Poetry & the Senses Fall 2021 Fellows Reading
The Arts Research Center will celebrate the 2021 Fall Poetry Fellows with a reading of work created during their fellowship semester. This event will feature undergrad...
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Tongo Eisen-Martin
Sydney Goldstein Theater 275 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesWednesday, December 15, 2021 7:30pm Pacific Time Venue: Sydney Goldstein Theater TICKETS Tongo Eisen-Martin is the current poet laureate of San Francisco. He is the author of Heaven...
$36
Quincy Troupe in Conversation with Danny Glover & Terry McMillan
VirtualQuincy Troupe, "Poet of the Deep Song," is joined in conversation by two lifelong friends, actor Danny Glover and bestselling author Terry McMillan. Dr. Kim...
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On Healing Indigenous Landscapes through Indigenous Science
VirtualDespite the undeniable fact that Indigenous communities are among the most affected by climate devastation, Indigenous science is very rarely found in mainstream environmental policy...
$10.
The 54th California International Antiquarian Book Fair
The Oakland Marriott City Center 1001 Broadway, Oakland, CAOne of the world’s largest antiquarian book fairs with over 100 booksellers from the United States and around the globe. The annual Book Fair features...
$10 – $25
9th Ave: Brian Tierney with William Brewer, Randall Mann, and Noah Warren
Green Apple Books 9th Avenue 1231 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoin us on Friday, February 11th at 7pm PT when Brian Tierney celebrates his collection, Rise and Float, at 9th Ave! Featuring fellow poets William Brewer, Randall Mann,...
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Black Joy Books and Resources for Youth
VirtualSan Francisco Public Library and the San Francisco Unified School District youth librarians team up to talk about Black Joy. Join BIPOC librarians Rachel Fiege...
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9th Ave: Tobey Hiller with Thaisa Frank
Green Apple Books 9th Avenue 1231 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoin us on Wednesday, February 16th at 7pm PT when Tobey Hiller is joined by Thaisa Frank to celebrate her latest book, Flight Advice: a fabulary, at 9th Ave! Mask...
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On the Intersection of Queerness and Neurodivergence
VirtualOver the past 17 years, Nick Walker has played a key role in the emergence of the neurodiversity paradigm--a framework for scholarship, practice, and social...
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100 Years of Stand-Up Comedy in San Francisco’s North Beach
The Beat Museum 540 Broadway, San Francisco , CA, United States"100 Years of Stand-Up Comedy in North Beach: How San Francisco Changed Comedy Forever!" San Francisco, and North Beach in particular, holds a special place...
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Virtual Event: Sheila Heti with Elif Batuman
online CA, United StatesJoin us on Friday, February 18th at 6pm PT when Sheila Heti is joined virtually by Elif Batuman to celebrate the release of her latest novel, Pure Colour! Presented in...
$31.00
Bay Area Stand Up Comedy: A Humorous History-Book Release Party
Alameda Comedy Club 2431 Central Ave., AlamedaThe comedians of the San Francisco Bay Area changed comedy forever. The Bay Area has long been a place for comedians to develop their voice...
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Virtual Event: Emily Maloney with Alex Marzano-Lesnevich
online CA, United StatesJoin us on Monday, February 21st at 6pm PT when Emily Maloney celebrates her book, Cost of Living, with Alex Marzano-Lesnevich on Zoom! Zoom Registration Praise for Cost of Living...
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9th Ave: Isaac Fellman with Charlie Jane Anders
Green Apple Books 9th Avenue 1231 9th Avenue, San Francisco, CA, United StatesJoin us on Tuesday, February 22nd at 7pm PT when Isaac Fellman celebrates the launch of his new novel, Dead Collections, with Charlie Jane Anders at 9th Ave! This event...
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Afternoon Craft Conversations with Ingrid Rojas Contreras
De La Salle Hall: Hagerty Lounge 928 St. Marys Road, Moraga, CA, United StatesDATE & TIME: Wednesday, February 23, 2022 - 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. LOCATION: De La Salle Hall: Hagerty Lounge, 1928 St. Marys Road, Moraga, CA 94575 View...
