Between the Lines: Forbidden Fruit
Some nights are meant to be ordinary.
This is not one of them.
About this Event
Join She Writes the Author for BETWEEN THE LINES: Forbidden Fruit, an intimate erotic poetry and sip-and-paint experience created for grown folks who want something a little more interesting than another dinner-and-drinks night.
On Thursday, October 8, 2026, Sip N Spices Bar & Grill transforms into a seductive space filled with poetry, painting, music, food, drinks, laughter, conversation, and just enough temptation to keep things interesting.
Whether you're coming with your partner, your best friend, or flying solo, this night is about letting your guard down, getting creative, and enjoying an experience that feels sexy without trying too hard. Because apparently adults deserve activities that involve more than standing around asking each other what they do for work.
Your Night Includes
Your ticket includes:
- Live erotic poetry and spoken-word performances
- Guided sip-and-paint experience
- Canvas and painting supplies
- $20 food & drink credit to use at Sip N Spices that night
- Live entertainment and audience interaction
- A chance to help select the winner of the $100 Crowd Choice Prize
- A grown, intimate atmosphere designed for connection, creativity, and fun
No painting experience is required. You do not need to be an artist. You just need to show up ready to sip, paint, listen, laugh, and enjoy yourself.
October Theme: Forbidden Fruit 🍎
Our first Between the Lines experience explores temptation, attraction, desire, and the things we probably shouldn't want quite as much as we do.
Expect sensual poetry, provocative conversation, creative expression, and an atmosphere designed to make you forget this is technically a Thursday night.
Come for the art. Stay for the vibes.
Ticket Options
Early Bird — $49
Available in limited quantities.
Includes:
- Event admission
- Canvas and painting supplies
- Live poetry experience
- $20 food & drink credit
General Admission — $59
Includes:
- Event admission
- Canvas and painting supplies
- Live poetry experience
- $20 food & drink credit
Date Night — $110 for Two
Make it a whole night out.
Includes:
- Two event admissions
- Two canvases and painting supplies
- Live poetry experience
- $40 total food & drink credit
- Reserved seating together
Event Details
Thursday, October 8, 2026
Doors Open: 6:30 PM
Experience: 7:00 PM–9:00 PM
Sip N Spices Bar & Grill
120 Morrisville Square Way
Morrisville, NC 27560
21+ Only
$100 Crowd Choice Prize
Throughout the evening, featured poets and performers will take the stage.
Then you decide who takes the prize.
The audience will vote for the performer who moves the room, owns the moment, and leaves everybody thinking about what they just heard.
The winner receives the $100 Between the Lines Crowd Choice Prize.
Who Should Come?
This experience is for couples looking for a different kind of date night, singles who want to get out and meet people naturally, poetry lovers, creatives, friend groups, and anybody tired of doing the exact same thing every weekend.
Come dressed cute.
Come ready to participate.
And maybe don't bring anybody who gets nervous when poetry gets a little grown.
Seats are intentionally limited to keep the experience intimate. Early Bird tickets will disappear first.
Between the Lines: Forbidden Fruit
Where poetry gets intimate and the canvas gets a little dangerous.
Hosted by She Writes the Author
Agenda
🕑: 06:30 PM
Doors Open: Sip, Mingle & Get Settled
Info: Check in, grab your seat, order food and drinks, meet the room, and get ready for the experience. Your $20 food & drink credit can be used that evening.
🕑: 07:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Welcome + First Strokes
Info: She Writes the Author welcomes guests to Between the Lines: Forbidden Fruit, introduces the evening and featured performers, then we begin the guided painting experience.
🕑: 07:30 PM - 08:00 PM
Poetry After Dark: Round One
Info: The first featured poets and spoken-word artists take the mic with performances inspired by desire, temptation, intimacy, and everything that lives between the lines
🕑: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Sip, Paint & Forbidden Fruit
Info: Continue your masterpiece while enjoying music, food, drinks, and interactive Forbidden Fruit conversation prompts.
🕑: 08:30 PM - 09:00 PM
Poetry After Dark + Crowd Choice Finale
Info: Our final performers hit the stage, guests cast their votes, and we crown the winner of the $100 Crowd Choice Prize. Finish those canvases, get your pictures, and find out who moved the room.
Where is it happening?
USD 54.13 to USD 119.22
