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12 JUNE 2024 — wednesday
- Stories Books & Cafe welcomes Madeline Cravens to read from and discuss her new poetry collection, Pleasure Principle, in conversation with Maggie Millner, Couplets, Stories Books & Cafe, 1716 West Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, free, 7:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.storiesla.com/events)
- Skylight Books welcomes nonfiction author Paul Haddad, Freewaytopia: How Freeways Shaped Los Angeles, to discuss his latest release, Inventing Paradise: The Power Brokers Who Created the Dream of Los Angeles, in conversation with Josh Stephens, The Urban Mystique: Notes on California, Los Angeles, and Beyond, Skylight Books, 1818 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, free, 7:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.skylightbooks.com/event/skylight-paul-haddad-presents-inventing-paradise-w-josh-stephens)
- Poetry Flash co-presents a book launch with Rusty Morrison, Risk, and Steven Rood, Music from Behind a Stone Wall, Pegasus Books Downtown, 2349 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, refreshments, free, 7:00 pm PDT (poetryflash.org, Pegasus: 510-649-1320, www.pegasusbookstore.com)
13 JUNE 2024 — thursday
- Chevalier's Books presents a a poetry reading and discussion with writer/actor Christian Weissmann, Her, Him & I, in conversation with writer Jen Winston, GREEDY: NOTES FROM A BISEXUAL WHO WANTS TOO MUCH, Chevalier's Books, 133 North Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles, free, 6:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.eventbrite.com/e/poetry-reading-and-talk-with-christian-weissmann-tickets-906993841997?aff=oddtdtcreator)
- Village Well Books celebrates Jorrell Watkins as he reads from his debut poetry collection, PlayHouse: Poems, performances from poets Alexandria Hall, Brian Lin, and Mitchell Jacobs, Village Well Books & Coffee, 9900 Culver Blvd. 1B, Culver City, free, 7:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: shop.villagewell.com/events/37329)
- Litquake and KQED Live present a night with "SongWriter," a podcast that turns stories into songs; in this special live recording event, bestselling author Susan Orlean, The Orchid Thief, shares a story from her recent collection, On Animals , and local songwriter Diana Gameros will play a brand new song written in response, The Commons, 2601 Mariposa Street, San Francisco, $29, 7:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.litquake.org/upcoming-events.html)
14 JUNE 2024 — friday
- Beyond Baroque presents a celebration of Hollie Hardy's new poetry collection, Lions Like Us, featuring readings by poets Jeffrey Bryant, Dennis Cruz, Natasha Dennerstein, Rich Ferguson, traci-kato-kiriyama, Rick Lupert, K.R. Morrison, Linda Ravenswood, and Dig Wayne, hosted by poet Jennifer Lewis, Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice Beach, Los Angeles, free, 8:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.eventbrite.com/e/red-light-lit-la-with-hollie-hardy-tickets-908595913837?aff=oddtdtcreator)
- Words and Wine is a monthly open mic night event at Alameda's KARIBU Lounge, hosted by Tae; KARIBU by Wachira, 1419 Park Street, Alameda, free with two drink minimum, 21+, 7:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.eventbrite.com/e/words-wines-poetry-open-mic-event-tickets-919792132027)
15 JUNE 2024 — saturday
- Babylon Salon presents a reading featuring Katie M. Flynn, Island Rule, Grace Loh Prasad, The Translator's Daughter, Elizabeth Stix, Things I Want Back from You, and Sasha Vasilyuk, Your Presence is Mandatory; The Sycamore, 2140 Mission Street, San Francisco, free, 5:30 pm PDT (For more information, visit: ias.org/songsofthesoul)
- Benicia Literary Arts presents a launch party for the release of their new anthology, Carquinez Review 2024, featuring readings from several poets who contributed to the anthology, Arts Benicia, Commanding Officer's Quarters, 1 Commandant's Lane, Benicia, free, 2:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: benicialiteraryarts.org)
