Jom Rivers Studio
801 East 7th Street, Unit 109, Los Angeles, CA 90021, Los Angeles, CA, United States
The Guild brings together visual, literary and performing artists to build community and collaborations across disciplines. The Guild aims to make the arts community more connected, accessible, and collaborative through monthly Assemblies, artist spotlights, professional development, critiques, gallery meetups, film screenings, spoken word/poetry, exhibitions, community partnerships, and an ongoing exchange of opportunities. The Guild brings together visual, literary and performing Read More ...
RagTag Art Haus
560 S Main St, Unit 9N, Los Angeles, CA 90013, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Every other Sunday: Banned Book Club at RagTag Art Haus. Currently reading 1984. In-person & virtual. Readers and non-readers welcome. Banned Book Club meets every other Sunday to dig into books that someone, somewhere, decided you shouldn't read. We're currently working through 1984 by George Orwell — no pressure if you haven't finished the pages, and no pressure to have Read More ...
Live Talks Los Angeles presents a virtual event. Ari Emanuel in conversation with Kara Swisher, discussing his memoir "Roll the Calls." Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 6pm PT / 9pm ET. One of Hollywood's most accomplished, feared, and funny dealmakers has some stuff he wants to get off his chest: a lifetime worth of stuff, and secrets, and stories. Virtual admission Read More ...
Author of eight NYT bestsellers, Malcolm Gladwell investigates America's complicated relationship with gun violence in THE AMERICAN WAY OF KILLING: THE INVENTION OF AN EPIDEMIC, in conversation with Larry Wilmore. This is a virtual event presented by Live Talks Los Angeles. Full details and tickets: https://livetalksla.stellartickets.com/events/in-conversation-with-malcolm-gladwell-virtual-event--2/occurrences/901b59a3-e5b9-410f-932e-02c9b321f3e1
Reparations Club
3054 South Victoria Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Join Rep Club for a discussion on 'Family And Friends' by filmmaker and author Natalie Baszile & Dana Johnson WHO & WHAT: Join Rep Club for a discussion on 'Family And Friends' by filmmaker and author Natalie Baszile, in conversation with Dana Johnson. From the author of Queen Sugar, a piercing examination of friendship and loyalty as two best friends Read More ...
Robert Frost Auditorium
4401 Elenda Street, Culver City, CA, United States
An Evening with Michael Douglas discussing his memoir, "One Helluva Ride." 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 ...
Village Well Books & Coffee
9900 Culver Boulevard, #1b, Culver City, CA 90232, Culver City, CA, United States
Authors Bitter Karella, Allison Mick, and Joshua Millican present their folk horror work focusing on environmental horror. Join us for a reading and conversation from The Dark Woods Project! The Dark Woods Project is a writers’ collective bound by explorations of Forest Horror (including Redwood Gothic and Eco-horror). The authors delve into the ominous complexities and primal fears of Forest Read More ...
Robert Frost Auditorium
4401 Elenda Street, Culver City, CA, United States
Olivia Harrison with Cameron Crowe discussing George Harrison's book, "The Third Eye: Early Photographs" 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 ...
Village Well Books & Coffee
9900 Culver Boulevard, #1b, Culver City, CA 90232, Culver City, CA, United States
Authors Sean Bernard, Paul Bergstraesser, and Dylan Bassett present their new work, published by What Books Press. Join us to celebrate this year's fiction slate from What Books Press! On October 11th, Sean Bernard, Paul Bergstraesser, and Dylan Bassett will gather to discuss and read from their new work. About the participants: Sean Bernard directs the BA Creative Writing Program Read More ...
SLEEPING BEAUTIES: WHY GOOD IDEAS GO DORMANT AND HOW THEY WAKE UP, from the incomparable creative mind of David Byrne. This is a virtual event presented by Live Talks Los Angeles. Full details and tickets: https://livetalksla.stellartickets.com/events/in-conversation-with-david-byrne-virtual-event/occurrences/0511fe81-727e-4835-8bc6-5b8cf7beabb7
Robert Frost Auditorium
4401 Elenda Street, Culver City, CA, United States
An Evening with Dave Byrne discussing his book 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 Read More ...
Five queer authors open portals to spectacular new worlds and dare us to get lost in them. Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026 · 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Online via Zoom and YouTube What can we discover in worlds that have never existed? And how does queer imagination remake the rules of magic, adventure, and belonging? On Oct. 14, five queer fantasy Read More ...
The Last Bookstore Studio City
4437 Lankershim Boulevard, Studio City, CA, United States
A bi-monthly variety show based on one book. This month's book: Hello, Friends! by Dulcé Sloan! Featuring Dulcé Sloan! Part book club. Part Comedy. A night of laughs all based on one book.You don't have to read the book. (But it'll be funnier if you do!) This month's book: Hello, Friends! by Dulce' Sloan. This month's headliner: Daily Show correspondent Read More ...
