Hard Freight Café, an open mic event, will be held at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 24, in the Titelman Study of the Misciagna Family Center for Performing Arts. Attendees are invited to read or perform their own work or music or share a favorite piece of poetry or prose. Participants will be invited to sign up at the beginning of the program.

The event coincides with the deadline for fall 2023 submissions to “Hard Freight,” Penn State Altoona’s online student literary magazine. The deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 24, at midnight.

Up to three entries per student in the categories of fiction, poetry, creative nonfiction, drama, visual art, and multimedia work — such as original music, short videos, etc. — may be submitted online.

Hard Freight Cafe is sponsored by the English program and “Hard Freight,” Penn State Altoona’s online student literary magazine.