- The Berkeley Branch of the California Writers Club welcomes and recognizes CWC authors who published books between 2023-2024; Included in the showcase will be Pirates of Sausalito by John Byrne Barry, Every Man, Woman and Child + Every Living Soul by Kristen Caven, The Cosmos is Alive by Keith Gaboury, The Bridge on Beer River by Terry Tierney, Diminished, Resolving to Major by Bob Haus, Ghosts and Oceans by Jan Steckel, and Mammal by Richard Loranger; Books on B, 1014 B Street, Hayward, free, 2:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: cwc-berkeley.org/local-author-showcase-cwc-annual-book-launch-at-books-on-b/?doing_wp_cron=1718399282.6752560138702392578125)
- The Huntington Library welcomes novelist Kevin Kwan, Crazy Rich Asians, to discuss his new book, Lies and Weddings, The Huntington Library, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino, free, 6:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.booksigningcentral.com/2024/06/09/an-evening-with-kevin-kwan-for-lies-and-weddings)
- Beyond Baroque presents a celebration of Marsha de la O's new poetry collection, Creature, featuring readings by poets Kim Young, Night Radio, and Holaday Mason,Towards the Forest, Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice Beach, Los Angeles, free, 7:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.eventbrite.com/e/la-book-launch-creature-by-marsha-de-la-o-tickets-882799255337?aff=oddtdtcreator)
- In celebration of pride month, the Pop-Hop will be hosting "Queer Kin," a poetry reading featuring queer Poet Laureates and award-winning poets, poets include Ching-In Chen, recombinant, Jen Cheng, Braided Spaces, Angela Peñaredondo, nature felt but never apprehended, Shameka Cunningham, Let The Poem Feed You, and Vickie Vertiz, Auto/Body, The Pop-Hop, 5002 York Blvd., Los Angeles, donation suggested, 2:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.eventbrite.com/e/queer-kin-poetry-reading-tickets-910283431247)
- Join Stanford lecturer Zach Williams as he discusses his debut story collection, Beautiful Days, Online, free, 1:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.sfstation.com/zach-williams-beautiful-days-e2472161)
16 JUNE 2024 — sunday
17 JUNE 2024 — monday
- Warwick's welcomes novelist Carley Fortune, Every Summer After to discuss her latest, This Summer Will Be Different, joined in conversation by author and television personality Hannah Brown, God Bless This Mess, Coronado Performing Arts Center, 650 D Avenue, Coronado, $10-$20, 7:30 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.warwicks.com/event/fortune-2024)
- Left Margin Lit presents a two-day (June 17 and June 24) writing course, "Finding Your Voice on the Page," with author Lauren Aliza Green, The World After Alice, students will study narratives with strong voices then use the techniques to create voice in their own writing, virtual on Zoom, $195, 6:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: leftmarginlit.org)
- Skylight Books welcomes memoirist Glynnis MacNicol, No One Tells You This, to discuss her latest release, I'm Mostly Here to Enjoy Myself: One Woman's Pursuit of Pleasure in Paris, in conversation with author/journalist Ann Friedman,Big Friendship: How We Keep Each Other Close, Skylight Books, 1818 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, free, 7:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.skylightbooks.com/event/skylight-glynnis-macnicol-presents-im-mostly-here-enjoy-myself-w-ann-friedman)
- Warwick's welcomes novelist Meredith Jaeger, The Dressmaker's Dowry to discuss her new book, The Incorrigibles, joined in conversation by Michelle Gable, A Paris Apartment, Warwick's, 7812 Girard Avenue, La Jolla, free, 7:30 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.warwicks.com/event/jaeger-2024)
18 JUNE 2024 — tuesday
- Marcus Books welcomes disability activist and writer Alice Wong, Year of the Tiger, to discuss her latest essay collection, Disability Intimacy: Essays on Love, Care, and Desire, Marcus Books of Oakland, 3900 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Oakland, free, 6:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.booksigningcentral.com/2024/06/02/alice-wong-disability-intimacy-author-talk)
- Left Margin Lit presents a two-day (June 18 and June 25) writing course as a part of their "Blank Page Series," with emerging author Rhea Bryce, day one will debunk writing myths and day two will discuss how writers can find inspiration when confronted with the blank page; Left Margin Lit, 1543 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, $60, 6:30 pm PDT (For more information, visit: leftmarginlit.org)
