LITERARY EVENTS
Mondays, 8 p.m.Open Mic Poetry Slams
Weekly poetry slams at Busboys & Poets in Shirlington welcome voices ranging from open-mic rookies to award-winning storytellers. Hosted by spoken-word artists KaNikki (July 1), 13 of Nazareth (July 8) and Angelique Palmer (July 15). $5 cover charge. Busboys & Poets, 4251 S. Campbell Ave, Arlington, busboysandpoets.com
July 26, 7-8:30 p.m.Mic-Less Night with Hanan Said
Here’s a chance for poets and writers who fear the microphone to share their work in a small setting. Monthly readings are hosted by spoken-word artist and W-L graduate Hanan Seid. Free. Studio Pause, Rinker Community Center (Gates of Ballston), 2nd Floor, 4108 Fourth Street N., Arlington, studiopause.com
Aug. 11, 2 p.m.Author Katy Upperman
Annandale young-adult author Katy Upperman will sign copies of her latest novel for teen readers at One More Page Books. How the Light Gets In is a story of grief and magic in a coastal Victorian mansion. One More Page Books, 2200 N. Westmoreland St., Arlington, onemorepagebooks.com
Aug. 17, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.Bookstore Romance Day
The inaugural Bookstore Romance Day will take place in numerous independent bookstores across the country, including One More Page Books in East Falls Church, where staff will offer recommendations of their favorite romance novels and have signed editions of local romance authors’ books. Free. 2200 N. Westmoreland St., Arlington, onemorepagebooks.com