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  • One Night Only: Walter Mosley Live — In Conversation with Eriq La Salle

    Malik Books 6000 Sepulveda Boulevard, #Suite 2470, Culver City, CA, United States

    Walter Mosley joins Eriq La Salle for a powerful talk on Black love, storytelling, and culture, followed by a live booksigning @ Malik Books Join Malik Books and PAFF for a powerful evening of conversation, culture, and community as legendary, award-winning New York Times bestselling author Walter Mosley takes the stage for an unforgettable book talk and signing celebrating his Read More ...

  • Grill Time! Book Launch Asada with Noah Galuten and Eloy Aluri

    13631 Saticoy Street 13631 Saticoy Street, Los Angeles, CA, US

    Join us for Grill Time! Book Launch Asada with Noah Galuten and Eloy Aluri – good vibes, great food, and awesome stories! Grill Time! Book Launch Asada with Noah Galuten and Eloy Aluri Kicking off the launch of his new cookbook Grill Time!, Noah Galuten is flying up local legend, chef Eloy Aluri from Hermosillo. Sonora, home to the best Read More ...

  • José Andrés with Jennifer Garner

    Robert Frost Auditorium 4401 Elenda Street, Culver City, CA, United States

    An Evening with  José Andrés discussing his new cookbook "Spain My Way: Eat, Drink, and Cook Like a Spaniard"Please note:-- Tickets cannot be re-sold on re-seller platforms. Re-sold ticket will not be honored.-- Tickets are non refundable and are not transferable.-- All ticket holders should be ready to show ID at the event.-- The name(s) you provide during registration will Read More ...

  • Business Book Launch: Lead With Kindness by Melinda Hsu

    Village Well Books & Coffee 9900 Culver Boulevard, #1b, Culver City, CA 90232, Culver City, CA, United States

    Melinda Hsu offers a pathway towards kindness in the workplace and beyond. Join us for the launch of Melinda Hsu's new book Lead With Kindness! Lead With Kindness offers clear guidance to those who yearn for more functional, efficient, humane, high-achieving workplaces and group collaborations. Sharing concise insights and tough love, Hsu presents a compelling and accessible roadmap for implementing Read More ...

  • L.A. Book Launch: To Ask For Love by Harry Northup (Cahuenga Press)

    Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center 681 Venice Blvd, Venice Beach, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    A book celebration for Harry Northup's latest collection "To Ask For Love." Readings by Cahuenga Press Poets. Beyond Baroque presents a reading and celebration of Harry E. Northup's To Ask For Love (Cahuenga Press). Harry E. Northup is a poet and actor (Mean Streets, Taxi Driver, Over The Edge, The Silence of the Lambs) and is the Producer and Host Read More ...

  • Palabras Literary Salon (May 2026 edition)

    Studious Coworking Space 418 Bamboo Lane, Los Angeles, CA, US

    Palabras Literary Salon celebrates BIPOC poets + writers for intercultural community building. Come enjoy an afternoon with Palabras Literary Salon, a BIPOC-centered literary community event with host Jen Cheng in Chinatown Los Angeles. Our May edition features acclaimed writer Xuan Juliana Wang to feature her book HOME REMEDIES, and other writing. Our event has a guest readers circle, a curated Read More ...

  • Authors and Their Journeys Series

    Lamanda Park Branch Library 140 South Altadena Drive, Pasadena, CA 91107, United States

    Join us for a special Author's Journeys conversation featuring the co-authors behind Trinity of Leadership: Learners, Thinkers, Tinkerers Join us for a special Author Journeys conversation featuring the co-authors behind Trinity of Leadership: Learners, Thinkers, Tinkerers. Six first-time authors—all New York University EdD Leadership and Innovation alumni—came together to write, edit, design, and self-publish their debut book while navigating the Read More ...

  • Literary Fiction Book Talk: Out Clause by Ernest Thompson

    Village Well Books & Coffee 9900 Culver Boulevard, #1b, Culver City, CA 90232, Culver City, CA, United States

    Academy Award winner Ernest Thompson presents his new novel in conversation with filmmaker Robert Greenwald. Join us for a conversation with Ernest Thompson, author of the new novel Out Clause! Ernest will be joined by filmmaker Robert Greenwald to discuss this powerful thriller about second chances and the courage required to live one’s better life. Especially when there are consequences Read More ...

  • Sikivu Hutchinson on Humanists in the Hood: Book Talk and Music

    Lore Leimert Park 4334 Degnan Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90008, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Book talk on Sikivu Hutchinson's Humanist in the Hood: Unapologetically Black, Feminist and Heretical, centering Black secular humanism On Sunday, May 31, Sikivu Hutchinson will give a book talk with guitar music on Humanists in the Hood: Unapologetically Black, Feminist and Heretical . The talk will address explorations of atheism and secular humanism amongst Black folks in the midst of Read More ...

