EVENTS
Here are some Atomic-y events to keep an eye out for!
***Be sure to RSVP to our events on Facebook.***
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I AM THE KING ART AUCTION & PARTY
benefit for Brad Deason
Friday, February 3.
7:00PM. Atomic Books.
Hampden, Baltimore.
A party/silent art auction benefit for Brad Deason, in order to help out with some of his medical bills after surgery.
Confirmed contributing artists (more TBA):
Josh Sisk
Ben Claassen III
Nolen Strals
Jim Lucio
Joe MacLeod
J.M. Giordano
Luster Kaboom
Jeremy Crawford
Abby Logsdon
Kara Mae Harris
Lil' Dana Murphy will be spinnin' rekkids.
Silent auction will start at 7pm & end around 9:30pm.
NOTE - Brad doesn't know that we are doing this, & we'd like to keep it a surprise as best we can.
Adult refreshments will be served.
It's also First Fridays in Hampden.
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DEREK HESS: BLACK LINE WHITE LIE Signing
Friday, February 24.
7:00PM. Atomic Books.
Hampden, Baltimore.
Artist Derek Hess has a much-anticipated new book of his artwork called Black Line White Lie. He'll be signing copies at Atomic.
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ATOMIC READING CLUB FEBRUARY SELECTION:
JEFF LEMIRE'S SWEET TOOTH VOL. 1.
Wednesday, February 29.
7:30PM. Atomic Books.
Hampden, Baltimore.
This year our reading club has selected the theme of APOCALYPTIC READING. On the last Wednesday of each month, we'll get together to discuss a different book.
This month's selection is Jeff Lemire's SWEET TOOTH VOL. 1.
Check out our complete schedule for 2012 here.
For news and updates, join our Facebook group.
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JOHN PORCELLINO & DINA KELBERMAN
Friday, March 16.
7:00 PM. Atomic Books.
Hampden, Baltimore.
John Pocellino will be here to read and present some of his comics, and we'll also be having a party to celebrate the release of Dina Kelberman's new book, The Regular Man.
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ATOMIC READING CLUB MARCH SELECTION:
SUZANNE COLLINS' THE HUNGER GAMES.
Wednesday, March 28.
7:30PM. Atomic Books.
Hampden, Baltimore.
This year our reading club has selected the theme of APOCALYPTIC READING. On the last Wednesday of each month, we'll get together to discuss a different book.
This month's selection is Suzanne Collins' THE HUNGER GAMES.
Check out our complete schedule for 2012 here.
For news and updates, join our Facebook group.
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Saturday, April 21.
7:30PM. Atomic Books.
Hampden, Baltimore.
Author Sam McPheeters will be reading from and signing copies of his new novel, published by Mugger Books.
Sam has written for VICE Magazine, Punk Planet and was in the bands Born Against and Men's Recovery Project. This is his first novel.
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Saturday, April 21.
All Day. Celebrated Summer.
Hampden, Baltimore.
More details TBA.
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Monday, April 23.
Atomic Books.
Hampden, Baltimore.
More details TBA.
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ATOMIC READING CLUB APRIL SELECTION:
JOHN WYNDHAM'S THE CHRYSALIDS.
Wednesday, April 25.
7:30PM. Atomic Books.
Hampden, Baltimore.
This year our reading club has selected the theme of APOCALYPTIC READING. On the last Wednesday of each month, we'll get together to discuss a different book.
This month's selection is John Wyndham's THE CHRYSALIDS.
Check out our complete schedule for 2012 here.
For news and updates, join our Facebook group.
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Saturday, May 5.
All day. Atomic Books.
Hampden, Baltimore.
Selected free comics all day, while supplies last. Plus, the debut of our annual comic, MUTANT! #3.
More details tba.
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ATOMIC READING CLUB MAY SELECTION:
MARY SHELLEY'S THE LAST MAN.
Wednesday, May 30.
7:30PM. Atomic Books.
Hampden, Baltimore.
This year our reading club has selected the theme of APOCALYPTIC READING. On the last Wednesday of each month, we'll get together to discuss a different book.
This month's selection is Mary Shelley's THE LAST MAN.
Check out our complete schedule for 2012 here.
For news and updates, join our Facebook group.
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ATOMIC READING CLUB JUNE SELECTION:
DAVID MITCHELL'S CLOUD ATLAS.
