The Literary

08/01/2026

Our AC units were vandalized this week. When we called the HVAC repair person, he found that someone had gone on the roof and cut the low-voltage wires in three places, causing two of our AC units to fail. We don’t know who did this, and we don’t know why. I just want to thank you for your patience with our erratic hours ❤️ I hope against hope that they’re behind us now.

07/31/2026

We're so so sorry, everyone. Especially on the first day of our Summerween weekend 😔

We wouldn't do this if we didn't absolutely have to, but our AC has decided to break down for the second time this week. As much as we'd love to push through, we can't comfortably or safely welcome everyone into the space in this heat.

We'll keep you updated as soon as we know more, and we're hoping to be back up and running as quickly as possible. Thank you so much for your patience and understanding, we're just as disappointed as you are 🩵

07/31/2026

Happy Summerween everyone! 🎃

We're so excited to feel the Halloween vibes with ya'll this weekend (Fri-Sun), even if its just a smidge.

Events and fun activities can be found on our calendar, but here are the cafe, bar and kitchen specials we've been cooking up behind the scenes 👀

Swipe to the end for descriptions, and we'll see you in the shop soon! 👻

07/30/2026

Join us for the 4pm showing of the original W***y Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) at the Savoy 16 theater on Sunday, Aug 2nd. We’ll be there a bit early, so just look for the bookish-looking besties holding a book in the lobby 🎩

If you carry a book with you, we’ll be able to pick you out of a crowd too! This is BYOT (bring your own ticket), and the earlier everyone gets there, the better chance we’ll all have of sitting together!

07/30/2026

07/29/2026

For the Culture is celebrating Black humor, storytelling, and the way laughter brings people together. Through good times and hard times, comedy and spoken word have always helped us connect, relate, heal, and build community 💚

Join us at The Literary for a night of laughs, community, and open mic performances! Hosted by Sheena Huntt featuring comedy sets from Chris Hightower and Rae and ZENtheRapper hosting the open mic.

Whether you're taking the stage (there will also be a gift certificate raffle for all open mic participants)
or cheering from the crowd, it's going to be a night you won't want to miss!

This is a first-come-first-serve event and is open to the public, so make sure to get here early to snag a seat.

07/26/2026

Thanks for understanding everyone! 🫶 Stay cool and hydrated! 💚

07/25/2026

It’s movie night with Film-Fanatic.Club! Get your tickets at the box office when you arrive and enjoy American Psycho on the big screen! 🎥

HOW ABOUT A DATE WITH PATRICK BATEMAN TONIGHT: Start with a special dinner-and-a-movie offer from Watson's Shack & Rail at 9pm (get 10% off your dinner check simply by showing this Facebook post). Then head to The Literary at 10pm to claim your seat for the after-hours screening of AMERICAN PSYCHO on the big screen. Get in the mood with a glass of BATEMAN'S PERF MAN(HATTEN), the special themed cocktail for the evening. Sanford Hess (former operator of the Art Theatre) will introduce the film at 10:30pm and lead a post-screening discussion. Tonight only: $12 at the door, seating is extremely limited (come early go get the best seats)!

Content Warning: Graphic violence, drug use, adult themes, disturbing content. Viewer discretion advised.



RSVP: www.facebook.com/share/1CjxQu5iAk/

07/25/2026

Whether you've been spending your summer on the couch or on the town, we support you, babe 🫶 If you're looking for some end of summer plans, August is fixin' to bring a wonderful mix of events to The Literary ☮️

We’ve got a For The Culture comedy + open mic night to nourish your soul with a good belly laugh, along with book clubs, storytimes (for the wee bookworms 😍), creative workshops, local pop-ups, and plenty of other excuses to spend the whole day here!

If one of these events is calling your name, just know we've got AC and a whole bunch of beautiful people who’d be genuinely excited to see you 🥹