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SUMMARY:Fall Sweat — Queer Erotica Writing Workshop with Christian Pan — “The Forbidden” Edition
DESCRIPTION:GET TICKETS TO THIS EVENT HERE \nThis course welcomes authors at any stage of their career\, from veterans who have a consistent writing practice\, to folks returning to the page after a hiatus\, to folks with little experience but who are curious\, willing to experiment\, and have fun. In-class\, we will have writing prompts\, discussion of key tools related to our craft\, readings of excerpts from other authors’ work\, and lively discussions. Participants in Fall Sweat are invited to write within the theme of “the forbidden”—what does this mean to you\, and how can this appear on the page?  \nFall Sweat will take place one night a week at the Bureau (in-person). Class size is capped at 15. Students may register for all 5 classes\, as well as “drop-in” for a single session; each class is self-contained in terms of material\, but students are encouraged to attend as many as possible\, as each one builds upon the other. At the conclusion of the workshop\, there will be a voluntary public reading at the Bureau\, where participants can read excerpts from their writings to their friends and loved ones. \n$15 — single session drop-in. NTAFLOF \nThe Bureau of General Services—Queer Division is Manhattan’s only queer bookstore\, located on the second floor of the LGBT Center. We’re open Tuesday-Sunday from 1-7pm and accessible by the 6th Ave 1 2 3 L trains and 8th Ave A C E trains. Our cafe\, The Bureau Cafe\, is open Tuesday-Sunday from 9am-7pm.
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SUMMARY:Alchemize: a trans poetry night
DESCRIPTION:RSVP TO THIS EVENT HERE  \nAlchemize is a curated reading series celebrating trans poets. Join us for a night of beautiful poetry and community\, with readings by sonder\, noel barrera\, Joel Sedano\, and Filament Kind. The reading will be followed by a half-hour open mic.  \nIn August of 2026\, Alchemize: a trans poetry anthology was published\, featuring 25+ trans poets. For more information: https://www.ajdibetta.art/alchemize \nThe Bureau of General Services—Queer Division is Manhattan’s only queer bookstore\, located on the second floor of the LGBT Center. We’re open Tuesday-Sunday from 1-7pm and accessible by the 6th Ave 1 2 3 L trains and 8th Ave A C E trains. Our cafe\, The Bureau Cafe\, is open Tuesday-Sunday from 9am-7pm.  \n\n 
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SUMMARY:LETRA: an evening of dance\, music\, and poetry
DESCRIPTION:RSVP TO THIS EVENT HERE \nCome share in an evening of queer poetry\, flowing with the rhythms of flamenco\, at The Bureau of General Services — Queer Division\, located inside of the New York LGBT Center. The night will feature performances by flamenco dancers as well as pieces from poet–dancer pairings. \nThe first set will be a flamenco performance\, with a second set of the evening featuring newly formed poet–dancer pairings\, each creating a 7–9 minute structured improvisation performed live. The work will unfold in real time\, with an improvised soundscape created by guitar + MIDI\, responding to what’s happening in the room moment by moment. \nWe expect this event to sell-out\, with a large amount of people in standing room. We’ll reserve chairs for the elderly and people with disabilities — please reach out if you need to reserve a seat.  \nThe Bureau of General Services—Queer Division is Manhattan’s only queer bookstore\, located on the second floor of the LGBT Center. We’re open Tuesday-Sunday from 1-7pm and accessible by the 6th Ave 1 2 3 L trains and 8th Ave A C E trains. Our cafe\, The Bureau Cafe\, is open Tuesday-Sunday from 9am-7pm. 
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SUMMARY:Fall Sweat — Queer Erotica Writing Workshop with Christian Pan — “The Forbidden” Edition
DESCRIPTION:GET TICKETS TO THIS EVENT HERE \nThis course welcomes authors at any stage of their career\, from veterans who have a consistent writing practice\, to folks returning to the page after a hiatus\, to folks with little experience but who are curious\, willing to experiment\, and have fun. In-class\, we will have writing prompts\, discussion of key tools related to our craft\, readings of excerpts from other authors’ work\, and lively discussions. Participants in Fall Sweat are invited to write within the theme of “the forbidden”—what does this mean to you\, and how can this appear on the page?  \nFall Sweat will take place one night a week at the Bureau (in-person). Class size is capped at 15. Students may register for all 5 classes\, as well as “drop-in” for a single session; each class is self-contained in terms of material\, but students are encouraged to attend as many as possible\, as each one builds upon the other. At the conclusion of the workshop\, there will be a voluntary public reading at the Bureau\, where participants can read excerpts from their writings to their friends and loved ones. \n$15 — single session drop-in. NTAFLOF \nThe Bureau of General Services—Queer Division is Manhattan’s only queer bookstore\, located on the second floor of the LGBT Center. We’re open Tuesday-Sunday from 1-7pm and accessible by the 6th Ave 1 2 3 L trains and 8th Ave A C E trains. Our cafe\, The Bureau Cafe\, is open Tuesday-Sunday from 9am-7pm.
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SUMMARY:Turn Me On: Selections from The Bureau’s Erotic Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:RSVP TO THIS EVENT HERE \nEnjoy a reading by the attendees of the Fall Sweat Series\, an erotic writing workshop led by Christian Pan. Over the course of five sessions\, these writers expanded their craft to activate the senses and set our hearts and desires aflame. Come in\, the water is warm.  \nChristian Pan is the author of more than 20 books of erotic fiction which often center bisexual characters\, identity\, and experience. His writing has been published by Cleis Press\, Incision Press\, Folly\, Rebel Satori Press\, the Indie Authors Collective\, and the Erotica Consortium. He is the editor and publisher of The Best Bi Erotica of the Year anthology series; was Patreon’s A Club Captain for the Queer Erotic Content Creators Club from 2022-25; and hosts the Pulse Session for the Podcast All the Filthy Details. \nThe Bureau of General Services—Queer Division is Manhattan’s only queer bookstore\, located on the second floor of the LGBT Center. We’re open Tuesday-Sunday from 1-7pm. Our cafe\, The Bureau Cafe\, is open Tuesday-Sunday from 9am-7pm.
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