The Urbantasm book tour (2018-2022) has officially concluded.
However, Urbantasm readings and other events will continue by invitation.
Please visit connorcoyne.com to contact author Connor Coyne about a reading, book signing, or other event.
This page is an archive of past events.
2022
2022 Denouement Book Tour
Public Events
Urbantasm 2022 Denouement Book Tour Flier
Akawe, MI
Digital Launch Party
Thursday, May 5, 8 – 9 pm
Online Event @ www.gothicfunkpress.com/urbantasmlaunch
Moderated by Jan Worth-Nelson.
Open to the public. No charge.
Detroit, MI
Connor Coyne, in Conversation with Kelsey Ronan
Friday, May 13, 7 – 8:30 pm
27th Letter Books
3546 Michigan Ave.
Moderated by Kelsey Ronan.
Event website @ http://tinyurl.com/urbantasm4detroit
Open to the public. No charge.
Flint, MI
Reception
Friday, June 10, 6 – 9 pm
Comma Bookstore and Social Hub
132 W. 2nd St.
Music provided by Dr. Quincy Dobbs.
Event website @ http://tinyurl.com/urbantasmreception
Open to the public. No charge.
Light refreshments provided.
Nightwalk
Friday, June 10, 9 pm – ???
The City of Flint
Short (1 mile) and long (7 mile) options available.
Event website @ http://tinyurl.com/urbantasmreception
Open to the public. No charge.
2021
Urbantasm, Book Three: The Darkest Road Scavenger Hunt
Monday, September 20 – Sunday, September 26 2021
Flint, Michigan and/or The World
Event will include:
– A scavenger hunt for participants in Flint and around the world, including $300 worth of prizes for the winners.
– open to the public, participation by registration Urbantasm Scavenger Hunt signup.
– NO COVER
Event Website
2020
Digital Reading from Urbantasm, Book Three: The Darkest Road
Sunday, October 4 2020, 10 PM
Broadcast and archived via Facebook Live.
Book Cover Design Q&A / Urbantasm Book 3 Cover Reveal
Thursday, January 14th, 2020, 8 PM EST
To broadcast via YouTube Live.
Event Website
2019
Urbantasm, Book Two: The Empty Room Launch Events
Public Events
FLINT, MI
Urbantasm, Book Two: The Empty Room Launch Party
Thursday, November 7 2019, 6:00-8:00 PM
The Good Beans Cafe, 328 N. Grand Traverse St.
Event will include:
– a reading by the author
– a special introduction by Thad Domick
– refreshments
– music by Glory
– open to the public, invitation by request
– NO COVER
Event Website
Digital Launch Party for Urbantasm, Book Two: The Empty Room
Saturday, November 2 2019, 10:30 AM
Broadcast and archived via Facebook Live.
Event Website
2019 Summer Book Tour
Public and Private Events
Urbantasm 2019 Summer Book Tour Flier
Washington, D.C.
Next Generation Indie Book Awards Gala
Friday, June 21 2019, 5:30 – 7:45 PM
Mayflower Hotel, 1127 Connecticut Ave. NW
Private event.
For more detail contact connor@connorcoyne.com
Washington, D.C.
American Library Association (ALA)
Annual Conference and Exhibition
Book signing with Headline Books
Saturday, June 22 2019, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Mt. Vernon Pl. NW
This event is part of the ALA Annual Conference.
To register please visit the conference website: https://2019.alaannual.org/registration/register-new
Pontiac, MI
Book signing and reception
Friday, June 28 2019, 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Alley Cat Cafe, 31 N. Saginaw St.
Moderated by Kelsey Ronan
Open to the public. No cover.
Refreshments for purchase.
Event website: http://tinyurl.com/pontiacurbantasm
Lapeer, MI
Book signing and reception
Thursday, July 18 2019, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Cream Cafe, 193 W. Nepessing St.
Moderated by Cathy Davis Amboy
Open to the public. No cover.
Refreshments for purchase.
Event website: http://tinyurl.com/lapeerurbantasm
Saginaw, MI
Reading and book signing.
Thursday, August 15th 2019, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Red Eye Coffeehouse, 205 N. Hamilton St.
Open to the public. No cover.
Refreshments available for purchase.
Event website: http://tinyurl.com/saginawurbantasm
Event poster.
2019 Midwestern Road Trip
Public Events
Urbantasm tour flier for 2019 Midwestern Road Trip
Grand Rapids, MI
Reception and book signing
Thursday, May 23 2019, 6:30-7:30 PM
Kava Kasa, 962 Cherry Street SE
Open to the public. No cover.
Refreshments for purchase.
Event page.
Event poster.
Chicago, IL
Gothic Funk Party #25: Crossing the First Threshold
Friday, May 24 2019, 6:30 PM
Join us at 5310 N. Forest Glen. (Forest Glen Metra Station)
for a walk through Chicago parks and neighborhoods.
Friday, May 24, 9:00 PM
Empirical Brewery, 1801 W. Foster Ave.
Open to the public. No cover.
Refreshments for purchase.
This event will feature performances and readings by members of the Gothic Funk Nation.
Event page.
Minneapolis, MN
Reception and book signing.
Boneshaker Books, 2002 23rd Ave. S.
Saturday, May 25 2019, 2:30 PM
Moderated by Reinhardt Suarez.
Open to the public. No cover.
Refreshments for purchase.
Event page.
Event poster.
Milwaukee, WI
Reception and book signing.
Sven’s Cafe, 2699 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.
Sunday, May 26 2019, 5:00 PM
Open to the public. No cover.
