Events

Chigozie Obioma + Tope Folarin

Georgetown University · Copley Formal Lounge · 7:00 p.m. ET

A reading and conversation with the author of The Road to the Country.

Visiting Fellowship · Georgetown University in Qatar

Georgetown University in Qatar

I’m returning to Georgetown University in Qatar as a Visiting Fellow.

Black to the Future: How a Diaspora Can Bring Heritage into Their Writing

AWP Conference & Bookfair · McCormick Place Lakeside Center, Chicago

With Kadija George and Kianna Greene; moderated by Grace Amui. A conversation about bringing African diasporic heritage into writing. Listed in AWP’s tentative program; session date and time to be announced.

Human Creativity in the Age of Simulation

Georgetown University · Washington, DC

I’m directing the 2027 Lannan Symposium at Georgetown University, a three-evening exploration of artificial intelligence, authorship, and human creativity. Further program and attendance details will follow.

Hernan Diaz + Tope Folarin

Politics and Prose (Union Market) · Washington, DC · 7:00 p.m. ET

A conversation about Ply, presented by Politics and Prose. Ticketed event at 1324 4th Street NE. Please note the new venue: Union Market.

804 Lit Salon

804 Lit Salon · Washington, DC · 7 p.m. ET

Tope reads as part of the 804 Lit Salon’s monthly reading series.

Susan Coll + Tope Folarin

Politics and Prose · 7:00 p.m. ET

A conversation about Word Salad.

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Richard J. Powell + Tope Folarin

Politics and Prose (Union Market) · 6:00 p.m. ET

Colorstruck!: Painting, Pigment, Affect.

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Robin Broad, John Cavanagh + Tope Folarin

Politics and Prose

Miguel Ángel Hernández + Tope Folarin

Politics and Prose

The Role of Art in Shifting Political Landscapes (AWP)

Baltimore Convention Center, Room 317

Split Lip Magazine Reading (AWP Offsite)

Baltimore Unity Hall