Founded at BRUNA press and archive in 2018, MUTTER COURAGE is an occasional reading series and conversation space in BELLINGHAM WA currently curated by YANARA Friedland and STEFANIA Heim. MUTTER COURAGE showcases writers engaging with poetic, embodied, and intersectional practices. The series title refers to the name of the main character in Berthold Brecht’s eponymous play. A relentless maker in a war-torn world, MUTTER COURAGE inspires this series, which unfolds in expressions of courage in voice. Readings are held at the GEHEIM Gallery at 1228 Bay Street, downtown.

To sign up for Mutter Courage event updates, or to get in touch with the curators, please email muttercouragereadings@gmail.com.

• Yanara Friedland & Stefania Heim, April 24, 2026
• Sarah Mangold & Cori Winrock, December 6, 2025
• Julie Carr in conversation with Robert Yerachmiel Sniderman, October 9, 2025
• Elizabeth Willis, September 29, 2025
• Lightsey Darst & Emgee Dufresne, April 25, 2025
• Brandon Shimoda & Kiik Araki-Kawaguchi, April 11, 2025
• JD Pluecker & Stalina Villarreal, February 14, 2025
• Poupeh Missaghi & Caitlin Roach, November 8, 2024