• April in Paris

    Spice Monkey 1628 Webster St, Oakland, CA, United States

    Reading, Open Mic, + Free Drawing!

  • Andre Dubus III

    Student Union Theater, San Jose State University 1 Washington Square, San Jose , CA, United States

    Andre Dubus III is the author of House of Sand and Fog, a finalist for the National Book Award and a #1 New York Times Bestseller; the novel was later adapted as an Oscar-nominated film. His new book, Dirty Love, has been listed as a New York Times “Editors’ Choice”; a “Notable Fiction” selection from the Washington Post; and a Kirkus Reviews “Starred Best Book of 2013.”

  • Tony Tulathimutte: Private Citizens

    Books Inc. Opera Plaza 601 Van Ness, San Francisco , CA, United States

    With writing published in publications such as VICE and The New Yorker online, Tony Tulathimutte shares his critically-acclaimed novel, Private Citizens.

  • China on Strike: Narratives of Workers’ Resistance

    The Green Arcade 1680 Market St, San Francisco , CA, United States

    China on Strike is based on dozens of interviews with workers in Pearl River Delta factories, an industrial region of region of 60 million people that has become the "workshop of the world," as China has become the fastest growing major economy in the world over the last three decades.

  • Humble Pie: Pie Drive & Open Mic

    A2 Cafe 5212 Broadway St, Oakland, CA, United States

    Come join the editorial staff of Humble Pie Volume 13. Bring something to share at our open mic.

  • Jason Buchholz: A Paper Son

    Pegasus Books on Solano 1855 Solano Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Pegasus Books presents an evening with local author Jason Buchholz, author of the debut novel A Paper Son.

  • Sarah Schulman

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

    Sarah Schulman reads from her new novel, The Cosmopolitans.

  • Hannah Sanghee Park

    Morrison Library, UC Berkeley 2000 Carleston Street, Berkeley, CA, United States

    She was named one of Variety’s "110 Students to Watch" for her film and television writing.

  • Robert Alter & Chana Kronfeld

    Magnus Collection of Jewish Art and Life 2121 Allston Way, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Discussing the poetry of Yehuda Amichai, considered to be Israel's greatest contemporary poet.

  • The Visual Word: Working with Poetry

    The Book Club of California 312 Sutter St, Suite 510, San Francisco , CA, United States

    David Annwn and Thomas Ingmire reflect on their working processes and explore new insights about their collaborations.

  • Shipwreck Presents: A Song of Ice and Fire

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

    Featured writers: Gabriel Cubbage,Alan Leggitt, Tomas Moniz, Red Scott,Maggie Tokuda-Hall, and Feb/March winner Vivenne Pustell.

    $10 – $12
  • Jack Bender w/ Jason Ritter

    Books Inc. Opera Plaza 601 Van Ness, San Francisco , CA, United States

    The Elephant in the Room, is a collection of stories told through his art, a lyrical interweaving of abstraction, rich color and texture, and surreal dreaminess.

  • Rob Spillman + Glen David Gold

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

    Rob Spillman, one of the founding editors of Tin House Magazine, talks with Glen David Gold about his memoir, All Tomorrow's Parties.

  • Richard Loranger w/ James Cagney + Annelyse Gelman

    Nomadic Press 2926 Foothill Blvd, Oakland , CA, United States

    Join us for a very special art opening featuring works by Richard Loranger and readings by Richard Loranger and James Cagney. Music by the ever-so-talented Annelyse Gelman.

  • William Taylor Jr.: To Break the Heart of the Sun

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

    William Taylor, Jr. and friends return to the Beat Museum for the release of Taylor’s new collection of poems, To Break the Heart of the Sun.

  • CCA MFAW: Word World 2016 #1

    California College of Arts 1111 8th Street, San Francisco , CA, United States

    Word World is the culminating event of the MFA Program in Writing at California College of the Arts that features graduating students reading from their thesis.

  • Lip Service West: 1,500-Word True Stories

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

    Pairing gritty, real, and raw writing with live performance, Lip Service offers audiences the rare glimpse into the personal lives of the artist.

  • Poetry & Jazz: Three Dynamic Duos

    Central Library, Berkeley Public Library 2090 Kittredge St, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Three amazing sets of poets and musicians blend words and music.

  • Contemporary Narratives by Dominican Women

    Modern Times Bookstore Collective 2919 24th St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    An important contribution to Latino/a studies, these writings will introduce readers to a new collection of rich literature.

  • Left Coast Writers: Kim Vogee

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

    Inspired by real-life events, author Kim Vogee artfully combines the elements of a Western with the 21st century.

  • In Conversation with T.J. Stiles

    Mill Valley Public Library 375 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley , CA, United States

    T.J. Stiles with Write on Mama Mary Allison Tierney on the craft of storytelling.

  • Green Apple Books Staff Reading

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

    Join us for a night of readings featuring Green Apple booksellers.

  • Does the Secret Mind Whisper? Celebrating Bob Kaufman, Poet

    San Francisco Public Library 100 Larkin St, San Francisco , CA, United States

    The life and legacy of Bob Kaufman, one of the most innovative and exciting voices in American poetry of the late 20th century, is celebrated by a gathering of formidable talents.

  • Left Coast Writers: Southern Sampler Artists Colony Poets

    Book Passage San Francisco 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA, United States

    The Left Coast Writers® and the Southern Sampler Artists Colony Poets invite you to join them for an evening of poetry readings in celebration of National Poetry Month!

  • Jacquelyn Mitchard

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

    Jacquelyn Mitchard is the national bestselling author of The Breakdown Lane, Twelve Times Blessed, and The Deep End of the Ocean, which was the very first book picked by Oprah for her book club.

  • Odd Mondays: A Reading Honoring Jean Pumphrey

    Folio Books 3957 24th St, San Francisco , CA, United States

    Audrey “Jean” Pumphrey was a gifted poet and teacher who lived to share the joys of creative writing with others.