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A new military mom who competed on Wheel of Fortune had herself a big night, but winning wasn’t enough. She challenged host Ryan Seacrest to a plank-off.
Becky Lenski, a fitness instructor from Yorkville, Illinois, took home $73,000 and a trip to Costa Rica on the April 16 episode of the game show. During the show, Lenski said that she had two sons, a recent Army enlistee named Van and a freshman at Ole Miss named Max.
Lenski’s night did not end with her big win, as she challenged Seacrest to a planking competition that left the Wheel of Fortune host in a complicated situation.
A plank-off
In a video posted on Instagram by the official Wheel of Fortune account, Seacrest and Lenski are seen during their plank-off.
“Becky, our fitness instructor contestant tonight, has challenged me to a plank-off,” Seacrest said.
But before starting the duel, a slightly scared Seacrest asked Lenski if the planks were going to be done with their shoes.
“Sure,” she said.
“Oh, man. Alright,” Seacrest responded.
Co-host Vanna White stood next to Lenski and Seacrest, timing their planks.
As both were holding their planks, Lenski said that she had been a fitness instructor for 15 years, continuously reminding Seacrest to watch his form as if he were one of her students. As both changed to a sideways plank, Seacrest began to slip a little, almost falling to the ground.
“Watch your hips!” she said.
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Plank-off ends in a draw and a burp
As two minutes passed, Lenski and Seacrest agreed to call the plank-off a draw, eventually ending the duel after two minutes and 12 seconds. After Seacrest got up from the floor, he is seen silently burping.
“Well, it caused me to burp. I’ll let you know that,” he said.
Since the show, Lenski posted on Instagram that she “grew up watching with my parents, and continued that tradition with my boys.”
“The only thing that would’ve made this day better was if my parents could be there, but I know they’ll be watching up in heaven!” she wrote. “Definitely a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”
After the show, Seacrest shared photos on Instagram of both him and Lenski planking, saying: “Becky brought her A-game to the puzzle board and the plank mat. I brought a questionable core and the wrong shoes #wheeloffortune.”
Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at [email protected] and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
Only a select number of movie theaters have the capacity to display Ryan Coogler’s newest film “Sinners” as the director intended.
The period action horror film starring Michael B. Jordan was shot with IMAX film cameras, touted as the highest-resolution cameras available, to create a unique movie-going experience.
“I’m really excited to announce that ‘Sinners’ was captured on film as a format that I fell in love with when I was in film school,” Coogler said in an April 8 YouTube video with Kodak.
Coogler hadn’t considered using large format IMAX film for “Sinners” − a film about twin brothers dealing with a vampire infestation in a small Mississippi town − until a Warner Bros. executive brought it up with him, the Associated Press reported.
“In this day and age with folks having so much access to streaming and watching so many things on their phones, it’s nice to have a format like IMAX that can be an experience you can only experience in the theaters,” Coogler said in an interview with the AP.
Eight U.S. theaters will show “Sinners” in IMAX 70mm and another seven will show “Sinners” IMAX with laser locations featuring 1.43 sequences, IMAX shared.
What’s so special about 70mm film?
Films in 70mm have greater detail, color and depth than most other modern movies, the U.K. Science and Media Museum wrote during the release of Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer,” which was also displayed in 70 mm screenings.
“70mm is a must-see experience for film fans,” the museum wrote at the time. “It’s the quality that digital has been working towards.”
Where to watch Ryan Coogler’s ‘Sinners’ in IMAX 70mm
Here’s a list of U.S. theaters showing “Sinners” in 70mm, according to IMAX.
Arizona
California
Florida
Indiana
New York
Texas
Where to watch ‘Sinners’ IMAX with Laser featuring 1.43:1 sequences
Besides the eight theaters showing “Sinners” in IMAX 70mm, another handful of theaters across the country will also be showing certain sequences of the film in IMAX’s exclusive expanded aspect ratio of 1.43:1.
