Oct 13, 2023

SEATTLE
Fri | 7:00pm PST

Lush Bar
2231 2nd Ave

Belltown Art Walk: Daniel W.K. Lee, ry downey, Alexandria Simmons, Sami Ridge, and Alysa Levi-D’Ancona

It’s my return to Seattle, but also my first time reading in my former home city!

Sept 23, 2023

NEW YORK
Sat | 3:00pm EST

Jefferson Market Library
425 Avenue of the Americas

Twelve Poets: Don Yorty, Daniel W.K. Lee, Jean Gallagher, James Pergola, Shelley Hainer, Toyosi Odusola, Consuelo Arias, Shelby Marne, Reece Borden, Jody Johnson, and Sean Patrick Mulroy

Mar 25 & 26, 2023

NEW ORLEANS
From the Erotic to the Divine: Poetry as Sacred Song of Sexuality
Sat | 2:30 - 3:45pm CST
Lobby Level, Royal C

Coming of Age in the Time of HIV & AIDS
Sun | 10:00am - 11:15pm CST
Lobby Level, Royal C

Hotel Monteleone
214 Royal St.

20TH ANNUAL SAINTS + SINNERS LITERARY FESTIVAL

From the Erotic to the Divine: Poetry as Sacred Song of Sexuality
As song, as public incantation, as witness, ritual and testimony, poetry has always been a sacred
expression—more often than not forged and propagated by queer people, whether they be
shamans, healers, witches, bards or oracles. This tradition, though often overlooked in our
modern scientific world, is as vital and essential today as it has been for millennia. Such poetry is
a gift we as queers have a natural inclination for, and it is a gift we all have within us, whether we
are aware of it or not. This panel will explore ways in which we can all participate in this most
communal of art forms and share our unique gift with a confused and dualistic world that needs
queer voices now more than ever.
Panelists: Flower Conroy, Lisa Dordal, Daniel W.K. Lee, Chip Livingston, and Michael Montlack
Moderator: Brad Richard

Coming of Age in the Time of HIV & AIDS brings together a range of authors to reflect on
the experience of growing up at the height of the AIDS epidemic, and how such experiences
have shaped our creative practices. We also invite others, perhaps even younger folks
who didn’t grow up at the time, to reflect on the felt legacies of the time as a crucial turning point—both in our personal lives, within queer community, and for the country as a whole. One important goal of the panel is to consider what needs to be written now—about the time of the epidemic, its many legacies, and our community's ongoing grappling with living with HIV. This conversation will be facilitated by writer & podcaster Jonathan Alexander.
Participants: Jobert E. Abueva, Gerard Cabrera, Wes Jamison, Mark S. King, and Daniel W.K. Lee.

Mar 16, 2023

NEW ORLEANS
Poetry & Pie
Thu | 6:00pm CST

Windowsill Pies
24714 Freret St.

Poetry & Pie: Daniel Lee and Allison Alsup

Join Allison and I for a night poetry and dessert hosted by Lmnl Lit and Windowsill Pies!

Jan 10, 2023

NEW ORLEANS
Pillow Talk
Tue | 8:30pm CST

The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret
2240 St. Claude Ave.

Pillow Talk: an intimate night with queer writers

Join a line up of LGBTQIA+ wordsmiths share new work!

Aug 19, 2022

NEW ORLEANS
Gold Room
Sun | 8:00pm CST

Zeitgeist Theatre & Lounge
6621 St. Claude Ave.

Gold Room featuring Daniel W.K. Lee, Karisma Price, Té V. Smith, and Cate Root

I join these fabulous readers for another even together with an open mic!

Jun 26, 2022

NEW ORLEANS
Louisiana Words Live: New Orleans
Sun | 3:00pm CST

The AllWays Lounge & Cabaret
2240 St. Claude Ave.

Louisiana Words Live: New Orleans featuring J. Michael Norris, Jorge Arturo, TQ Sims, Brenna Alyssa Mahn & Daniel W.K. Lee

Louisiana Words comes back for a Pride-themed event with an open mic!

