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18 JUNE 2024 — tuesday

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

22 JUNE 2024 — saturday

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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