The Dangerous Voices Variety Hour takes its cues from such diverse inspirations as the popular 510 reading series, NPR's quiz show "Wait Wait Don't Tell Me," and Orson Welles's original "War of the Worlds" broadcast. The 2-hour free event features readings, irreverent author interviews, trivia, prizes, and more.

Past guests have included Lois McMaster Bujold, Andy Duncan, John Zaharick, Fran Wilde, Leanne Renee Hieber, Myke Cole, and Rahul Kanaki.

The series is hosted by local authors Michael R. Underwood and Sarah Pinsker.

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Rahul Kanakia, Sarah Pinsker, Michael Underwood, and Myke Cole on Feb. 2, 2014.

 

I might be biased (because I was in it), but last night's Dangerous Voices reading @BaltimoreSciFi was the best reading I've ever been to.

— Rahul Kanakia (@rahkan) February 2, 2014

 

@BaltimoreSciFi 's @dangvoices tonight was ridiculously cool! And @SarahPinsker is a fantastic show host! Can't wait for the next one!

— Day Al-Mohamed (@DayAlMohamed) February 2, 2014

 

Big thanks for @dangvoices at @BaltimoreSciFi for a great program tonight with @MykeCole and @rahkan.

— David Brawley (@archmage45) February 2, 2014

 

Full house for tonight's event! MOM I HAVE FRIENDS. pic.twitter.com/loh9DIY1IT

— Myke Cole (@MykeCole) February 1, 2014