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  • Writing Hope: Queer Authors in Times of Oppression

    Dog Eared Books 900 Valencia St, San Francisco , CA, United States

    The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence present hopeful readings from various Queer Authors written during time of oppression

  • Voices of Witness @ City Lights

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

    with Mateo Hoke, Taylor Pendergrass, and Mohammed "Mike" Ali celebrating the release of Six By Ten: Stories From Solitary Confinement Edited by Mateo Hoke and Taylor Pendergrass, published by Haymarket...

  • BINDERY: Lisa Brennan-Jobs / Small Fry

    The Bindery 1727 Haight St, San Francisco , United States

    The Bindery hosts Lisa Brennan-Jobs for Small Fry, her smart, frank, and captivating coming-of-age memoir.   Note: Seating is limited for what will surely be a big night....

  • Writers with Drinks

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

    Rachel Kramer Bussel (Best Women's Erotica, Sex and Cupcakes) Cassandra Dallett (Collapse) Christine No (The Rumpus, Story Magazine) Cost: $5 to $20, no-one turned away...

    $20

  • Heather Havrilesky

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

    Heather Havrilesky discusses her new essay collection, What If This Were Enough? Praise for What If This Were Enough? "Heather Havrilesky is a singular talent and...

  • Litquake 2018

    Full schedule is here

  • Irish Arts & Writers Festival

    Los Gatos CA Los Gatos, California, CA

    The Irish Arts & Writers Festival brings together Irish writers and audiences in the historic and intimate town of Los Gatos, CA (located an hour...

    $50 – $150

  • Voz Sin Tinta: Our monthly bilingual poetry series and open mic.

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

    When : Thu, October 11, 6:30pm – 9:00pm Description : Sponsored by Alejandro Murguia, curated by Marguerite Munoz and Rene Vaz. This month's readers TBD.

  • Steven Seidenberg and Jared Stanley, reading and in conversation

    The Poetry Center, San Francisco State University 1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco , CA, United States

    Fellow poets and friends Steven Seidenberg and Jared Stanley, respectively from San Francisco and Reno, Nevada, will read from their work then join in conversation...

  • Walter Mosley

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

    reading from his new novel John Woman published by Atlantic Monthly Press Walter Mosely requires no introduction. His award-winning, critically-adored body of work has sold...

  • Psychic Bandwidth – San Francisco

    The Luggage Store 1007 Market Street, San Francisco , CA, United States

      PSYCHIC BANDWIDTH San Francisco   POETRY MUSIC DANCE   http://events-cillavee.blogspot.com/2018/08/psychic-bandwidth-san-francisco.html   WHO Cilla Vee Life Arts – with Cilla Vee, Gino Robair, Cheryl Leonard,...

    $6 – $15

  • Bikes to Books five-year anniversary October ride

    Jack London Street Jack London Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Celebrate five years of Bikes to Books with our October anniversary ride!   Combining San Francisco history, art, literature, cycling, and urban exploration, Bikes to Books...

  • Poetry Event: GEARS TURNING w/ Kim Shuck

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

    Join us for an afternoon of wonderful poetry by SF Bay Area based poets, artists, and musicians with your host Kim Shuck. To participate in...

  • Advice: A Night of Stories with Porchlight

    Swedish American Hall 2174 Market Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    We could all stand to hear some wisdom and guidance right about now. The Bay Area’s long-running Porch Light Storytelling Series returns with "advice"-themed tales from Steve Almond, Dickson...

    $20 – $25

  • John Freeman in conversation with Rebecca Solnit

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

    This event cosponsored by LITQUAKE in conjunction with City Lights and Grove Press celebrating the release of Freeman's Literary Journal: POWER Issue published by Grove Press From...

  • John Jay Osborn

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

    John Jay Osborn discusses his new novel Listen to the Marriage. About Listen to the Marriage Gretchen and Steve have been married for a long time....

  • The Simpsons and Other Jewish Families-Mike Reiss

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

    Mike Reiss, former head writier for The Simpsons, has written more than 300 episodes and won four Emmys for his work on the show. He...

    $20 – $25

  • The City Is Already Speaking: The Sound of Calle 24 Live Reading

    Bird & Beckett Books and Records 653 Chenery St, San Francisco , CA, United States

    Join United Booksellers, San Francisco Poet Laureate Kim Shuck, and the poets for what is likely to be the last live reading of 2018 from...

    $5

  • Lit Crawl SF

    The Mission the mission, San Francisco, CA, United States

    FREE! One of the most anticipated literary nights of the year, San Francisco's Lit Crawl began in 2004, and has grown to attract nearly 10,000...

  • LITQUAKE! LIT-Crawl

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

    Please join us for a great night of literary fun along 24th Street! Phase 1:  FLOR Y CANTO 2018 https://www.facebook.com/SFFloryCanto/ Phase 2:  FORUM Magazine https://www.facebook.com/ForumMagazine/...

  • 14th Annual Lit Crawl SF: Hazel Reading Series / The Escapery

    Red Poppy Art House 2698 Folsom St, San Francisco , CA, United States

    Date: Saturday, October 20, 2018 Time: 6pm doors, 6:30pm event Admission: Free Hazel Reading Series features an all-star lineup of readers. After the intermission, The...