- Skylight Books welcomes transgender author/poet KB Brookins, Freedom House, to discuss their memoir, Pretty: A Memoir, in conversation with poet, essayist, and cultural critic Vanessa Angélica Villareal,Beast Meridian, Skylight Books, 1818 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, free, 7:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.skylightbooks.com/event/skylight-kb-brookins-presents-pretty-w-vanessa-ang%C3%A9lica-villareal)
- Writers Bloc welcomes actor/director turned author Griffin Dunne, The Center Will Not Hold, to discuss his memoir, The Friday Afternoon Club, that centers around his family and their involvement in the literary world, joined in conversation by actress Emma Roberts, American Horror Story, Moss Theater, 3131 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica, $25-$53, 7:30 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.eventbrite.com/e/writers-bloc-presents-griffin-dunne-and-emma-roberts-tickets-886654767277?aff=ebdssbcategorybrowse)
- Skylight Books welcomes writer/filmmaker Priyanka Mattoo to discuss her memoir, Bird Milk & Mosquito Bones, in conversation with Big Mouth actor and author Jessi Klein,I'll Show Myself Out: Essays on Midlife and Motherhood, Elysian Theater, 1944 Riverside Drive, Los Angeles, free, 7:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.skylightbooks.com/event/elysian-theater-priyanka-mattoo-presents-bird-milk-mosquito-bones-w-jessi-klein)
- Green Apple Books welcomes Tomas Moniz to celebrate the launch of his new novel, All Friends Are Necessary, joined in conversation by Michelle Cruz Gonzales, The Spitboy Rule: Tales of a Xicana in a Female Punk Band, Green Apple Books, 1231 9th Avenue, San Francisco, free, 7:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.greenapplebooks.com/event/9th-ave-tomas-moniz-michelle-cruz-gonzales)
19 JUNE 2024 — wednesday
- Rebound Bookstore presents "Voices for Freedom," a Juneteenth event, where young writers from Novato Marin School of the Arts will speak out about our future, Rebound Bookstore, 1611 4th Street, San Rafael, free, 6:00 pm PDT (For more information, contact: reboundbookstore.com)
20 JUNE 2024 — thursday
- Book Passage's course on "Crafting Compelling Characters & Dialogue," with Anoop Judge, The Rummy Club, takes place on two Thursdays, June 20 and 27, and will teach students how to craft compelling characters and dialogue for any genre (fiction, essays, nonfiction, or memoir), online, $125, 5:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.bookpassage.com/event/crafting-compelling-characters-dialogue-anoop-judge)
- Books Inc. presents a poetry reading from Alisha Dietzman reading from her new poetry collection, Sweet Movie and Katie Peterson reading from Fog and Smoke, Books Inc. Alameda, 1344 Park Street, Alameda, free, 7:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.booksinc.net/event/alisha-dietzman-katie-peterson-books-inc-alameda)
- Green Apple Books welcomes actor/director Griffin Dunne to celebrate the launch of his memoir, The Friday Afternoon Club: A Family Memoir, joined in conversation by memoirist Tobias Wolff, In Pharaoh's Army: Memories of the Lost War, Green Apple Books, 1231 9th Avenue, San Francisco, free, RSVP required, 7:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.greenapplebooks.com/event/9th-ave-ticketed-griffin-dunne-tobias-wolff)
- Skylight Books welcomes Tomas Moniz, Big Familia to discuss his new novel, All Friends are Necessary, in conversation with attorney/novelist Natashia Deón, The Perishing, Skylight Books, 1818 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, free, 7:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.skylightbooks.com/event/skylight-tomas-moniz-presents-all-friends-are-necessary-w-natashia-de%C3%B3n)
- Point Arena Third Thursday Poetry welcomes Fort Bragg poet Mike Edwards, To Drink from a Marble Fountain, reading from his collection inspired by the author's participation in a San Francisco-based poetry group, Think Visual Gallery, 240 Main Street,
- Poetry Flash presents a reading by poet and translator Carolyn Tipton, The Poet of Poet Laval, and Sandra Yannone, The Glass Studio, Art House Gallery & Cultural Center, 2905 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, two blocks north of Ashby BART, refreshments, free, 7:00 pm PDT (poetryflash.org).
