Literature
sun. 22

fri. 20 Midnight Magic Costume Party Midnight sale of "Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows." Come dressed as your favorite Harry Potter character for a night of enchanting activities, 10 p.m. Friday, July 20 at Barnes & Noble Bookstore, 7370 Transit Road, Williamsville; free admission. 631-4755

Spoken Word Sundays - Spoken word and open mic hosted by poet Liz Mariani and writer Mark Goldman, 8 p.m. at Allen Street Hardware Cafe, 245 Allen St., Buffalo; free. 882-8843 mon. 23

Adult Reading Club - The group will discuss the book, "Thief," by Markus Zusak, 7 p.m. at Brighton Place, 999 Brighton Road, Tonawanda; free. 332-4375