Kimberly's Engagements
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Upcoming Events
January - March, 2018
San Marcos, CA
Cal State San Marcos: Social Advocacy
As every spring, it’s my pleasure to be in Southern California to teach in the graduate program in Sociological Practice. Check out the program, if you’re interested — you too could be joining me for 8 half day workshops on Social Advocacy at some point in the future…
March, 2018
Cal State Summer Arts
Do you know about Summer Arts? Do you know about the Social Action Writing course I'm offering in 2018? I'll be doing some classroom visits during these months at Cal State campuses to spread the word. If you're at a CSU campus and would like me to stop into your classes, please let me know. I may be able to add it to my schedule.
March 8, 2018
San Diego, CA
La Bodega Gallery, Palabra
This monthly reading happens at La Bodega Gallery in Logan Heights. Doors open at 6:30pm, open mic starts at 7, then I'm the feature, reading from Love and Errors (and yeah, the book's not out yet, but the publisher will be there and may just have some advance copies with him).
March 17, 2018
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 21, 2018
San Diego, CA
Whistle Stop Bar
Love and Errors Book Release Party!
Join me and poets Jimmy Jazz, Sharon Elise, Lizzie Wann, and Michael Klam, who'll be reading their own work and also reading from my NEW BOOK, Love and Errors. (And if you pre-order before the release, the publisher is offering free shipping. G'on, order now!)
March 28, 2018
Kentucky Wesleyan University
Gender, Race and Money
Gender, Race and Money is my only non-storytelling based offering. It's a hugely interactive lecture to help audience members understand where they stand in the US economic landscape based on history and current trends. Folks also leave with an understanding of how the gender wage gap persists too. We need to keep talking about that, y'all - and I find most don't understand it! (Here's a little video to show you how that lecture works.)
April 1, 2018
Love and Errors mails to pre-sale purchasers!
If you've purchased my book of poetry, Love and Errors, todays the day it's in the mail for you! Please pre-purchase here - it'll help the publisher know what the print run should be, and also, you'll get free shipping. Order one for your postal carrier and your dog walker too. Be a poetry pusher. I dare you!
April 4, 2018
Chico State University, CA
CSU Summer Arts
I'm on campus today talking to classes about the magnificence of Summer Arts in general, and my course in specific. Apply to join us for two weeks of Social Action Writing. I'll be joined by Kiese Laymon, Sarah Schulman, Melissa Fabello, and Ant Black (Anthony Blacksher). Yes, a truly amazing line-up - and you, of course. I also want you to look into the Black Girl Magic course and think about taking both classes (6 units of college credit in 4 weeks) for the same student fees. If you know of any students or professors on this campus who might like to learn more about Summer Arts, please put me in touch.
April 5, 2018
Sonoma State University, CA
CSU Summer Arts
I'm on campus today talking to classes about the magnificence of Summer Arts in general, and my course in specific. Apply to join us for two weeks of Social Action Writing. I'll be joined by Kiese Laymon, Sarah Schulman, Melissa Fabello, and Ant Black (Anthony Blacksher). Yes, a truly amazing line-up - and you, of course. I also want you to look into the Black Girl Magic course and think about taking both classes (6 units of college credit in 4 weeks) for the same student fees. If you know of any students or professors on this campus who might like to learn more about Summer Arts, please put me in touch.
April 9, 2018
San Jose State University, CA
CSU Summer Arts
I'm on campus today talking to classes about the magnificence of Summer Arts in general, and my course in specific. Apply to join us for two weeks of Social Action Writing. I'll be joined by Kiese Laymon, Sarah Schulman, Melissa Fabello, and Ant Black (Anthony Blacksher). Yes, a truly amazing line-up - and you, of course. I also want you to look into the Black Girl Magic course and think about taking both classes (6 units of college credit in 4 weeks) for the same student fees. If you know of any students or professors on this campus who might like to learn more about Summer Arts, please put me in touch.
April 10, 2018
Cal State Monterey Bay, CA
CSU Summer Arts
I'm on campus today talking to classes about the magnificence of Summer Arts in general, and my course in specific. Apply to join us for two weeks of Social Action Writing. I'll be joined by Kiese Laymon, Sarah Schulman, Melissa Fabello, and Ant Black (Anthony Blacksher). Yes, a truly amazing line-up - and you, of course. I also want you to look into the Black Girl Magic course and think about taking both classes (6 units of college credit in 4 weeks) for the same student fees. If you know of any students or professors on this campus who might like to learn more about Summer Arts, please put me in touch.
