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Honoring the fierce cultural legacy of founding collective member Tede Matthews’ queer literary cultural activism, the Tede Matthews Initiative (TMI) partners with Mission District community cultural organizations, schools, artists, and educators to launch a series of performances, workshops and free to low cost cultural events to support the Bay Area's activist, artistic, and literary communities. Learn More»

Tede Matthews Initiative Special Events
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		Declaring Our Erotic: A creative writing workshop for queer survivors of sexual trauma. 4-week series taught by Jen Cross   - Wed, Feb 3; Tuesdays, Feb 9, 16 and 23   - 7 PM - 9 PM
		Keeping It Nasty: How to Write Hot Five-Minute Erotica Led by Meliza Bañales   - Thursday, February 11   - 7 PM - 9PM
		Kids' Story Hour Facilitated by Melissa Merin   - Saturday, February 20   - 1 PM - 2 PM
		Modern Times Community Love Fund   - Friday, February 26   - Benefits The Center for Sex and Culture

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