  • Beat Poetry Night

    I.F.B. Studios 902 Western Avenue, Glendale, CA 91201, Glendale, CA, United States

    Chill vibes, raw beats, and spoken word that'll hit your soul—come vibe with us live at Beat Poetry Night! Beat Poetry Night Get ready for an evening of raw, rhythmic vibes at our Beat Poetry Night! This is your chance to experience the spoken word like never before, right in person. Whether you're a poet or just love listening, come Read More ...

  • Book Launch: Abundance by Hafeez Lakhani

    Village Well Books & Coffee 9900 Culver Boulevard, #1b, Culver City, CA 90232, Culver City, CA, United States

    Debut novelist Hafeez Lakhani presents his new book, Abundance, a wry take on the American Dream. Join us at Village Well Books & Coffee for a converation with author Hafeez Lakhani as he presents his debut novel Abundance, which follows two generations of a Muslim Indian family grapple with what parts of life we control and what we must humbly Read More ...

  • Unmodern Love: An Evening of Poetry

    Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center 681 Venice Blvd, Venice Beach, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Derrick Brown, Brendan Constantine, Aman K. Batra, and Micah Bournes read from their new collections in The Wanda Coleman Theater L.A. based poets Derrick C. Brown (Los Feliz Poet Laureate), Brendan Constantine, Aman K. Batra, and Micah Bournes read from their new collections in The Wanda Coleman Theater. Derrick C. Brown's new collection A Little Grief Break (Write Bloody Publishing) Read More ...

  • Paperback Book Launch: Woodworking by Emily St James

    Village Well Books & Coffee 9900 Culver Boulevard, #1b, Culver City, CA 90232, Culver City, CA, United States

    Novelist Emily St James debuts the paperback release of her acclaimed novel about identity, womanhood, and rural America. Join local author and screenwriter Emily St. James for the paperback launch of her debut novel Woodworking. From beloved media critic and television writer Emily St. James, Woodworking is the "charming" (Vox) and "dazzling" (Vogue) story of a trans high school teacher Read More ...

  • “Deadweight” Q&A and Book Signing with BOBBY LEE

    The Last Bookstore Studio City 4437 Lankershim Boulevard, Studio City, CA, United States

    The LAST BOOKSTORE Studio City welcomes comedian Bobby Lee as he discusses his debut graphic novel "Deadweight" with Matthew Medney! Bobby Lee visits The LAST BOOKSTORE Studio City to discuss his debut graphic novel Deadweight! From the twisted minds of Bobby Lee, Matthew Medney, Steve Orlando, and GUNGNIR, DEADWEIGHT is a blood-soaked, nut-cracking, soul-reclaiming battle royale that mashes Bruce Lee, Read More ...

  • The Diary of a Twenty-Five-Year-Old Alcoholic: Live Reading & Real Talk

    The Last Bookstore Studio City 4437 Lankershim Boulevard, Studio City, CA, United States

    The messy nights, the overthinking, the “I’m fine” when you’re not — live and unfiltered. Join Elli Rose Cikovic at The Last Bookstore (Studio City) for the first live reading of The Diary of a Twenty-Five-Year-Old Alcoholic — a brutally honest, darkly funny look at addiction, dating, identity, and trying to survive your twenties. This isn’t a polished, perfect version Read More ...

  • Poetry Reading: Catching Fire

    Village Well Books & Coffee 9900 Culver Boulevard, #1b, Culver City, CA 90232, Culver City, CA, United States

    Poets explore the devastation of the California wildfires and seek hope through solidarity. Join us for a reading from the contributors to Catching Fire: The Los Angeles Wildfires, a collection of poetry exploring the devastation of our recent fires and our resilience in recovery. About the book: Fueled by dry conditions and relentless Santa Ana winds rushing over the landscape Read More ...

  • BOOK LAUNCH: Shameless w/ Terrell J.A. Winder & Darryl Stephens

    Reparations Club 3054 South Victoria Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Join Rep Club for a discussion on 'Shameless' by author Terrell J.A. Winder in conversation with Darryl Stephens WHO & WHAT: Join Rep Club for a discussion on 'Shameless: The Making of Black Gay Identities in LA' by author Terrell J.A. Winder in conversation with Darryl Stephens. WHEN: Doors at 6:30pm, event promptly at 7pm. WHERE: Reparations Club, 3054 S. Read More ...

  • Book Club Comedy Hour featuring Lavender House by Lev AC Rosen

    The Last Bookstore Studio City 4437 Lankershim Boulevard, Studio City, CA, United States

    A bi-monthly variety show all based on one book: This month's book: Lavender House by Lev AC Rosen. You don't have to read the book, but it'll be funnier if you do! Please RSVP if you are interested in coming! Donations accepted at the door as well! Mention the show for 20% off the title at The Last Bookstore - Read More ...

  • Shay Kauwe, in conversation with Keala Kendall, discusses & signs The Killing Spell

    Vroman's Bookstore 695 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, CA, United States

    In this spellbinding fantasy debut set in a future where language magic reigns, a young Hawaiian woman must solve a murder to clear her name. Kea Petrova is dealing with more than her fair share of trouble. At just twenty-five years old, she's the youngest of five Hawaiian clan leaders living on the Homestead in outer Los Angeles. Nearly 200 Read More ...