A list of all seven theaters can be found below:
IMAX, The Bullock Texas State History Museum in Austin, Texas
Branson’s IMAX – Entertainment Complex in Branson, Missouri
Airbus IMAX, Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia
IMAX 3D, Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Royal Cinemas & IMAX in Pooler, Georgia
Sunbrella IMAX 3D Theater Reading in Reading, Massachusetts
Boeing IMAX, Pacific Science Center in Seattle, Washington
‘Emily in Paris’ Seasons 1 through 4 are available to stream on Netflix.
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“Emily in Paris” actor Lucas Bravo sat down with USA TODAY’s Ralphie Aversa to talk about Season 4 and how it felt yelling at Lily Collins in French.
Editor’s note: This post contains spoilers from previous “Emily in Paris” seasons.
The new season of “Emily in Paris” might go on without one of its beloved cast members.
Camille Razat, who plays Emily’s frenemy, Camille, does not appear to be returning for Season 5 of the hit Netflix show, according to an April 17 cast announcement.
The series, released in October 2020, follows the life of Emily Cooper as she navigates life, love, work and everything in between after landing her dream marketing job in Paris, France.
Last time viewers saw Emily, she was in Rome visiting the birthplace of her new beau, Marcello Franceschini, who is an Italian fashion scion with big ambitions for his tight-nit family’s cashmere empire. Meanwhile, Emily’s on-again, off-again suitor Gabriel is doing everything he can to earn a Michelin star for his restaurant.
A massive career opportunity arises for Emily at the end of Season 4, leading her to decide on her future, one that involves leaving a certain love interest behind.
“We’re thrilled with the incredible response to this season of ‘Emily in Paris’ and excited to return for a fifth to continue Emily’s adventures in Rome and Paris!” show creator Darren Star told Tudum. “Emily in Paris” is scheduled to start filming its fifth season in Rome in May and will premiere later this year.
USA TODAY reached out to Netflix on April 18 about Razat’s future on “Emily in Paris.”
Here is what we know so far.
Season 5 to explore new relationship, show creator says
While some may still be rooting for Emily to patch things up with Gabriel, the focus of this upcoming season will be Emily’s relationship with Marcello, Star told Tudum. Collins can’t help but be excited for her character’s upcoming storyline.
“Marcello is a whole other adventure that we want for Emily because we ultimately want Emily to be able to have a better work/life balance,” Collins recently told “Good Morning America.” “We want to have Emily be able to smile without condition. We want to see her beyond her vacay mode. And he comes at that perfect time.”
Star agrees, telling Tudum the pair has a “real spark and a real connection and a real romantic connection.”
Collins doesn’t seem completely opposed to her character, one day, finding her happily ever after with Gabriel. But right now, she said he has to “deal with the repercussions of his choice.”
‘Emily in Paris’ Season 5 cast
Everyone, except Camille, is returning for the new season.
Lily Collins as Emily Cooper
Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu as Sylvie Grateau
Ashley Park as Mindy Chen
Lucas Bravo as Gabriel
Lucien Laviscount as Alfie
Samuel Arnold as Julien
Bruno Gouery as Luc
William Abadie as Antoine Lambert
Thalia Besson as Genevieve
Eugenio Franceschini as Marcello
How to watch ‘Emily in Paris’
“Emily in Paris” Seasons 1 through 4 are available to stream on Netflix.
Judge won’t delay criminal trial against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
USA TODAY was in the courtroom in New York where Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs appeared ahead of his criminal trial.
Sean “Diddy” Combs once stood tall as one of music’s most powerful figures. After a stunning downfall, he will stand trial in May.
The billionaire Bad Boy Records founder’s trial officially begins May 5 in New York City as he faces a slate of federal sex-crimes charges, a judge ruled April 18.
Combs, 55, was arrested in September at a Manhattan hotel and was subsequently charged with racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. He has pleaded not guilty to all five counts.
The criminal trial emerges as a series of civil lawsuits from dozens of accusers have been aimed at Combs, accusing one of the music industry’s most recognizable figures of a pervasive pattern of sexually and physically abusive behavior. The allegations span decades and include accusations of rape, sexual assault and physical violence.
