Upcoming Events.
Underdog is more than just a bookstore, we are also a community hub for readers, writers, artists and more.
We host monthly recurring events including our Open Mic Night, Banned Books Club, Grief Circle, and Mutual Aid Pop-Up, alongside a wide range of different community programs and workshops.
Most events are open to all ages with RSVPs by donation to secure your spot and support our 501c3 nonprofit. If you're interested in booking our space or hosting an event, please contact us here!
Resume Writing Service
Your life experience matters. Come learn how to gently translate your work, caregiving, organizing, and community experience into resume language, with kind, practical feedback in a low-stress virtual space.
Full Moon Writing Meditation
Monthly guided meditation and writing group, in-store and online.
Tarot Circle & Deck Exchange
A safe space to be in community with your fellow readers and practitioners.
Writing Workshop: Monster F*cking
Writers of all experience levels are invited to join authors Des DeVivo and Phoenix Mendoza for a monstrously good time!
Writer’s Block Workshop
Join us at Underdog Bookstore for a series of Writing Workshops with Phoenix Mendoza!
Open Mic Night
Celebrate the creative talents of our local community, every third Friday!
Diverse/City Exhibit
Next up in the “Diverse City” artist collaborations curated by A. Laura Brody, presented by The Arroyo Arts Collective at Underdog Bookstore, featuring artists Rebecca Nabarette and REBDUCE.
Book Reading & Signing: Streaming Service with Sofia Aguilar
Sofia Aguilar is hosting her FIRST in-person book reading and signing for her newest poetry collection, STREAMING SERVICE: the series finale!! 📺⭐
Please join us at @underdogbookstore on may 9th at 3pm for special poetry performances from the incandescent @missellielopez @itsjoceeeeyyyyyyyyy @salmalejo @amedina.a, author reading, Q+A, & book signing. copies will be available to purchase on-site. we can't wait to see you there! xx
Monthly Mutual Aid Pop-Up
Free groceries, essential supplies and more for anyone in need, no questions asked, every second Sunday.
Book Club: Love In A F*cked Up World
Join a new book club meetup at Underdog Bookstore to discuss a new chapter of "LOVE IN A F*CKED UP WORLD" by Dean Spade every second Wednesday, starting May 13th.
Support Underdog by purchasing your copy in-store or through Bookshop.org.
Banned Books Club
Our Banned Books Club meets every third Wednesday to discuss a new banned or challenged book.
Full Moon Writing Meditation
Monthly guided meditation and writing group, in-store and online.
Writing Workshop: Queer Romance
Join us at Underdog Bookstore for a series of Writing Workshops with Phoenix Mendoza!
Monthly Mutual Aid Pop-Up
Free groceries, essential supplies and more for anyone in need, no questions asked, every second Sunday.
Horror Writing Workshop
Join us at Underdog Bookstore for a series of Writing Workshops with Phoenix Mendoza!
Community Grief Circle
Join Jen Venegas, death doula and grief worker, at Underdog Bookstore on the last Sunday of each month for our Community Grief Circle.
Indie Bookstore Day
Join us for a national one-day celebration of independent bookstores!
Interview Workshop (part 2)
A two-part workshop series to help you in your next important interview!
Interview Workshop (part 1)
A two-part workshop series to help you in your next important interview!
Open Mic Night
Celebrate the creative talents of our local community, every third Friday!
Banned Books Club
Our Banned Books Club meets every third Wednesday to discuss a new banned or challenged book.
Embracing the Tarot Workshop
Join us for Embracing the Tarot - a workshop series hosted by Andy, The Buffalo Oracle.
Survivor Support Series
Join a 5-week hybrid healing series for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse, held with care by Grief Coach and fellow survivor, Jen Venegas.
Together, we’ll explore creative expression, somatic nature practices, grief tending, and support mapping, reflecting, sharing, and honoring the tender connections we build in community.
Monthly Mutual Aid Pop-Up
Free groceries, essential supplies and more for anyone in need, no questions asked.
Book Launch: The Vale of Seven Dragons
Book Launch and signing with author Jendia Gammon.
Writing Workshop: Tenses & POV
Join us at Underdog Bookstore for a series of Writing Workshops with Phoenix Mendoza!
Resume Writing Service
Your life experience matters. Come learn how to gently translate your work, caregiving, organizing, and community experience into resume language, with kind, practical feedback in a low-stress virtual space.
Tarot Circle & Deck Exchange
A safe space to be in community with your fellow readers and practitioners.
Full Moon Writing Meditation
Monthly guided meditation and writing group, in-store and online.
Reading with Rabbits & Friends
The Little Zoo is back at Underdog Bookstore for a springtime special - Reading With Rabbits & Friends!
Community Grief Circle
Join us at Underdog Bookstore on the last Sunday of each month for our Community Grief Circle.
Diverse/City Exhibit
Next up in the “Diverse City” artist collaborations curated by A. Laura presented by The Arroyo Arts Collective at Underdog Bookstore, featuring artists Mary Cheung and Leah Knecht.
Memories as Material
Join us at Underdog Bookstore for a series of Writing Workshops with K. Andrew Turner!