We closed out March with an amazing fundraising event where we raised almost $2000 (final calculations from Flying Over Walls incoming) for 10 women who are incarcerated in federal prisons. Overwhelmed with the community support and solidarity, we want to extend a HUGE THANK YOU to everyone who attended, donated, wrote letters and helped out to make this event a huge success. We look forward to hosting more events with this wonderful organization, Flying Over Walls, to support some of our most vulnerable community members.
This month will be filled with our usual monthly events as we get ready for our big Free Comic Book Day celebration: SOUR CHERRY ‘CON. On Saturday, May 3rd, we will have free comics as well as a figure drawing session with local artist, Ollie S. (Are you a local artist who is interested in hosting an art event / workshop / game in a 4-6pm timeslot on May 3rd? Let me know! Send me a pitch at sourcherrycomics@gmail.com) On Sunday, May 4th, we will be hosting an “artist alley” with a handful of local artist selling their trinkets, handmade crafts & jewelry, small prints, stickers, zines and more! If you are interested in vending at the Artist Alley, please apply using this link.
April schedule:
Tuesday, April 1 @ 6:00 pm: Manga Book Club! We’ll be discussing Chainsawman vol. 1
Weds., April 2 @ 6:00 pm: Queer Craft/DIY Nite! RSVP on Eventbrite, space is limited.
Saturday, April 12 @ 1-4 pm: Letter Writing with Flying Over Walls, Bay Area. They will be joining us from 1-4pm so come on down and write a birthday card to one of our queer/trans incarcerated comrades! (supplies provided) – be sure to also check out the graphic novels, zines, and books from A.B.O Comix! ABO Comix is a publisher that works with incarcerated queer/trans comrades and produces their art, writings, etc – all profits go to supporting the prisoners. Read more here.
Monday, April 14 @ 6:30 pm: Babes Who Book! This is the only March meeting. Attendees get 10% off books/graphic novels! Tell us about what you’re reading, or what you’re excited about reading.. ! The second meeting of the month will be Monday, April 28th at 6:30pm.
Weds., April 23 @ 5-8 pm: GAY GUNDAM NIGHT! Bring your own gunpla! RSVP on Eventbrite as space is limited.