A C Bilbrew Library
150 East El Segundo Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90061, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Come celebrate the launch of FOUR new children's storybooks created by Black Deaf authors and illustrators — FREE with RSVP! Join us for an afternoon of books, snacks, creativity, community, and celebration! Please complete this form to RSVP for you and your family for the October 17th book launch. Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM–4:00 PM Where: A.C. Read More ...
Village Well Books & Coffee
9900 Culver Boulevard, #1b, Culver City, CA 90232, Culver City, CA, United States
Acclaimed authors Regina O'Melveny, Carolyn Brigit Flynn, and Deena Metzger share their newest work and sign books. Join us at the studio at Village Well for a reading and signing! Authors Regina O'Melveny, Carolyn Brigit Flynn, and Deena Metzger will present work new and old and sign copies of their books. About the authors: Regina O'Melveny is an artist and Read More ...
Village Well Books & Coffee
9900 Culver Boulevard, #1b, Culver City, CA 90232, Culver City, CA, United States
Middle Grade Author Sarah Mlynowski discusses her new book Rumor Has It. Join us for a visit from author Sarah Mlynowski in celebration of her new release Rumor Has It! About the author: Sarah Mlynowski is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author and coauthor of over fifty books for teens, tweens, kids, and adults, including the Whatever Read More ...
Hollywood icon Michael Douglas tells the unfiltered story of his life for the first time in ONE HELLUVA RIDE, spanning 50 years in entertainment. This is a virtual event presented by Live Talks Los Angeles. Full details and tickets: https://livetalksla.stellartickets.com/events/in-conversation-with-michael-douglas-virtual-event/occurrences/fef7a22d-1c39-412a-9967-5c08d9ba6d58
A celebration of THE THIRD EYE, an extraordinary collection of more than two hundred images and writings, with Olivia Harrison in conversation with Cameron Crowe. This is a virtual event presented by Live Talks Los Angeles. Full details and tickets: https://livetalksla.stellartickets.com/events/olivia-harrison-in-conversation-with-cameron-crowe-virtual-event/occurrences/6c08f3d0-60a4-4629-bdbd-b3f5e0995df0
A guided exploration of Black Girls Must Die, led by Dr. LaTasha Miller. Understand burnout, release expectations, and find rest. Tired of carrying the weight of being "the strong one"? "You have to be twice as good to get half as much." If you are a Black woman navigating corporate, healthcare, legal, or high-achieving spaces, you learned early on that Read More ...
Reparations Club
3054 South Victoria Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Join Rep Club for a discussion on 'Stellar Smoke' by author Tanaïs & moderator Chantal Aida Gordon WHO & WHAT: Join Rep Club for a discussion on 'Stellar Smoke' by author Tanaïs, in conversation with Chantal Aida Gordon. A hypnotically original and lush speculative novel from award-winning author Tanaïs about family secrets and the mother–daughter bond across generations—ultimately blurring the Read More ...
Village Well Books & Coffee
9900 Culver Boulevard, #1b, Culver City, CA 90232, Culver City, CA, United States
Monona Wali presents her new novel in conversation with Neelanjana Banerjee. Join us for a conversation with author Monona Wali as she presents her novel Sutra Americana, the decades-long story of a close-knit Indian immigrant family who, in learning to be American, a complex and exhilarating project, find the threads of their relationships unravel. Weike Wang, author of Rental House Read More ...
Robert Frost Auditorium
4401 Elenda Street, Culver City, CA, United States
Adam Grant in conversation with Jennifer Garner discussing his book, "Vibe: The Secrets of Strong Connections in a Lonely World" 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 Read More ...
Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center
681 Venice Blvd, Venice Beach, Los Angeles, CA, United States
The third Poet Film Stage production at Beyond Baroque Lobby opens 7:00 PM I Theatre doors 7:20 PM I Performance 7:30 PM A mysterious suitcase moves through a cinematic world of poetry and performance. Double Exposure, the third Poet Film Stage production at Beyond Baroque, brings poetry into dialogue with film, live performance, and an original score. Created and directed Read More ...
Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center
681 Venice Blvd, Venice Beach, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Presented by the FRDLP. Hosted by Renée Petropoulos Join us for a session of careful, attentive live reading and interpretation of “What is Authority?” by Hannah Arendt and The School of Public Life by the late Fred Dewey. Table Reading sessions are hosted at Beyond Baroque, led by Renée Petropoulos and the Fred Rogers Dewey Legacy Project (FRDLP). Historically, these Read More ...
