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  • Courts, COVID-19 & Voter Suppression

    Courts, COVID-19 & Voter Suppression

    Moderated by Lala Wu Program will air Thursday May 14th, 7:00 PM PST Register (for free) to watch this program’s debut We’ve all seen the images...

    Free
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    Mary Ruefle

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

    Mary Ruefle is the author of many books, including Dunce (Wave Books, 2019), My Private Property (Wave Books, 2016), Trances of the Blast (Wave Books, 2013), Madness, Rack, and Honey: Collected Lectures (Wave Books, 2012),...

    Free

  • Jeremy Packer and Joshua Reeves

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

    iller Apps: War, Media, Machine published by Duke University Press In Killer Apps Jeremy Packer and Joshua Reeves provide a detailed account of the rise of automation...

    Free

  • Joan Frank: Where You’re All Going

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

    Joan Frank discusses her new collection of novellas, Where You're All Going, with Peg Alford Pursell. Praise for Where You're All Going “Joan Frank’s wonderful novellas are...

    Free

  • Kate Messner Reads For Hicklebees

    Fundraising Goal: $2000 It’s a tough time for local bookstores, what with the social distancing and the sheltering in place. So we’re raising funds to...

    Free – $100
  • Fire in Paradise

    Alastair Gee and Dani Anguiano: Fire in Paradise

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

    Journalist Alastair Gee and Dani Anguiano discuss Fire in Paradise, their account about the 2018 Camp Fire, one of the worst wildfires in U.S. history. About...

    Free

  • Nomadic Press’ Virtual Open Mic #9

    FREE AND ALL WELCOME! Showing up is one amazing form of support that we really appreciate. Another is financial. Money = energy to us, and...

    Free

  • Young Adults! Cynthia Salaysay at Mrs. Dalloway’s

    Mrs. Dalloway's Bookstore 2904 College Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Launching her standout debut novel Private Lessons, in which a young pianist devotes herself to her art--and to the demanding, charismatic teacher she idolizes. To reserve your seat please...

  • Aya De León: Side Chick Nation

    Moe's Books 2476 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley

    Location: In the basement of the store. 2476 Telegraph Avenue, Berkeley Website Aya De León is a writer, activist, educator, spoken word poet and author...

  • Marta Lindsey: Golden Gate Park, An A-Z Adventure

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

    Join us to celebrate Marta Lindsey's new book Golden Gate Park, An A-Z Adventure About Golden Gate Park, An A-Z Adventure Explore California's most visited city...

    Free
  • Shelter in Sunset Reading Series

    Shelter in Sunset Reading Series

    In but a moment's time, our lives have become hyperlocalized. Sheltering in place, we become intensely aware of where we are, and with whom. Bringing...

    Free

  • Extinct Animals of the Ice Age!

    The Tar Pits Cantos Author Greg Harmon reads for the kids & their parents Join us online at Bird & Beckett this Sunday afternoon, for...

  • Krista Tippett

    Krista Tippett in conversation with Pico Iyer

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

    “On the air and in print, Ms. Tippett avoids easy answers, embracing complexity and inviting people of every background to join her conversation about faith,...

    $49

  • Molly Wizenberg: The Fixed Stars

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

    Molly Wizenberg discusses her new memoir, The Fixed Stars, with Esmé Weijun Wang. Praise for The Fixed Stars “In The Fixed Stars, Molly Wizenberg tackles the ever-shifting issues of...

    Free
  • See Black Women

    See Black Women

    'See Black Women’ is presented as part of the Art+Action Coalition’s COME TO YOUR CENSUS campaign, which aims to inspire and galvanize Census participation by...

    Free

  • Cara Black with Jacqueline Winspear

    Hosted by Peter Maravelis Two masters of crime fiction discussing the writing of fiction that takes place in World War Two Europe. They explore topics...

  • Get Lit #60 (Music by: TBA)

    Ale Industries 3096 E 10th Street, Oakland, CA, United States

    12–15 writers reading new work + live music + beer made on site + tacos just down the street: pure magical Get Litness. We're headed...

    $10 – $50

  • Get Lit #60 (Music by: TBA)

    Ale Industries 3096 E 10th Street, Oakland, CA, United States

    12–15 writers reading new work + live music + beer made on site + tacos just down the street: pure magical Get Litness. We're headed...

    $10 – $50

  • Jennifer Ackerman, The Bird Way at Bookshop Santa Cruz

    Bookshop Santa Cruz 1520 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz , CA, United States

    This is an advanced event listing. Please check back for updated information, or sign up for our events emails. This free event will take place at...

    Free

  • Nathaniel Rudavsky-Brody on Paul Valéry

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

    Nathaniel Rudavsky-Brody discusses his translation of The Idea of Perfection: The Poetry and Prose of Paul Valéry. About The Idea of Perfection A fresh look into the...

    Free
  • The Oakland Slam ft. Joyce Lee

    Oakland Virtual Slam ft. Joyce Lee!

    GANG GANG. We might be stuck inside but that doesn't mean we can't come together and have a poetry slam! We'll be hosting the slam...

    Free