Gather for a cozy evening of puzzles, conversation, and fun. Work on puzzles with old and new friends, enjoy refreshments, and spend time connecting with community.

EVENT DEETS

When: Friday, November 20 at 6:30PM

Where: Kindred Stories (2310 ELGIN ST, HTX, 77004)

How: $5 to reserve your spot. 

Note: This event is intended for adults!

In “Back to Basics,” we will look at how knowing who, what, where, when, and why can be the catalyst for an epic talk. Through writing prompts that explore character, setting, plot, and motivation, you will build a formidable toolkit that can be applied to any story you want to tell.

EVENT DEETS

When: Sunday, November 1st and 8th @ 10 AM - 12 PM

Where: Kindred Stories (2310 Elgin St, Houston, TX 77004)

How: RSVP to reserve your place in this two-part workshop series. We encourage participants to register only if they are able to attend both sessions. Feel free to bring your laptop or your favorite writing supplies. Coffee and refreshments will be provided. 

Join us for a monthly children’s storytime at Kindred Stories! Each storytime will celebrate a special book, read by a wonderful member of our community, and include a fun activity.

Feel free to dress up in costume!

Featured Book: It's Almost Time for . . . Halloween!

Featured Reader: Theresa Arline

EVENT DEETS

When: Saturday, October 31 @ 11 AM CST 

Where: Kindred Stories (2310 Elgin St. Houston, TX 77004)

How: 

• RSVP ONLY to reserve your spot and let us know you are coming.

ABOUT It's Almost Time For...Halloween!

How to Catch a Monster meets The Night Before series in this laugh-out-loud rhyming picture book celebrating the excitement leading up to Halloween—the first in a new series!

It’s almost time for Halloween, and excitement is running high! It might not be here yet, but there’s so much to do before the spooky day arrives…

From decorating the house with ghoulish decorations to crafting creative costumes and picking out the perfect pumpkin to carve into a jack-o-lantern, there are endless ways to celebrate and traditions to explore! But not everyone can read the signs of the highly anticipated holiday on the way…

It’s Almost Time for…Halloween is a perfect blend of festive fun and read aloud humor that will have young readers laughing and identifying the misunderstanding at play before the characters catch on. This picture book makes a delightful gift for kids aged four to eight!

Unwind at our Halloween Reading Party. Join us for a cozy evening where book lovers can come together, read quietly, and enjoy good company. Bring your current read and come dressed in your favorite costume or a Halloween-inspired outfit. It is sure to be a cozy night of reading and relaxing. 🎃📚

EVENT DEETS

When: Friday, October 30th at 6:30 PM

Where: Kindred Stories (2310 Elgin St, HTX 77004)

How: $5 to reserve your spot and refreshments. 

Join us for a monthly children's storytime at Kindred Stories. Each storytime will celebrate a special book and be read by a wonderful community member. It also includes an activty. 

Featured Book: Daisy Helps With The Dress 

Featured Reader: Antonia Adams 

EVENT DEETS

When: Saturday, September 26 @ 11 AM CST 

Where: Kindred Stories (2310 Elgin St. Houston, TX 77004)

How: 

• RSVP ONLY to reserve your spot and let us know you are coming.

ABOUT DAISY HELPS WITH THE DRESS 

When Daisy tries to help with her cousin’s wedding, her misguided assists almost ruin the big day, until she finds a way to pull the dress—and her family—together in this charming picture book by award-winning author Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich.

Daisy loves helping her family and she knows the best kind of helpers never wait to be asked. That’s why she doesn’t ask before adding finishing touches to her family’s special reused, re-tried, remixed things, like a leftover broccoli topping for Auntie Fontie’s cakes or a good bath for Nana DJ’s “back-in-the-day, rusty, dusty” vintage albums—much to their chagrin.

But what Daisy wants most is to help give her cousin Simone’s recycled wedding dress a little razzle dazzle. She knows just what the vintage dress needs: a little glitter here, a few stickers there to give the dress some flair.

