We have several ongoing and unique events occuring at Ukazoo Books, including children's reading hours, our open-mic Forum Series, reading groups, author lectures and signings, and artist showings. To find out more about individual programs, please read the descriptions below. To see a complete listing of upcoming events, click here.

Ukazoo Forum Series
Ukazoo hosts an open-mic night on the first Thursday of every month from 7pm to 9pm. The Forum Series welcomes original material from poets, playwrights, authors, and musicians of all kinds. The T n' J Jazz Trio headlines as the house musicians at all Ukazoo Forum events. John, Charlie and TJ (upright bass, electric guitar and drums, respectively) start off every evening with original jams and super-respectable covers around 6pm, about an hour prior to typical Forum exploits. In addition, the band will also perform one piece during The Forum itself. Forum presenters are encouraged to sign-up in advance. For more information, visit myspace.com/ukazooforum, or email ukazooforum@hotmail.com.

Children's Story Hour
Led by Ukazoo staff and local volunteers, our Children's Story Hour takes place in our spacious Children's Area every Wednesday morning from 10:30am to 11:30am. Snacks, juice, and books are provided!

Books 'N Brunch
On the first Saturday of every month, Ukazoo hosts an open brunch from 10am to 1pm. Customers are welcome to stop in, grab some breakfast and a good book, and curl up on one of our many oversized chairs.

Ukazoo Book Clubs
Are you looking to join a Book Club? Ukazoo Books hosts several reading groups which currently meet in the evenings during the last week of each month. Book selections are chosen based on member input, and discussions are held in one of our intimate reading rooms. For more information or to join one of our reading groups, please email ukazoobookclub@gmail.com.

Ukazoo Author Series
Ukazoo welcomes local and national authors into our store throughout the year for lectures, readings, and book signings. For information about each signing, please see our calendar.

Ukazoo Artist Showings
In addition to our ongoing rotation of local artists, Ukazoo will be featuring the works of one artist every six-to-eight weeks in our North Reading Room. Be sure to check our calendar and join us on the opening night of each exhibit to meet the artist.

Ukazoo Game Night
Every Friday night from 7pm to 9:45pm, Ukazoo hosts a mix of games in our South Reading Room; chess, checkers, Trivial Pursuit, Scrabble, and Boggle are just a few of the games we provide. If you love playing games or are in the mood for some friendly competition, stop on by!

Senior Citizen Tuesdays
Senior citizens are invited to come on down to Ukazoo on Tuesdays for 15% off!

Ukazoo Creative Writer's Group
Need a little inspiration and motivation to get your writing going? The Ukazoo Creative Writer's Group meets on the first and third Tuesday nights of every month at Ukazoo. The group is open to new members; advanced registration is required. To sign up, please send us an email at towsonstore@ukazoo.com.

ONGOING SPECIAL
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Tuesday, July 1st, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Ukazoo Creative Writing Group

Wednesday, July 2nd, 10:30am-11:30am
Children's Story Hour: Get ready for the 4th of July by making your own American flag!

Thursday, July 3rd, 7pm-9pm
Ukazoo Forum Series

Friday, July 4th
CLOSING EARLY

Saturday, July 5th, 10:30am-1pm
Books 'N Brunch

Tuesday, July 8th, 7:00pm-8:30pm
USGBC Book Club

Wednesday, July 9th, 10:30am-11:30am
Children's Story Hour: In honor of National Sugar Cookie Day, we'll be reading If You Give A Mouse a Cookie. Can you guess what the snack will be?

Friday, July 11th, 7pm-9pm
Game Night

Saturday, July 12th, 11am-1pm
Handcrafted Bookbinding Class: Baltimore artist Rebecca Bridges teaches us how to make books by hand. During this class you will learn a little about bookbinding history and materials and you will complete two books, one hardcover, one soft. This class is perfect for beginners and open to everyone age 12 to adult (age 12-17 requires an accompanying adult). The class fee is $12 and includes all materials and refreshments. Space is limited and advance registration and payment are required.

Tuesday, July 15th, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Ukazoo Creative Writing Group

Wednesday, July 16th, 10:30am-11:30am
Children's Story Hour: We'll be constructing paper airplanes after we read about space and air travel.

Thursday, July 17th, 7pm-8:30pm
Ukazoo Haiku Review: The Ukazoo Haiku Review is a fun, friendly and competitive poetry slam. The MC tosses out a prompt and the writing begins. Each participant composes a haiku and after 1½ minutes, the poets recite their creations. The audience scores them, Olympic-style and the three poets with the highest total at the end of the night win poetic glory and a few Uka-prizes.

Friday, July 18th, 7pm-9pm
Game Night

Saturday, July 19th, 11am-12pm
ADVENTURERS (parent/child) Book Discussion Group: This month's selected title is Artemis Fowl (Book 1) by Eoin Colfer.

Wednesday, July 23rd, 10:30am-11:30am
Children's Story Hour: Don't miss the holiday frivolity as we celebrate Christmas in July.

Thursday, July 24th, 7pm-9pm
Ukazoo Book Club: The July book selection is East of Eden by John Steinbeck.

Friday, July 25th, 7pm-9pm
Game Night

Saturday, July 26th, 4pm-5pm
Art Show Opening Reception: Brian Glazer Gerber, aka Glazer G will be showing his innovative work in the Ukazoo North Reading Room. Glazer G is one of the artists in residence at the Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower. The show will be up through August 21.

Wednesday, July 30th, 10:30am-11:30am
Children's Story Hour: July is National Blueberry Month. Today we're going to read Blueberries for Sal.