In conversation with Curtis Chin & Jo Somerset
Mon 26 May
|Social Refuge
Join us for a powerful evening at Queer Lit as we welcome award-winning writer, filmmaker, and activist Curtis Chin for an intimate conversation about his acclaimed memoir, Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant. Curtis will be in conversation with Manchester-based writer and LGBTQ+
Time & Location
26 May 2025, 19:00 – 20:30
Social Refuge, 27 Great Ancoats St, Ancoats, Manchester M4 5AE, UK
About the event
Join us for a powerful evening at Queer Lit as we welcome award-winning writer, filmmaker, and activist Curtis Chin for an intimate conversation about his acclaimed memoir, Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant. Curtis will be in conversation with Manchester-based writer and LGBTQ+ advocate Jo Somerset, diving into themes of identity, community, family, and food.
Set in 1980s Detroit, Chin’s memoir is a vibrant coming-of-age story that explores what it means to grow up Asian American and gay in a time and place of profound social change — all seen through the lens of his family’s Chinese restaurant.
Expect heartfelt reflections, honest storytelling, and a celebration of resilience and representation.
🎟️ £5 – space is limited, so book early!
This event is part of Queer Lit’s ongoing commitment to spotlighting diverse voices in literature. Books will be available for purchase and signing on the night.