April 11, 2018
San Francisco State University, CA
CSU Summer Arts
I'm on campus today talking to classes about the magnificence of Summer Arts in general, and my course in specific. Apply to join us for two weeks of Social Action Writing. I'll be joined by Kiese Laymon, Sarah Schulman, Melissa Fabello, and Ant Black (Anthony Blacksher). Yes, a truly amazing line-up - and you, of course. I also want you to look into the Black Girl Magic course and think about taking both classes (6 units of college credit in 4 weeks) for the same student fees. If you know of any students or professors on this campus who might like to learn more about Summer Arts, please put me in touch.
April 12, 2018
Cal State Easy Bay University, CA
CSU Summer Arts
I'm on campus today talking to classes about the magnificence of Summer Arts in general, and my course in specific. Apply to join us for two weeks of Social Action Writing. I'll be joined by Kiese Laymon, Sarah Schulman, Melissa Fabello, and Ant Black (Anthony Blacksher). Yes, a truly amazing line-up - and you, of course. I also want you to look into the Black Girl Magic course and think about taking both classes (6 units of college credit in 4 weeks) for the same student fees. If you know of any students or professors on this campus who might like to learn more about Summer Arts, please put me in touch.
April 13, 2018
San Francisco, CA
Featured Poet, plus Love and Errors!
I'm the featured poet tonight at The Beat Museum. Show starts at 7 and I'll have Love and Errors available for sale too!
April 14, 2018
Oakland, CA
Laurel Book Store, Love and Errors Book Launch, 1pm
Join us for this exciting event at Laurel Book Store and get your copy of Love and Errors!
April 27, 2018
Pahoa, HI
Kalanihonua - Love and Errors Book Release Party, 7:30pm
Join me as we celebrate the release of Love and Errors! (Have you gotten your copy yet?)
April 28, 2018
Hilo, HI
Basically Books - Love and Errors Book Launch, 2pm
Join me, and fellow writers, Tanya Yamanaka Aynessazian, Zach Street, and Jim Larsen, who'll read from Love and Errors and a bit of their own work as well. I'll read all the Hawaiian poems for sure...
May 25, 2018
Hilo, HI
Kukuau Studio, 4th Friday Poetry Slam, Featured Poet, 7pm
I'm the feature for the 4th Friday Poetry Slam. I'll bring books too, c'mon out.
June 1, 2018
Hilo, HI
Ku'ikahi Mediation Center
Constructive Conflict Workshop
This half-day workshop focuses on the skills needed to frame conflict as solvable, and frame ourselves as problem-solvers. Drawing on some of the ideas in Sarah Shulman's book, Conflict is Not Abuse, we'll practice discerning the difference between abuse, conflict and resistance, how to use communication skills to evolve meaning rather than just stating your case and how to de-escalate small conflicts to create a world where everyone is eligible for compassion.
June 11-16, 2018
Kalani Honua, HI
Yoga is for Every Body
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.
June 22, 2018
Salt Spring Island Public Library, Canada
Poetry Feature, 4pm
I'm thrilled to be celebration the publication of Love and Errors along with the publication of Linda Rogers' new book, Crow Jazz. Come on and see us!
June 26, 2018
Vancouver, Canada
Simon Fraser University - Arts-Based Research
I'm visiting with the doctoral students in Arts-Based Research today for a reading and some discussion. Yay.
June 27-29, 2018
Vancouver, BC
Arts in Society Conference
I had a good experience attending and performing at this conference last year in Paris. These badass artists and scholars are out to change the world and this gathering isn't as nervous and uptight as some academic conferences. See you there?
July 2-15, 2018
Fresno, CA
Fresno State University: Social Action Writing Course
Don't Say FresNO - say FresYES! Look, I know it's hot. And you won't be out in it, you'll be indoors with amazing writers, learning how to change the world with your literary and journalistic writing. I will be joined by Kiese Laymon, who is my current big writer-crush. Magnificent essays, novel, and the memoir, Heavy, is forthcoming (read this essay right now, even), along with Melissa Fabello, managing editor at Everyday Feminism and social commenter extraordinaire. In addition to Kiese and Melissa, Sarah Schulman, author of Conflict is Not Abuse (and 18 other books), is teaching with us. Ant Black (Anthony Blacksher) is bringing the poetry too. How luck can we be. Apply early. Tell your friends.
