UPCOMING EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
I HATE MY JOB NYC LAUNCH PARTY
We can't wait to celebrate this latest book launch with you all at the historic KGB Bar in the East Village. It's completely free to attend, or you can purchase a VIP ticket for some exclusive seating, drink ticket, a copy of the book and some WGP merch! We'll have a raffle, a DJ and a lineup of amazing readers including Rachel Oyster Kim, Jessie Sage, Olivia Snow, Marla Cruz, Mistress Mei, and Emily D. Warfield. Come out and hear some amazing work and connect with community!
Doors open at 7pm, opening remarks and readings begin at 7:30pm!
April 30th, 2026
KGB Bar | 7pm - 11pm
85 E 4th St, New York, NY 10003
We can't wait to celebrate this latest book launch with you all at the Government Center in Pittsburgh. It's completely free to attend, or you can purchase a VIP ticket for some exclusive seating, drink ticket, a copy of the book and some WGP merch!
We'll have a raffle, a DJ and a lineup of amazing readers including adrie rose, Jessie Sage, Olivia Snow, Marla Cruz, and more. Come out and hear some amazing work and connect with community!
Doors open at 6pm, opening remarks and readings begin at 6:30pm!
I HATE MY JOB PITTSBURGH LAUNCH PARTY
May 3rd, 2026
The Government Center | 6pm - 10pm
715 East St. Pittsburgh, PA 15212
We can't wait to celebrate this latest book launch with you all at the amazing Pilsen Community Books. It's completely free to attend, or you can purchase a VIP ticket for some exclusive seating, drink ticket, a copy of the book and some WGP merch!
We'll have a raffle and a lineup of amazing readers including Rachel Oyster Kim, Olivia Snow, Marla Cruz, and more! Come out and hear some amazing work and connect with community!
Doors open at 6pm, opening remarks and readings begin at 6:30pm!
I HATE MY JOB CHICAGO LAUNCH
May 5th, 2026
Pilsen Community Books | 6pm - 9pm
1531 W. 18th St. Chicago, IL 60608
We can't wait to celebrate this latest book launch with you all at the amazing Mother Foucault Books. It's completely free to attend, or you can purchase a VIP ticket for some exclusive seating, drink ticket, a copy of the book and some WGP merch!
We'll have a raffle and a lineup of amazing readers including Emily D. Warfield, Molly B. Simmons and more! Come out and hear some amazing work and connect with community!
Doors open at 7pm, opening remarks and readings begin at 7:30pm!
I HATE MY JOB PORTLAND LAUNCH
May 8th, 2026
Mother Foucault Books | 7pm - 10pm
715 SE Grand Ave. Portland, OR 97214
We can't wait to celebrate this latest book launch with you all at the amazing Left Bank Books. It's completely free to attend, or you can purchase a VIP ticket for some exclusive seating, a copy of the book and some WGP merch!
We'll have a raffle and a lineup of amazing readers including Emily D. Warfield, Marla Cruz, Rachel Oyster Kim, Olivia Snow and more! Come out and hear some amazing work and connect with community!
Doors open at 6pm, opening remarks and readings begin at 6:30pm!
I HATE MY JOB SEATTLE LAUNCH
May 9th, 2026
Left Bank Books | 6pm - 9pm
92 Pike St. Seattle, WA 98101
We can't wait to celebrate this latest book launch with you all virtually in collaboration with Sex Workers Write! This will be a virtual event including readings and a Q&A, for sex workers only. After you RSVP we'll send you an email to confirm your participation and ask for vetting information. The event is 1-3pm EST, and a link will be sent out the day before!
I HATE MY JOB VIRTUAL LAUNCH
May 12th, 2026
Virtual | 1-3pm EST
Sex Worker Writes Meeting Room
We can't wait to celebrate this latest book launch with you all at the amazing Heavy Manners Library. It's completely free to attend, or you can purchase a VIP ticket for some exclusive seating, a copy of the book and some WGP merch!
We'll have some prizes and a lineup of amazing readers including Marla Cruz, Rachel Oyster Kim, Olivia Snow and Heather Berg as our panel moderator! Come out and hear some amazing work and connect with community!
Doors open at 6pm, opening remarks and readings begin at 6:30pm!
I HATE MY JOB LOS ANGELES LAUNCH
May 13th, 2026
Heavy Manners Library | 6-9pm
1200 N. Alvarado St. Los Angeles, CA 90026
I HATE MY JOB OMAHA LAUNCH
Working Girls Press is celebrating the launch of our latest book, I Hate My Job at The Sydney in Omaha!
We can't wait to celebrate this latest book launch with you all at The Sydney! It's completely free to attend, or you can purchase a VIP ticket for some exclusive seating, a copy of the book and some WGP merch!
We'll have a raffle and a lineup of amazing readers - come out and hear some amazing work and connect with community!
Doors open at 6pm, opening remarks and readings begin at 6:30pm!
May 16th, 2026
The Sydney | 6-9pm
5918 Maple St. Omaha, NE 68104
I HATE MY JOB MIAMI LAUNCH
Working Girls Press is celebrating the launch of our latest book, I Hate My Job at Dale Zine in Miami in partnership with Decrim 305! It's completely free to attend, or you can purchase a VIP ticket for some exclusive seating, a copy of the book and some WGP merch!
We'll have a raffle and a lineup of amazing readers - come out and hear some amazing work and connect with community!