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What charges is Diddy facing?
Diddy is charged with two counts of sex trafficking, two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution and one count of racketeering.
Racketeering is the participation in an illegal scheme under the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Statute, or RICO, as a way for the U.S. government to prosecute organizations contributing to criminal activity.
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Using RICO law, which is typically aimed at targeting multi-person criminal organizations, prosecutors allege that Combs coerced victims, some of whom they say were sex workers, through intimidation and narcotics to participate in “freak offs” – sometimes dayslong sex performances that federal prosecutors claim they have video of.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs hit with new sex trafficking charges by prosecutors as trial looms
In March, prosecutors submitted a second superseding indictment (updating the amended indictment from January that added three unnamed women who were allegedly victims of his so-called sex trafficking enterprise), which claims Combs subjected employees to forced labor under inhumane circumstances. In a third superseding indictment, prosecutors added two additional counts – one count of sex trafficking and one count of transportation to engage in prostitution of “Victim-2” – to the previous three charges against him.
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When does Diddy’s trial start?
U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian ruled against Combs’ defense team’s request to push back the start of his federal trial two months.
Combs’ trial, which will take place in downtown Manhattan, is currently set to begin with jury selection on the first Monday in May. The trial’s start date is the same day as the Met Gala at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, just miles away from the courthouse.
Combs, a Met Gala mainstay, regularly attended the exclusive annual gala, benefitting the museum’s Costume Institute. His infamous appearance at the 2015 fête with ex-girlfriend Casandra “Cassie” Ventura Fine, captured in a Vogue interview video clip with the late Vogue creative director André Leon Talley, is notorious among Diddy trial onlookers.
Ventura Fine could testify at Combs’ trial and kicked off his public legal struggles with a sex trafficking, rape and physical abuse civil lawsuit filed against the hip hop mogul in November 2023 and quickly settled the next day.
CNN exclusively reported last year about a hotel surveillance video, reportedly from March 5, 2016, with clips from multiple camera angles of the rapper beating Cassie. Combs issued a video apology after the footage was released.
Is Diddy still in jail?
Despite repeated attempts at bail, Combs was ordered to remain in custody at the Special Housing Unit in Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center ahead of trial — a ruling his legal team has challenged in the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. He’s been jailed since his arrest on Sept. 16.
The facility is the same facility that holds alleged UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter Luigi Mangione and disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, who praised Diddy in a recent interview with conservative podcaster Tucker Carlson.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been ‘kind’ in prison, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried says
“I’ve only seen one piece of him, which is Diddy in prison, and he’s been kind to people in the unit; he’s been kind to me,” Bankman-Fried said. “It’s also, it’s a position no one wants to be in.”
Diddy was subdued during April 18 pre-trial hearing
As he faces decades in prison, Diddy’s lawyers were denied a chance to push back his May trial during a pre-trial hearing on April 18.
At a roughly two-hour hearing, Combs was seen smiling and waving to a few people as he exited the courtroom, including his mother Janice Combs, following the hearing, more emotionally subdued than a previous one in March.
Throughout the April 18 court hearing, Combs looked around the room multiple times. In some moments, he nodded along with his defense team, and at other times passed notes to his attorneys.
Combs’ attorneys made the original request in a motion filed April 16 in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, according to court documents obtained by USA TODAY.
Contributing: Anna Kaufman, Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY
USA TODAY TV critic Kelly Lawler shares her top 5 TV shows she is most excited for this year
The Gemstone saga is coming to an end as the fourth and final season of HBO’s “The Righteous Gemstones” enters its final three episodes.
The show starring Danny McBride, Walton Goggins and John Goodman “tells the story of a world-famous televangelist family with a long tradition of deviance, greed, and charitable work,” according to Warner Bros. “Despite constant bickering, Gemstone family ties run deep, and this season, the family’s codependence is tested as they attempt to move forward without letting go of their storied past.”
