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  • Quiet Lightning at Peacock Lounge

    Peacock Lounge 552 Haight St., San Francisco, CA, United States

    The first 100 people @ Peacock Lounge will receive a book featuring all of the selected writing and cover art by a local artist.

    $5

  • Lynne Barnes + Jessica Loos

    North Beach, SF Public Library 850 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Join us every Tuesday evening in the historic literary epicenter of San Francisco to hear poets from near and far read their work!

  • Barbara Jane Reyes

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

    Feminist experimental poetry in the tradition of Audre Lorde and Theresa Kyung Cha from a prominent Filipina American poet.

  • Tom Gauld w/ Mallory Ortberg

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

    Booksmith is pleased to welcome acclaimed Guardian cartoonist Tom Gauld as he presents a best-of collection of literary humour cartoons — Baking with Kafka.

  • John Hodgman

    Public Works 161 Erie Street, San Francisco , CA, United States

    Booksmith can't wait to host writer, comedian and actor John Hodgman for his new book Vacationland!

    $20 – $35

  • Jeffrey Eugenides

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

    In conversation w/ Steven Winn.

    $29

  • Memorial for Joe Pachinko

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

    Beloved poet Joe Pachinko has left the building. Join us for a celebration of his life and work.

  • David Rocklin: The Night Language

    The Bindery 1727 Haight St, San Francisco , United States

    The Bindery is happy to welcome David Rocklin for The Night Language. Please join us!

  • THIS IS FOR THE MOSTLESS: BOOK LAUNCH

    Arkipelago Books 1010 MISSION ST, SAN FRANCISCO

    Book Launch for This is for the mostless by Jason Magabo Perez. Special guests: Aimee Suzara, Janice Lobo Sapigao and Jason Bayani. THIS IS FOR...

    Free

  • Writers With Drinks November

    Make-Out Room 3225 22nd St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    All proceeds benefit the Center for Sex and Culture.

    $5 – $20

  • Elevate Reading w/ Park, Stein, Chavez, + Orth

    Small Press Traffic 1111 8th Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Please join us for this special event at Artist Television Access with four of the latest ELEVATE residents!

    $6 – $10

  • Jerome Rothenberg

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

    Celebrating the release of Technicians of the Sacred, Third Edition: A Range of Poetries from Africa, America, Asia, Europe, and Oceania, Revised and Expanded, 50th Anniversary.

  • Rosemary Manno + Clif Ross

    North Beach, SF Public Library 850 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Join us every Tuesday evening in the historic literary epicenter of San Francisco to hear poets from near and far read their work!

  • STEVE ZOLNO at Books Inc. in The Marina

    Books Inc. in The Marina 2251 Chestnut St, San Francisco , CA, United States

    Management and Educational Consultant Steve Zolno discusses his encouraging and timely book, The Future of Democracy: Lessons from the Past and Present to Guide Us on Our Path...

    Free

  • Red, Yellow, Green: Alejandro Saravia + María José Giménez

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

    Bolivian-Canadian writer Alejandro Saravia and poet and translator María José Giménez discuss his new novel, Red, Yellow, Green.

  • Emma Cline

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

    In conversation w/ Vendela Vida.

    $29

  • Bawdy Storytelling’s Hurts So Good

    Verdi Club 2424 Mariposa St, San Francisco , CA, United States

    This evening features tales of hurting - but in a good way - and is hosted by nationally-known sexual folklorist Dixie De La Tour.

    $20 – $30

  • Cristina Rivera Garza w/ Mauro Javier Cardenas

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

    Mexican writer Cristina Rivera Garza discusses her new novel, The Iliac Crest, w/ Mauro Javier Cardenas.

  • Avotcja + David Hathwell

    North Beach, SF Public Library 850 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Join us every Tuesday evening in the historic literary epicenter of San Francisco to hear poets from near and far read their work!

  • Gail Mitchell + Michael Koch

    North Beach, SF Public Library 850 Columbus Ave, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Join us every Tuesday evening in the historic literary epicenter of San Francisco to hear poets from near and far read their work!

  • Spring Washam: A Fierce Heart

    The Bindery 1727 Haight St, San Francisco , United States

    Her humor, enthusiasm, and energy are a refreshing addition to the pantheon of books on mindfulness.

  • Helen Benedict w/ Ayelet Waldman

    The Bindery 1727 Haight St, San Francisco , United States

    Booksmith is thrilled to host Helen Benedict for her new novel Wolf Season. She'll be in conversation with Ayelet Waldman (A Really Good Day). Join us!

  • Babylon Salon Winter ’17 Reading

    The Armory Club 1799 Mission St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    An all-female lineup of award-winning writers!

  • Charif Shanahan + Sam Sax

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

    Charif Shanahan and Sam Sax read from their latest poetry collections.