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  • Eastridge Open Mic: Robert Tinoco Duran

    Barnes & Noble at Eastridge Mall 2200 Eastridge Loop, Suite #1420, San José, CA, United States

    Eastridge Open Mic w/ host Lorenz Dumuk.

  • Children of the Love

    California Historical Society 678 Mission St., San Francisco, CA, United States

    This program is part of San Francisco's 50th anniversary celebration of the Summer of Love.

    $10

  • One Year Anniversary Bash

    Dog Eared Books Castro 489 Castro Street, San Francisco , CA, United States

    Come celebrate the one-year anniversary of Dog Eared Books keeping books in the Castro!! We are beyond excited to have Cleve Jones, Charlie Jane Anders,...

    Free

  • Achy Obejas

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

    Reading from her new short story collection The Tower of the Antilles.

  • Paul Cohen

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

    Iowa Writers' Workshop graduate Paul Cohen joins us in the Marina for a reading and discussion of his lyrical debut novel, The Glamshack.

  • Janet Hamill + Camille O’Grady

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

    Mister WA is kickstarting a new series of cultural explorations with pioneer artists Janet Hamill and Camille O’Grady, presenting a rare blend of poetry, spoken word, music, and performance.

  • Grant Jarrett

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

    Writer, ghostwriter, editor, musician, and occasional songwriter Grant Jarrett shares his spectacular new novel, The Half-Life of Remorse.

  • Have a Poet for Lunch w/ Charlie Jane Anders

    Contemporary Jewish Museum 736 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    FREE with regular admission as follows: General Admission, $14; Students with a valid ID and Seniors, $12; Members and Youth 18 and under, free.

  • Courtney Morgan

    Adobe Books 3130 24th St., San Francisco, CA, United States

    Morgan takes a radical approach to the linked-story collection in her first book.

  • Anywhere Zines Closing Reception

    Tenderloin Museum 398 Eddy St, San Francisco , CA, United States

    This free community Saturday afternoon event features Tenderloin performances and refreshments.

  • June 2017 Poetry at Florey’s

    Florey's Book Co. 2120 Palmetto Ave., Pacifica, CA, United States

    Readings + an open mic!

  • San Francisco Writing Workshop Reading

    Alley Cat Books 3036 24th St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    The San Francisco Writing Workshop presents their annual reading of work from their authors to benefit Alley Cat! Food and drinks and good company!

  • The Racket #8: The Body

    Adobe Books 3130 24th St., San Francisco, CA, United States

    We're gathering a talented cast of readers to share their thoughts on the body.

  • Amelia Gray + Rosecrans Baldwin

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

    Booksmith is doubly excited to host a joint reading by Amelia Gray and Rosecrans Baldwin to celebrate their anticipated new books, Isadora and The Last Kid Left.

  • Patti Trimble + Toshi Washizu

    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!

  • Camille T. Dungy

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

    An award-winning African American poet debuts in prose with a stunningly graceful and honest exploration of race, motherhood, and history.

  • Gabe Habash + Julie Buntin

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

    Gabe Habash and Julie Buntin discuss their new novels Stephen Florida and Marlena.

  • Roxane Gay

    African American Art & Culture Complex 762 Fulton St., San Francisco, CA, United States

    Booksmith is thrilled to host Roxane Gay for her new memoir Hunger.

    $40

  • Laura Kamoie + Stephanie Dray

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

    A night of readings!

  • InsideStorytime DESECRATION

    Convent Arts Collective 660 Oak St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    A night of readings!

  • Kaitlin Solimine + Warren Read

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

    Booksmith is doubly excited to host a joint reading by Kaitlin Solimine and Warren Read to celebrate their new books, Empire of Glass and Ash Falls. Don't miss this!

  • Arundhati Roy

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

    Arundhati Roy is the author of the Booker Prize-winning novel The God of Small Things.

    $29

  • Catherine Lacey

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

    Catherine Lacey discusses her latest novel, The Answers, with FSG editor Emily Bell.

  • Community Voices: Poets Speak

    Museum of the African Diaspora 685 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Every Thursday at 5pm from June 29 – August 10, join us for Community Voices: Poets Speak at the Museum of the African Diaspora where Bay Area Cave Canem poets reflect on themes of our current exhibition

  • TransAction: Trans Writing as Activism

    Alley Cat Books 3036 24th St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    The event will examine the role of trans literature and aesthetic in the current American political and cultural climate.

  • Josh Barkan

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

    Josh Barkan in conversation about his new story collection, Mexico.