EVENTS
What's life without adventure?
Join us in celebrating women entrepreneurs and their embodiment of self-determination and community-making. Our intimate workshop series is a no-experience necessary opportunity to learn from local creators as they share their expertise on the crafts they love. Get ready to discover, connect, (possibly) break a sweat, and have fun.
Each event is a closed experience and is non-transferable.
Register below to reserve your spot and receive a special discount for in-store shopping on the event day. See you soon!
Free
Wrap It Wednesday
Creating Space at the Table: A Conversation
Join us for a captivating conversation with Paola Mathé and Amanda Johnston, the Founder of Torch Literary Arts. During this event, we will explore the mission and purpose of Torch Literary, a platform dedicated to promoting the work of Black women in the realm of creative writing. We will delve into the importance of creating spaces and opportunities for the advancement of Black women in the literary arts, discussing how they actively supports and uplifts both experienced and emerging writers. Don't miss this enlightening discussion as we celebrate the power and resilience of Black women's voices in the creative world.
Event Details
Date: 06/07
Time: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm CT
Location: 2055 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX, 78704
Free
Open Mic and Bites
with Torch Literary Arts
Fanm Djanm will be collaborating with Torch Literary Arts to present an Open Mic event that creates a space for women of color to share their literary work. We believe that it is important to amplify the voices of underrepresented writers, and this event is specifically designed to do just that.
Join us and share your poetry, prose, or any other form of literary expression. This is a safe and supportive space where your voice will be heard and celebrated.
light refreshments will be provided.
We can't wait to hear your stories and share in this celebration of diverse voices in literature.
Light refreshments will be provided
Event Details
Date: 06/24
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm CT
Location: 2055 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX, 78704
Free
Wrap It Wednesday
Conversation on The Power of Community
Join us for an in-person conversation with Kelenne Blake-Fallon, Executive Director of Black Mamas ATX, an extraordinary movement to save the lives of Black mothers. Kelenne is a former professor and current doctoral student of Public Health at Johns Hopkins University, specializing in Health Equity and Social Justice. Join us to learn more about the inspiring work of Black Mamas ATX and the people who make it possible, in a discussion led by our founder Paola Mathé, while sharing tips of wearing headwraps with confidence.
Event Details
Date: 07/05
Time: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm CT
Location: 2055 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX, 78704
Free
Wrap It Wednesday
A conversation on The Recipe for Success
We invite you to join our Founder, Paola Mathé, in an engaging conversation with Darian Washington, the Founder of Oatmeal & Company. Don't miss this opportunity to gain insight into her entrepreneurial journey and learn from the experiences of Darian.
Event Details
Date: 08/02
Time: 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm CT
Location: 2055 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX, 78704
Book Club
Book: Before I Let Go
We are excited to invite you to join our book club! Whether you're an avid reader or just looking for a new way to connect with others, our book club is the perfect opportunity to do both.
Every other month we'll select a new book to read and discuss together. Our meetings will be held in-person at our store on South Lamar in Austin, Texas. We'll have lively discussions, share insights, and connect with others who share a love of reading. But if you’re a long distance Fanmi member, don’t worry! Our discussions will be posted online, so you can still participate.
We can't wait to start reading and discussing with you!
EVENT DETAILS
Date: 08/04
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CT
Location: 2055 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX, 78704