But Daisy’s cousin Simone and the rest of the family are not so happy with her decorations. Can Daisy make things right and help find Simone a new re-lived, re-loved wedding dress?

Join us for a community-centered writing workshop that blends craft, creativity, and conversation. Led by Dr. La-Toya Scott, professor and founder of In House Scholar, this series brings the structure and depth of a college-level writing class into an accessible and supportive public space. Each session includes a short craft lecture, guided discussion of a sample text, dedicated writing time, and space to share work with fellow writers. Whether you’re new to writing or returning to the page, The Writer’s Table offers tools, prompts, and encouragement to help you develop your voice, sharpen your craft, and write with intention.

Workshop 5: “Voice & Revision: Writing Toward Impact”

EVENT DEETS

When: Wednesday, September 9 @ 6:30 PM CST

Where: VIRTUAL VIA ZOOM. 

How: RSVP reserve your spot 

Join Kindred Stories and Taye Butler for a zine making workshop. We are excited to learn the history of zines and steps to make your own. All materials will be provided 

EVENT DEETS

When: Wednesday, September 9 at 6:30 PM

Where: Kindred Stories (2310 Elgin St, HTX, 77004)

How: RSVP to reserve your spot 

ABOUT THE EVENT

We are excited to learn the history of zines and steps to make your own. All materies will be provided 

Note: This event is intended for adults!

EVENT MISSION:

The mission of this workshop is to unite people from all facets of Black culture. This will not be just another networking opportunity; rather, it aims to foster connections with Black immigrants involved in movement-building spaces and with Black Americans living in proximity to social injustice. 

Finding a path forward by discussing ways we can collaborate, build, and organize together. Learning and hearing from directly impacted Black immigrants and Black folx who sit at many intersections, and mobilizing to dismantle and create new systems of life and structure. 

Coming face-to-face with harmful systems and policy changes in the region. We will share tools and resources so attendees can not only participate in the discussion but also find tangible ways to turn these conversations into action that challenges and transforms harmful systems.

EVENT DETAILS

Dates:

• July 29
• August 15
• September 23

Time:
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location:
Kindred Stories
2310 Elgin Street, Suite #2
Houston, TX 77004

Each event will feature a panel discussion followed by a Q&A session. 

A curated book list will accompany each event, with all featured titles available for purchase at Kindred Stories.

Join us for our very first Legos & Audiobooks Party: Brick Lit!

Bring a LEGO set you've been working on at home or purchase one from us and join the fun. Settle in, listen to your current audiobook, and let the vibes flow. We'll have plenty of refreshments, great vibes, giveaways, and fun throughout the evening.

*This event is open to teens and adults.

EVENT DEETS:

When: Wednesday, August 12 at 6:30 PM CST

Where: Kindred Stories (2310 Elgin St, Houston, TX 77004)

How:

RSVP: Bring Your Own LEGO Set

Reserve your spot at the party and bring your favorite LEGO set from home to build while you relax, listen to an audiobook, and connect with fellow builders.

RSVP: LEGO Set Included

Reserve your spot and choose from a selection of LEGO sets available at the event. Your ticket includes one LEGO set to build during the party, and it's yours to take home afterward!

We’ve all read breathtaking memoirs by Black luminaries such as Zora Neale Hurston, Angela Davis, and Michelle Obama. How can personal essays and memoirs empower us to write about our own extraordinary ordinary lives?

In conversation with contemporary Black writers who have explored their lived experiences through personal essays and memoirs, we will develop our own voices and, hopefully, cultivate a deeper interest in writing these forms ourselves.

Each class will feature readings, discussions, and in-class writing exercises. Over the course of our four weeks together, every student will have the opportunity to submit one essay for individualized feedback.

