Literary Events Search
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Christopher Shein
Literary Events, Home & Garden Fri., May 24, 7-10 p.m.
Discussing and signing his book, The Vegetable Gardener’s Guide to Permaculture: Creating an Edible Ecosystem.
free
A PLACE For Sustainable Living
1121 64th St., Oakland (map)
Jerry Ratch and R.M. Ryan
Literary Events Fri., May 24, 7 p.m.510 528-4291
Poetry readings by Jerry Ratch, reading from The Six Second Rule, and R.M Ryan, reading from his new book,The Book Of All There Is.
free
Mythos Fine Art & Artifacts
930 Dwight Way #10, Berkeley (map)
"Before There Is Nowhere To Stand"
Literary Events Sat., May 25, 3-5 p.m.510-849-2568
Bringing together Palestinian, Israeli, Arab, Jewish, and International poets to respond to the Israel-Palestine crisis.
$5-$10 suggested donation
La Peña Cultural Center
3105 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley (map)
Tim Kahl and Joshua McKinney
Literary Events Sun., May 26, 3 p.m.510-653-9965
Reading from their new books of poems, The Century of Travel and Mad Cursive, respectively.
free
Diesel, A Bookstore
5433 College Ave., Oakland (map)
Jeremy Larner and Ariel Parkinson
Literary Events Sun., May 26, 4 p.m.510 528-4291
Jeremy Larner will read his poetry, and Ariel Parkinson will show her short film "Inner Wilderness" and then discuss her process.
free
Mythos Fine Art & Artifacts
930 Dwight Way #10, Berkeley (map)
Bruce Neuburger and Aurelia Lopez
Literary Events Tue., May 28, 7 p.m.510-848-1196
A discussion featuring Bruce Neuburger, author of Lettuce Wars: Ten Years of Work and Struggle in the Fields of California, and Dr. Ann Aurelia Lopez, author of The Farmworkers’ Journey.
free
Revolution Books
2425 Channing Way, Berkeley (map)
Lisa Hanawalt
Literary Events Wed., May 29, 7:30 p.m.510-649-1320
Discussing and signing copies of her newly released book, My Dirty Dumb Eyes.
free
Pegasus Books Downtown
2349 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley & Oakland (map)
Hugh Martin, Brandon Shimoda, & Greg Wrenn
Literary Events Thu., May 30, 7:30 p.m.510-704-8222
Read from their poetry collections, The Stick Soldiers, Portuguese, and Centaur, respectively.
free
Mrs. Dalloway's
2904 College Ave., Berkeley (map)
Second Saturday Soup
Literary Events, Classes & Workshops Second Saturday of every month, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Continues through June 8925-399-5520
A poetry writing workshop led by various writers.
Firehouse Arts Center
4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton (map)
Third Tuesday Trope
Literary Events Third Tuesday of every month, 7-9 p.m. Continues through June 17925-399-5520
Poet Laureate Cynthia Bryant leads a monthly poetry critique. Bring in 10 copies of one or two poems for the group.
Towne Center Books
555 Main St., Pleasanton (map)
Memoir-Writing Workshop
Literary Events Tuesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. Continues through June 25510-981-6100
A six-session, hands-on workshop for people of all ages and backgrounds. Students write personal essays about the events, people, and places in their lives. Led by San Francisco author Frances Lefkowitz.
free
Berkeley Public Library, Central Branch
2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley (map)
Write for Your Life
Literary Events Mondays, 9:15-11:45 a.m.510-525-0302
There are far worse ways to spend a Monday than doing some writing as meditation. Write for Your Life happens every Monday morning at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Berkeley (1 Lawson Rd., Berkeley), with participants writing in response to a reading at the top of the session. Reading aloud to the group is optional. 9:15-11:45 a.m., free. 510-524-2858 or UUCB.org
free
Unitarian Universalist Church
1 Lawson Rd., Berkeley (map)
Art Beat Writers' Society
Literary Events Mondays, 7-9:30 p.m.510-384-3146
Writer Cori Crooks leads a weekly writing and performance workshop designed to generate new material and create a sustainable community of Bay Area writers.
The 25th Street Collective
477 25th St., Oakland (map)
Read and Share Book Club
Literary Events, Public Interest, Social Events, Culinary & Wine Fourth Tuesday of every month, 3-4 p.m.510-981-6100
A monthly book group for adults to discuss any book they please. Meetings held in the fourth floor Story Hour room.
Berkeley Public Library, Central Branch
2090 Kittredge St., Berkeley (map)
Anime Club
Kids, Literary Events Fourth Tuesday of every month, 5-6:30 p.m.510-597-5017
Anime discussion group for teens.
free
Oakland Public Library, Rockridge Branch
5366 College Ave., Oakland (map)
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