Visiting poets offer tributes, and we share stories and insights into Heaney’s work and influences during his time in the Bay Area.
Tongo Eisen-Martin reads from his poetry, as part of his weeklong stint as Mazza Writer in Residence at The Poetry Center.
Ho Lin, co-editor of the long-running literary journal Caveat Lector, joins us in the Marina for a Launch Party celebrating his dazzling fiction debut, China Girl: And Other Stories.
Join us for a fascinating look at this history in a landmark exhibit that has enjoyed a highly successful tour of Ireland this year.
Featuring Francisco Aragón and Nancy Morejón, and 10 spots on the Open Mic.
Reading from her short story collection.
This event is co-presented with the Irish American Bar Association of Northern California.
Short fiction is having a remarkable moment in Northern Ireland, with a boom in women’s writing.
Reading, drinks, + snacks!
Representing a new generation of voices in Irish literature.
Tons of great readings!
Join us for a poetry reading, interview, and Q&A.
Come and enjoy a friendly and informal read-around.
Sinéad Gleeson and Robert West discuss the life and work of Irish writer and journalist, Maeve Brennan.
A book that seeks to manufacture dissent through collaborative art and poetry.
Tongo Eisen-Martin in collaboration with drummer/composer and writer Marshall Trammell, of the duo Black Spirituals.
Discussing new poetry collections!
This show is not to be missed!
Join us for a “Tiny Stories” session with Jan who reads and discusses her recent collection, Postcard Stories.
San Francisco State University Cinema Professor McBride talks about his career as a film critic and historian.
Emer reads from a selection of her work and opens up the conversation of what role artists can play in the new culture of rage and resistance in these darkly turbulent times.
Suggested donation $10.
Discussing + music.
The reading will be followed by a discussion, moderated by Rosemary Graham.
Enjoy line breaks during your lunch break, as some of the Bay Area’s best poets and musicians share their work in the great outdoors.
We're so excited to be hosting three three three amazing poets!
Maggie will be in conversation with Chris Taylor of Mashable.com.
Renee Gladman is a writer and artist preoccupied with lines, crossings, thresholds, geographies, and syntaxes as they play out in the interstices of poetry and prose.
Brian Rogers reads from and discusses his novel The Whole of the Moon.
Join us for the latest installment!