin. With me and other guest artists. It's a contemporary arts course - very interdisciplinary. Have a look at the application process and ask questions if you have them. Also, if you're on this campus and you'd like me to visit YOUR class, get in touch, I may be able to fit it in. |
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February 27-28, 2020
Cal State Monterey Bay, CA
CSU Summer Arts
I'm at CSUMB all day to spread the word about the most rad thing you can do this summer. In Berlin. With me and other guest artists. It's a contemporary arts course - very interdisciplinary. Have a look at the application process and ask questions if you have them. Also, if you're on this campus and you'd like me to visit YOUR class, get in touch, I may be able to fit it in.
March 5, 2020
Tacoma, WA
University of Puget Sound: You Don't Owe Anyone Pretty
In this powerful storytelling performance, award-winning performer Kimberly Dark shares stories from her new book, Fat, Pretty and Soon to be Old (AK Press, 2019), in order to remind us: “You don’t owe anyone pretty,” and “We are creating the world, even as it creates us.”
March 6, 2020
Seattle, WA
Elliott Bay Books: Fat, Pretty, and Soon to Be Old, 7pm
This is a very cool bookstore and the only place I'm doing a public event (for free!) in Seattle.
March 7, 2020
Seattle, WA
Hugo House: Memoir Writing Workshop, 9-12pm
I think lots of places in Seattle are very cool, but yeah, Hugo House for sure. It's a 3 hour workshop on Making Meaning: Turning Memories into Memoir. This'll be hugely generative - come. I'm promising at least twelve ways to connect memory, experience, culture and meaning.
March 12, 2020
Chico State, CA
CSU Summer Arts
I'm here all day to spread the word about the most rad thing you can do this summer. In Berlin. With me and other guest artists. It's a contemporary arts course - very interdisciplinary. Have a look at the application process and ask questions if you have them. Also, if you're on this campus and you'd like me to visit YOUR class, get in touch, I may be able to fit it in.
March 13-14, 2020
Fullerton, CA
Cal State Fullerton: Symposium on Teaching and Learning
That's what I'm doing at this symposium: teaching and learning...
March 16, 2020
Cal State San Marcos, CA
Women and Health, 4pm
I'm a guest speaker today for a Women and Health class focused on yoga. Yeah, this will involve some storytelling but also some yoga in U.S. culture discussion. (I'm sure you could drop in if you happen to be on campus, we'll be in SBSB 1103...)
March 19, 2020
San Diego State University, CA
CSU Summer Arts
I'm at SDSU all day to spread the word about the most rad thing you can do this summer. In Berlin. With me and other guest artists. It's a contemporary arts course - very interdisciplinary. Have a look at the application process and ask questions if you have them. Also, if you're on this campus and you'd like me to visit YOUR class, get in touch, I may be able to fit it in.
March 20-21, 2020
Los Angeles, CA
Loyola Marymount University: The Evolution of Yoga Summit
Read all about it; maybe you'd like to attend.
March 22, 2020
Los Angeles, CA
Loyola Marymount University, 1-6pm
Once again, I’m part of the faculty in the Yoga, Mindfulness and Social Change certificate program at LMU. Anyone can come to these 5 hour workshops a la carte too. Please join me, if you’re in Los Angeles. My workshop is on body image, sexuality and body diversity in yoga.
March 24, 2020
Oxford, GA
Emory University: Skype about The Daddies
I'm video-calling today to talk with two Sexuality Studies classes that are reading The Daddies. It'll be my pleasure - and remember, this offer stands for professors who adopt any of my books. If I can fit in a cyber-visit of up to 30 minutes, I will.
April 20, 2020
Hilo, HI
UH Hilo: Unconscious Bias Training
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.
June 11-17, 2020
New Zealand
If you'd like to add to my New Zealand schedule while I'm there, let me know.
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
Massey University, New Zealand
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...
August 22-23, 2020
Cambridge, UK
Barefoot Body Training: Body Stories Workshop
More info coming soon.
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.
Cal State Monterey Bay, CA
CSU Summer Arts
I'm at CSUMB all day to spread the word about the most rad thing you can do this summer. In Berlin. With me and other guest artists. It's a contemporary arts course - very interdisciplinary. Have a look at the application process and ask questions if you have them. Also, if you're on this campus and you'd like me to visit YOUR class, get in touch, I may be able to fit it in.
March 5, 2020
Tacoma, WA
University of Puget Sound: You Don't Owe Anyone Pretty
In this powerful storytelling performance, award-winning performer Kimberly Dark shares stories from her new book, Fat, Pretty and Soon to be Old (AK Press, 2019), in order to remind us: “You don’t owe anyone pretty,” and “We are creating the world, even as it creates us.”
March 6, 2020
Seattle, WA
Elliott Bay Books: Fat, Pretty, and Soon to Be Old, 7pm
This is a very cool bookstore and the only place I'm doing a public event (for free!) in Seattle.
March 7, 2020
Seattle, WA
Hugo House: Memoir Writing Workshop, 9-12pm
I think lots of places in Seattle are very cool, but yeah, Hugo House for sure. It's a 3 hour workshop on Making Meaning: Turning Memories into Memoir. This'll be hugely generative - come. I'm promising at least twelve ways to connect memory, experience, culture and meaning.
March 12, 2020
Chico State, CA
CSU Summer Arts
I'm here all day to spread the word about the most rad thing you can do this summer. In Berlin. With me and other guest artists. It's a contemporary arts course - very interdisciplinary. Have a look at the application process and ask questions if you have them. Also, if you're on this campus and you'd like me to visit YOUR class, get in touch, I may be able to fit it in.
March 13-14, 2020
Fullerton, CA
Cal State Fullerton: Symposium on Teaching and Learning
That's what I'm doing at this symposium: teaching and learning...
March 16, 2020
Cal State San Marcos, CA
Women and Health, 4pm
I'm a guest speaker today for a Women and Health class focused on yoga. Yeah, this will involve some storytelling but also some yoga in U.S. culture discussion. (I'm sure you could drop in if you happen to be on campus, we'll be in SBSB 1103...)
March 19, 2020
San Diego State University, CA
CSU Summer Arts
I'm at SDSU all day to spread the word about the most rad thing you can do this summer. In Berlin. With me and other guest artists. It's a contemporary arts course - very interdisciplinary. Have a look at the application process and ask questions if you have them. Also, if you're on this campus and you'd like me to visit YOUR class, get in touch, I may be able to fit it in.
March 20-21, 2020
Los Angeles, CA
Loyola Marymount University: The Evolution of Yoga Summit
Read all about it; maybe you'd like to attend.
March 22, 2020
Los Angeles, CA
Loyola Marymount University, 1-6pm
Once again, I’m part of the faculty in the Yoga, Mindfulness and Social Change certificate program at LMU. Anyone can come to these 5 hour workshops a la carte too. Please join me, if you’re in Los Angeles. My workshop is on body image, sexuality and body diversity in yoga.
March 24, 2020
Oxford, GA
Emory University: Skype about The Daddies
I'm video-calling today to talk with two Sexuality Studies classes that are reading The Daddies. It'll be my pleasure - and remember, this offer stands for professors who adopt any of my books. If I can fit in a cyber-visit of up to 30 minutes, I will.
April 20, 2020
Hilo, HI
UH Hilo: Unconscious Bias Training
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.
June 11-17, 2020
New Zealand
If you'd like to add to my New Zealand schedule while I'm there, let me know.
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
Massey University, New Zealand
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...
August 22-23, 2020
Cambridge, UK
Barefoot Body Training: Body Stories Workshop
More info coming soon.
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.
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.
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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