Help the Bay Area literary community celebrate two decades (to the day) of the world-famous festival known as Litquake. Founded in a dive bar 20 years ago, Litquake returns to its roots to host this action-packed literary bash. Hear highlights for the upcoming 20th anniversary festival. Mingle with the word nerds. Hear readings and stories from LQ veterans. Slake your thirst on discounted specials from Fort Point Beer. Watch in amazement as five author bands take the stage in a Battle Royale to the death:

Featuring, in order of appearance:

• Merle Kessler
• devorah major
• Alan Black
• Tamim Ansary
• April Sinclair
• Vata & the Vine
• Heather Bourbeau & Raman Osman
• Steven Gray & Tongo Eisen-Martin
• Delco (A Delaware Corporation)
• The Deadliners (no video)

For bios and more: https://sched.co/QnC6

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