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Akimbo Bookshop

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Category Archives: Expired Events

Expired events are re-categorized, thus will no longer appear on the Events page.

Visiting Author: Uzma Aslam Khan

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Saturday, September 24, 20224 pm Please join us in welcoming our first visiting author, Uzma Aslam Khan as she reads from her latest book The Miraculous True History of Nomi Ali published by Deep Vellum. Khan will be signing books … Continue reading →

Opening Reception: New Art by Flour Pail Kids

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Thursday, September 15, 20226–8 pm Join us as we welcome an art show titled “Guys are Dolls,” presented by Flour Pail Kids. We’ll have a Q&A session with the artists, lift a Genny Beer together, and our special guest J.R. … Continue reading →

Visiting Author: Justin Murphy

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Tuesday, August 30, 20226–7 pm Veteran journalist Justin Murphy makes the compelling argument that the educational disparities in Rochester, New York, are the result of historical and present-day racial segregation. Education reform alone will never be the full solution; to … Continue reading →

Mutual Aid Open Mic: Back-to-School Theme

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Thursday, August 25, 20225–7 pm Our mutual aid open mic is back! This time, Rochester Rolling Library and Akimbo are working with B.O.O.K.B.A.G.S. Express, for a back-to-school theme, helping Rochester’s youth and families get ready for the upcoming school year! … Continue reading →

Opening Reception: Artist Brittany M. Reid

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Saturday, August 13, 20224 pm We are thrilled to announce that our August artist will be Brittany Reid! Brittany will be showcasing her collage work including original work, prints, and never-before-seen pieces.Follow her on Instagram at @brittany.m.reid.

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The BID Teach-In

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Wednesday, August 10, 20225 pm Join us for a teach-in regarding the Business Improvement District being proposed by the City of Rochester. This teach-in will address local concerns and discuss what BID’s have looked like in other communities.

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Closing Reception: Artists Martin Hawk and Elora Kang

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Tuesday, August 9, 20226–8 pm We had a full house for the opening reception of the First Image Series by Elora Kang and Martin Hawk — and several of you asked for one more Q&A before the series leaves the … Continue reading →

Drop-In Art Session with June Gervais

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Thursday, August 4, 20224–6 pm Join us for a drop-in art session with author June Gervais! June will be reading from her book Jobs for Girls with Artistic Flair and signing copies as well. Bring your own art supplies… but … Continue reading →

Location

Coming soon to the Neighborhood of the Arts in Rochester, New York

Parking

NOTA has plenty of free parking right near our shop

Hours

Temporarily closed while we rebuild at our new location

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Akimbo Bookshop

Coming Soon to NOTA

Rochester, NY 14607

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