August 7, 2018
Kona, HI
Kona Stories' Words and Wine, 6-8pm
I'm the feature tonight, reading from Love and Errors for this monthly event. (Psst, it sounds like there will be wine.)
October 9-14, 2018
Kalani Honua, HI
Hawaii Yoga Festival
In addition to my class/workshop offerings at the festival, Kalani, which hosts the festival, is also my yoga-teaching home. In my spare time (:::smile:::) I coordinate the yoga offerings there. This is also where I offer two retreats per year. Have a look at the Kalani yoga offerings here.
November 8-11, 2018
Atlanta, GA
National Women's Studies Association Conference
My offerings are still in flux, but I'll be spending time with the Fat Studies folks, the Lesbian Caucus folks and reading some poetry. And Atlanta is great. (Make me an offer and I'll stay a few more days...)
December 10-15, 2018
Kalani Honua, HI
Yoga is for Every Body
Yes, two yoga and writing retreats in one year. Come in June or December, or both. We'll use yoga and nature and beauty and wonder to explore the stories we carry and create in our bodies. All levels of fitness and yoga practice are welcome. There will be daily yoga and writing for exploration and swimming and storytelling and the sea and gorgeous food and and and. You won't believe your good fortune.
San Marcos, CA
Cal State San Marcos: Social Advocacy
As every spring, it’s my pleasure to be in Southern California to teach in the graduate program in Sociological Practice. Check out the program, if you’re interested — you too could be joining me for 8 half day workshops on Social Advocacy at some point in the future…
March, 2018
Cal State Summer Arts
Do you know about Summer Arts? Do you know about the Social Action Writing course I'm offering in 2018? I'll be doing some classroom visits during these months at Cal State campuses to spread the word. If you're at a CSU campus and would like me to stop into your classes, please let me know. I may be able to add it to my schedule.
March 8, 2018
San Diego, CA
La Bodega Gallery, Palabra
This monthly reading happens at La Bodega Gallery in Logan Heights. Doors open at 6:30pm, open mic starts at 7, then I'm the feature, reading from Love and Errors (and yeah, the book's not out yet, but the publisher will be there and may just have some advance copies with him).
March 17, 2018
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 21, 2018
San Diego, CA
Whistle Stop Bar
Love and Errors Book Release Party!
Join me and poets Jimmy Jazz, Sharon Elise, Lizzie Wann, and Michael Klam, who'll be reading their own work and also reading from my NEW BOOK, Love and Errors. (And if you pre-order before the release, the publisher is offering free shipping. G'on, order now!)
March 28, 2018
Kentucky Wesleyan University
Gender, Race and Money
Gender, Race and Money is my only non-storytelling based offering. It's a hugely interactive lecture to help audience members understand where they stand in the US economic landscape based on history and current trends. Folks also leave with an understanding of how the gender wage gap persists too. We need to keep talking about that, y'all - and I find most don't understand it! (Here's a little video to show you how that lecture works.)
April 1, 2018
Love and Errors mails to pre-sale purchasers!
If you've purchased my book of poetry, Love and Errors, todays the day it's in the mail for you! Please pre-purchase here - it'll help the publisher know what the print run should be, and also, you'll get free shipping. Order one for your postal carrier and your dog walker too. Be a poetry pusher. I dare you!
April 4, 2018
Chico State University, CA
CSU Summer Arts
I'm on campus today talking to classes about the magnificence of Summer Arts in general, and my course in specific. Apply to join us for two weeks of Social Action Writing. I'll be joined by Kiese Laymon, Sarah Schulman, Melissa Fabello, and Ant Black (Anthony Blacksher). Yes, a truly amazing line-up - and you, of course. I also want you to look into the Black Girl Magic course and think about taking both classes (6 units of college credit in 4 weeks) for the same student fees. If you know of any students or professors on this campus who might like to learn more about Summer Arts, please put me in touch.
April 5, 2018
Sonoma State University, CA
CSU Summer Arts
I'm on campus today talking to classes about the magnificence of Summer Arts in general, and my course in specific. Apply to join us for two weeks of Social Action Writing. I'll be joined by Kiese Laymon, Sarah Schulman, Melissa Fabello, and Ant Black (Anthony Blacksher). Yes, a truly amazing line-up - and you, of course. I also want you to look into the Black Girl Magic course and think about taking both classes (6 units of college credit in 4 weeks) for the same student fees. If you know of any students or professors on this campus who might like to learn more about Summer Arts, please put me in touch.
