Upcoming Events

Loft Events

For In-person events: Advanced tickets guarantee a general admission seat and help cover the Loft's costs to host the event. We are committed to accessibility at our events. If the event cost is a barrier, please show up to the event and we will accommodate you at the door through pay-what-you-can admission.  

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7pm-9pm
Patricia Smith Live: Reading & Conversation in Support of the Loft

Join award-winning poet and spoken word artist Patricia Smith for an intimate evening of poetry and conversation in support of The Loft Literary Center on Saturday, November 7, at House of Hope Presbyterian Church in Saint Paul.

Presenters
Patricia Smith
Patricia Smith
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Arleta M. Little
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Price
$25.00
Location
Hope Arts Center/ House of Hope Presbyterian Church
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Patricia Smith with the Loft and Hope Arts Center logo showing the November 7 date
4:30pm-5:30pm
Info Session: Mentor Series 2027 Applications

Interested in applying for the 2027 Mentor Series? Join this hybrid info session either in-person or online to hear the ins and outs of the program's eligibility!

Presenters
Cristeta Boarini
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Price
Free
Location
Open Book-Loft Classroom
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Mentor Series Info Session
7pm-9pm
Cornelius Eady Author Talk: A Reading & Conversation with the 2026 McKnight Judge in Poetry and Spoken Word

Please join us for a public reading by the 2026 McKnight Judge in Poetry and Spoken Word, acclaimed writer, poet, and Cave Canem co-founder, Cornelius Eady. Eady will be joined in conversation with the Loft's Senior Director of Craft, G.E. Patterson.

Presenters
Portrait of Cornelius Eady seated on a staircase, wearing a light suit.
Cornelius Eady
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Price
$10.00
$5.00 (Friend)
Location
The Loft at Open Book
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Cornelius Eady McKnight Event
6pm-8pm
Magical Worlds: The Loft's 2026 Young Writers Anthology Release Party

Celebrate the launch of the second Magical Worlds: Loft's Young Writers Anthology! Enjoy a reading by young writers from Loft classes (Sept 2025–Aug 2026), followed by a book signing and reception. Tickets include a copy of the anthology, with proceeds supporting the Loft's mission to inspire and nurture young writers. This event is open to family, friends, and the public—come celebrate the creativity of these emerging voices!

Presenters
Jack Harris
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Price
$20.00
$18.00 (Friend)
Location
The Loft at Open Book
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Anthology Release Youth Event