Hosted by local writer Tim Gager on the first Friday of every month, Dire Literary Series is a Short-Fiction and Poetry Reading and Open Mic. This month's show will include a BBQ and Hot Grill, with live music by The Old Edison at 7pm, and readings at 8pm by  short-fiction wirters Justin Taylor and Michael Schiavone, and Poet George Wallice.$4 donation. Please visit http://www.direreader.com for more info.