Opening night of the 215 Festival in NoLibs

The 215 Festival celebrates the written, spoken and visualized word. On opening night, catch readings from Philly authors Sarah Blake and Annie Liontas, followed by a readers-and-writers party, feat. rapper/producer Lushlife (aka Raj Haldar) and poets from Apiary Magazine.

Where: Ortlieb's at 847 N 3rd St, Philadelphia, PA 19123

When: November 5, 2015 at 8:00 p.m. to November 6, 2015 at 2:00 a.m.

How much: Free

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