There are SO MANY COOL THINGS happening in the shop this month so BUCKLE UP..!!!!
PROMO ALERT: To honor all educators this month during the back to school shopping time, please enjoy 10% off any graphic novels, books and toys/plushies in-store! To redeem this promotion, please show your educator/teacher badge at the front. (*Does not count on consignment items or single-issue comics)
Thursday, August 4 @ 6:30 PM: Sewing Party! (*recurring event, every first Thursday)
Friday, August 5 @ 6:30 PM: Signing & Release party with Jessica Fong, main cover artist for Poison Ivy! Celebrate the release of Poison Ivy #3 and meet the main cover artist for the series. Please sign up using the Eventbrite link – all donations go to Black & Pink org‘s Bay Area Chapter Flying Over Walls.
Saturday, August 6 @ 6:30 PM: Powerpuff Poetry Club (all levels welcome! *recurring event, every first Saturday)
Sunday, August 7 @ 7:00 PM: All-Genre Writer’s Group @ Silver Sprocket, 1018 Valencia St. (all levels welcome! *recurring event, every first Sunday)
Tuesday, August 9 @ 5:00 PM: Creative Non-Fiction Writing Group (all levels welcome! *recurring event, every second Tuesday)
Wednesday, August 10 @ 6:30 PM: DIY Workshop! Make a mushroom pompom! $7.50, includes supplies. Limited space available, sign up on the Eventbrite page
Saturday, August 13 @ 1-5 PM: Black & Pink Letter Writing Campaign
Wednesday, August 17 @ 6:00 PM: Maya’s Magical Candle Workshop – get a 101 on candle magic from the expert witch Maya of Maya’s Magic Shop.
Friday, August 19 @ 7:00 PM: YA LGBTQ+ Book Club discussing Beetle & the Hollowbones
Saturday, August 20 @ 6:00 PM: Signing & Release Party with Trinidad Escobar for Arrive in My Hands: Queer Erotic Comics. Please join us for another release party and signing with the incredible artist for Arrive in My Hands
Wednesday, August 24 @ 6:30 PM: 18+ Erotic Writing Workshop with poet and author Natalie Sierra. If you missed the last two, please join us this month for another of Natalie’s delightful and salacious Erotic Writing Workshop. She is a fantastic teacher and has joined us for several of these workshops in the past with much success. Please sign up on the Eventbrite page to secure your spot as space is limited.
Thursday, August 25 @ 7:00 PM: Handlettering 101: Cardmaking! I’ll be making some thank you and birthday cards using handlettering techniques. Feel free to join us for the hour and draw, doodle, or learn a little about the art of handlettering.
Friday, August 26 @ 6:30 PM: Drawjam w/ Live model! (fully clothed) practice drawing different poses with presence of a live model
Wednesday, August 31 @ 6:00 PM: Tarot 101 Workshop with Maya – tickets are available on Eventbrite for $60 apiece and include a tarot deck. Learn the basics of Tarot with Maya including how to read and interpret the cards for yourself and others.
That’s the lineup for August! Please be sure to follow the Sour Cherry Comics Eventbrite for updates and new event information delivered right to your inbox~