• 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....

  • Romance Book Club at The Open Book Pasadena

    300 E Colorado Blvd #161 300 East Colorado Boulevard, #161, Pasadena, CA, United States

    Discussing: Love Light Farms by B.K Borison Follow us on Instagram for store and event updates! @theopenbook_pasadena

  • Danny McBride in conversation with Walton Goggins

    Ann & Jerry Moss Theatre 3131 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica, CA, United States

    Danny McBride in conversation with Walton Goggins, discussing his collection of stories, Thrilling Tales of Modern Men: Stories. An addictive, unpredictable, darkly hilarious collection of stories from Danny McBride—the beloved creator and star of The Righteous Gemstones and Eastbound & Down. Danny McBride is the writer, producer, and star of the HBO comedy series Eastbound & Down, Vice Principals, and Read More ...

  • Beach City Writers Conference (Non-Student Companion Pass)

    Sims Library Of Poetry 2702 West Florence Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, United States

    Join CLI for our annual Beach City Writers Conference, June 26–28—three unforgettable days of writing, community, & celebration! Please read this message in its entirety. After purchasing your ticket, you will receive a detailed email with all locations, parking information, and event times. Friday We will kick off the conference at the Dockweiler Youth Center, where students from CLI chapters Read More ...

  • YA Book Club at The Open Book Pasadena

    300 E Colorado Blvd #161 300 East Colorado Boulevard, #161, Pasadena, CA, United States

    Discussing: This Book Won't Burn by Samira Ahmed Follow us on Instagram for event and store updates! @theopenbook_pasadena

  • Meet The Author: Chelsea Sutton at The Open Book Pasadena

    300 E Colorado Blvd #161 300 East Colorado Boulevard, #161, Pasadena, CA, United States

    Get a copy of their new book: Krackle's Last Movie Follow us on Instagram for event and store updates! @theopenbook_pasadena

  • THIS IS A (REP CLUB) BOOK CLUB

    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 ...

  • Meet The Author C.A. River at The Open Book Pasadena

    The Open Book Pasadena 300 E Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, CA, US

    Meet C.A. River and get a signed copy of her book: Sea of Waking Dreams Follow us on Instagram for event and store updates! @theopenbook_pasadena

  • In Conversation with Danny McBride (Virtual Event)

    Virtual livestream event (watch July 2 at 6pm PT / 9pm ET, plus video-on-demand for five days). Danny McBride in conversation with Walton Goggins, discussing his collection of stories, Thrilling Tales of Modern Men: Stories. An addictive, unpredictable, darkly hilarious collection of stories from Danny McBride—the beloved creator and star of The Righteous Gemstones and Eastbound & Down. Danny McBride Read More ...

  • BOOK LAUNCH: Daughter of the Mountains w/ Fatimah Asghar

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

    Join Rep Club for a discussion on 'Daughter of the Mountains ' by author Fatimah Asghar WHO & WHAT: Join Rep Club for a discussion on 'Daughter of the Mountains' by author and poet Fatimah Ashgar. Moderator TBC WHEN: Doors at 6:30pm, event promptly at 7pm. WHERE: Reparations Club, 3054 S. Victoria Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90016 HOW: TICKET w/ Read More ...

  • READ LIKE A WRITER w/ Angela Nissel

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

    Join Permission To Write at Rep Club for a book-club-meets-writers-group with Good Grief, Pass the Bread, Mom is Dead author Angela Nissel WHO & WHAT: Join Permission To Write at Rep Club for a book-club-meets-writers-group with 'Good Grief, Pass The Bread, Mom is Dead' author Angela Nissel Read Like a Writer invites participants to slow down and study how Black Read More ...

  • Women-Only Open Mic (poetry, comedy, music, etc.)

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

    An open-mic in West LA by women, for women. Village Well is partnering with Former Miss LA USA, philanthropist and champion of women's voices, Kaelani Amputch-Curtis to provide a platform for female (and female-identifying) poets, musicians, storytellers, comedians, and performers. While all are welcome to attend, this is an event that aims to amplify women’s voices only. Acts are limited Read More ...

  • Unquiet: A Night of Creative Resistance (Poetry Show/ Open Mic)

    The Glendale Room 127 N Artsakh Avenue, Glendale, CA, United States

    A night of poetry and art that confronts, resists silence, and reimagines the world. Unquiet: A Night of Creative Resistance Thursday August 6th Doors - 7:30pm // Show - 8:00 PM $8 For Non-Performers /// $5 To Perform For Open Mic Slot UNQUIET: A Night of Creative Resistance is a gathering for poets, artists, and anyone drawn to the kind Read More ...

  • READ LIKE A WRITER w/ Rasheed Newson

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

    Join Permission To Write at Rep Club for a book-club-meets-writers-group with There's Only One Sin In Hollywood author Rasheed Newson WHO & WHAT: Join Permission To Write at Rep Club for a book-club-meets-writers-group with 'There's Only One Sin In Hollywood' author Rasheed Newson. Read Like a Writer invites participants to slow down and study how Black authors build their books Read More ...