• The Practice of the Wild: A Conversation w/ Gary Snyder

    Rafael Film Center 1118 4th St, San Rafael, CA, United States

    In honor of National Poetry Month, California Film Institute and the Buddhist Film Foundation present a festival of compelling contemporary films about inspiring American poets.

    $7 – $11
  • Ferlinghetti: A Rebirth of Wonder

    Rafael Film Center 1118 4th St, San Rafael, CA, United States

    Chris Felver will show and discuss his long-gestating portrait of Lawrence Ferlinghetti, the iconic poet, artist, publisher and First Amendment activist, who helped forge many of the most significant cultural movements of the past 60 years.

    $7 – $11
  • 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.

  • 2016 One Book One Marin Culminating Event – The Martian

    Angelico Hall, Dominican University 20 Olive Ave, San Rafael, CA, United States

    Andy Weir’s acclaimed science fiction novel, The Martian, has been selected as the 2016 honoree for One Book One Marin. Now celebrating its 10th anniversary, One Book One Marin seeks to build a stronger, enriched community through community dialogue, and the exploration of literature and culture.

  • Why There Are Words: “Rhyme or Reason”

    Studio 333 333 Caledonia Street, Sausalito , CA, United States

    Why There Are Words takes place every second Thursday of the month, and is the brainchild of curator and host Peg Alford Pursell.

    $10
  • After Hours: Your Story Was This

    Main Reading Room, Mill Valley Public Library 375 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley , CA, United States

    An immersive performance installation integrates Fain’s choreography with three poems by Jane Hirshfield, embedded in an original score by Dan Wool.

  • Spring Open House

    Mess Hall, Headlands Center for the Arts 944 Simmonds Road, Sausalito , CA, United States

    Come roam the various buildings of our campus, engage with artists in their studios, experience new work and works in progress, see performances, hear readings, and stay for a housemade lunch in the Mess Hall.

  • Poetry in Motion Festival

    Rafael Film Center 1118 4th St, San Rafael, CA, United States

    Two events on writers Sonia Sanchez + Alice Walker!

    $7 – $11
  • Sinan Antoon

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

    Sinan Antoon (Baghdad, 1967) is a poet, novelist, scholar, and translator.

  • Get Lit! w/ Spagna, Arsdale + Conran

    Corkscrew Wine Bar 100 Petaluma Blvd N #103, Petaluma, CA, United States

    Each event features three guest readers with a short open mic immediately following.

  • Asymmetrical Press Word Tasting Tour

    The Crepe Place 1134 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    Admission to each two-hour event is free. So are the words. Come get a taste of something simple, unique, indie.

  • Sarah J. Mass

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

    In conversation with Evelyn Skye.

    $10 – $25
  • First Friday: Poetry World Series

    Main Reading Room, Mill Valley Public Library 375 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley , CA, United States

    Event curators: Rebecca Foust and Melissa Stein. Music and sound effects mixed by Franklin Walther of Mill Valley.

  • Why There Are Words: Begin Again

    Studio 333 333 Caledonia Street, Sausalito , CA, United States

    Why There Are Words presents an evening of readings on the theme “Begin Again.”

    $10
  • Louise Erdrich w/ Gail Tsukiyama

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

    Join us for a very special evening with Louise Erdrich, one of the most gifted, prolific, and challenging of contemporary Native American novelists.

    $10 – $25
  • Dana Gioia: 99 Poems

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

    We are so honored to bring the newly appointed Poet Laureate of California, Dana Gioia, to celebrate the publication of his new collection.

  • First Friday: Naked Truth

    Main Reading Room, Mill Valley Public Library 375 Throckmorton Ave, Mill Valley , CA, United States

    Sit back, enjoy a glass of wine and watch as the Library is transformed into a venue for real people telling real-life stories, raw and without notes.

  • Why There Are Words: Solidarity

    Studio 333 333 Caledonia Street, Sausalito , CA, United States

    Word lovers unite! Join us June 9, 2016, at Studio 333 on 333 Caledonia Street in Sausalito to hear the following acclaimed authors read from their works on the theme of “Solidarity.”

    $10
  • Why There Are Words: “Ever Since”

    Studio 333 333 Caledonia Street, Sausalito , CA, United States

    Why There Are Words presents an evening of readings on the theme “Ever Since.”

    $10
  • Get Lit! July 2016 Edition

    Corkscrew Wine Bar 100 Petaluma Blvd N #103, Petaluma, CA, United States

    Following our guest readers, we'll have time for schmoozing, buying books and drinks and then YOU can read on the open mic (3-5 minute limit).

  • Why There Are Words: Provenance

    Studio 333 333 Caledonia Street, Sausalito , CA, United States

    Why There Are Words presents an evening of readings on the theme “Provenance.”

    $10
  • Peter S. Beagle w/ Tad Williams

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

    One of science fiction and fantasy’s most celebrated creators returns when Peter S. Beagle comes to Kepler’s with his thrilling new fantasy novel, Summerlong.

    $10 – $20
  • Poetry Night w/ Taylor, Richardson, Warren, + Banias

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

    Come celebrate harvest season with four acclaimed new California poets as they take on technology, rootedness, longing, apocalypse, and the complex cartographies of desire.

  • MFA Core Faculty Reading

    Hagerty Lounge, SMC 1928 Saint Mary's Road, Moraga , CA, United States

    Free and open to the public!

  • Jessica Bennett w/ Rachel Thomas

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

    Discussing Feminist Fight Club: An Office Survival Manual for a Sexist Workplace.

    $10 – $40