EVENT DEETS

When: Wednesdays July 1, 8, 15, & 29 @ 6:30 PM

Where: Kindred Stories (2310 Elgin St, Houston, TX 77004)

How: RSVP to reserve your place in this four-part workshop series. Space is limited, and registration is intended for participants who are able to attend all four sessions, ensuring a consistent and collaborative experience for the group.

Supplies: All materials will be provided. Participants are welcome to bring a laptop.

Inspired by the work featured in Hew Locke: Passages, on view at the
Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, this summer, this free two-part generative
poetry workshop invites participants to engage in the wonder of ekphrasis.  Translated from Greek, ekphrasis simply means “description.” In this
workshop, writers use this poetic mode to depict what is seen in the
exhibition by writing original poems based on Locke’s work.

Participants will investigate visual tools used by the artist such as color,
pattern, and texture to explore how these how these concepts lend
themselves to poetic devices such as imagery, rhythm, repetition, mood,
and voice. Attendees will use their imagination to connect a variety of
narratives to Locke’s artwork.

The goal of this workshop is for youth, adults, and seniors to connect with
art in a way that enlivens their roles as viewers and co-artists.

Event Details:

This is a two-part workshop led by El Williams.  Please plan to attend both sessions.

Session 1:

Saturday, July 11
11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston
(includes a guided visit to the exhibition and entry to the museum)

Session 2:

Saturday, July 18
6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Kindred Stories in the Third Ward
We ask that those who sign up commit
to attend both sessions. Space is limited
to 25 attendees.

Sign up for this free workshop here!

Join us for a community-centered writing workshop that blends craft, creativity, and conversation. Led by Dr. La-Toya Scott, professor and founder of In House Scholar, this series brings the structure and depth of a college-level writing class into an accessible and supportive public space. Each session includes a short craft lecture, guided discussion of a sample text, dedicated writing time, and space to share work with fellow writers. Whether you’re new to writing or returning to the page, The Writer’s Table offers tools, prompts, and encouragement to help you develop your voice, sharpen your craft, and write with intention.

Workshop 4: “Structure and Flow: Building the Arc”

EVENT DEETS

When: Monday, July 13 @ 6 PM

Where: Kindred Stories (2310 Elgin St, Houston, TX 77004)

How: RSVP reserve your spot 

Join us for a community-centered writing workshop that blends craft, creativity, and conversation. Led by Dr. La-Toya Scott, professor and founder of In House Scholar, this series brings the structure and depth of a college-level writing class into an accessible and supportive public space. Each session includes a short craft lecture, guided discussion of a sample text, dedicated writing time, and space to share work with fellow writers. Whether you’re new to writing or returning to the page, The Writer’s Table offers tools, prompts, and encouragement to help you develop your voice, sharpen your craft, and write with intention.

Workshop #3 : Writing from the Body: Memory, Trauma, and Healing

EVENT DEETS

When: Thursday, May 14 @ 6 PM

Where: Kindred Stories (2310 Elgin St, Houston, TX 77004)

How: RSVP reserve your spot 

Celebrate spring and togetherness with a relaxed night of puzzles, conversation, and community.

EVENT DEETS

When: Thursday, May 7th at 6:30PM

Where: Kindred Stories (2310 ELGIN ST, HTX, 77004)

How: $5 to reserve your spot and libations. 

ABOUT THE EVENT

Join Kindred Stories for a cozy puzzle night celebrating spring and the joy of gentle connection. Enjoy light refreshments and a variety of puzzles to work on with friends, whether you come solo or with a group.

During the evening, browse a special sale of gently used art puzzles curated by our community member, Ms. Desyre.

Come unwind, connect, and piece something beautiful together.

Note: This event is intended for adults!

Join us for a community-centered writing workshop that blends craft, creativity, and conversation. Led by Dr. La-Toya Scott, professor and founder of In House Scholar, this series brings the structure and depth of a college-level writing class into an accessible and supportive public space. Each session includes a short craft lecture, guided discussion of a sample text, dedicated writing time, and space to share work with fellow writers. Whether you’re new to writing or returning to the page, The Writer’s Table offers tools, prompts, and encouragement to help you develop your voice, sharpen your craft, and write with intention.