May 15, 2022

NEW YORK
Sun | 3:00pm EST

Bureau of General Services—Queer Division
LGBT Community Center
208 West 13th St (btw 7th and Greenwich Aves)
Room 210

Book Launch - Antonio Addessi’s Sleeptalking

I’ll be joining my friend Antonio to celebrate his debut book of poetry also from Rebel Satori Press!

$10 suggested donation (no one turned away from lack of funds)

Apr 21, 2022

NEW ORLEANS
Locals Night
Thu | 7:00pm CST

Saturn Bar
3067 St. Claude Ave.

The Poetry of Place & Queer Creolization of New Orleans Poets
Sun | 2:00pm CST

Greenway Station
436 N Norman C Francis Parkway

2022 NEW ORLEANS POETRY FESTIVAL

Locals Night
Presented by The Splice Poetry Series and Tilted House, local poets Karisma Price, Té V. Smith, Henry Goldkamp, and Daniel W.K. Lee kick off the NOPF’s in-person events!

The Poetry of Place & Queer Creolization of New Orleans Poets
This poetry reading centers around the poetry of location, of place, and how it is transformed, articulated, and experienced as queers, as a theme. Antonio Addessi would introduces the poets Daniel W.K. Lee, Z'étoile Imma, and Brad Richard. Following the reading will be a panel discussion moderated by Addessi discussing with the poets about their experience of being queer and being a part of the New Orleans community. Some of the topics we will explore is inspiration for writing, the writing process and how New Orleans herself has impacted their writing. In essence, we would explore writer Nick Spitzer’s articulation of “creolization,” that is, the conjoining of “multiple sources in new identities and expressions, continuously co-mingling and adapting traditions in ways that link the local, regional, and global.”

Mar 27, 2022

NEW ORLEANS
Writers Read
Sun | 11:30am - 12:45pm CST
Lobby Level, Royal D

The Plague Years: AIDS, COVID, and Illness as Metaphor
Sun | 2:30pm - 3:45pm CST
Lobby Level, Royal B

Hotel Monteleone
214 Royal St.

19TH ANNUAL SAINTS + SINNERS LITERARY FESTIVAL

Saints + Sinners Writers Read
Take the rare opportunity to hear authors in their own voice. This highlighted Festival event has
authors share their vivid imaginations with their new creations, or revisiting a past work that holds special meaning. Please join us in welcoming: Daniel W.K. Lee, Robert W. Fieseler, Elizabeth Gross, Jan Edwards Hemming, James Magruder, Eric Nguyen, and Felice Picano for this year’s mix of established and exciting new writers.

The Plague Years: AIDS, COVID, and Illness as Metaphor
Mark Doty asks in his AIDS-related memoir, Heaven’s Coast, “When the world shatters, what does a writer do?” For many, the answer is obvious: we write. However, some writers might be hesitant or overwhelmed when sharing certain physical and personal truths. Why and how do we write about AIDS, COVID, or other illnesses? What language do we use? Does our generation, culture, gender, and sexuality impact such writing? Panelists from various genres will discuss approaches, strategies, and
tips for writing about these personal and often emotional moments.
Moderated by David Pratt, the panelists include Ken Harvey, Hans M. Hirschi, Gar McVey-Russell, and Daniel W.K. Lee.

Mar 17, 2022

VIRTUAL
At the Inkwell Denver
Thur | 6:00pm MST / 7:00pm CST

Zoom
bookbardenver.com/event/at-the-inkwell-lee

At the Inkwell Denver: Daniel W.K. Lee with Ashley Cornelius & Tanaya Winder

I join local Denver poets Ashley Cornelius and Tanaya for a reading!

Mar 5, 2022

NEW ORLEANS
Louisiana Words
Sat | 3:00pm CST

Parleaux Beer Lab
634 Lesseps St.

Louisiana Words: Featuring J. Michael Norris with Daniel W.K. Lee

Hosted by Louis Toliver Jr., founder of Louisiana Words, which dedicated to highlighting Louisiana writers, this reading will feature fiction writer and friend J. Michael Norris—originally from Baton Rouge—and me—now a New Orleanian!

