• Jimmy O. Yang

    Nourse Theatre 275 Hayes Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Jimmy O. Yang is an actor, stand-up comedian, and writer best known for his portrayal of Jian Yang on HBO’s Emmy-nominated series Silicon Valley and his dramatic turn...

  • Zachary Lazar with special guests The Kitchen Sisters

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

    Zachary Lazar with special guests The Kitchen Sisters   celebrating the release of Zachary Lazar's new novel VENGEANCE from Catapult Books Zachary Lazar's powerful and...

    Free
  • Hazel Reading Series – March 2018

    Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts 2868 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Celebrate Women's History Month at Hazel Reading with our fantastic line-up of women writers. Don't miss it! Featuring Dinika Amaral nominated by Sara Marinelli Kirin...

    $5
  • Zachary Lazar with special guests The Kitchen Sisters

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

    celebrating the release of Zachary Lazar's new novel VENGEANCE from Catapult Books Zachary Lazar's powerful and important novel was inspired by a passion play, The Life...

    Free
  • Harry Mathews Tribute

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

    Join us for a special night of stories and memories to celebrate the life of Harry Mathews and the publication of his last novel, The Solitary Twin. With...

    Free
  • Courtney Peppernell / Pillow Thoughts

    The Bindery 1727 Haight St, San Francisco , United States

    The Bindery hosts a special evening with Australian sensationCourtney Peppernell as part of her first US tour. She'll be reading from her books Pillow Thoughts I and The Road...

    Free
  • An Honors College Reading with Craig Santos Perez

    USF Fromm Hall - FR 125 - Maraschi Room 2130 Fulton Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    In fall 2018, the University of San Francisco will launch an Honors Collegethat helps top students become global citizens equipped to meet the challenges of the...

    Free
  • An Honors College Reading with Craig Santos Perez

    Fromm Hall - FR115 - Berman Room 2130 Fulton Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    WEDNESDAY, MARCH 28 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Fromm Hall - FR 115 - Berman Room Free and open to the public.

    Free
  • The Poetics of Identity with Cameron Awkward-Rich

    CIIS Public Programs 1453 Mission St., San Francisco, CA, United States

    Join poet and scholar Cameron Awkward-Rich for a conversation on his life and poetry including selected readings of his work. His collection of poems, Sympathetic...

    $15
  • Bruce Holbert in conversation with Suzanne Lang

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

    Bruce Holbert in conversation with Suzanne Lang   discussing his new novel Whiskey from Farrar, Strauss, Giroux/MCD Brothers Andre and Smoker were raised in a...

    Free
  • Artificial Intelligence with Kate Crawford

    Nourse Theatre 275 Hayes Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    In Conversation with Indre Viskontas ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE: The Trouble with Bias Kate Crawford is a leading researcher, academic and author who has spent the last decade...

    $29
  • C. Dale Young / The Affliction

    The Bindery 1727 Haight St, San Francisco , United States

    The Bindery is thrilled to host acclaimed poet C. Dale Young reading from his debut novel in stories, The Affliction. Reading with him will be poet...

    Free
  • Bruce Holbert in conversation with Suzanne Lang

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

    discussing his new novel Whiskey from Farrar, Strauss, Giroux/MCD Brothers Andre and Smoker were raised in a cauldron of their parents' failed marriage and appetite...

    Free
  • Veronica Gerber Bicecci and Christina MacSweeney

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

    Veronica Gerber Bicecci discusses her new novel, Empty Set, with translator Christina MacSweeney. Sponsored by The Center for the Art of Translation. Praise for Empty Set "Verónica Gerber writes...

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  • Verónica Gerber Bicecci

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

    Mexican visual artist who writes, Verónica Gerber Bicecci discusses her novel Empty Set, with critically acclaimed translator Christina MacSweeney, who brought it into English. A...

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  • Diana Khoi Nguyen

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

    Diana Khoi Nguyen reads from her new poetry collection, Ghost Of. Also featuring readings by fellow poets, Jane Wong, Ingrid Rojas, Diana Arterian and Juliana Xuan Wang. About Ghost Of...

    Free
  • Lunada Literary Lounge

    Galería de la Raza 2857 24th Street, San Francisco , CA, United States

    Under the Blue Moon of March, on the final night of Mes Internacional de la Mujer, Lunada is honored to host award winning internationally renowned...

    Free
  • Richard A. Walker

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

    Richard A. Walker   celebrating his new book Pictures of a Gone City: Tech and the Dark Side of Prosperity in the San Francisco Bay...

    Free
  • Bazaar Writers Salon

    Bazaar Cafe 5927 California St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Readings by Marcelo Hernandez Castillo, Kara Krewer, Kim Magowan, and Brynn Saito Hosted by Peter Kline Poet, essayist, translator, and immigration advocate Marcelo Hernandez Castillo...

    Free
  • Kaya Press @ City Lights

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

    Kaya Press @ City Lights Sesshu Foster reads from City of the Future Max Yeh reads from Stolen Oranges about City of the Future Twenty-one years after Kaya Press...

    Free
  • Curtis White

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

    Curtis White   reading from his new novel LACKING CHARACTER from Melville House The man Paul Auster called "a master of bewitchments" and a founder of...

    Free
  • Sarah Andersen / Herding Cats

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

    Booksmith welcomes Sarah Andersen back for her new book, Herding Cats! Please join us. More #relatable comics from Sarah’s Scribbles!   Please note: this is a free event,...

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  • Elaine Castillo

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

    Elaine Castillo discusses her debut novel, America Is Not The Heart. Praise for America Is Not The Heart “Elaine Castillo’s entrancing and magnificent debut is set to...

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  • Facades Everywhere

    The Bindery 1727 Haight St, San Francisco , United States

    On Thursday, April 4, 2018, The Bindery will become a truth machine. Three writers, Devi S. Laskar, Claudia H. Long,Crystal Jo Reiss, and a surprise poet/novelist, will...

    Free
  • SFJAZZ Poetry Festival w/ Genny Lim // SFJAZZ Center

    SFJAZZ Center 201 Franklin St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Curated by SFJAZZ Poet Laureate Genny Lim, this year's festival will again feature the greatest poets of the Bay Area and beyond, centered on the...

    $15
  • Presidio Live – Western Hemisphereans

    Presidio Officers' Club 50 Moraga Avenue, San Francisco, CA

    PRESIDIO LIVE – Thursday Evenings at 7 pm In Presidio Live, experience live music, theatre, dance, film, and dialogues that offer a contemporary take on...

    Free
  • Presidio Live | Literary Reading: Western Hemisphereans

    Presidio Officers' Club 50 Moraga Avenue, San Francisco, CA, United States

    In Presidio Live, experience live music, theatre, dance, film, and dialogues that offer a contemporary take on the history and nature of the Presidio and...

    Free