Workshop 2: “The Power of Detail: Showing vs. Telling” 

EVENT DEETS

When: Thursday, March 19 @ 6 PM

Where: Kindred Stories (2310 Elgin St, Houston, TX 77004)

How: RSVP reserve your spot 

IT'S YEAR FIVE YA' LL! 

Join us for the 5th Buzzed Adult Spelling Bee presented by Babe Events and Kindred Stories, sponsored by the Ten to One Rum and the Third Ward Cultural District!

EVENT DEETS

When: Sunday, March 1 @ 4 PM 

Where: Eldorado Ballroom (2310 Elgin Street, HTX, 77004)

How: There are two different ticket options. If you would like to attend and enjoy the show, purchase your ticket as an attendee. If you would like to contest as the spelling bee champ, grab your ticket as a contestant. Both tickets come with two drinks. THIS EVENT IS FOR ADULTS (21+) ONLY! 

Tickets are final sale and non refundable. You will not be allowed to transfer tickets. 

ABOUT THE SPELLING BEE 

Contestants will be asked to spell words that speak to the theme of Black History Month, including slang and AAVE, over the course of four rounds. If you misspell the word, you are out!  As the words get harder, you might be able to Phone a Friend or Battle to earn your place back into the competition. Fun and music-filled, this event is for folks looking for something BLACKITY BLACK to do on a Sunday night! 

Be mindful that you don't have to participate in the Bee. We definitely need an audience! 

Contact lanise.harris@gmail.com or chanecka@kindredstorieshtx.com for more details.

Join us for a community-centered writing workshop that blends craft, creativity, and conversation. Led by Dr. La-Toya Scott, professor and founder of In House Scholar, this series brings the structure and depth of a college-level writing class into an accessible and supportive public space. Each session includes a short craft lecture, guided discussion of a sample text, dedicated writing time, and space to share work with fellow writers. Whether you’re new to writing or returning to the page, The Writer’s Table offers tools, prompts, and encouragement to help you develop your voice, sharpen your craft, and write with intention.

Workshop 1: “Intro to Writing: Who Am I as a Writer?”

EVENT DEETS

When: Wednesday, January 28 @ 6 PM

Where: Kindred Stories (2310 Elgin St, Houston, TX 77004)

How: RSVP reserve your spot 

Celebrate the photography collection Framing Fatherhood!

EVENT DEETS

When: Sunday, November 23 at 1PM

Where: Kindred Stories (2310 Elgin Street, HTX, 77004)

RSVP to reserve your spot or RSVP WITH BOOK to reserve a copy of Framing Fatherhood.

ABOUT THE EVENT

Join us as we celebrate fatherhood through photography and community. Enjoy libations and light bites while viewing artwork from the book. The event will include a book signing and gallery walk.

We’re hosting a Banned Book Read-In in celebration of Banned Books Week! Bring your favorite Banned book(s) and read your favorite passage!

Celebrate the Release of the 2nd Edition of Black Crossword: 100 Midi Puzzles Connecting the African Diaspora by Juliana Pache! 

EVENT DEETS

When: Wednesday, August 27 @ 6PM

Where: Kindred Stories (2310 Elgin St, #2 Houston, TX 77004)

How: RSVP WITH BOOK to support the author and our store programming.

What: Get ready for a fun-filled night with Juliana Pache's Live Puzzling Series! Tackle creative puzzle packets, play exciting games, test your trivia skills, and enjoy a lively evening of laughter, connection, and community.

ABOUT THE BOOK

Frustrated by the dearth of Black people creating puzzles or appearing as clues, media professional and entrepreneur Juliana Pache launched blackcrossword.com at the beginning of 2023. The site took off at once and was met with an overwhelmingly positive reception from new and seasoned solvers alike.

