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Michael Hoerman
Himalayan Flavors 1585 University Ave, Berkeley, CA, United StatesMichael is touring to share a selection of earlier and never-heard-before poems in his new chapbook, Disoriented Fascinatio.
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Book Launch with Christopher Moore at Opera Plaza!
Books Inc. Opera Plaza 601 Van Ness, San Francisco , CA, United StatesNew York Times-bestselling author Christopher Moore joins us in celebration of his hilarious new novel, Noir. One day before the book's official release, this very special event...
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William Vollmann
Kepler's Books 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park , CA, United StatesWilliam T. Vollmann is the author of ten novels, including Europe Central, which won the National Book Award. He has also written Rising Up and Rising Down and Imperial, both...
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Samantha Irby / Meaty
The Booksmith 1644 Haight St, San Francisco , CA, United StatesBooksmith is thrilled to host Samantha Irby, in town to read from her beloved first collection of essays—and the basis for the upcoming FX Studios series—Meaty!...
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Kim Gordon and Chris Kraus
Nourse Theatre 275 Hayes Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesChris Kraus is a filmmaker and the author of I Love Dick and Aliens & Anorexia, and coeditor of Hatred of Capitalism: A Semiotext(e) Reader. Index called her “one of...
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Queer Words: In Conversation with Natasha Dennerstein
Folio Books 3957 24th St, San Francisco , CA, United StatesCelebrate National Poetry Month with Australian-born poet Natasha Dennerstein, as she shares with us snippets from her various books, “Anatomize,” “Triptych Caliform,” “Seahorse,” and “About...
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Sloane Crosley with Mallory Ortberg
Green Apple Books on the Park 1231 9th Ave, San Francisco , CA, United StatesSloane Crosley discusses her new book, Look Alive Out There with Mallory Ortberg. Praise for Sloane Crosley Sloane Crosley is another mordant and mercurial wit from the...
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Lyrics & Dirges: A Monthly Reading Series
Pegasus Books Downtown 2349 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley , CA, United StatesLyrics & Dirges: A Monthly Reading Series Lyrics and Dirges is our flagship monthly reading series featuring a mix of prominent, emerging and beginning writers. Its aim is...
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Meaghan O’Connell with Lydia Kiesling
Green Apple Books on the Park 1231 9th Ave, San Francisco , CA, United StatesMeaghan O'Connell discusses her new memoir, And Now We Have Everything: On Motherhood Before I was Ready with Lydia Kiesling. Praise for And Now We Have Everything...
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Melissa Stein / Terrible Blooms
The Bindery 1727 Haight St, San Francisco , United StatesThe Bindery is so excited to host the launch party for Melissa Stein's second book of poems! Don't miss it, friends—more deets to come soon....
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Drag Queen Story Hour Featuring Yves St. Croissant
Oakland Main Library 125 14th St, Oakland, CA, United StatesCreated by Michelle Tea and RADAR Productions in San Francisco, Drag Queen Story Hour (DQSH) is just what it sounds like—drag queens reading stories to...
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Jacqueline Winspear
Mrs. Dalloway's Bookstore 2904 College Ave, Berkeley, CA, United StatesJacqueline Winspear reads from her new Maisie Dobbs mystery, To Die But Once. To reserve your seat, purchase a copy of To Die But Once by calling the...
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13th Annual Poems Under the Dome
San Franscico City Hall San Francisco City HallMark your calendars! Speak in verse in the belly of the beast! All are welcome to celebrate National Poetry Month inside beautiful San Francisco City...
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Building Legacies: 45 Years of Art and Resistance
Chinese Cultural Center of San Francisco 750 Kearny Street 3rd Floor, San Francisco, CA, United StatesWe invite you to join us at Building Legacies: 45 Years of Art and Resistance to celebrate 45 years of community, art, and social justice...