Refreshments for purchase.
Event page.
Event poster.
Ann Arbor, MI
Reception and book signing
Thursday, May 16 2019, 6:30 PM
Black Diesel Coffee, 1423 E. Stadium Blvd.
Open to the public. No cover.
Q&A moderated by Shaun Manning.
Sign in at the event for a free coffee drink!
Event page.
Event poster.
Flint, MI
April Ghoul’s Day Book Fair
Saturday, April 6 2019, 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Flint Farmers’ Market, 300 E. 1st St.
Open to the public. No cover.
Please visit the event website for more information.
Southern California
Public events
Urbantasm tour flier for Southern California
Pasadena, CA
Urbantasm: Reading and book signing
Friday, March 22: 6:30 PM
Zephyr Cafe and Hookah, 2419 E. Colorado Blvd.
Open to the public. No cover. Will include book giveaway. Refreshments for purchase.
Event website.
Venice, Los Angeles, CA
Urbantasm: Reading and book signing
Saturday, March 23: 10:30 AM
Shuhari Matcha Café, 1522 Abbot Kinney Blvd.
Open to the public. No cover. Will include book giveaway. Refreshments for purchase.
Event website.
East Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA
Urbantasm: Reading and book signing
Saturday, March 23: 6:00 PM
Balcony Coffee and Tea, 312 N. Western Ave.
Open to the public. No cover. Will include book giveaway. Refreshments for purchase.
Event website.
Further events may be announced.
Lansing, MI
Public event
Urbantasm in Lansing: Book Reading and Reception
Thursday, February 28, 6-7 PM
Everybody Reads Bookstore, 2019 E. Michigan Ave.
Q&A moderated by Cathy Lancaster
Open to the public. No cover.
Please join us after (21 and over) at The Avenue Cafe next door for drinks and conversation.
Event website.
Northern California
Public and private events
Urbantasm tour flier for Northern California
Oakland, CA
Urbantasm: Reading and book signing
Thursday, January 10: 6:30 PM
Farley’s Coffee East, 33 Grand Ave.
Open to the public. No cover. Refreshments for purchase.
Event website.
Chico, CA
Urbantasm: Reading and book signing
Friday, January 11
Private event. No cover.
For details, please contact connor@connorcoyne.com
San Francisco, CA
Let’s Drink to Flint and a Book About Flint
Saturday, January 12, 3 PM
Private event. No cover.
For details, please contact connor@connorcoyne.com
2018
Chicago, IL
Public and private events
Urbantasm tour flier for Chicago
Andersonville
Tuesday Funk, #123
Tuesday, December 4, 7-9:30 PM
Hopleaf Bar, 5148 N. Clark St.
reading alongside Dayna Bateman, James Gordon, Amar Taylor, and Cesar Torres
hosted by Andrew Huff and Eden Robins
Open to the public. No cover. Must be 21 to attend.
Refreshments for purchase.
Event website.
Edgewater Glen
Urbantasm North Side Reception
Friday, December 7, 7:30 PM
Private event. No cover.
For details, please contact connor@connorcoyne.com
Hyde Park
In Conversation: Connor Coyne
Saturday, December 8, 6:30 PM
Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts, 915 E. 60th St. #701
Open to the public. No cover.
Light refreshments provided.
Event website.
Bridgeport
Urbantasm: Reading and book signing
Sunday, December 9, 1 PM
Bernice’s Tavern, 3238 S. Halsted St.
Open to the public. No cover.
Refreshments for purchase.
Event website.
Phoenix, AZ
Public event
Urbantasm Reading and Author signing
Sunday, November 11, 11 AM-1 PM
Phoenix Center for the Arts, 1202 N. 3rd St
Q&A moderated by Sarah Sullivan.
Open to the public. No cover. Light refreshments served.
Event website.
Denver, CO
Public event
Book Reading of Urbantasm: The Dying City
Friday, November 9, 7-9 PM
Dos Luces Brewery, 1236 S. Broadway
Q&A moderated by Jessica Lee Ehinger
Open to the public. No cover.
Refreshments for purchase.
Organized by the University of Chicago Alumni Club of Colorado.
Event website.
Syracuse, NY
Saturday, November 3
Private event. No cover.
For details, please contact connor@connorcoyne.com
Friday, October 12, 7-9 PM
Genuine Joe Coffee House, 2001 W. Anderson Ln.
Q&A moderated by Sarah Grant.
Open to the public. No cover.
Event website.
Dallas, TX
Saturday, October 13
Private event. No cover.
For details, please contact connor@connorcoyne.com
Sunday, October 14
Private event. No cover.
For details, please contact connor@connorcoyne.com
Brooklyn, NY
Detroit, MI
Urbantasm: Reading and book signing
Thursday, September 27, 7-9 PM
826 Michigan, 1351 Winder. St.
hosted by Kelsey Ronan
Open to the public. No cover.
Refreshments provided.
Event Website
Urbantasm, Book One: The Dying City Launch Event
Urbantasm: The Dying City launch party.
Thursday, September 20, 5:30-7:00 PM
Totem Books, 620 W. Court St.
Flint, Michigan
Event will include:
– a reading by the author
– a special introduction by Jan Worth-Nelson
– prizes and giveaways
– food provided by Luigi’s Restaurant
– music by Eclipse
– open to the public
– NO COVER
Event Website
Video and Photos of this event.
2017
Chicago, IL
Lit Live: Reading and Q-and-A (self-publishing)
December 7, 2017, 6 – 8 PM
1301 E. 57th Street