Last week’s episode saw Lori turn to Aimee-Leigh for help with her failing marriage while both were recording an album together, and fans are anxious to see what happens next.
Here’s what you need to know about season 4 of “The Righteous Gemstones.”
How to watch ‘The Righteous Gemstones’ Season 4
New episodes of “The Righteous Gemstones” will premiere on HBO at 10 p.m. ET / PT on Sundays and be available for streaming on Max.
Season 4 of “The Righteous Gemstones” began airing on March 9, with new episodes dropping weekly on Sundays.
How can I subscribe to HBO Max?
Max subscription plans begin at $9.99 a month with ads, while ad-free subscriptions cost $16.99 a month.
The highest tier, which is $20.99 a month, includes the ability to stream on four devices and offers 4K Ultra HD video quality and 100 downloads. HBO also offers bundles with Hulu and Disney+.
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‘The Righteous Gemstones’ Season 4 episode schedule
Here’s the full list of release dates for Season 4 episodes of “The Righteous Gemstones”:
Episode 1, “Prelude”: March 9
Episode 2, “You Hurled Me Into the Very Heart of the Seas”: March 16
Episode 3, “To Grieve Like the Rest of Men Who Have No Hope”: March 23
Episode 4, “He Goeth Before You Into Galilee”: March 30
Episode 5, “You Shall Remember”: April 6
Episode 6, “Interlude IV”: April 13
Episode 7, “For Jealousy Is the Rage of a Man”: April 20
Episode 8, “On Your Belly You Shall Go”: April 27
Episode 9, episode title not yet released: May 4
Watch the ‘The Righteous Gemstones’ Season 4 trailer
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Fernando Cervantes Jr. is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach him at [email protected] and follow him on X @fern_cerv_.
JK Rowling responds to ‘Harry Potter’ stars’ support of trans people
Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint have opposed the “Harry Potter” author’s anti-trans rhetoric in recent years.
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“Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling is once again sparking controversy after her social media posts and actions in support of a recent U.K. Supreme Court ruling against trans women.
The U.K.’s highest court ruled April 16 that the definition of a woman under equality legislation referred to “biological sex” and that trans women with gender recognition certificates are not protected from discrimination as a woman under Britain’s Equality Act.
In several posts on X, Rowling celebrated “terfs” and referred to the ruling as “TERF VE Day,” a play on V-E Day, the formal end of World War II and Nazi occupation in Europe. Since 2019, Rowling has been labeled a “terf,” or trans-exclusionary radical feminist, for her anti-trans views that conflate sex with gender and suggest that changing one’s biological sex threatens her own gender identity.
“I love it when a plan comes together,” Rowling posted to X alongside “#SupremeCourt” and “#WomensRights” while beachside with a drink and a cigar. Rowling reportedly donated £70,000 (about $93,000) to For Women Scotland, the campaign group that argued the case, according to U.K. news outlet The Times.
While the court said trans people would not be disadvantaged by the decision, critics worry it could lead to discrimination, especially regarding employment issues.
‘Bridgerton’ star Nicola Coughlan slams JK Rowling
Stars in the “Harry Potter” film universe like Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, Rupert Grint, Eddie Redmayne and David Tennant have denounced the author’s anti-trans views. Radcliffe told The Atlantic last year that the comments made him “really sad” and that he hasn’t had contact with her since her 2020 posts.
“Trans people are who they say they are and deserve to live their lives without being constantly questioned or told they aren’t who they say they are,” Watson tweeted in 2020.
“Bridgerton” actor Nicola Coughlan is the latest celebrity to speak out against Rowling, sharing an article from The Cut with the headline “This Is a New Low for J.K. Rowling.”
“Keep your new Harry Potter lads,” Coughlan wrote in an Instagram story April 18. “Wouldn’t touch it with a ten foot pole.”
Coughlin also posted a video to her Instagram with her thoughts on the Supreme Court ruling, saying she was “completely horrified” and would match donations to trans charity Not a Phase.
