• Nomadic Press Summer Solstice 2017 Fundraiser

    Nomadic Press 2926 Foothill Blvd, Oakland , CA, United States

    Nomadic Press continues to burst at the seams with programming and publications, and we need your continued support to keep the doors open and our programming and publication schedule as robust as they currently are.

  • 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
  • Get Lit #25

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

    An amazing gathering of writers will read never-before-read material (rough drafts/debuts) within a three-minute time limit.

  • Laurie King

    Kepler's Books 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park , CA, United States

    The bestselling author of the Mary Russell mysteries, Laurie King, celebrates the release of an altogether new novel, an ominous and stunningly intricate story set in an inner-city middle school.

  • Brontez Purnell Book Launch

    Pegasus Books Downtown 2349 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley , CA, United States

    Join Brontez Purnell at Pegasus Books Downtown for the launch of his debut novel, Since I Laid My Burden Down.

  • Naomi Klein presents her new book No is Not Enough

    First Presbyterian Church of Berkeley 2407 Dana St., Berkeley, CA, United States

    Naomi Klein presents her new book No Is Not Enough in a discussion of resistance in the Trump era.

    $7
  • 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.

  • June Lyrics & Dirges

    Pegasus Books Downtown 2349 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley , CA, United States

    Free refreshments and a bookstore cat!!! Bring a date!

  • 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.

  • Books & Brews Series Kick-off!

    Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing 402 Ingalls Street, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    Join us for our Books & Brews SUMMER SERIES KICKOFF for 2017 at Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing!

  • Prison University Project – Open Line

    Book Passage Marin 51 Tamal Vista Blvd. , Corte Madera, CA, United States

    OpenLine features essays, poetry, and artwork from Prison University Project students, amplifying their voices and humanizing the image of incarcerated people in the public imagination.

  • 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.

  • Jenny Alton + Margaret Spilman

    Nomadic Press: Uptown 2301 Telegraph Ave., Oakland, CA, United States

    Join us for an excellent Uptown Fridays featuring readings by Jenny Alton and Margaret Spilman.

    $5 – $25
  • 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.

  • The Black Aesthetic Season 1 Book Launch!

    E.M. Wolfman General Interest Small Bookstore 410 13th Street, Oakland , CA, United States

    Come join us for a evening of music videos and readings from the publication, bring your friends!

  • 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.

  • R-Dub Death

    The Octopus Literary Salon 2101 Webster St #170, Oakland , CA, United States

    Readings + music!

  • Thomas Centolella

    Book Passage Corte Madera 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera, CA, United States

    Thomas Centolella is the author of four books of poetry.

  • 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!

  • Poetry Flash w/ Andrena Zawinski + Cathleen Calbert

    DIESEL, A Bookstore 5433 College Ave, Oakland, CA, United States

    DIESEL, A Bookstore in Oakland hosts another installment of Poetry Flash on Sunday, June 25th at 3pm. The featured guest poets will be Andrena Zawinski and Cathleen Calbert.

  • 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.