April 9, 2018
San Jose State University, CA
CSU Summer Arts
I'm on campus today talking to classes about the magnificence of Summer Arts in general, and my course in specific. Apply to join us for two weeks of Social Action Writing. I'll be joined by Kiese Laymon, Sarah Schulman, Melissa Fabello, and Ant Black (Anthony Blacksher). Yes, a truly amazing line-up - and you, of course. I also want you to look into the Black Girl Magic course and think about taking both classes (6 units of college credit in 4 weeks) for the same student fees. If you know of any students or professors on this campus who might like to learn more about Summer Arts, please put me in touch.
April 10, 2018
Cal State Monterey Bay, CA
CSU Summer Arts
I'm on campus today talking to classes about the magnificence of Summer Arts in general, and my course in specific. Apply to join us for two weeks of Social Action Writing. I'll be joined by Kiese Laymon, Sarah Schulman, Melissa Fabello, and Ant Black (Anthony Blacksher). Yes, a truly amazing line-up - and you, of course. I also want you to look into the Black Girl Magic course and think about taking both classes (6 units of college credit in 4 weeks) for the same student fees. If you know of any students or professors on this campus who might like to learn more about Summer Arts, please put me in touch.
April 11, 2018
San Francisco State University, CA
CSU Summer Arts
I'm on campus today talking to classes about the magnificence of Summer Arts in general, and my course in specific. Apply to join us for two weeks of Social Action Writing. I'll be joined by Kiese Laymon, Sarah Schulman, Melissa Fabello, and Ant Black (Anthony Blacksher). Yes, a truly amazing line-up - and you, of course. I also want you to look into the Black Girl Magic course and think about taking both classes (6 units of college credit in 4 weeks) for the same student fees. If you know of any students or professors on this campus who might like to learn more about Summer Arts, please put me in touch.
April 12, 2018
Cal State Easy Bay University, CA
CSU Summer Arts
I'm on campus today talking to classes about the magnificence of Summer Arts in general, and my course in specific. Apply to join us for two weeks of Social Action Writing. I'll be joined by Kiese Laymon, Sarah Schulman, Melissa Fabello, and Ant Black (Anthony Blacksher). Yes, a truly amazing line-up - and you, of course. I also want you to look into the Black Girl Magic course and think about taking both classes (6 units of college credit in 4 weeks) for the same student fees. If you know of any students or professors on this campus who might like to learn more about Summer Arts, please put me in touch.
April 13, 2018
San Francisco, CA
Featured Poet, plus Love and Errors!
I'm the featured poet tonight at The Beat Museum. Show starts at 7 and I'll have Love and Errors available for sale too!
April 14, 2018
Oakland, CA
Laurel Book Store, Love and Errors Book Launch, 1pm
Join us for this exciting event at Laurel Book Store and get your copy of Love and Errors!
April 27, 2018
Pahoa, HI
Kalanihonua - Love and Errors Book Release Party, 7:30pm
Join me as we celebrate the release of Love and Errors! (Have you gotten your copy yet?)
April 28, 2018
Hilo, HI
Basically Books - Love and Errors Book Launch, 2pm
Join me, and fellow writers, Tanya Yamanaka Aynessazian, Zach Street, and Jim Larsen, who'll read from Love and Errors and a bit of their own work as well. I'll read all the Hawaiian poems for sure...
May 25, 2018
Hilo, HI
Kukuau Studio, 4th Friday Poetry Slam, Featured Poet, 7pm
I'm the feature for the 4th Friday Poetry Slam. I'll bring books too, c'mon out.
June 1, 2018
Hilo, HI
Ku'ikahi Mediation Center
Constructive Conflict Workshop
This half-day workshop focuses on the skills needed to frame conflict as solvable, and frame ourselves as problem-solvers. Drawing on some of the ideas in Sarah Shulman's book, Conflict is Not Abuse, we'll practice discerning the difference between abuse, conflict and resistance, how to use communication skills to evolve meaning rather than just stating your case and how to de-escalate small conflicts to create a world where everyone is eligible for compassion.
June 11-16, 2018
Kalani Honua, HI
Yoga is for Every Body
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.