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Words and Music Double Bill, Steve Dalachinsky ||| Cosmic Diaspora: Jake Marmer, John Schott, Joshua Horowitz
The Poetry Center, San Francisco State University 1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco , CA, United StatesJoin us, as The Poetry Center Reading Room transforms into a one-night-only performance space, for a very special evening of improvised music and poetry deployed...
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A Translator Walks into a Bar with Jessica Cohen
Jewish Community Library 1835 Ellis St., San Francisco, CA, United StatesTranslator Jessica Cohen will discuss the joys and challenges of rendering the work of some of the finest Israeli writers into English. Translators are bridge-builders...
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InsideStoryTime: Unrest
Cinnabar 397 Ellis St., San Francisco, CA, United StatesInsideStorytime UNREST at Cinnabar, 397 Ellis St. San Francisco, on Thursday April 19th, 7-9 pm, will feature Yang Huang (My Old Faithful), Sumiko Saulson (Somnalia), Dominica Phetteplace, Caitlin Myer, and Ishita Arora.
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Joanna Scutts
Green Apple Books on the Park 1231 9th Ave, San Francisco , CA, United StatesJoanna Scutts discusses her new book, The Extra Woman: How Marjorie Hills Led a Generation of Women to Live Alone and Like It. Praise for The...
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Åsne Seierstad / Two Sisters
The Bindery 1727 Haight St, San Francisco , United StatesTwo Sisters, by the international bestselling author Åsne Seierstad, tells the unforgettable story of a family divided by faith. Sadiq and Sara, Somali immigrants raising...
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Alexis Rhone Fancher + D.A. Powell
Falkirk Cultural Center 1408 Mission Ave, San Rafael , CA, United StatesThis is a reading of erotic poetry, adults only.
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Bawdy Storytelling’s ‘The Naughty Bits’
Verdi Club 2424 Mariposa St, San Francisco , CA, United States••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Named 1 of Uproxx's 10 Best Sex Podcasts to listen to right now: https://uproxx.com/life/best-sex-podcasts-right-now/ ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Voted 1 of Esquire's 10 Best Sex Podcasts, no...
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Dodie Bellamy: “Hoarding as Écriture”
San Francisco Art Institute 800 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA, United StatesGraduate Lecture Series] Dodie Bellamy: "Hoarding as Écriture" Throughout her career, Dodie Bellamy has undermined the fantasy of the autonomous subject. Her work compulsively explores...
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William T. Vollmann discusses No Immediate Danger
East Bay Booksellers 5433 College Avenue, OaklandFree -
Full Color: A Staged Reading
Studio Grand Oakland 3234 Grand Ave, Oakland , CA, United StatesFull Color: A Staged Reading Afro Urban Society and Studio Grand present 'Full Color', a short story written by Itoro Udofia that has been adapted for the stage...
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Muni Diaries Live 10th Anniversary Show
Elbo Room 647 Valencia Street, San Francisco , CA, United StatesMuni Diaries is celebrating 10 years of documenting life in our fair city, as viewed through the eyes of everyday commuters like you. For the...
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You’re Going to Die presents Death is Real with Mount Eerie
Swedish American Hall 2174 Market Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesYou're Going to Die Presents... Death is Real with Mount Eerie + special appearances by Scott Ferreter & words from Dr. Michael Fratkin @ The Swedish American Hall Doors...
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BAY AREA GENERATIONS #56
Joyce Gordon Gallery 406 14th Street, Oakland, CA, United StatesBAY AREA GENERATIONS, EDITION #56 Monday, April 23, 2018 at Joyce Gordon Gallery in Oakland, CA *Free on-street parking after 6pm * Beautiful location *...
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Luis Alberto Urrea: The House of Broken Angels
Book Passage Corte Madera 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera, CA, United StatesLuis Alberto Urrea reads from and signs his new novel, The House of Broken Angels.
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Rebecca Kauffman
Green Apple Books on the Park 1231 9th Ave, San Francisco , CA, United StatesRebecca Kauffman discusses her new novel, The Gunners. Praise for The Gunners "I recommend you read every single thing Rebecca Kauffman writes―start with this beautiful novel,...
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