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Carl Hiaasen with Dennie Lehane discussing his novel, "Fever Beach"Please note:-- Tickets are non refundable and are not transferable.-- Tickets cannot be re-sold on re-seller platforms. Re-sold ticket will not be honored.-- 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 will check-in and get your ticket to enter the theatre.----------------------------------------------------------Join us for an in-person and virtual* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 8pm*Virtual event airs on May 26 at 6pm PT/9pm ETCarl Hiaasen with Dennis Lehanediscussing his novel, Fever BeachTICKETS:$25 General Admission ticket$50 General Admisison ticket + signed bookAdditional signed books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedThe virtual version of this event airs on May 26, 2025, at 6pm PT/9PM ET and is available on video-on-demand for five days.Tickets for the virtual event can be purchased here (includes the signed book)ASL interpreter provided upon request.Free parking at the venueAnother instant classic from Carl Hiaasen—laugh-out-loud funny, tackling the current chaotic and polarized American culture (following in the path of Squeeze Me), with two wonderful Hiaasen heroes.Carl Hiaasen was born and raised in Florida. He is the author Read More ...

An Evening with Dave Barry discussing his memoir, "Class Clown: The Memoirs of a Professional Wiseass: How I Went 77 Years Without Growing "Please note:-- Tickets are non refundable and are not transferable.-- Tickets cannot be re-sold on re-seller platforms. Re-sold ticket will not be honored.-- 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 will check-in and get your ticket to enter the theatre.----------------------------------------------------------Join us for an in-person and virtual* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Thursday, May 22, 2025, 8pm*Virtual event airs on May 27 at 6pm PT/9pm ETDave Barry with Paul Levinediscussing his memoir, Class Clown: The Memoirs of a Professional Wiseass: How I Went 77 Years Without Growing UpTICKETS:$25 General Admission ticket$50 General Admisison ticket + sigend bookAdditional signed books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedThe virtual version of this event airs on May 27, 2025, at 6pm PT/9PM ET and is available on video-on-demand for five days.Tickets for the virtual event can be purchased here (includes the signed book)ASL interpreter provided upon request.Free parking at the venueAmerica’s most beloved wiseass finally tells his life story with Read More ...

Jeffrey Seller with Josh Groban discussing his book, "Theater Kid: A Broadway Memoir"Please note:-- Tickets are non refundable and are not transferable.-- Tickets cannot be re-sold on re-seller platforms. Re-sold ticket will not be honored.-- 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 will check-in and get your ticket to enter the theatre.----------------------------------------------------------Join us for an in-person and virtual* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Thursday, June 5, 2025, 8pm*Virtual event airs on June 12 at 6pm PT/9pm ETJeffrey Seller with Josh Grobandiscussing his book, Theater Kid: A Broadway MemoirTICKETS:$25 General Admission ticket$50 General Admisison ticket + signed bookAdditional signed books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedThe virtual version of this event airs on June 12, 2025, at 6pm PT/9PM ET and is available on video-on-demand for five days.Tickets for the virtual event can be purchased here (includes the signed book)ASL interpreter provided upon request.Free parking at the venueTheater Kid is a coming-of-age tale from Jeffrey Seller one of the most successful theatrical producers of our time-- the only producer to have mounted two Pulitzer Prize–winning musicals—Hamilton and Rent.Jeffrey Seller Read More ...

Jacinda Ardern discussing her memoir, "A Different Kind of Power"Please note:-- Tickets are non refundable and are not transferable.-- Tickets cannot be re-sold on re-seller platforms. Re-sold ticket will not be honored.-- 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 will check-in and get your ticket to enter the theatre.----------------------------------------------------------Join us for an in-person and virtual* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Tuesday, June 10, 2025, 6:30pm*Virtual event airs on June 16 at 6pm PT/9pm ETAn Evening with Jacinda Arderndiscussing her memoir, A Different Kind of Power*interviewer to be addedTICKETS:$48 General Admission ticket + signed copy of the book$73 Two General Admisison tickets + one sigend bookAdditional signed books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedThe virtual version of this event airs on June 16, 2025, at 6pm PT/9PM ET and is available on video-on-demand for five days.Tickets for the virtual event can be purchased here (includes the signed book)ASL interpreter provided upon request.Free parking at the venueFrom the former prime minister of New Zealand, then the world’s youngest female head of government and just the second to give birth in Read More ...

Come hear LA’s finest writers share their words. Fiction, Nonfiction, Memoir, Poetry. featured Spot + 10 Open Mic Spots (6 mins)

Sahil Bloom discussing his book, "The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream Life"Please note:-- Tickets are non refundable and are not transferable.-- Tickets cannot be re-sold on re-seller platforms. Re-sold ticket will not be honored.-- 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 will check-in and get your ticket to enter the theatre.----------------------------------------------------------Join us for an in-person and virtual* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Monday, June 16, 2025, 8pm*Virtual event airs on June 23 at 6pm PT/9pm ETAn Evening with Sahil Bloomdiscussing his book, The 5 Types of Wealth: A Transformative Guide to Design Your Dream LifeTICKETS:$25 General Admission ticket$50 General Admisison ticket + sigend bookAdditional signed books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedThe virtual version of this event airs on June 23, 2025, at 6pm PT/9PM ET and is available on video-on-demand for five days.Tickets for the virtual event can be purchased here (includes the signed book)ASL interpreter provided upon request.Free parking at the venueReject the default path, define your priorities, and achieve lasting happiness with this transformative guide to your dream life—a life centered Read More ...

Chris Guillebeau in conversation with Michael discussing his book, "Time Anxiety: The Illusion of Urgency and a Better Way to Live"Please note:-- Tickets are non refundable and are not transferable.-- Tickets cannot be re-sold on re-seller platforms. Re-sold ticket will not be honored.-- 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 will check-in and get your ticket to enter the theatre.----------------------------------------------------------Join us for an in-person and virtual* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 8pm*Virtual event airs on June 24 at 6pm PT/9pm ETChris Guillebeau with Michael Gervaisdiscussing his book, Time Anxiety: The Illusion of Urgency and a Better Way to LiveTICKETS:$25 General Admission ticket$50 General Admisison ticket + sigend bookAdditional signed books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedThe virtual version of this event airs on June 24, 2025, at 6pm PT/9PM ET and is available on video-on-demand for five days.Tickets for the virtual event can be purchased here (includes the signed book)ASL interpreter provided upon request.Free parking at the venueA powerful antidote to deadline dread, time guilt, and chronic rushing—from the New York Timesbestselling author of The $100 Read More ...

Come hear LA’s finest writers share their words. Fiction, Nonfiction, Memoir, Poetry. featured Spot + 10 Open Mic Spots (6 mins)

Come hear LA’s finest writers share their words. Fiction, Nonfiction, Memoir, Poetry. featured Spot + 10 Open Mic Spots (6 mins)