“To see an already marginalized community being further attacked and attacked in law is really stomach-churning and disgusting. And to see people celebrating it is more stomach-churning and disgusting,” Coughlin said.
Rowling also faced backlash April 6 after her disparaging comments about other members of the LGBTQ+ community on International Asexuality Day, calling it “International Fake Oppression Day.”
Asexuality is under the LGBTQ+ umbrella and is a sexual orientation defined as not experiencing sexual attraction. Just under 1% of U.S. adults identify as asexual, pansexual or queer, according to a 2025 Gallup poll.
And during the 2024 Olympics, Rowling repeated a false narrative that Algerian Olympic boxer Imane Khelif was transgender, even though she is a cisgender woman. Rowling’s high-profile comments, as well as those from now-Vice President JD Vance and President Donald Trump, had Khelif publicly “transvestigated,” which refers to an unfounded conspiracy theory that tries to prove that notable people, especially athletes, are secretly trans. “Transvestigating” athletes like Khelif heightens risk of disqualification and threatens safety, experts have previously said.
Is J.K. Rowling involved in the new ‘Harry Potter’ show?
Rowling serves as an executive producer on the series and was “very involved in the process of selecting the writer and the director,” Variety and Entertainment Weekly reported in November. HBO has defended Rowling’s involvement with the show amid backlash.
The new TV adaptation of Rowling’s landmark fantasy novels is currently casting child actors to play Harry, Ron and Hermione. Much of the adult cast is set, including John Lithgow as the new Albus Dumbledore.
Clare Mulroy is USA TODAY’s Books Reporter, where she covers buzzy releases, chats with authors and dives into the culture of reading. Find her on Instagram, subscribe to our weekly Books newsletter or tell her what you’re reading at [email protected].
Contributing: Alyssa Goldberg and Barbara VanDenburgh, USA TODAY; Reuters
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Rob Lowe reflects on how a generation of young actors became known as the Brat Pack in Andrew McCarthy’s documentary “Brats.”
Rob Lowe is giving a Hollywood bus tour guide a less than stellar job review.
The “West Wing” alum took to Instagram and posted a video April 15 of a tour guide announcing, “This is John Stamos” as he passed by. In the clip, Lowe walks up to the bus and asks the riders if they know who he is: “OK guys, am I John Stamos? Who am I?” as they loudly responded, “Rob Lowe!”
The “Brothers & Sisters” star told the tour guide, “Dude, you gotta get better at your job!” The guide replied that “it’s about having fun, you know? I don’t expect to run into people,” telling Lowe, “Thank you for your cool energy, man.”
Lowe and Stamos, both 61, rose to fame as actors in a series of buzzy roles in the 1980s and ’90s. While Lowe starred in “The Outsiders,” “St. Elmo’s Fire” and “Wayne’s World,” Stamos found major success on “General Hospital” and, of course, “Full House.”
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Lowe asked his actor son John Owen “Johnny” Lowe, who frequently mocks his famous dad, in the post’s caption: “@johnnylowe am I being Punk’d?” “The people have spoken,” the younger Lowe, 29, said.
Turns out the tour guide may have been in on the joke: Johnny Lowe has long pasted Stamos’ head over his dad’s face in a series of now-deleted Instagram posts. On a 2023 episode of “The Drew Barrymore Show,” “Full House” alum Stamos proved that he’s (kind of) a part of the family.
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“Johnny, the bit about me being your dad — it’s funny and people get a good kick out of it — but it’s getting a bit old,” Stamos jokingly said during a pre-recorded message that appeared. “I’m tired of explaining that, no, I’m not really his dad, I’m a better looking version.
“So, Drew, if it’s okay with you, Johnny and I did a 23andMe test and I’d like to read the results live on your show and stop this madness,” he said, before having an abrupt change of heart.
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“You know, I don’t need to prove anything,” he told the father-son duo and Barrymore. “Good luck with the show, guys.” Then, he passed the envelope, directing the recipient to “Burn this. Take it. Burn it!”
