• ‘Hitler, My Neighbor: Memories of a Jewish Childhood, 1929-1939’

    Albert and Janet Schultz Cultural Arts Hall 3921 Fabian Way, Palo Alto

    "Hitler My Neighbor: Memories of a Jewish Childhood, 1929-1939" is about Edgar Feuchtwanger's unique experience as a young boy, watching Hitler from inside the windows...

    $8 – $26
  • BINDERY: Launch for Cary McClelland / Silicon City

    The Bindery 1727 Haight St, San Francisco , United States

    The Bindery hosts the launch party for Cary McClelland andSilicon City: San Francisco in the Long Shadow of The Valley, an intimate, eye-opening portrait of San Francisco transformed...

  • Poetic Tuesdays with Jason Bayani

    Yerba Buena Gardens 750 Howard St., San Francisco, CA, United States

    FREE! 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....

  • Writing Hope: Queer Authors in Times of Oppression

    Dog Eared Books 900 Valencia St, San Francisco , CA, United States

    The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence present hopeful readings from various Queer Authors written during time of oppression

  • Voices of Witness @ City Lights

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

    with Mateo Hoke, Taylor Pendergrass, and Mohammed "Mike" Ali celebrating the release of Six By Ten: Stories From Solitary Confinement Edited by Mateo Hoke and Taylor Pendergrass, published by Haymarket...

  • BINDERY: Lisa Brennan-Jobs / Small Fry

    The Bindery 1727 Haight St, San Francisco , United States

    The Bindery hosts Lisa Brennan-Jobs for Small Fry, her smart, frank, and captivating coming-of-age memoir.   Note: Seating is limited for what will surely be a big night....

  • How To Read A Poem

    Saint Mary's College of California 1928 Saint Mary's Road, Moraga, CA, United States

    DATE & TIME: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 -  1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. LOCATION: Saint Mary's College Museum of Art, 1928 Saint Mary's Road, Moraga, CA 94575...

  • Writers with Drinks

    Make-Out Room 3225 22nd St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Rachel Kramer Bussel (Best Women's Erotica, Sex and Cupcakes) Cassandra Dallett (Collapse) Christine No (The Rumpus, Story Magazine) Cost: $5 to $20, no-one turned away...

    $20
  • Heather Havrilesky

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

    Heather Havrilesky discusses her new essay collection, What If This Were Enough? Praise for What If This Were Enough? "Heather Havrilesky is a singular talent and...

  • Litquake 2018

    Full schedule is here

  • Irish Arts & Writers Festival

    Los Gatos CA Los Gatos, California, CA

    The Irish Arts & Writers Festival brings together Irish writers and audiences in the historic and intimate town of Los Gatos, CA (located an hour...

    $50 – $150
  • Voz Sin Tinta: Our monthly bilingual poetry series and open mic.

    Alley Cat Books 3036 24th St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    When : Thu, October 11, 6:30pm – 9:00pm Description : Sponsored by Alejandro Murguia, curated by Marguerite Munoz and Rene Vaz. This month's readers TBD.

  • Steven Seidenberg and Jared Stanley, reading and in conversation

    The Poetry Center, San Francisco State University 1600 Holloway Ave, San Francisco , CA, United States

    Fellow poets and friends Steven Seidenberg and Jared Stanley, respectively from San Francisco and Reno, Nevada, will read from their work then join in conversation...

  • Walter Mosley

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

    reading from his new novel John Woman published by Atlantic Monthly Press Walter Mosely requires no introduction. His award-winning, critically-adored body of work has sold...

  • Cary McClelland & Richard Walker: The Dark Shadow of Tech on Bay Area

    First Congregational Church of Berkeley 2345 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA, United States

    KPFA Radio 94.1FM presents "The Dark Shadow of Tech on the S.F. Bay Area" An amazingly timely discussion by experts: Cary McClelland, author of "Silicon...

    $12 – $15
  • Psychic Bandwidth – San Francisco

    The Luggage Store 1007 Market Street, San Francisco , CA, United States

      PSYCHIC BANDWIDTH San Francisco   POETRY MUSIC DANCE   http://events-cillavee.blogspot.com/2018/08/psychic-bandwidth-san-francisco.html   WHO Cilla Vee Life Arts – with Cilla Vee, Gino Robair, Cheryl Leonard,...

    $6 – $15
  • Bikes to Books five-year anniversary October ride

    Jack London Street Jack London Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    Celebrate five years of Bikes to Books with our October anniversary ride!   Combining San Francisco history, art, literature, cycling, and urban exploration, Bikes to Books...

  • Clearly Meant Presents: Jair

    Claremont Branch, Berkeley Public Library 2940 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Jair “TLM” reads his poems, followed by an interview and discussion with Glenn Ingersoll, the host of the Clearly Meant series. Jair “The Literary Masturbator”...

    Free
  • Clearly Meant presents Jair, the Literary Masturbator

    Claremont Branch, Berkeley Public Library 2940 Benvenue Ave, Berkeley, CA, United States

    Jair “TLM” reads his poems, followed by an interview and discussion. Jair “The Literary Masturbator” is a poet, spoken word artist, arts curator, and activist. His books...

    Free
  • Poetry Event: GEARS TURNING w/ Kim Shuck

    Adobe Books 3130 24th St., San Francisco, CA, United States

    Join us for an afternoon of wonderful poetry by SF Bay Area based poets, artists, and musicians with your host Kim Shuck. To participate in...

  • Advice: A Night of Stories with Porchlight

    Swedish American Hall 2174 Market Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    We could all stand to hear some wisdom and guidance right about now. The Bay Area’s long-running Porch Light Storytelling Series returns with "advice"-themed tales from Steve Almond, Dickson...

    $20 – $25