Jul 22, 2021

NEW ORLEANS
Queer Home CookOUT
Thu | 6:30 am CST

Parleaux Beer Lab
634 Lesseps St.

Queer Home CookOUT

Foglifter is celebrating the release of their anthology HOME IS WHERE YOU QUEER YOUR HEART and they've invited me to join their line up of readers, which includes:

Elizabeth Gross
Miah Jeffra
Chris Jennings
Jessica Kinnison
Megan McHugh
Karisma Price

Please join if you can! It's FREE!

Mar 13, 2021

VIRTUAL
Reading Series
Sat | 11:00 - 11:50 am CST

Remembering… Panel
Sat | 3:00 - 3:50pm CST

YouTube

18TH ANNUAL SAINTS + SINNERS LITERARY FESTIVAL

Saints + Sinners Reading Series
Hear authors in their own voice sharing their vivid imaginations, new work, or revisiting a past work that holds special meaning: Sally Bellerose, Bud Gundy, Daniel W.K. Lee, Eric Peterson, Patrick Earl Ryan, and Alison Solomon.

Remembering Who We Are: Writers During Uncertain and Challenging Times
For centuries, many writers have produced their best work as a reaction to uncertain, unsettled times in history, including pandemics, wars, and periods of social/political unrest. However, it is also common for writers to question their creative purpose and overall writing identity during these moments. A panel of writers will discuss how the pandemic and other recent world events have informed, challenged, or complicated their writing and explore what it has taught them about themselves. They will reveal their creative struggles and accomplishments of the past twelve months and examine whether or not writing is even more essential now than ever before. Moderated by Martin Hyatt, the panelists include Cheryl Head, Sassafras Lowrey, and Daniel W.K. Lee.

Feb 23, 2021

VIRTUAL

Tues | 8:00pm EST

Crowdcast

AQUA DC x Daniel WK Lee

Join AQUA DC and myself for a poetry reading where I’ll read from Anatomy of Want alongside other works. Afterwards, join us for a casual conversation and Q&A with the author.

Register here: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/aqua_dc_poetry

Feb 9, 2021

VIRTUAL

Tues | 7:00pm CST

Zoom
Meeting ID: 918 1838 1950
Pass: DCC

Queer Check-In: Daniel W.K. Lee

The Social Impact Center features me in their February online Queer Check-In.

RSVP here.

Nov 18, 2020

VIRTUAL

Wed | 8:00pm EST

Loyalty Bookstores presents Daniel W.K. Lee + Malik Thompson

I join poet Malik Thompson in conversation to discuss Anatomy of Want and to read selected pieces!

Sliding scale donations at registration will go to Black Lives Matter DC.

Register here for event link!

Sept 16, 2020

VIRTUAL

Wed | 8:00pm EST

Zoom
Meeting ID: 988 7659 1058

SEXY POETRY HOUR featuring Daniel W.K. Lee

New York City’s Mount Sinai Hospital’s HIV outreach team, including poet Stephen Mills, host an evening of poetry and conversation with me.

Zoom details to the left. Questions? Email stephen.mills@mountsinai.org

Aug 27 & 28-30, 2020

SEATTLE

Thu Aug 27 | 7:00pm
Fri - Sun Aug 28 - 30 | All Day

Northwest Film Forum
1515 12th Ave

To Remember: The AMP Virtual Arts Series // Written to Remember [Online]

Books, plays, short stories, essays, and poetry…the written word has conveyed many facets of HIV/AIDS in a variety of styles. In this program, writers read from their work, sharing their experiences with the AIDS epidemic and its impacts. Listen to work from Mattilda Bernstein Sycamore, Chad Goller-Sojourner, Rebecca Brown, John Treat, Timothy White Eagle, Tranisha Arzah, Patrick Milion, Fox Whitney, Steven Knipp, Daniel W.K. Lee, Greg Colucci, Eddie Walker, and Julene Weaver. 

I’m honored to have been asked to participate. I read the poems “At Risk” and “Sequelae.”

Details on how to watch here.

Sliding scale admission: $0-$25