Mushaira at Cafe OTO: Emily Lee Luan + Megan Pinto + Seth Barden + Annie Wenstrup + Lena Khalaf Tuffaha + Mantra Mukim + Clint Burnham
14 March 2026, 7:30 pm to 11:30 pm
Cafe OTO
Join the87press for Mushaira, an evening of poetry, music, food, and community. Mushaira is a live literature reading series featuring authors published by independent presses, and is rooted in South Asian tradition of poetry and community.
With readings by Emily Lee Luan and Megan Pinto (alongside bassist Seth Barden), Whiting Award recipient Annie Wenstrup, Palestinian poet Lena Khalaf Tuffaha, and Indian modernist Mantra Mukim. Joined by Marxist poet Clint Burnham.
This evening celebrates the publication of five poetry collections—回 / Return by Emily Lee Luan, Saints of Little Faith by Megan Pinto, The Museum of Unnatural Histories by Annie Wenstrup, Something about Living by Lena Khalaf Tuffaha, and Glitchwork by Mantra Mukim.
Enjoy DJ Jimmy Two Shoes’ tunes throughout the night and grab a bite to eat from Chef Yogi’s pop up kitchen, serving delicious Sri Lankan cuisine.