  • L.A. Book Launch: Rogue Astronaut by Mitchell Jacobs

    Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center 681 Venice Blvd, Venice Beach, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Book Launch for "Rogue Astronaut" (University of Arizona Press) featuring Mitchell Jacobs and featured guests Join us for the book launch of Rogue Astronaut by Mitchell Jacobs. The author will be joined by Darren Donate, Maxwell Suzuki, and Jorrell Watkins for a poetry reading in The Wanda Coleman Theater. Reception & book signings to follow. Finalist for the 2026 Miller Read More ...

  • An Evening with Laverne Cox

    The Ann and Jerry Moss Theater--New Roads School Herb Alpert Educational Village, 3131 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica, CA, United States

    An Evening with Laverne Cox discussing her memoir, "Transcendent"Please note:-- Tickets cannot be re-sold on re-seller platforms. Re-sold ticket will not be honored.-- Tickets are non refundable and are not transferable.-- All ticket holders should be ready to show ID at the event.-- The name(s) you provide during registration will be on a will-call list at the event, where you Read More ...

  • Author Event! Lauren Okie and Clare Osongco

    Zibby's Bookshop Santa Monica 1113 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, US

    In person author event at Zibby's Bookshop, 1113 Montana Ave, Santa Monica 90403! About the book: In this lush, slow-burning romance, two childhood neighbors, connected by a shared tragedy, unexpectedly reunite to ghostwrite a love story for a reclusive author. Spending the summer at her secluded Hamptons estate, they soon discover that dozens of classic romance tropes, including the ones Read More ...

  • Eddie Huang with Ottessa Moshfegh

    The Ann and Jerry Moss Theater--New Roads School Herb Alpert Educational Village, 3131 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica, CA, United States

    Eddie Huang in conversation with Ottessa Moshfegh discussing his novel, Come UndonePlease note:-- Tickets cannot be re-sold on re-seller platforms. Re-sold ticket will not be honored.-- Tickets are non refundable and are not transferable.-- All ticket holders should be ready to show ID at the event.-- The name(s) you provide during registration will be on a will-call list at the Read More ...

  • The 2nd Black & Queer Poetry Slam: Soft Rage!

    Undrgrnd Studios 1950 South Santa Fe Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90021, United States

    2nd Annual Black & Queer Poetry Slam: Soft Rage! Poetry, DJ, Open cypher & food included. 21+. Feel deeply. Speak freely. Happy Juneteenth. Black & Queer Poetry Slam: Soft Rage! Juneteenth. Poetry, DJ, open cypher, food included. 21+ | 5 - 9PM Additional details to be announced....

  • Reading Through History Book Club

    The Pop-Hop Books Co-Op 5002 York Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90042, United States

    A bi-monthly book club where we read and discuss books inspired by historic events from different and less exposed cultural perspectives. Reading Through History! is a bi-monthly book club where we read and discuss books inspired by historic events from different and less exposed cultural perspectives. For our June 21st session, we’re reading Natalie Haynes’s “A Thousand Ships,” a women's Read More ...

  • An Evening with Danny McBride

    The Ann and Jerry Moss Theater--New Roads School Herb Alpert Educational Village, 3131 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica, CA, United States

    An Evening with Danny McBride discussing his collection of stories, "Thrilling Tales of Modern Men: Stories"Please note:-- Tickets cannot be re-sold on re-seller platforms. Re-sold ticket will not be honored.-- Tickets are non refundable and are not transferable.-- All ticket holders should be ready to show ID at the event.-- The name(s) you provide during registration will be on a Read More ...

  • L.A. Book Launch & Theatrical Reading: The Sun Has Fallen by Tyler Neufeld

    Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center 681 Venice Blvd, Venice Beach, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Told entirely in rhyme, an ensemble of 10 actors will bring 24 characters to life in this staged reading The Sun Has Fallen is an epic poem and Tyler Neufeld's authorial debut. It follows a fateful tale of magic, ghosts, children, second chances, and a battle between good and evil across an abstracted chessboard fantasy map. Told entirely in rhyme, Read More ...

  • Meet and Greet Book Launch A Portal Weaver’s Journey

    Arhaus – The Grove 189 The Grove Drive, Los Angeles, CA, US

    Join us online for the fun Meet and Greet Book Launch of A Portal Weaver's Journey—chat with the author! Join us at Arhaus, located at The Grove (Fairfax & 3rd), for an intimate Meet & Greet celebrating the release of A Portal Weaver’s Journey: Mae’s Awakening (Book 1) by Loni Menendez. This curated event is designed for supporters and readers Read More ...

  • Thriller Book Launch: The Haul by Gary Phillips

    Village Well Books & Coffee 9900 Culver Boulevard, #1b, Culver City, CA 90232, Culver City, CA, United States

    Gary Phillips presents his new thriller book The Haul, in conversation with Naomi Hirahara.