This second collection offers even more challenges and choice, featuring different grid sizes from 6 x 6 to 8 x 8. Highlighting terms and clues from across the diaspora—topics include prominent cultural figures and movements, artistic achievements, history, and Black vernacular from around the globe—Black Crossword: 100 Midi Puzzles Connecting The African Diaspora covers popular culture, the arts, literature, and more, and follows the form of the original Black Crossword, but with more letters, and more room to highlight the Diaspora’s rich history

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Juliana Pache is the creator of Black Crossword, a daily mini puzzle that places emphasis on Black culture from across the diaspora. Before launching Black Crossword in January 2023, she worked as a media professional leading social strategy at brands such as The Fader and Rolling Stone. She lives in Brooklyn, New York

Unwind at our Silent Reading Party — a cozy gathering where book lovers come together to read quietly in good company. Bring your favorite book, settle in, and enjoy a peaceful escape in a warm, relaxed setting. 

This workshop invites participants into a deep, reflective process, one that uses jazz as a portal into memory, personal truth, and ancestral presence. Through layered prompts and intentional pacing, it creates space to explore the quiet corners of the self, to name what’s been buried, and to reconnect with the parts of our history that often go unspoken. 

Get cozy with us as we stitch to honor Octavia E. Butler's 78th Birthday! 

EVENT DEETS

When: Sunday, June 22 @ 10 AM

Where: Kindred Stories (2310 Elgin Street, Houston, Texas, 77004)

How: Get your ticket! All supplies and light bites included. 

Our new space on Elgin Street has inspired us to dream up all types of new experiences. We reached out to author and creator Bianca Springer (@thanksimadethem) about our idea of having an embroidery class and she delivered. 

This first class was inspired by the brillant science fiction and fantasy author, Octavia E. Butler. The project is a page out of her iconic journals.

This class is beginner friendly. 

EVENT DEETS

When: Thursday, April 24 at 6 PM

Where: Off The Record (416 Main Street, Houston, TX 77002)

How: RSVP to reserve your spot.  

ABOUT THE EVENT

Sponsored by the Buffalo Soldiers National Museum.

Enjoy Juneteenth-inspired cocktails, lite bites from ChòpnBlọk, florals by Design + Revive, and a special listening session of selected tracks from Robert Hodge's Two & 1/2 Years album released on June 19, 2016.

Free entry and open bar! Mark your calendars, RSVP, and bring your favorite book.

Ya'll asked, and we're delivering!!! 

EVENT DEETS

When: Monday, March 3 @ 10 PM - 12 AM

Where: Kindred Stories (2304 Stuart Street, HTX, 77004) 

How: Get your tickets now! Each ticket includes a copy of Oathbound. There will be limited tickets available!

ABOUT THE EVENT

Oathbound is finally here! And we're celebrating all thing Bree and Tracy Deonn! Be prepared to get cozy, grab some custom snacks and drinks! We'll also be doing some trivia and giving away some goodies. 

WE'RE BACK BABY!!!!!!!!!!!

Join us for the 4th Buzzed Adult Spelling Bee presented by Babe Events and Kindred Stories, sponsorship by the Third Ward Cultural District and Brugal 1888!

EVENT DEETS

When: Sunday, February 16 @ 6 PM (Doors open at 5 PM)

Where: Eldorado Ballroom (2310 Elgin Street, HTX, 77004)

How: There are two different ticket options. If you would like to attend and enjoy the show, purchase your ticket as an attendee. If you would like to contest as the spelling bee champ, grab your ticket as a contestant. Both tickets come with three drinks. THIS EVENT IS FOR ADULTS (21+) ONLY! 

Tickets are final sale and non refundable. You will not be allowed to transfer tickets. 