June 22, 2018
Salt Spring Island Public Library, Canada
Poetry Feature, 4pm
I'm thrilled to be celebration the publication of Love and Errors along with the publication of Linda Rogers' new book, Crow Jazz. Come on and see us!
June 26, 2018
Vancouver, Canada
Simon Fraser University - Arts-Based Research
I'm visiting with the doctoral students in Arts-Based Research today for a reading and some discussion. Yay.
June 27-29, 2018
Vancouver, BC
Arts in Society Conference
I had a good experience attending and performing at this conference last year in Paris. These badass artists and scholars are out to change the world and this gathering isn't as nervous and uptight as some academic conferences. See you there?
July 2-15, 2018
Fresno, CA
Fresno State University: Social Action Writing Course
Don't Say FresNO - say FresYES! Look, I know it's hot. And you won't be out in it, you'll be indoors with amazing writers, learning how to change the world with your literary and journalistic writing. I will be joined by Kiese Laymon, who is my current big writer-crush. Magnificent essays, novel, and the memoir, Heavy, is forthcoming (read this essay right now, even), along with Melissa Fabello, managing editor at Everyday Feminism and social commenter extraordinaire. In addition to Kiese and Melissa, Sarah Schulman, author of Conflict is Not Abuse (and 18 other books), is teaching with us. Ant Black (Anthony Blacksher) is bringing the poetry too. How luck can we be. Apply early. Tell your friends.
August 7, 2018
Kona, HI
Kona Stories' Words and Wine, 6-8pm
I'm the feature tonight, reading from Love and Errors for this monthly event. (Psst, it sounds like there will be wine.)
October 9-14, 2018
Kalani Honua, HI
Hawaii Yoga Festival
In addition to my class/workshop offerings at the festival, Kalani, which hosts the festival, is also my yoga-teaching home. In my spare time (:::smile:::) I coordinate the yoga offerings there. This is also where I offer two retreats per year. Have a look at the Kalani yoga offerings here.
November 8-11, 2018
Atlanta, GA
National Women's Studies Association Conference
My offerings are still in flux, but I'll be spending time with the Fat Studies folks, the Lesbian Caucus folks and reading some poetry. And Atlanta is great. (Make me an offer and I'll stay a few more days...)
December 10-15, 2018
Kalani Honua, HI
Yoga is for Every Body
Yes, two yoga and writing retreats in one year. Come in June or December, or both. We'll use yoga and nature and beauty and wonder to explore the stories we carry and create in our bodies. All levels of fitness and yoga practice are welcome. There will be daily yoga and writing for exploration and swimming and storytelling and the sea and gorgeous food and and and. You won't believe your good fortune.
Upcoming Events: 2019 - 2020
February 12, 2019
Fall Brook, CA
Writers Read Series
I'm the featured writer for Writers Read at the Fallbrook Library tonight. 6-7:30pm. C'mon. I'm reading from Love and Errors.
April, 2019
Ecuador/Chile
Santosha Yoga Ecuador
I'm working with Santosha Yoga Ecuador for some "Building Conscious Yoga Community workshops. Please get in touch with them for further details. We're still working out the exact dates...
Summer, 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? More info to come, but in the meantime, learn more about other Summer Arts courses. They're all worth your time...
June, 2020
Massey University, Australia
Fat Studies Conference
More info coming soon.
Fall Brook, CA
Writers Read Series
I'm the featured writer for Writers Read at the Fallbrook Library tonight. 6-7:30pm. C'mon. I'm reading from Love and Errors.
April, 2019
Ecuador/Chile
Santosha Yoga Ecuador
I'm working with Santosha Yoga Ecuador for some "Building Conscious Yoga Community workshops. Please get in touch with them for further details. We're still working out the exact dates...
Summer, 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? More info to come, but in the meantime, learn more about other Summer Arts courses. They're all worth your time...
June, 2020
Massey University, Australia
Fat Studies Conference
More info coming soon.
2018 Events Archive
January 20, 2018
Hilo, HI
Women's March and Rally
I'll be one of the speakers (but really storytelling) at this year's Women's March, designed to carry forward the moment of last year's impressive turn-out. There will be music, and other community groups and events too. The on-stage portion is 12-3. I'll be on within the first half hour...
Hilo, HI
Women's March and Rally
I'll be one of the speakers (but really storytelling) at this year's Women's March, designed to carry forward the moment of last year's impressive turn-out. There will be music, and other community groups and events too. The on-stage portion is 12-3. I'll be on within the first half hour...
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