Join Standing O Storytelling's brand new crop of storytellers as they step onstage to tell their own true stories-without notes-as part of the storytelling workshop graduation show.
Free event!
Join us every Tuesday evening in the historic literary epicenter of San Francisco to hear poets from near and far read their work!
Free reading!
Booksmith is elated to host a launch party for the one and only Michelle Richmond, reading from her new novel The Marriage Pact.
If you are a queer-identified author and would like to read at our event, write us at: PerfectlyQueerSF@gmail.com You will have 5 minutes to talk...
A celebration of all things Shakespeare!
Booksmith hosts one of our absolute favorite writers, Andrew Sean Greer, for the launch of his new novel Less. Please join us!
Samantha Hunt discusses her new story collection, The Dark Dark with Clara Sankey.
Chicano writers Alan Chazaro, Sara Campos, Christine Granados and Northern California singer/songwriter Alyssa Granados will perform from their collective works.
Current Poet Laureate of Sacramento, Indigo Moor is the author of three books of poetry.
Join us for happy hour at the CAT and Two Lines offices to celebrate the release of My Heart Hemmed In, our third book by Marie NDiaye.
Lit-Hops: Your Favorite New Book + A Beer To Match!
Ian Stansel discusses his new novel, The Last Cowboys of San Geronimo.
Poetry + tea!
ARC Youth Fest is the only outdoor summer art festival put on for youth by youth artists. Artists range from 13 to 24 years old.
Join us to celebrate the release of a new volume of Cipactli!
At the Bay Area Poetry Marathon, poets from across the U.S. and the Bay Area celebrate innovative poetry in a series of readings throughout the summer.
3 minute maximum open mic, first come, first serve, on the topic of freedom.
Featured poets, followed by an open mic. Share your poems, or just listen.
Our Summer Poetry & Place reading will be on 6/30 featuring Robert Hass & Michelle Lin. All ages open mic. Hope to see you at...
Copies of Kingdom and Duet will also be available at the event.
Bawdy Storytelling ("The Moth for Pervs" -LA Weekly) is America's Original Sex + Storytelling series featuring Real People & Rockstars sharing their bona fide sexual exploits, live onstage.
Please join Green Apple Books on Clement street Monday, July 31st at 7:00pm as we welcome Author Tim Taranto, reading from and discussing his book Ars Botanica.
Join us every Tuesday evening in the historic literary epicenter of San Francisco to hear poets from near and far read their work!
Wayne Goodman and Rick May celebrate the publication of their new books Tuesday, August 1, 7pm at Dog Eared Books Castro, with friends Lori Ostlund + Anne Raeff.
The Booksmith is excited to host Rob Reid as he discusses his new novel, Forever On. Join us!
Eugene Lim discusses his new novel, Dear Cyborgs, with Mauro Javier Cardenas.
We are pleased and proud to welcome Kim to Bird & Beckett for this reading at the outset of her two-year term as Poet Laureate of San Francisco.
George Higgins is an Oakland poet and actor.