21 JUNE 2024 — friday
- Skylight Books welcomes Emma Copley Eisenberg, The Third Rainbow Girl: The Long Life of a Double Murder in Appalachia, to discuss new novel, Housemates, in conversation with authors Jean Kyoung Frazier, Pizza Girl, and Sam Cohen, Sarahland, Skylight Books, 1818 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, free, 7:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.skylightbooks.com/event/skylight-emma-copley-eisenberg-presents-housemates-w-jean-kyoung-frazier-and-sam-cohen)
- Community of Writers hosts its annual Benefit Poetry Reading featuring poets Blas Falconer, Forgive the Body this Failure, Brenda Hillman, In a Few Minutes Before Later, Major Jackson, Razzle Dazzle, Patricia Spears Jones, The Beloved Community, Brynn Saito, Under a Future Sky, and Matthew Zapruder, Why Poetry; All proceeds benefit the 2025 Poetry Program scholarship fund; Palisades Tahoe Ski Area, 1990 Olympic Valley Road, Olympic Valley, free or $25 donation, 7:30 pm PDT (For more information, visit: communityofwriters.org/events/event/online-and-in-person-join-us-for-a-benefit-poetry-reading)
- Beyond Baroque welcomes novelist J. Ryan Stradal,The Lager Queen of Minnesota, to discuss his latest book, Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club, other featured authors include Alison Turner, The Second Split Between, and Lou Mathews, Shaky Town, Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice Beach, Los Angeles, free, 8:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.eventbrite.com/e/saturday-night-at-the-lakeside-supper-club-j-ryan-stradal-guest-authors-tickets-880465615357?aff=oddtdtcreator)
- As part of the San Francisco Flor Y Canto International Literary Festival, Poetry in the Window presents Better Ancestors hosting a poetry reading featuring poets Christine No, Whatever Love Means, Connie Zheng, Kevin Dublin, How to Fall in Love in San Diego, and Michael Warr, The Armageddon of Funk, Medicine for Nightmares, 3036 24th Street, San Francisco, free, 6:30 pm PDT (For more information, visit: medicinefornightmares.com/events/poetry-in-the-window-curated-by-better-ancestors)
22 JUNE 2024 — saturday
- Fourth Saturdays, Poetry at the Claremont Library presents their monthly poetry reading featuring poets Jose Hernandez Diaz, Portrait of the Artist as a Brown Man, and Judy Kronenfeld, If Only There Were Stations of the Air, Helen Renwick Library, 208 North Harvard Avenue, Claremont, free, 2:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.claremontlibrary.org/monthly-poetry-readings.html)
- Beyond Baroque welcomes novelist Stacey Levine discussing and reading from her latest book, Mice 1961, and poet Douglas Messerli, Stay, reading from his latest collection, Writing Through, Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice Beach, Los Angeles, free, 2:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.eventbrite.com/e/a-reading-at-beyond-baroque-stacey-levine-douglas-messerli-tickets-917046419527?aff=oddtdtcreator)
- ALOUD and the Library Foundation of Los Angeles present a poetry reading in connection with Hyde Park's "Miriam's Garden" series, featuring poet and novelist Sesshu Foster, City of the Future, and local poets, Hyde Park Branch Library, 2205 West Florence Avenue, Los Angeles, free, 7:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: lfla.org/event/miriam-garden/)
- Beyond Baroque presents poets Dion O'Reilly, Sadness of the Apex Predator, Dorianne Laux, Life On Earth, and Michelle Bitting, Dummy Ventriloquist, Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice Beach, Los Angeles, free, 7:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.eventbrite.com/e/dion-oreilly-dorianne-laux-michelle-bitting-tickets-917443106027?aff=oddtdtcreator)
- The Poetry Center at San Francisco State University presents Mexican poets Minerva Reynosa,Lo mejor que damos. Antología personal, Indira Isel Torres Crux, and Aziz Córdova, Como siempre llego tarde (o me vengo muy pronto), in ¡INTER-RANCHO-NAL! a Flor y Canto Literary Festival event, hosted by poet Josiah Luis Alderete, Baby Axolotls & Old Pochos, Medicine for Nightmares, 3036 24th Street, San Francisco, free, 7:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: poetry.sfsu.edu/event/inter-rancho-nal-flor-y-canto-reading-three-mexican-poets-minerva-reynosa-indira-isel-torres)
23 JUNE 2024 — sunday
- "Blue Light at the Gallery," a showcase of authors and poets published by Blue Light Press, featuring writers Sandra Yannone, The Glass Studio, poet and musician Yeva Johnson, Karen Poppy, Crack Open/Emergency, and Diane Frank, While Listening to the Enigma Variations: New and Selected Poems, MSA Gallery, 1515 3rd Street, San Rafael, or Virtual on Zoom, free, 6:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.bluelightpress.com/events.php)
