A lavender-lit night of forbidden stories, fearless performances, and radical joy—raising funds to fuel the Ink & Impact Fellowship.

Join us in Upstairs at Bow for a night where stories bloom, voices rise, and creativity takes center stage. Stories in Bloom is an unapologetically joyful fundraiser celebrating the radical power of storytelling—with burlesque, poetry, cocktails, and community.

Every ticket supports the Ink & Impact Fellowship, a transformative nine-month program for emerging writers exploring gender, sexuality, and marginalized identities.

Whether you’re a lover of literature, a champion of queer art, or just looking for a magical night out, this evening promises connection, inspiration, and rebellion in full bloom. Featured performers include and poetry by Sabrina Acloque, Burhan Rebels and Aparna Paul, burlesque by Lewd Alfred Douglas, Priscilla Parsley and drag by Neon Calypso.