Reparations Club
3054 South Victoria Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States
This is a Rep Club Book Club. We read Black books and talk about them. Wanna read more in 2026 and need some accountability partners at your favorite bookstore? We got you. We also got a community of readers who would love to meet you. Join us! Let's read more! WHO & WHAT: Rep Club and YOU! Join us monthly Read More ...
Village Well Books & Coffee
9900 Culver Boulevard, #1b, Culver City, CA 90232, Culver City, CA, United States
Poets published by What Books Press present their new work. Join us to celebrate this year's fiction slate from What Books Press! On October 25th, Amy Elisabeth Davis, James Cushing, Celeste Boyer, and Bill Mohr will read from and discuss their new work. About the participants: Amy Elisabeth Davis, a historian and poet who studied at Cornell and Columbia and Read More ...
12444 Venice Blvd.
12444 Venice Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90066, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Join Good Girl Books and Literati Events for a short story writing night! At the start of the evening, we'll reveal a writing prompt or theme to spark your imagination. You'll have time to write on-site, although you're also welcome to bring a pre-written story! Guests will then have the option to share their work and offer feedback. *Bring journal, Read More ...
New York Times bestselling author Adam Grant returns to Live Talks Los Angeles with a new book on the surprising science of potential, in conversation with Jennifer Garner. This is a virtual event presented by Live Talks Los Angeles. Full details and tickets: https://livetalksla.stellartickets.com/events/adam-grant-in-conversation-with-jennifer-garner-virtual-event--2/occurrences/cb8f2dd1-7467-478f-9183-f0a2abf116e4
Village Well Books & Coffee
9900 Culver Boulevard, #1b, Culver City, CA 90232, Culver City, CA, United States
Matthew Aldrich presents his debut novel, a technological satire, in conversation with author Carrie Seim. Join us for the launch of Matthew Aldrich's debut novel The Natural Order! Matthew will be joined by author Carrie Seim to discuss this provocative, page-turning satire about immortality, technology, and sabotage that Academy Award winner Barry Jenkins calls "haunting, humane, and utterly compelling." About Read More ...
Village Well Books & Coffee
9900 Culver Boulevard, #1b, Culver City, CA 90232, Culver City, CA, United States
Kyle Kouri debuts his new novel alongside special guests. Join us for the launch of Graveyard, the debut novel from Kyle Kouri, author of The Problem Drinker! Kyle will be joined by an all-star ensemble of writers -- Jean Kyoung Frazier, Luke Goebel, Brittany Menjivar, and Travis Sedg Bacon -- to discuss their approaches to writing Los Angeles and read Read More ...
Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center
681 Venice Blvd, Venice Beach, Los Angeles, CA, United States
An evening of poetry and non-fiction at Beyond Baroque Join us for an evening celebrating new books by Robert Hass and Brenda Hillman in The Wanda Coleman Theater at Beyond Baroque. Robert Hass’s A Third Commonness: Essays on Poetry, Poetics, and the Natural World, published by Copper Canyon Press, traces a literary and ecological lineage through poets, writers, landscapes, and Read More ...
Sims Library Of Poetry
2702 West Florence Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Slanguage Poetry Show {HALLOWEEN COSTUME OPEN MIC EDITION}. Come check out great poetry & fun energy! You can perform or enjoy the night. Slanguage Poetry Show {HALLOWEEN COSTUME OPEN MIC EDITION}. Come check out great poets & fun energy! You can sign up on the open mic list and share your work on our stage! We are excited to invite Read More ...
Village Well Books & Coffee
9900 Culver Boulevard, #1b, Culver City, CA 90232, Culver City, CA, United States
Our Condensed Book Club makes books clubs easier! Come ready to read and discuss a great short story. No prior reading required. Book clubs can be intimidating, especially when you haven't finished the book. That's why we've created a Condensed Book Club, where we read short stories together, and discuss. No prior reading required. All you have to do is Read More ...
Four local writers dare to break the rules, raise their voices, and refuse to compromise. What does a writer sacrifice when they soften their work to fit the mold? And what becomes possible when they refuse? On Nov. 4, four local writers confront subjects many books shy away from: race, desire, class, the messy moments when life stops making sense. Read More ...
Skylight Books
1818 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Ever had a crappy job with an even crappier boss who made you feel disposable, powerless, and exploited? Whether you're bagging groceries, writing code, delivering food, or cleaning hotel rooms, Fired Up About Unions is your invitation to join the labour movement and understand how young people are paving the way for unions that are more democratic, inclusive, and ready Read More ...
The Ann and Jerry Moss Theater--New Roads School
Herb Alpert Educational Village, 3131 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90404, Santa Monica, CA, United States
Tony Shalhoub & Josie Adams discussing their book, "We Thought They'd Never Leave: Musings on Food and Family." 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 Read More ...