- The Desert Split Open presents Hi-Desert Pride, featuring readings by Barb Morrison, bottoming for god, Ruth Nolan, After the Dome Fire, and Susan Rukeyser, The Worst Kind of Girl, includes a drag performance by Lady Chilane and introductory remarks from queer trans content creator, Flint; Beatnik Lounge, 61597 29 Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, free, Noon PDT (For more information, visit: joshuatreevoice.com/the-desert-split-open-celebrates-hi-desert-pride)
- A Seat at the Table Books welcomes Rosalie M. Lin to discuss her debut historical fantasy novel, Daughter of Calamity, joined by fantasy novelist Angela Montoya, A Cruel Thirst, A Seat at the Table, 9257 Laguna Springs Drive, Elk Grove, free, 3:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.eventbrite.com/e/author-event-daughter-of-calamity-with-rosalie-m-lin-with-angela-montoya-tickets-898822661777?aff=ebdsoporgprofile)
- Sierra Nevada Field Campus at San Francisco State University presents "Gathering Stones: Writing Poetry by the River," a generative workshop led by Emilie Lygren, What We Were Born For, attendees will read the work of other poets as well as take inspiration from the outdoors and natural surroundings to inform their own writing, each day will include two writing sessions, plus time for hiking, swimming, and relaxing, all levels of experience are welcome, $500, runs six-days, June 23-28, near Sierra City in the Sierra Nevada (More information here: sierra.sfsu.edu/gathering-stones-writing-poetry-river#:~:text=Course%20Description,put%20words%20on%20the%20page)
24 JUNE 2024 — monday
- Green Apple Books welcomes Emma Copley Eisenberg to celebrate the launch of her novel, Housemates, joined in conversation with Nina LaCour, We Are Okay, Green Apple Books, 1231 9th Avenue, San Francisco, free, 7:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.greenapplebooks.com/event/9th-ave-emma-copley-eisenberg-nina-lacour)
- Left Margin Lit presents a two-day (June 17 and June 24) writing course, "Finding Your Voice on the Page," with author Lauren Aliza Green, The World After Alice, students will study narratives with strong voices then use the techniques to create voice in their own writing, virtual on Zoom, $195, 6:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: leftmarginlit.org)
- One Book, One County presents "Writing From Our Immigrant Hearts," featuring writers Teresa Mei Chuc,Gravity: Poems, Alicia Viguer-Espert,To Hold a Hummingbird, Toti O'Brien, Alter Alter Odd Arcana, Arminé Iknadossian, All that Wasted Fruit: Poems, and Lisbeth Coiman, Uprising/Alzamiento; the writers will discuss how the immigrant experience has influenced their creative work, in conversation with Dr. Thelma T. Reyna, Rising, Falling, All of Us: New and Collected Poems, Buena Vista Branch Library, 300 North Buena Vista Street, Burbank, free, 6:30 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.burbankca.gov/calendar/-/calendar/event/2868035/0)
- Science Fiction in San Francisco presents science fiction authors Robin Sloan, Moonbound, Rudy Rucker, Software, and Clara Ward, Be the Sea, for a reading and Q&A moderated by author Cliff Winnig, The American Bookbinders Museum, 355 Clementina Street, San Francisco, $10, 6:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.sfinsf.org/?p=2740)
- Skylight Books welcomes Michael Waters to discuss his new book, The Other Olympians: Fascism, Queerness, and the Making of Modern Sports, in conversation with debut novelist Jonathan Parks-Ramage, YES, DADDY, Skylight Books, 1818 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, free, 7:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.skylightbooks.com/event/skylight-michael-waters-presents-other-olympians-w-jonathan-parks-ramage)
- The Booksmith presents author Karen Tei Yamashita, Sansei and Sensibility, and editor/author Angie Sijun Lou discussing and reading from their recently published anthology, Dark Soil: Fictions and Mythographies, The Booksmith, 1727 Haight Street, San Francisco, free, 7:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.booksmith.com/event/dark-soil)
- Warwick's in collaboration with the San Diego Writer's Festival welcomes Zibby Owens, Bookends: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Literature, to discuss her latest book, BLANK, joined in conversation by novelist Anastasia Zadeik, The Other Side of Nothing, Warwick's, 7812 Girard Avenue, La Jolla, free, 7:30 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.warwicks.com/event/owens-2024)
25 JUNE 2024 — tuesday