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Kristi Yamaguchi with Forum
The Commons, KQED Headquarters 2601 Mariposa Street, San FranciscoBay Area native, Olympic gold medalist and Dancing with the Stars winner, Kristi Yamaguchi, joins Forum to talk figure skating, the winter Olympics, life after...
$10
Alphabet Rockers, You Are Not Alone
VirtualListen as the Grammy-nominated team read You Are Not Alone, a debut picture book that empowers kids to love their beautiful selves, celebrate their identities,...
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Virtual Event: Shayda Kafai in conversation with Zena Sharman
San Francisco Public Library - Virtual LibraryShayda Kafai, author of Crip Kinship, and Zena Sharman, author of The Care We Dream Of, discuss how disability justice is foundational to combating legacies...
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Faux Queen: A Life in Drag with Fauxnique
The Commons, KQED Headquarters 2601 Mariposa Street, San FranciscoIconic Bay Area drag artist and choreographer Monique Jenkinson, better known to many as Fauxnique, joins host Peaches Christ for an evening of stories from...
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Afternoon Craft Conversation with Ruchika Tomar
De La Salle Hall: Hagerty Lounge 928 St. Marys Road, Moraga, CA, United StatesDATE & TIME: Wednesday, March 23, 2022 - 2:30 p.m. LOCATION: De La Salle Hall: Hagerty Lounge, 1928 St. Marys Road, Moraga, CA 94575 View...
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Richard Powers
Sydney Goldstein Theater 275 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesMonday, April 25, 2022 7:30pm Pacific Time Venue: Sydney Goldstein Theater TICKETS Richard Powers is the author of thirteen novels, including the 2019 novel The Overstory, which won the...
$36
An Evening with Neil Gaiman
Sydney Goldstein Theater 275 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesTuesday, May 3, 2022 7:30pm Pacific Time Venue: Sydney Goldstein Theater TICKETS “Gaiman is, simply put, a treasure-house of story, and we are lucky to have...
$49
Afternoon Craft Conversation with Brian Broome
online CA, United StatesDATE & TIME: Wednesday, May 4, 2022 - 2:30 p.m. LOCATION: De La Salle Hall: Hagerty Lounge, 1928 St. Marys Road, Moraga, CA 94575 View...
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Migrant Futures: Undocumented Poets Series
Medicine For Nightmares 3036th 24th Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesPoetry, performance, and conversation with curator and host Javier O. Huerta featuring: Jennif(f)er Tamayo + Aline Mello + Alan Pelaez Lopez Thursday May 5 Doors...
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Migrant Futures: Undocumented Poets Series
Medicine For Nightmares 3036th 24th Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesPoetry, performance, and conversation with curator and host Javier O. Huerta featuring: Javier Zamora + Gladys Wangeci Gitau-Damaskos + Yosimar Reyes Friday May 6 Doors...
Panel: The Right to Read
Koret Auditorium, San Francisco Main Library 100 Larkin Avenune, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, United StatesThe current fervor around book banning might feel like something that's happening elsewhere, but its stifling effects have hit writers right here at home. As...
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North Beach Branch Library Open House
North Beach Branch Library 850 Columbus Ave, San FranciscoJoin us as we celebrate the 9th anniversary since our reopening in 2014. Come meet our fabulous staff, browse our Beat collection and enjoy the...
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Jorge Tetl Argueta at Bird & Beckett
Bird & Beckett Books and Records 653 Chenery St, San Francisco , CA, United StatesBird & Beckett Books & Records 653 Chenery St. in San Francisco Presents: A reading by Jorge Argueta with live music by Dr. Loco &...
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Parkside Branch Library Open House
Parkside Branch Library 1200 Tarval Street, San FranciscoParkside is hosting an Open House featuring Boswick the Clown, make your own smoothies with the bike blender and crafts, librarian-led and from the Museum...
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Noe Valley Branch Library Open House
Noe Valley Branch Library 451 Jersey Street, San FranciscoCelebrate the beautiful Noe Valley Branch Library and our community with an afternoon of festivities for all ages. Learn the history of the Sally Burton...
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