Doors open at 5pm, opening remarks and readings begin at 5:30pm!
May 23rd, 2026
Dale Zine | 5-8pm
50 NE 40th St. Miami, FL 33137
Working Girls Press is celebrating the launch of our latest book, I Hate My Job at Tattooed Mom in Philadelphia! It's completely free to attend, or you can purchase a VIP ticket for some exclusive seating, a copy of the book and some WGP merch!
We'll have a raffle and a lineup of amazing readers - come out and hear some amazing work and connect with community!
Doors open at 6pm, opening remarks and readings begin at 6:30pm!
I HATE MY JOB PHILADELPHIA LAUNCH
May 27th, 2026
Tattooed Mom | 6-9pm
530 South St. Philadelphia, PA 19147
PAST EVENTS
PAST EVENTS
THE HOLY HOUR: A TASTER & READING
January 17th, 2025
Well Read | 6pm
CC de Sant'Ana 92 94, 1150-305 Lisboa
Join Working Girls Press for a sampling of words and images from The Holy Hour: An Anthology on Sex Work, Magic, and the Divine--a collection of art and writing by sex workers that explores themes of divinity, magical practice and the sacred.
ELYSIAN FIELDS: READING & OPEN MIC NIGHT
December 11th, 2024
Honey’s Brooklyn | 7pm
93 Scott Ave. Brooklyn, NY 11237
Join us at Honey’s Brooklyn for Working Girls Press’ first reading and open mic night! Featured readers include Reese Piper, Laura Torlaschi, Bimbi, and Sadie Marcus, and there will be an open sign-up for everyone to come and share their work!
CASH MACHINE x WGP POP-UP SHOP
October 30th, 2024
Cash Machine | 1pm
3207 Glendale Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90039
Cash Machine and Working Girls Press are partnering to give you a pop-up shop at the Cash Machine storefront in Los Angeles! There will be press merch, The Holy Hour, art from Orchid Lust, live tattooing and a raffle!
HOLY HOURS: READING & LIVE PODCAST TAPING
October 16th, 2024
Stay Gold Books | 7pm
1104 S. Braddock Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15218
Working Girls Press, the When We’re Not Hustling Podcast, and SWOP Pittsburgh are partnering to bring you an evening of readings, discussion, and a live podcast taping at Stay Gold Books! Join Molly B. Simmons, Jessie Sage, and Adrie Rising for a stimulating conversation and a very special announcement!
AN EVENING OF THE HOLY HOUR AT SMALL WORKS
Working Girls Press traveled to Small Works Gallery in Philadelphia for an evening of readings and conversation! Hosted by Chloe Williams, readers included Molly B. Simmons, Sadie Marcus, m(o)ther, and Norah Quinn.
Small Works Gallery | 7pm
1609 N Delaware Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125
August 3rd, 2024
THE HOLY HOUR READING & LAUNCH PARTY
April 30th, 2024
You are invited! To a very special anthology launch. Come for a few holy hours and help us welcome our book into the world and celebrate our contributors. Books available for purchase, contributor readings and signings, exclusive Working Girls Press goodies, music, and more!
Bowery Poetry Club | 7pm
308 Bowery, New York, NY 10012
WORKING GIRLS PRESS PICNIC & PRESS TALK
Have you thought about starting a sex worker press? Interested in learning more about independent publishing practices? Then join us for a picnic and press talk in London! We will be preparing some thoughts on our experiences starting Working Girls Press and hosting a conversation about community-led projects and DIY businesses for sex workers. We'll bring the drinks and some talking points, you bring a blanket and a snack. We'll also have limited copies of The Holy Hour and Partners in Crime for those who would like to buy a book or some merch and save on shipping fees! Afterwards we'll be heading over to the People's Park Tavern for a casual drink. We hope to see you there! This event is totally FREE but we ask that you RSVP so we know how many people are coming!
July 31st, 2025
Bandstand @ Victoria Park | 6pm - 9pm
Grove Rd., London E3 5TB
ANTHOLOGY AS GATHERING PLACE: WORKSHOP & DISCUSSION
What does it mean to anthologize? And what are the possibilities for an anthology as a form, a space, and a gathering place? In this workshop, co-founders of Working Girls Press and editors of The Holy Hour: An Anthology of Sex Work, Magic, and the Divine, Molly B. Simmons and Emily Marie Passos Duffy will talk about the process of creating a sex worker anthology with a sex worker readership in mind.
We will think together about anthology as a project and share practical tips and exercises for anyone considering creating an anthology with and for their own community.
July 20th, 2025
Well Read | 5pm - 7pm
CC de Sant'Ana 92 94, 1150-305 Lisboa
THE HOLY HOUR WEST COAST ANNIVERSARY PARTY
April 17th, 2025
Spearmaiden | 7pm - Late
818 S. Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90014
We’re excited to celebrate the one-year anniversary of The Holy Hour with our West Coast Launch and Anniversary Party! We have an evening of amazing readers and performers lined up, after which there will be a DJ for drinks, dancing, and more.
NEW ORLEANS POETRY FESTIVAL SMALL PRESS FAIR
April 12th - 13th, 2025
New Orleans Healing Center | 9am - 5pm 2372 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117
Join us at the New Orleans Poetry Festival’s Small Press Fair! Working Girls Press will be there with The Holy Hour, free links to download our relationship guidebook Partners in Crime, plus some exclusive merch from the press and our upcoming release I Hate My Job! This event is FREE to enter, and all are welcome!