- Left Margin Lit presents a two-day (June 18 and June 25) writing course as a part of their "Blank Page Series," with emerging author Rhea Bryce, day one will handle debunking writing myths and day two will discuss how writers can find inspiration when confronted with the blank page, Left Margin Lit, 1543 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, $60, 6:30 pm PDT (For more information, visit: leftmarginlit.org)
- Warwick's welcomes novelist Claire Lombardo, The Most Fun We Ever Had, to discuss her latest book, Same As It Ever Was, joined in conversation by artist and podcaster Jason Blitman, Gays Reading, Warwick's, 7812 Girard Avenue, La Jolla, free, 7:30 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.warwicks.com/event/lombardo-2024)
- Green Apple Books welcomes Madeleine Cravens to celebrate the launch of her new poetry collection, Pleasure Principle, joined in conversation by Angie Sijun Lou, Dark Soil, Green Apple Books, 1231 9th Avenue, San Francisco, free, 7:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.greenapplebooks.com/event/9th-ave-madeleine-cravens-angie-sijun-lou)
- City Arts and Lectures welcomes novelists Gabrielle Zevin, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Rebecca Handler, Edie Richter Is Not Alone, Sydney Goldstein Theater, 275 Hayes Street, San Francisco, $36, 7:30 pm PDT (For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: www.cityarts.net/event/gabrielle-zevin)
26 JUNE 2024 — wednesday
- The Booksmith welcomes poet K-Ming Chang,Bestiary, reading from Cecilia, and poet Jennifer Tseng, The Passion of Woo & Isolde, reading from Thanks for Letting Us Know You Are Alive: Poems, The Booksmith, 1727 Haight Street, San Francisco, free, 7:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.booksmith.com/event/chang-tseng)
- Warwick's welcomes bestselling nonfiction author Eric Blehm, Fearless, to discuss his latest book, The Darkest White: A Mountain Legend and the Avalanche That Took Him, Warwick's, 7812 Girard Avenue, La Jolla, free, 7:30 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.warwicks.com/event/blehm-2024)
- Afikomen Judaica welcomes poet Anna Goodman Herrick for a celebration of her new release, A Speaker is a Wilderness: Poems on the Sacred Path from Broken to Whole, Afikomen Judaica, 3042 Claremont Avenue, Berkeley, free, 7:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.afikomen.com/upcoming-events/anna-goodman-herrick)
- Skylight Books welcomes essayist Jennifer Kabat to discuss her new memoir, The Eighth Moon: A Memoir of Belonging and Rebellion, in conversation with Chris Kraus, After Kathy Acker: A Literary Biography, Skylight Books, 1818 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, free, 7:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.skylightbooks.com/event/skylight-jennifer-kabat-presents-eight-moon-w-chris-kraus)
- Green Apple Books welcomes journalist Carvell Wallace to celebrate the launch of his memoir, Another Word for Love, joined in conversation by R.O. Kwon, Exhibit, Green Apple Books, 1231 9th Avenue, San Francisco, free, 7:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.greenapplebooks.com/event/9th-ave-carvell-wallace-ro-kwon)
27 JUNE 2024 — thursday
- Pegasus Books presents an evening of music and storytelling with Alan Bern, who will be reading from his book In the Pace of the Path, reading will be accompanied by cellist Gael Alcock, who will perform Bach's Cello Suite #4 in honor of Larry Bensky, host of KPFA's "Sunday Salon" and "Piano," Pegasus Books Downtown, 2349 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, free, 7:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.pegasusbookstore.com/bern)
- Literary Speakeasy is celebrating Pride Month by pairing up with the LGBTQ+ literary organization, Foglifter, readings by Foglifter editorial team or those who have been published by Foglifter including poet Nefertiti Asanti, Fist of Wind, novelist/poet K-Ming Chang, Bestiary, author Luiza Flynn-Goodlett, Tender Age, Edward Gunawan, The Way Back, and saahil m., Martuni's, 4 Valencia Street, San Francisco, free, 7:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.sfstation.com/literary-speakeasy-celebrates-foglifter-e2472397 or visit the Literary Speakeasy Facebook page)
- Warwick's welcomes journalist Maggie Mertens to discuss her latest book, Better Faster Farther: How Running Changed Everything We Know about Women, Warwick's, 7812 Girard Avenue, La Jolla, free, 7:30 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.warwicks.com/event/mertens-2024)
- "Skulls & Stairs" features poets and writers with punk and rebel attitudes including Omar Bárcena,Poemas desde el otro lado, Lily Lady, quickie, Jack Skelley, Myth Lab: Theories of Plastic Love, and Brittany Menjivar, Parasocialite, Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice Beach, Los Angeles, free, 7:30 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.eventbrite.com/e/skulls-stairs-brittany-menjivar-omar-barcena-lily-lady-jack-skelley-tickets-920364142927)
