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  • Why There Are Words: Adventure

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

    Numerous readings!

    $10

  • A Poetic Exploratory w/ Dick Brown

    O'Hanlon Center for the Arts 616 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley, CA, United States

    We will explore how a poem is constructed to gain its specific reason for being.

    $20 – $25

  • Story is the Thing

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

    Join us on November 16th at 7:30 PM for an evening of storytelling with seven local literary stars, reading on the theme "The Unsent Letter."

    $10

  • Julia Bouwsma + Tess Taylor

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

    Two readings!

  • Andy Weir Artemis Launch

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

    Celebrate the release of the most-anticipated book of the year.

    $15 – $50

  • Javier Zamora: Unaccompanied

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

    Part of Left Coast Writers Salon.

  • Why There Are Words Presents “Identity”

    Studio 333 333 Caledonia St., Sausalito

    Join Why There Are Words for its last event of 2017 when the following acclaimed authors will read from their works on the theme of "Identity.

    $10

  • Why There Are Words Celebrates 8 Years in Sausalito

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

    Join Why There Are Words in Sausalito to celebrate 8 years of live author readings on January 11, 2018 at Studio 333 (333 Caledonia St.)...

    $10

  • Martha Ronk + Brian Turner

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

    Join us for readings!

  • Why There Are Words Presents “Reparations”

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

    Join Why There Are Words on February 8th, 2018, at Studio 333 in Sausalito as six acclaimed authors read on the theme of “Reparations.”

    $10

  • John Murillo + Nicole Sealey

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

    A night of readings.

  • After Hours: Teen Poetry Slam

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

    azz Hudson emcees as teens compete in an event that is part performance, part spoken word. Contestants often draw upon racial, economic, and gender injustices and...

    Free

  • Literary Cafe Presents: SEAN PENN

    The Osher Marin JCC 200 North San Pedro Road, San Rafael

    Actor, filmmaker, and political activist Sean Penn, discusses his most recent endeavor and first novel. Bob Honey Who Just Do Stuff is a scorching, darkly...

    $42 – $60

  • Get Lit Spring Reading!

    Aqus Petaluma 101 H St, Petaluma, CA, United States

    Come join us April 12 as we celebrate spring reads with a fun night of literary storytelling with featured readers Christine No, Patty Somlo and...

    Free

  • Why There Are Words Presents: “Search”

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

    Join Why There Are Words on April 12th, 2018, at Studio 333 in Sausalito as six acclaimed authors read on the theme of “Search.” Doors...

    $10

  • Alexis Rhone Fancher + D.A. Powell

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

    This is a reading of erotic poetry, adults only.

  • Luis Alberto Urrea: The House of Broken Angels

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

    Luis Alberto Urrea reads from and signs his new novel, The House of Broken Angels.

    Free

  • Copper Canyon Press Reading

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

    Featuring four wonderful poets with new collections from Copper Canyon Press.

  • Hand to Mouth

    Hand To Mouth/WORDS Spoken OUT #94

    Rebound Bookstore 1611 4th Street, San Rafael, CA, United States

    Celebrating National Poetry Month with host Marin County Poet Laureate Rebecca Foust, and teen writers from ForWords Literacy Lab. ForWords provides instruction and resources to...

  • Stevenson Poetry Night at the SHPL

    Saint Helena Public Library 1492 Library Lane, Saint Helena

    Join us for an evening celebrating the spoken word and the works of Robert Louis Stevenson! The evening will feature an open mic for aspiring...

    Free

  • Richard Powers

    Benicia Public Library 150 East L St., Benicia

    Richard Powers Reads from "The Overstory."

  • Spring Lecture Series: Madeleine Albright

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

    Former United States Secretary of State Madeleine Albright closes the 2018 Spring Leadership Lecture Series at Dominican University of California on Saturday, April 28, at...

    $40

  • Why There Are Words Presents: “The Return”

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

    Join Why There Are Words on May 10, 2018, at Studio 333 in Sausalito as seven acclaimed authors read on the theme of “The Return....

    $10

  • After Hours: 7th Annual Poetry World Series

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

    Friday, May 11th - 7:00pm Main Reading Room Daniel Handler returns to emcee as baseball and poetry collide to create a fabulous and wacky literary event. Two...

  • Brenda Hillman and giovanni singleton

    Pt. Reyes Books 11315 CA-1, Pt. Reyes Station, CA, United States

    Brenda Hillman and Giovanni Singleton discuss recent work and the role poets can play as activists. About the poets: Brenda Hillman is an activist, writer, editor,...

    Free

  • Dorianne Laux + Joshua Mensch

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

    Free readings!

  • Naked Truth: real. stories. live

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

    Friday, June 1st · 7:00pm Whether stories are hilarious, poignant, suspenseful, or heartwarming, the one thing you can count on is that our next edition...