• Shelter in Sunset Reading Series

    In but a moment's time, our lives have become hyperlocalized. Sheltering in place, we become intensely aware of where we are, and with whom. Bringing...

    Free
  • Extinct Animals of the Ice Age!

    The Tar Pits Cantos Author Greg Harmon reads for the kids & their parents Join us online at Bird & Beckett this Sunday afternoon, for...

  • Krista Tippett in conversation with Pico Iyer

    Nourse Theatre 275 Hayes Street, San Francisco, CA, United States

    “On the air and in print, Ms. Tippett avoids easy answers, embracing complexity and inviting people of every background to join her conversation about faith,...

    $49
  • Molly Wizenberg: The Fixed Stars

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

    Molly Wizenberg discusses her new memoir, The Fixed Stars, with Esmé Weijun Wang. Praise for The Fixed Stars “In The Fixed Stars, Molly Wizenberg tackles the ever-shifting issues of...

    Free
  • See Black Women

    'See Black Women’ is presented as part of the Art+Action Coalition’s COME TO YOUR CENSUS campaign, which aims to inspire and galvanize Census participation by...

    Free
  • Cara Black with Jacqueline Winspear

    Hosted by Peter Maravelis Two masters of crime fiction discussing the writing of fiction that takes place in World War Two Europe. They explore topics...

  • Get Lit #60 (Music by: TBA)

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

    12–15 writers reading new work + live music + beer made on site + tacos just down the street: pure magical Get Litness. We're headed...

    $10 – $50
  • Get Lit #60 (Music by: TBA)

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

    12–15 writers reading new work + live music + beer made on site + tacos just down the street: pure magical Get Litness. We're headed...

    $10 – $50
  • Jennifer Ackerman, The Bird Way at Bookshop Santa Cruz

    Bookshop Santa Cruz 1520 Pacific Ave, Santa Cruz , CA, United States

    This is an advanced event listing. Please check back for updated information, or sign up for our events emails. This free event will take place at...

    Free
  • Nathaniel Rudavsky-Brody on Paul Valéry

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

    Nathaniel Rudavsky-Brody discusses his translation of The Idea of Perfection: The Poetry and Prose of Paul Valéry. About The Idea of Perfection A fresh look into the...

    Free
  • Oakland Virtual Slam ft. Joyce Lee!

    GANG GANG. We might be stuck inside but that doesn't mean we can't come together and have a poetry slam! We'll be hosting the slam...

    Free
  • Alta Asks Live: Peter Orner

    Where do Peter Orner’s characters come from? Will the global pandemic appear somehow in his future work? And what comes next for the award-winning author...

    Free
  • Todd Miller: Empire of Borders

    Todd Miller discusses his recent book Empire of Borders: The Expansion of the US Border around the World This author presentation, discussion and Q and...

    Free
  • Red Light Lit

    Red Light Lit is having its first virtual reading series hosted by comedian, Luna Malbroux. Featured readers include Peter Thomas Bullen, Lara Coley, Jenee Darden,...

    Free
  • Exploring Rumi to Make Sense of Ourselves

    “Quit being a drop. Make yourself an ocean.” Rumi’s inspiring and deceptively simple poems have been called ecstatic, mystical, and devotional. For writer and activist...

    Free
  • Mary Karr & Kaveh Akbar

    Watch the upcoming webcast on our YouTube channel → You can support the cost of this public webcast by making a tax-deductible donation. Thank you...

    Free
  • Mary Karr & Kaveh Akbar

    Sydney Goldstein Theater 275 Hayes St, San Francisco, CA, United States

    TICKETSTo purchase over the phone: 415-392-4400 This event appears in the series Social Studies Known for her bestselling memoirs, Mary Karr is also a celebrated poet, essayist, and...

    $29
  • Lyrics & Dirges Ether Edition: May Contagion

    Lyrics & Dirges continues its long-running reading series featuring the diverse voices of the East Bay. With a reading by poets Tureeda Mikell and Sarah...

    Free