Gemini Ink’s Poetry Crush is one of many Pride-related arts events scheduled in San Antonio. Credit: Unsplash / Tong Su

San Antonio’s Gemini Ink is celebrating Pride Month 2026 with a self-described “lovestruck” event this Thursday.

The writing arts center’s Poetry Crush invites multiple generations of queer poets to read their work as well as pieces by their literary crushes. Showcased artists include Dee Lalo Garcia, Lace Garcia, Marcela Hernandez, Barbie Huerta and Debra Munoz-Bratina.

The event also features writing prompts for the audience, a community open mic, refreshments, entertainment by DJ Mexistentialism and a dance party. The event is designed to introduce the community to emerging queer authors — some reading in public for the first time — while celebrating writers past and present.

Free, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, June 18, Coates Chapel, UTSA Southwest Campus, 300 Augusta St., (210) 734-9673, geminiink.org.


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