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Independent bookstores are the heartbeats of their communities. They provide culture and community, generate local jobs and sales tax revenue, promote literacy and education, champion and center diverse and new authors, connect readers to books in a personal and authentic way and actively support the right to read and access to books in their communities.
Each week we profile an independent bookstore, sharing what makes each one special and getting their expert and unique book recommendations.
This week we have Maren Comendant, owner of Nook & Cranny Books in Seattle, Washington, just in time for their grand re-opening on Indie Bookstore Day next Saturday, April 26.
What’s your store’s story?
Nook & Cranny is a queer, femme-owned shop that opened in June 2022 to elevate marginalized voices and tell unusual stories. As the name would suggest, we are pocket-sized and cozy, with books organized by mood or topic like “Cheaper Than Therapy,” “When You’re Feeling Witchy,” or “Books About Books” – one of my personal favorites. Despite limited capacity, we pack in as much community connection as we can, with book clubs, author events, an art group and a well-attended open mic.
We are in the process of moving our storefront and Indie Bookstore Day will serve as our official Grand Opening.
What makes your independent bookstore unique?
Folks love the non-traditional organization, which encourages getting lost in the shelves and surprising yourself with unexpected finds. It’s an ideal store for the curious reader of any age. The intimate space also allows for highly personalized service and recommendations for those looking to find the perfect gift or travel read. We strive to be a third place that fosters community, found family and the elevation of marginalized voices.
What’s your favorite section in your store?
My favorite shelf in the store is the “Where in the World?” shelf, where we feature books from a different country or region every month. I love exploring books in translation and learning about the world. This is also the category that inspires our “Read Around the World” book club.
What book do you love to recommend to customers and why?
For kids (and kids at heart) I always recommend the “A Narwhal and Jelly” series by Seattle local Ben Clanton. My current favorite in the series is “Narwhalicorn and Jelly,” when the characters visit a unicorn planet and the unicorns come to visit the ocean. The books can be read in any order. I love the illustrations and the relatable, admirable friendship. Jelly can be a bit of a stick-in-the-mud and sometimes Narwhal can be a bad friend, but they always learn from their mistakes and become better friends for it.
What book do you think deserves more attention and why?
“Ceremony” by Leslie Marmon Silko and “They Will Drown in Their Mothers’ Tears” by Johannes Anyuru quickly catapulted their way into my all-time top 10. “Ceremony” is a 1977 novel that is considered a modern classic by many, but should be required reading because of its exquisite writing on the traumas of war and colonialism. Johannes Anyuru is a Swedish-Ugandan poet and his astonishing book is part dystopian sci-fi, part time-travel and part scathing indictment of the Islamophobia and anti-immigration policies rampant in Sweden (and here at home). Saskia Vogel’s translation is perfect, and I recommend it to everyone I can.
Why is shopping at local, independent bookstores important?
You get personal service, you’re more likely to find local and indie authors represented, your money gets cycled back into the local economy and we donate to local orgs too. We have our fingers firmly on the pulse of the local community and strive to adapt our businesses to meet the specific needs and desires of that community. We advocate for you.
What are some of your store’s events, programs, or partnerships coming up that you would like to share?
For Indie Bookstore Day, we will have snacks, door prizes, a book exchange, Indie Bookstore Day exclusives and special editions of some favorite titles. Somewhere in the store, there will be a hidden Libro.fm Golden Ticket, good for a year’s worth of audiobooks. We’ll also be participating in the Seattle Indie Bookstore Day Book Crawl with nearly 30 other stores in the Seattle area.
We also host a monthly “Read Around the World” book club in person every 4th Sunday, a twice-monthly open mic every 1st and 3rd Thursday, and “Trans*pire: a Trans Creative Group” is a newly added monthly meet-up for trans, nonbinary and genderqueer writers, artists and other creatives to co-work, share and network. We currently partner with local arts orgs Noveltease Theatre and Joketellers Union to promote their regular shows and we’re always looking for new, fun partnerships with the other small businesses on our street.
