Poet and activist Fariha Róisín was born in Ontario but raised in Sydney, and now resides in Los Angeles. Her work ties together themes of “margins, liminality, otherness, and the mercurial nature of being” as well as stocking conversation on contemporary Islam, queer identity, and wellness. The former Hairpin self-care columnist celebrates her second poetry release, Survival Takes a Wild Imagination, at Best of Austin-winning lit-lounge Reverie Books with a reading, audience Q&A, and booksigning. – James Scott

Fariha Róisín

It’ll be a fem-for-all type of get-together at South Austin lit lounge Reverie Books, as they’re throwing a party to celebrate ladies and lady lovers. Pick a piece by certified fresh female authors like Julia Serano, Martha S. Jones, and Sara Ahmed from Reverie’s packed shelves while enjoying a free mimosa. They’ll also have their outdoor area kitted out, so you can vibe while observing traffic on Menchaca – just what every woman dreams of! All this and the night raises money for the Lilith Fund, a nonprofit that “provides direct financial and emotional support to Texans forced to travel to access abortions, and those who need reproductive care close to home.” – James Scott