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Thursday, October 29, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- Rough Draft Bar & Books
- 82 John Street
- Kingston, NY, 12401
- United States
October’s Read Like a Writer Book Club Pick is Flesh by David Szalay.
Read Like a Writer is a monthly book club, meeting on the second Thursday of every month at our communal table. PLEASE NOTE THE SPECIAL DATE FOR OCTOBER! The group is hosted by Charlotte Adamis and focuses on well-written literary fiction and conversations to help you read like a writer.
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Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- Rough Draft Bar & Books
- 82 John Street
- Kingston, NY, 12401
- United States
This book club meets monthly at our big table. You can purchase a copy at the shop for a 10% discount if you mention the club. This month’s book is The United States of War by David Vine.
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Monday, October 26, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- Rough Draft Bar & Books
- 82 John Street
- Kingston, NY, 12401
- United States
We’re delighted to host our friends from Rewind Vintage for their monthly book club! This group meets on the last Monday of every month at the communal table.
This month’s book is Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang. You can purchase a copy at the shop for a 10% discount!
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Friday, October 23, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- Rough Draft Bar & Books
- 82 John Street
- Kingston, NY, 12401
- United States
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Thursday, October 22, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- Eng's
- 726 Broadway
- Kingston, NY, 12401
- United States
Join us at legendary Kingston fixture Eng’s for an evening celebrating Robert Simonson’s latest book of mixology, Bourbon and Rye Cocktails! Come enjoy some of Eng’s James Beard-honored dinner service with Robert and be sure to grab a special cocktail from the book!
Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made by calling 845-331-3520. Walk-ins are not guaranteed. Books will be available for sale via Rough Draft / separate from your Eng’s tab.
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Tuesday, October 20, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Rough Draft Bar & Books
- 82 John Street
- Kingston, NY, 12401
- United States
Jennifer Keishin Armstrong (Parks & Rec), Sara Cooper (Ravenous), Alex Gonzalez (The Man of Wind and Moss), Robert Ottone (Amityville Awakens), and Buddy Valentine (Rainbows: Orange)
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Saturday, October 17, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
- Rough Draft Bar & Books
- 82 John Street
- Kingston, NY, 12401
- United States
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Thursday, October 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Rough Draft Bar & Books
- 82 John Street
- Kingston, NY, 12401
- United States
Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month! 18 to play, 21 to drink. Please, no dogs or kids after 6 pm. (It can get very crowded!)
6 pm signups, with a 6:30 start.
Teams of 6 or fewer.
$50 RD gift card to the winning team, $25 to second place.
Follow @triviamaster_maxwell for special bonus clues and chances at trivia immortality throughout the week.
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Thursday, October 15, 2026, 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM
- Rough Draft Bar & Books
- 82 John Street
- Kingston, NY, 12401
- United States
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Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- Rough Draft Bar & Books
- 82 John Street
- Kingston, NY, 12401
- United States
The Usual Suspects Book Club is a mystery/thriller book club, hosted by Raya Dennis. This group meets the second Tuesday of every month at our communal table. October’s book is The Caretaker by Marcus Kliewer.
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Sunday, October 11, 2026, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
- Rough Draft Bar & Books
- 82 John Street
- Kingston, NY, 12401
- United States
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Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
- Rough Draft Bar & Books
- 82 John Street
- Kingston, NY, 12401
- United States
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Monday, October 5, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
- Rough Draft Bar & Books
- 82 John Street
- Kingston, NY, 12401
- United States
Organized by high school English teacher Lainie Boler, the Upstate Reads book club chooses a variety of genres to experience throughout the year, from thrillers, to lit fic, memoirs, and everything in between. The October book is The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout.
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Monday, October 5, 2026, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Rough Draft Bar & Books
- 82 John Street
- Kingston, NY, 12401
- United States
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Friday, October 2, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
- Rough Draft Bar & Books
- 82 John Street
- Kingston, NY, 12401
- United States
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Thursday, October 1, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Rough Draft Bar & Books
- 82 John Street
- Kingston, NY, 12401
- United States
Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month! 18 to play, 21 to drink. Please, no dogs or kids after 6 pm. (It can get very crowded!)
6 pm signups, with a 6:30 start.
Teams of 6 or fewer.
$50 RD gift card to the winning team, $25 to second place.
Follow @triviamaster_maxwell for special bonus clues and chances at trivia immortality throughout the week.
