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  • Alex Dimitrov + Randall Mann

    City Lights Bookstore 261 Columbus Ave, San Francisco , CA, United States

    Alex Dimitrov and Randall Mann reading from new poetry.

  • Borderlands Lectura Reading Series

    Alley Cat Books 3036 24th St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    The bi-monthly Borderlands Lectura reading series returns with writers exploring the issues of borders and boundaries. Featured readers: Scott Duncan, Noam Zelaya, Sara Campos, Norma...

  • Thomas Centonella

    Mrs. Dalloway's Bookstore 2904 College Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Thomas Centonella presents his new poetry collection, Almost Human, winner of the Dorset Prize, selected by Edward Hirsch.

  • At The Inkwell

    Alley Cat Books 3036 24th St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    The At The Inkwell series returns with its usual variety of tender mayhem.

  • Bay Area Queer Zine Fest 2017

    East Bay Community Space 507 55th St., Oakland, CA, United States

    Join us on Saturday, June 17th, as we celebrate independent publishing and the Bay Area's diverse queer histories.

  • MK Chavez: Guest Poet @Claremont

    Claremont Branch, Berkeley Public Library 2940 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States

    MK Chavez reads her poems, followed by an interview and discussion. Pick up a free chapbook of MK Chavez poems at any BPL branch!

  • Poetry Real Life

    Alley Cat Books 3036 24th St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    A night of reading!

  • Booksmith Resists: A Radical Hope Party

    The Booksmith 1644 Haight St, San Francisco , CA, United States

    Carolina will be joined by Jeff Chang, Aya De León, Cristina García, Kate Schatz, and Jane Smiley to discuss how on earth we'll keep resisting amid the daily chaos.

  • Eastridge Open Mic: Robert Tinoco Duran

    Barnes & Noble at Eastridge Mall 2200 Eastridge Loop, Suite #1420, San José, CA, United States

    Eastridge Open Mic w/ host Lorenz Dumuk.

  • One Year Anniversary Bash

    Dog Eared Books Castro 489 Castro Street, San Francisco , CA, United States

    Come celebrate the one-year anniversary of Dog Eared Books keeping books in the Castro!! We are beyond excited to have Cleve Jones, Charlie Jane Anders,...

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  • Get Lit #25

    Ale Industries 3096 E 10th Street, Oakland, CA, United States

    An amazing gathering of writers will read never-before-read material (rough drafts/debuts) within a three-minute time limit.

  • Laurie King

    Kepler's Books 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park , CA, United States

    The bestselling author of the Mary Russell mysteries, Laurie King, celebrates the release of an altogether new novel, an ominous and stunningly intricate story set in an inner-city middle school.

  • Brontez Purnell Book Launch

    Pegasus Books Downtown 2349 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley , CA, United States

    Join Brontez Purnell at Pegasus Books Downtown for the launch of his debut novel, Since I Laid My Burden Down.

  • Achy Obejas

    City Lights Bookstore 261 Columbus Ave, San Francisco , CA, United States

    Reading from her new short story collection The Tower of the Antilles.

  • Paul Cohen

    Books Inc. in The Marina 2251 Chestnut St, San Francisco , CA, United States

    Iowa Writers' Workshop graduate Paul Cohen joins us in the Marina for a reading and discussion of his lyrical debut novel, The Glamshack.

  • Janet Hamill + Camille O’Grady

    The Beat Museum 540 Broadway, San Francisco , CA, United States

    Mister WA is kickstarting a new series of cultural explorations with pioneer artists Janet Hamill and Camille O’Grady, presenting a rare blend of poetry, spoken word, music, and performance.

  • June Lyrics & Dirges

    Pegasus Books Downtown 2349 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley , CA, United States

    Free refreshments and a bookstore cat!!! Bring a date!

  • Grant Jarrett

    Books Inc. in The Marina 2251 Chestnut St, San Francisco , CA, United States

    Writer, ghostwriter, editor, musician, and occasional songwriter Grant Jarrett shares his spectacular new novel, The Half-Life of Remorse.

  • Books & Brews Series Kick-off!

    Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing 402 Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    Join us for our Books & Brews SUMMER SERIES KICKOFF for 2017 at Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing!

  • Prison University Project – Open Line

    Book Passage Marin 51 Tamal Vista Blvd. , Corte Madera, CA, United States

    OpenLine features essays, poetry, and artwork from Prison University Project students, amplifying their voices and humanizing the image of incarcerated people in the public imagination.

  • Courtney Morgan

    Adobe Books 3130 24th St., San Francisco, CA, United States

    Morgan takes a radical approach to the linked-story collection in her first book.

  • The Black Aesthetic Season 1 Book Launch!

    E.M. Wolfman General Interest Small Bookstore 410 13th Street, Oakland , CA, United States

    Come join us for a evening of music videos and readings from the publication, bring your friends!

  • Anywhere Zines Closing Reception

    Tenderloin Museum 398 Eddy St, San Francisco , CA, United States

    This free community Saturday afternoon event features Tenderloin performances and refreshments.

  • R-Dub Death

    The Octopus Literary Salon 2101 Webster St #170, Oakland , CA, United States

    Readings + music!

  • Thomas Centolella

    Book Passage Corte Madera 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera, CA, United States

    Thomas Centolella is the author of four books of poetry.