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  • Writing Hope: Queer Authors in Times of Oppression

    Dog Eared Books 900 Valencia St, San Francisco , CA, United States

    The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence present hopeful readings from various Queer Authors written during time of oppression

  • Voices of Witness @ City Lights

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

    with Mateo Hoke, Taylor Pendergrass, and Mohammed "Mike" Ali celebrating the release of Six By Ten: Stories From Solitary Confinement Edited by Mateo Hoke and Taylor Pendergrass, published by Haymarket...

  • BINDERY: Lisa Brennan-Jobs / Small Fry

    The Bindery 1727 Haight St, San Francisco , United States

    The Bindery hosts Lisa Brennan-Jobs for Small Fry, her smart, frank, and captivating coming-of-age memoir.   Note: Seating is limited for what will surely be a big night....

  • How To Read A Poem

    Saint Mary's College of California 1928 Saint Mary's Road, Moraga, CA, United States

    DATE & TIME: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 -  1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. LOCATION: Saint Mary's College Museum of Art, 1928 Saint Mary's Road, Moraga, CA 94575...

  • Heather Havrilesky

    Green Apple Books on the Park 1231 9th Ave, San Francisco , CA, United States

    Heather Havrilesky discusses her new essay collection, What If This Were Enough? Praise for What If This Were Enough? "Heather Havrilesky is a singular talent and...

  • Voz Sin Tinta: Our monthly bilingual poetry series and open mic.

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

    When : Thu, October 11, 6:30pm – 9:00pm Description : Sponsored by Alejandro Murguia, curated by Marguerite Munoz and Rene Vaz. This month's readers TBD.

  • Steven Seidenberg and Jared Stanley, reading and in conversation

    The Poetry Center, San Francisco State University 1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco , CA, United States

    Fellow poets and friends Steven Seidenberg and Jared Stanley, respectively from San Francisco and Reno, Nevada, will read from their work then join in conversation...

  • Walter Mosley

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

    reading from his new novel John Woman published by Atlantic Monthly Press Walter Mosely requires no introduction. His award-winning, critically-adored body of work has sold...

  • Bikes to Books five-year anniversary October ride

    Jack London Street Jack London Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Celebrate five years of Bikes to Books with our October anniversary ride!   Combining San Francisco history, art, literature, cycling, and urban exploration, Bikes to Books...

  • Clearly Meant Presents: Jair

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

    Jair “TLM” reads his poems, followed by an interview and discussion with Glenn Ingersoll, the host of the Clearly Meant series. Jair “The Literary Masturbator”...

    Free

  • Clearly Meant presents Jair, the Literary Masturbator

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

    Jair “TLM” reads his poems, followed by an interview and discussion. Jair “The Literary Masturbator” is a poet, spoken word artist, arts curator, and activist. His books...

    Free

  • Poetry Event: GEARS TURNING w/ Kim Shuck

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

    Join us for an afternoon of wonderful poetry by SF Bay Area based poets, artists, and musicians with your host Kim Shuck. To participate in...

  • Hope Ewing — MOVERS AND SHAKERS

    East Bay Booksellers 5433 College Avenue, Oakland

    MORE INFO TO COME Event date: Tuesday, October 16, 2018 - 7:00pm Event address: East Bay Booksellers 5433 College Avenue Oakland, CA 94618

  • John Freeman in conversation with Rebecca Solnit

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

    This event cosponsored by LITQUAKE in conjunction with City Lights and Grove Press celebrating the release of Freeman's Literary Journal: POWER Issue published by Grove Press From...

  • John Jay Osborn

    Green Apple Books on the Park 1231 9th Ave, San Francisco , CA, United States

    John Jay Osborn discusses his new novel Listen to the Marriage. About Listen to the Marriage Gretchen and Steve have been married for a long time....

  • Lyrics & Dirges: A Monthly Reading Series

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

    Wednesday, October 17, 7:30pm This Recurring Event is at Pegasus Books Downtown Lyrics & Dirges: A Monthly Reading Series Lyrics and Dirges is our flagship monthly reading series featuring...

  • The City Is Already Speaking: The Sound of Calle 24 Live Reading

    Bird & Beckett Books and Records 653 Chenery St, San Francisco , CA, United States

    Join United Booksellers, San Francisco Poet Laureate Kim Shuck, and the poets for what is likely to be the last live reading of 2018 from...

    $5

  • Erica Dawson — WHEN RAP SPOKE STRAIGHT TO GOD

    East Bay Booksellers 5433 College Avenue, Oakland

    Thursday, October 18 7:00pm MORE INFO TO COME Event date: Thursday, October 18, 2018 - 7:00pm Event address: East Bay Booksellers 5433 College Avenue Oakland, CA 94618

  • Carolyn Miller & Carol Moldaw

    Falkirk Cultural Center 1408 Mission Ave, San Rafael , CA, United States

    Carolyn Miller is a poet and painter living in San Francisco. Route 66 and Its Sorrows, her most recent book of poetry, was published by Terrapin Books...