- Writers Read Ukiah presents a reading featuring Steve Hellman, followed by an open mic, six-minutes per reader, emceed by Michael Riedell, Grace Hudson Museum, 431 South Main Street, Ukiah, $5 suggested donation, 7:00 pm PDT (Email: innisfreeriedell@gmail.com for more information)
28 JUNE 2024 — friday
- The Beach City Writers Conference is an annual conference where educators, writers, and lovers of literature can come together to discuss and celebrate the transformative power of literature; Gathering of students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of The Community Literature Initiative (CLI) includes workshops, panels, and lectures, Dockweiler Youth Center, 12505 Vista Del Mar, Playa Del Rey, starts at $125, 11:00 am PDT (For more information, visit: www.clibcwc.com)
- Book Soup welcomes Essie Chambers to read from and discuss her new novel, Swift River, Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, Los Angeles, free, 7:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.booksoup.com/event/essie-chambers)
- Skylight Books presents "Women in Horror," a panel featuring women horror writers including Monika Kim,The Eyes Are the Best Part, CJ Leede, Maeve Fly, Jennifer Thorne, Diavola, and Liz Kerin, First Light, moderated by filmmaker/writer Brea Grant, Torn Hearts, Skylight Books, 1818 North Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, free, 7:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: www.skylightbooks.com/event/skylight-women-horror-panel-moderated-brea-grant)
29 JUNE 2024 — saturday
- The Beach City Writers Conference is an annual conference where educators, writers, and lovers of literature can come together to discuss and celebrate the transformative power of literature; Gathering of students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of The Community Literature Initiative (CLI) includes workshops, panels, and lectures, University Southern California -Taper Hall, 3501 Trousdale Parkway, Los Angeles, starts at $125, 9:30 am PDT (For more information, visit: www.clibcwc.com)
- City Arts and Lectures welcomes memoirist, essayist, and critic Claire Dederer, Poser: My Life in Twenty-three Yoga Poses in conversation with filmmaker Brit Marling, A Murder at the End of the World, discussing Dederer's new book, Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma, an interrogation of art in the age of #MeToo and an elaboration of her essay, "What Do We Do with the Art of Monstrous Men?" Sydney Goldstein Theater, 275 Hayes Street, San Francisco, $39, 7:30 pm PDT (For more information and to purchase tickets, visit: www.cityarts.net/event/claire-dederer)
- Writing from Your Soul, created and hosted by Fairfield Poet Laureate Suzanne Bruce, Her Visions—Her Voices, presents poetry and music by poet and cellist, Diane Frank, While Listening to the Enigma Variations, and an open mic, Fairfield Cordelia Library, 5500 Business Center Drive, Fairfield, free, 1:00 pm PDT (For more information, visit: allevents.in/fairfield/writing-from-your-soul-poetry-event/200026579054320, or email fairfieldpoetlaureate@gmail.com)
30 JUNE 2024 — sunday
- The Beach City Writers Conference is an annual conference where educators, writers, and lovers of literature can come together to discuss and celebrate the transformative power of literature; Gathering of students, alumni, faculty, staff, and friends of The Community Literature Initiative (CLI) includes workshops, panels, and lectures, University Southern California -Taper Hall, 3501 Trousdale Parkway, Los Angeles, starts at $125, 9:30 am PDT (For more information, visit: www.clibcwc.com)
- Poetry Flash presents a reading by Lucille Lang Day, Birds of San Pancho and Other Poems of Place, Stephen Meadows, Winter Work, and Kurt Schweigman, Confluences of Solitude, Jered's Pottery, 5743 A Horton Street, Emeryville, refreshments, free, 3:00 pm PDT (poetryflash.org, jeredspottery.com).
- Hip Pocket Press presents a book launch for their new publications, featuring readings by D. James Smith via audio/video from his new book, Cafe Dissertation; Charles Entrekin who will be present and read poems from his new book, Poems from the Threshold; Gene Berson, The Work Ethic of the Shopping Cart Shaman; and Gail Entrekin, Poetry Editor of Hip Pocket Press, reading from her 2023 book, Walking Each Other Home, Yggdrasil Garden, 575 H Street, Benicia, free, 2:00 pm PDT (For more information, contact: gailentrekin@gmail.com)
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