April programs sponsored by coLAB Arts will focus on the topic of violence.
The book club, theBOOK, will be held 6-8 p.m. April 15 at Christopher’s Lounge, inside The Heldrich, 10 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick.
The creative writing workshop, thePEN, will be held 1-4 p.m. April 18 at Unity Square Community Center, 81 Remsen Ave., New Brunswick, focusing on short fiction and poetry.
The Vom story slam, where people can share personal stories in front of a live audience, will be based the theme of breaking up. Participants can share their stories 6-8 p.m. April 30 at World of Beer, 335 George St. Stories must be between four to eight minutes long; have a beginning, middle and end with a narrative climax; and be unscripted without any notes. To perform, email [email protected].
April’s installment of theTABLE will focus on domestic violence. The discussion will be held noon to 2 p.m. April 12 at the First Reformed Church, 9 Bayard St., New Brunswick. Food will be provided. Tickets are available at www.colabarts.org/thetable.