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The Rock That Changed Things, Ursela le Guin (in-person event)

The Rock That Changed Things, Ursela le Guin (in-person event)

When

August 26, 2026    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Bookings

$15.00
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Join us at Sharky’s Bar and Grill in Patterson Park, Baltimore MD on Wednesday, August 26th at 7pm EST to discuss the short story “The Rock That Changed Things” by Ursela le Guin. The science-fiction story takes place at Obling College, where the honored obls spend their lives dedicated to the study and creation of rock patterns — until one day, a lowly nurobl named Bu discovers a new type of pattern…

The story is perfect for those interested in discussing the ways class and power can blind us to new meanings, and how language can be used as a tool of revolution.

You can access this story for free through the Internet Archive: Hive of dreams : contemporary science fiction from the Pacific Northwest : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive OR by purchasing Le Guin’s short story collection: A Fisherman of the Inland Sea.

Discussion takes place at 2819 Eastern Ave, Baltimore, MD 21224. Capped at 10 people. A discussion guide will be sent 2 days in advance to session participants!

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