Kimberly's EngagementsUpcoming EventsAugust 15 - September 15, 2019
Eastover, MA Eastover Art Artist Residency So excited! September 19, 2019 Hilo, HI Ku'ikahi Mediation Center, 12-1pm I'm doing a short, interactive talk on Implicit/Unconscious bias and how it influences our ability to resolve conflict. Free, just come by! |
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September 24, 2019
"Fat, Pretty and Soon to be Old"
My essay collection, "Fat, Pretty and Soon to be Old" comes out on AK Press. (They also distribute my poetry book, Love and Errors). I'm thrilled to join their list of authors working for a better world. More details soon!
October 2-5, 2019
Halifax, NS, Canada
International Symposium on Poetic Inquiry
If you're interested in poetry and social science, look into this one. It's smart and intimate. Two of my favorite things.
October 7, 2019
Wolfville, NS, Canada
Acadia University: Women's and Gender Studies
I'm so pleased to return to Acadia University to spend the day working with Women's and Gender Studies. (The most beautiful mud is in Wolfville. No really. Look it up.)
October 8, 2019
Wolfville, NS, Canada
Al Whittle Theatre, Fat, Pretty, and Soon to Be Old Performance
I'm doing a performance and discussion from my new book Fat, Pretty and Soon to be Old. Expect the usual funny-sexy-thinky fare from me in celebration of the new book. (All of my books will be available, courtesy of Box of Delights bookshop.)
October 10-16, 2019
Cal State Summer Arts, Berlin Planning Trip
Did you notice in the 2020 calendar that I'm offering a Contemporary Art in Berlin course? Yes, this means anyone interested in visual, media, performance or conceptual art should join us. This trip is for planning. (Though if you're in Germany and would like some of my time, now's the time. I'd be happy to add on an event or two - please get in touch.)
October 17, 2019
Stuttgart, Germany
Stuttgart University: Fat, Pretty, and Soon To Be Old Storytelling and Discussion, 6pm
This presentation is part of "Essay Writing Focus on Diversity," a longer writing class on diversity and inclusion I'll be offering through Pedagogische-Hochschule Ludwigsburg. I lived in southern Germany briefly in the 80s. Time to brush up not only the German, but Schwabisch too!
October 19, 2019
London, England
59 Wandsworth High St: Working With Bias; Addressing Body Shame with Lucy Aphramor
It's a whole day of workshops for anyone with a professional or personal interest in body liberation for health-justice. The breakdown is as follows:
9:30am-12:30pm: Workshop with Kimberly Dark--Explore your unconscious bias and gain tools to treat all bodies with care and welcome.
1:30pm-4pm: Open-Space Forum with Kimberly Dark and Lucy Aphramor--Taught content will transition into a discussion shaped by participants' interests.
Standard: £120 both sessions, £70 morning session only, £70 afternoon only
Student and inclusion rate*: £100/£60 *for people with marginalized identities
October 21, 2019
Shrewsbury, England
Pengwern Books: Performance and Workshop with Lucy Aphramor
Spend a few hours with me exploring first person narrative and then stay for a performance where I'm joined by Lucy Aphramor. Eight readers will also be able to sign up and share their work during the performance.
Workshop: 4:30-6:30pm, 20£
Sign-up for 8 readers at 7pm
Performances: 7:30-9:30pm
November 1-3, 2019
Baltimore, MD
Baltimore Book Festival
I'm thrilled to offer a reading and talk on Saturday, Nov. 2. Schedule coming soon.
November 12, 2019
San Francisco, CA
SF Public Library, Hormel Center: The Daddies Reading, 6pm
Excited to bring The Daddies to the James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center.
November 14-17, 2019
San Francisco, CA
National Women's Studies Association Conference
This is one of my favorite interdisciplinary conferences and it's in SF this year! I'll be signing books in the exhibit hall with SpeakOut and also on the panel Fat Bodies Becoming: Feeling Fatness in Literary and Visual Creation.
November 22, 2019
Hilo, HI
East Hawaii Cultural Center: Fat, Pretty and Soon to Be Old Storytelling Performance, 7pm
It's been a few years since I've done a performance on the east side in Hawaii. So glad to be celebrating the new book with all of you. Basically Books will be there for book sales! Performance is in the Kahua 'Elua (second floor theatre), tickets are $10-15 at the door.
December 8, 2019
San Francisco, CA
Howard Zinn Book Fair: Fat, Pretty, and Soon to Be Old
Anything honoring Howard Zinn is an auspicious event. I'll be happy to present on Fat, Pretty, and Soon to be Old.
December 10, 2019
San Francisco, CA
Counterpulse: Fat, Pretty, and Soon to be Old
Excited to be presenting on Fat, Pretty, and Soon to be Old. See you there?
December 15-20, 2019
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.
"Fat, Pretty and Soon to be Old"
My essay collection, "Fat, Pretty and Soon to be Old" comes out on AK Press. (They also distribute my poetry book, Love and Errors). I'm thrilled to join their list of authors working for a better world. More details soon!