Wednesday, June 27.
7:30PM. Atomic Books.
Hampden, Baltimore.
This year our reading club has selected the theme of APOCALYPTIC READING. On the last Wednesday of each month, we'll get together to discuss a different book.
This month's selection is David Mitchell's CLOUD ATLAS.
Check out our complete schedule for 2012 here.
For news and updates, join our Facebook group.
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ATOMIC READING CLUB JULY SELECTION:
ALAN WEISMAN'S THE WORLD WITHOUT US.
Wednesday, July 25.
7:30PM. Atomic Books.
Hampden, Baltimore.
This year our reading club has selected the theme of APOCALYPTIC READING. On the last Wednesday of each month, we'll get together to discuss a different book.
This month's selection is Alan Weisman's THE WORLD WITHOUT US.
Check out our complete schedule for 2012 here.
For news and updates, join our Facebook group.
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ATOMIC READING CLUB AUGUST SELECTION:
STEPHEN KING'S THE STAND.
Wednesday, August 29.
7:30PM. Atomic Books.
Hampden, Baltimore.
This year our reading club has selected the theme of APOCALYPTIC READING. On the last Wednesday of each month, we'll get together to discuss a different book.
This month's selection is Stephen King's THE STAND.
Check out our complete schedule for 2012 here.
For news and updates, join our Facebook group.
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ATOMIC READING CLUB SEPTEMBER SELECTION:
BRIAN WOOD'S DMZ VOL. 1.
Wednesday, September 26.
7:30PM. Atomic Books.
Hampden, Baltimore.
This year our reading club has selected the theme of APOCALYPTIC READING. On the last Wednesday of each month, we'll get together to discuss a different book.
This month's selection is Brian Wood's DMZ VOL. 1.
Check out our complete schedule for 2012 here.
For news and updates, join our Facebook group.
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ATOMIC READING CLUB OCTOBER SELECTION:
COLSON WHITEHEAD'S ZONE ONE
Wednesday, October 31.
7:30PM. Atomic Books.
Hampden, Baltimore.
This year our reading club has selected the theme of APOCALYPTIC READING. On the last Wednesday of each month, we'll get together to discuss a different book.
This month's selection is Colson Whitehead's ZONE ONE.
Check out our complete schedule for 2012 here.
For news and updates, join our Facebook group.
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ATOMIC READING CLUB NOVEMBER SELECTION:
KURT VONNEGUT'S GALAPAGOS.
Wednesday, November 28.
7:30PM. Atomic Books.
Hampden, Baltimore.
This year our reading club has selected the theme of APOCALYPTIC READING. On the last Wednesday of each month, we'll get together to discuss a different book.
This month's selection is Kurt Vonnegut's GALAPAGOS.
Check out our complete schedule for 2012 here.
For news and updates, join our Facebook group.
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ATOMIC READING CLUB DECEMBER SELECTION:
BRIAN K. VAUGHAN'S Y: THE LAST MAN.
Wednesday, December 26.
7:30PM. Atomic Books.
Hampden, Baltimore.
This year our reading club has selected the theme of APOCALYPTIC READING. On the last Wednesday of each month, we'll get together to discuss a different book.
This month's selection is Brian K. Vaughan's Y: THE LAST MAN VOL. 1.
Check out our complete schedule for 2012 here.
For news and updates, join our Facebook group.
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The 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month.
7PM. $8. The Windup Space.
12 W. North Ave. "Station North", Baltimore.
Doors open at 6 and drawing starts at 7. Show up early to get a good seat. Drawing contests with prizes from Atomic Books, Artist & Craftsman Supply, and Baby Tattoo Books!
Sponsored by Atomic Books.
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ATOMIC MUSIC CLUB
7:30PM - 10PM. The 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month.
Atomic Books. Hampden, Baltimore. 3620 Falls Rd.
Check the Atomic Books Music Club Facebook Group for more information.
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ATOMIC KNIT NIGHT
7PM - 9PM. Tuesday Nights.
Golden West Cafe Long Bar. Hampden, Baltimore.
1105 W. 36th. St.
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2011: THE REVENGE OF PRINT
This year, there is a zine challenge sponsored by Atomic Books, Quimby's, Xerography Debt, Microscosm, Razorcake, and a host of others. The challenge is simple. Make a zine this year.
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