Bezdek Center for the Performing Arts at Cross Roads School
1736 22nd Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404, Santa Monica, CA, United States
An Evening with Andy Serkis discussing his memoir, "My Pressures: The Bizarrely True Story of Andy Serkis" 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 Read More ...
Beyond Baroque
681 Venice Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, United States
A generative writing workshop with Truong Tran The Poet’s Memoir is a generative workshop that approaches the narratives of the self through short, non-narrative inquiries. A memoir does not have to tell a life from beginning to end. It can be made of moments, snippets, fragments—parts of a story that, when brought together, begin to make a whole. In this Read More ...
The Last Bookstore, 453 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA, USA
453 South Spring Street, #Ground Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90013, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Join us for an evening of art, activism, and organizing—featuring Jane Fonda in conversation with Ken Grossinger, author of Art Works. Drawing on Jane’s extraordinary career in film and activism and Ken’s work as a strategist in social movements, they’ll explore how artists can confront authoritarianism and promote democracy. Light snacks and non-alcoholic drinks will be provided. Priority seating for Read More ...
The Ann and Jerry Moss Theater--New Roads School
Herb Alpert Educational Village, 3131 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90404, Santa Monica, CA, United States
An Evening with with Robert Greene discussing his book, "The Law of the Sublime." 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 ...
Robert Greene, an internationally renowned expert on power strategies and human behavior, returns to Live Talks Los Angeles to discuss his new book. This is a virtual event presented by Live Talks Los Angeles. Full details and tickets: https://livetalksla.stellartickets.com/events/in-conversation-with-robert-greene-virtual-event/occurrences/10ffda20-a213-4891-90fc-0fd3643f9971
The Ann and Jerry Moss Theater--New Roads School
Herb Alpert Educational Village, 3131 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90404, Santa Monica, CA, United States
An Evening with Michael Lewis discussing his book, "Blockers: Rebels in the Deep State" 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 ...
Michael Lewis returns to our stage for his newest book, BLOCKERS. This is a virtual event presented by Live Talks Los Angeles. Full details and tickets: https://livetalksla.stellartickets.com/events/in-conversation-with-michael-lewis-virtual-event--2/occurrences/a91b6431-0d91-4e2b-bce4-8f6fdb0a78b9
Emmy, Tony and Golden Globe winner Tony Shalhoub pens a memoir with his daughter Josie Adams about food, family, recipes and the stories we pass around the table. This is a virtual event presented by Live Talks Los Angeles. Full details and tickets: https://livetalksla.stellartickets.com/events/tony-shalhoub-with-josie-adams-virtual-event/occurrences/2fe5ed6a-3def-4611-a6cb-caed169b5459
In his memoir MY PRESSURES: THE BIZARRELY TRUE STORY OF ANDY SERKIS, the acclaimed actor chronicles his extraordinary journey. This is a virtual event presented by Live Talks Los Angeles. Full details and tickets: https://livetalksla.stellartickets.com/events/in-conversation-with-andy-serkis-virtual-event/occurrences/64437095-f50f-4eeb-8420-e13962df1f40
Wilshire Ebell Theatre
4401 West 8th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90005, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Dustin Hoffman in conversation with Ariel Levy discussing his memoir, "Look at Me" 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 Read More ...
Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center
681 Venice Blvd, Venice Beach, Los Angeles, CA, United States
A double book release with readings by Slow Lightning Lit authors: BILL RATNER, releasing TRUE MOSS & ANTHOLOGY FOLIO POETS. SO thrilled to bring this line-up of artists together on one stage in the Wanda Coleman Theatre at Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center. All accomplished masters in many media, these are Poets, Actors, Playwrites, Musicians and Voices that sweeten and Read More ...
First Congregational Church of Los Angeles
540 South Commonwealth Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong, & Will Friedle discuss & sign Book Meets World: The Definitive Inside Story of the Hit Sitcom Boy Meets World Moderated by Emily Longeretta! The actors who played Topanga, Shawn, and Eric on Boy Meets World expand on their hit podcast, Pod Meets World, in a nostalgic behind-the-scenes history of the much-loved 90s sitcom, featuring untold Read More ...
The Ann and Jerry Moss Theater--New Roads School
Herb Alpert Educational Village, 3131 Olympic Blvd., Santa Monica, CA 90404, Santa Monica, CA, United States
Andy Richter discussing his book, "Elf Unwrapped: Behind the Scenes of a Modern Christmas Classic..." 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 Read More ...
Dustin Hoffman, one of the most acclaimed actors of our time, in a wide-ranging conversation with Ariel Levy. This is a virtual event presented by Live Talks Los Angeles. Full details and tickets: https://livetalksla.stellartickets.com/events/dustin-hoffman-in-conversation-with-ariel-levy-virtual-event/occurrences/7e29337f-d522-431c-ba68-80cf44cd30f4