October 2-5, 2019
Halifax, NS, Canada
International Symposium on Poetic Inquiry
If you're interested in poetry and social science, look into this one. It's smart and intimate. Two of my favorite things.
October 7, 2019
Wolfville, NS, Canada
Acadia University: Women's and Gender Studies
I'm so pleased to return to Acadia University to spend the day working with Women's and Gender Studies. (The most beautiful mud is in Wolfville. No really. Look it up.)
October 8, 2019
Wolfville, NS, Canada
Al Whittle Theatre, Fat, Pretty, and Soon to Be Old Performance
I'm doing a performance and discussion from my new book Fat, Pretty and Soon to be Old. Expect the usual funny-sexy-thinky fare from me in celebration of the new book. (All of my books will be available, courtesy of Box of Delights bookshop.)
October 10-16, 2019
Cal State Summer Arts, Berlin Planning Trip
Did you notice in the 2020 calendar that I'm offering a Contemporary Art in Berlin course? Yes, this means anyone interested in visual, media, performance or conceptual art should join us. This trip is for planning. (Though if you're in Germany and would like some of my time, now's the time. I'd be happy to add on an event or two - please get in touch.)
October 17, 2019
Stuttgart, Germany
Stuttgart University: Fat, Pretty, and Soon To Be Old Storytelling and Discussion, 6pm
This presentation is part of "Essay Writing Focus on Diversity," a longer writing class on diversity and inclusion I'll be offering through Pedagogische-Hochschule Ludwigsburg. I lived in southern Germany briefly in the 80s. Time to brush up not only the German, but Schwabisch too!
October 19, 2019
London, England
59 Wandsworth High St: Working With Bias; Addressing Body Shame with Lucy Aphramor
It's a whole day of workshops for anyone with a professional or personal interest in body liberation for health-justice. The breakdown is as follows:
9:30am-12:30pm: Workshop with Kimberly Dark--Explore your unconscious bias and gain tools to treat all bodies with care and welcome.
1:30pm-4pm: Open-Space Forum with Kimberly Dark and Lucy Aphramor--Taught content will transition into a discussion shaped by participants' interests.
Standard: £120 both sessions, £70 morning session only, £70 afternoon only
Student and inclusion rate*: £100/£60 *for people with marginalized identities
October 21, 2019
Shrewsbury, England
Pengwern Books: Performance and Workshop with Lucy Aphramor
Spend a few hours with me exploring first person narrative and then stay for a performance where I'm joined by Lucy Aphramor. Eight readers will also be able to sign up and share their work during the performance.
Workshop: 4:30-6:30pm, 20£
Sign-up for 8 readers at 7pm
Performances: 7:30-9:30pm
November 1-3, 2019
Baltimore, MD
Baltimore Book Festival
I'm thrilled to offer a reading and talk on Saturday, Nov. 2. Schedule coming soon.
November 12, 2019
San Francisco, CA
SF Public Library, Hormel Center: The Daddies Reading, 6pm
Excited to bring The Daddies to the James C. Hormel LGBTQIA Center.
November 14-17, 2019
San Francisco, CA
National Women's Studies Association Conference
This is one of my favorite interdisciplinary conferences and it's in SF this year! I'll be signing books in the exhibit hall with SpeakOut and also on the panel Fat Bodies Becoming: Feeling Fatness in Literary and Visual Creation.
November 22, 2019
Hilo, HI
East Hawaii Cultural Center: Fat, Pretty and Soon to Be Old Storytelling Performance, 7pm
It's been a few years since I've done a performance on the east side in Hawaii. So glad to be celebrating the new book with all of you. Basically Books will be there for book sales! Performance is in the Kahua 'Elua (second floor theatre), tickets are $10-15 at the door.
December 8, 2019
San Francisco, CA
Howard Zinn Book Fair: Fat, Pretty, and Soon to Be Old
Anything honoring Howard Zinn is an auspicious event. I'll be happy to present on Fat, Pretty, and Soon to be Old.
December 10, 2019
San Francisco, CA
Counterpulse: Fat, Pretty, and Soon to be Old
Excited to be presenting on Fat, Pretty, and Soon to be Old. See you there?
December 15-20, 2019
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: 2020
January 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.
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.
June 1-17, 2020
Australia
Various things are coming together during this time; please get in touch if you'd like to add to my calendar down under.
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
New Zealand
If you'd like to add to my New Zealand schedule while I'm there, let me know (one workshop is pending).
June 23-30, 2020
Auckland, New Zealand
International Weight Stigma Conference
Check back later for details.
July 12-17, 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 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? More info to come, but in the meantime, learn more about other Summer Arts courses. They're all worth your time...
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.
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.
June 1-17, 2020
Australia
Various things are coming together during this time; please get in touch if you'd like to add to my calendar down under.
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
New Zealand
If you'd like to add to my New Zealand schedule while I'm there, let me know (one workshop is pending).
June 23-30, 2020
Auckland, New Zealand
International Weight Stigma Conference
Check back later for details.
July 12-17, 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 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? More info to come, but in the meantime, learn more about other Summer Arts courses. They're all worth your time...
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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! Read more reactions and reviews here. |
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