ABOUT THE SPELLING BEE 

Contestants will be asked to spell words that speak to the theme of Black History Month including slang and AAVE over the course of four rounds. If you misspell the word, you are out!  As the words get harder, you might be able to Phone a Friend or Battle to earn your place back into the competition. Fun and music-filled, this event is for folks looking for something BLACKITY BLACK to do on a Sunday night! 

Be mindful that you don't have to participate in the Bee. We definitely need an audience! 

Contact lanise.harris@gmail.com or chanecka@kindredstorieshtx.com for more details.

We're using puzzle making as an excuse to be in community with you all!!!

EVENT DEETS

When: Thursday, November 14 at 6PM

Where: Kindred Stories (2304 Stuart Street, HTX, 77004)

How: $5 to reserve your spot and libations. 

ABOUT THE EVENT

Join us as we attempt to complete PLANT WORLD 1,000 Piece Puzzle, illustrated by  Hye Jin Chung. She puts her fantastical spin on botanica with a larger than life celebration of plants.

We'll provide the puzzles, trays, and drinks. We encourage bringing your favorite snacks or  anything to make you feel cozy and comfortable!

Note: This event is intended for adults!

Join us for Kindred Spirits, a unique event where we celebrate the magic within us all. Come fellowship with ya kinfolk and take advantage of the full moon. Whether you're looking for spiritual guidance, self-discovery, or a fun way to express your individuality, Kindred Spirits is the perfect blend of mystical and modern.

EVENT DEETS

When: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 @ 6PM

Where: Kindred Stories (2304 Stuart Street, HTX, 77004)

How: RSVP to let us know you're coming!

WHAT TO EXPECT:

Step into a night of magic and connection! Discover insights with tarot reading, get a luxury piercing by a professional, or explore the colors of your energy with an aura reading. Join us for an unforgettable evening of self-discovery, mystical vibes, and community.

We hope you join us!

There are so many distracts keeping us away from ourselves, our goals, and living the lives that we've worked hard to create. Take a moment to get grounded with us. 

WORKSHOP DEETS

When: Sunday, October 6 @ 10 AM - 1 PM

Where: Kindred Stories' Reading Garden (2304 Stuart Street, HTX, 77004)

How: Purchase tickets here!

ABOUT WORKSHOP 

Raveen Alexis will lead us through guided journaling and meditation. Be sure to bring yourself, a young mat or towel and a journal with a writing utensil.

It's almost Bookstore Romance Day! 

Bookstore Romance Day is a day designed to give independent bookstores an opportunity to celebrate Romance fiction—its books, readers, and writers—and to strengthen the relationships between bookstores and the Romance community.

EVENT DEETS

When: Saturday, August 17 

Where: Kindred Stories (2304 Stuart Street, HTX, 77004)

How: Feel free to show up anytime you would like! However, we're asking for those who are interested in the Cookie Decorating Class to RSVP!

ABOUT THE EVENT

We've celebrated bookstore romance day each year we've been open! But this year, we're stepping it up a notch to include: blind date with a book, more indie titles, a romance book swap AND decorating cookies inspired by some of our favorite romance book covers and tropes. 

The Romance Book Swap will take place at 4:30 PM. Bring one of your favorite romance books to swap with someone else. Feel free to buy something from the shop for the book swap! We're asking that you only take as many romance books as you bring. 

The Cooking Decorating Class will start at 6:00 PM and will be facilitated by Alex from Adoro Desserts! You'll be designing 4-6 cookies inspired by some of our favorite Romance books and Romance tropes. Each ticket cost $30.

EVENT DEETS

When: Saturday, August 3, 2024 

Where: Kindred Stories (2304 Stuart Street, HTX, 77004)

How: RSVP for free with your school email

WHAT TO EXPECT:

With the beginning of the school year on the horizon, we wanted to take a moment to show our love and appreciation for the work of educators. We'll be serving light bites and drink (including mimosas). There will be a short meditation and intention setting workshop. We'll also be sharing the services that we offer to schools and school districts.

We hope you join us!