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Green Roof Poetry: Poetry as Resistance

Thu, Jul 2, 2026
Free Events
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When Thu, Jul 2, 2026
Where Hillside
Time 6 pm
Part of: Summer Social 2026

Part of: Summer Social 2026

Green Roof Poetry brings together some of the Twin Cities’ most dynamic writers for an evening of literary readings. 

Bring your blanket and relax for an evening of moving literary works from a curated roster of poets and writers. Catch lively readings exploring the thematic threads of collective power, radical honesty, and liberation, plus music stylings by local DJs.   

Galleries are open late and free on Thursday nights from 5 to 9 pm.

Accessibility

This event will have ASL interpretation.  

For questions about accessibility or to request accommodations, call 612-375-7564 or email access@walkerart.org.

Part of: Summer Social 2026

Part of: Summer Social 2026

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