Book Soup Presents: Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong, & Will Friedle!
First Congregational Church of Los Angeles 540 South Commonwealth Avenue, Los AngelesWeek of Events
L.A. Artist Guild Monthly Assembly
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 ...
Banned Book Club
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 ...
Palabras Literary Salon (Nov 2026 edition)
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 September edition features acclaimed poet Lynne Thompson. Our event has a guest readers circle, a curated invited list of diverse BIPOC poets, writers, playwrights, and creatives Read More ...
Monday, November 16, 2026
-
November 16, 2026 -An Evening with Robert Greene (Virtual Event)
-
November 16, 2026 -Book Soup Presents: Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong, & Will Friedle!
An Evening with Robert Greene (Virtual Event)
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
Book Soup Presents: Danielle Fishel, Rider Strong, & Will Friedle!
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 ...
Tuesday, November 17, 2026
-
November 17, 2026 -An Evening with Michael Lewis (Virtual Event)
An Evening with Michael Lewis (Virtual Event)
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
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
-
November 18, 2026 -An Evening with LeVar Burton
An Evening with LeVar Burton
LeVar Burton discussing his memoir, "Take My Word for It" 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 Read More ...
Thursday, November 19, 2026
-
November 19, 2026 -Kenneth Chenault with Earvin “Magic” Johnson (Virtual Event)
-
November 19, 2026 -Short Story Writing Night
-
November 19, 2026 -Women-Only Open Mic (poetry, comedy, music, etc.)
-
November 19, 2026 -The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari Film Screening with Live Score & Readings
-
November 19, 2026 -An Evening with Andy Richter
Kenneth Chenault with Earvin “Magic” Johnson (Virtual Event)
Kenneth Chenault, former chairman and CEO of American Express, discusses his memoir, "Equal to the Task: A Life Forged Between America’s Promise and Its Truth," in conversation with Earvin "Magic" Johnson. This is a virtual event presented by Live Talks Los Angeles. It airs November 19 at 6pm PT/9pm ET and is available on video-on-demand for five days. $48 virtual Read More ...
Short Story Writing Night
Join Good Girl Books and Literati Events for a short story writing night! Good to know Highlights 1 hour In person Refund Policy Refunds up to 7 days before event
Women-Only Open Mic (poetry, comedy, music, etc.)
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 ...
The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari Film Screening with Live Score & Readings
A screening of Robert Weine's expressionist classic with a contemporary original soundtrack + recitals of poetry and prose. Beyond Baroque presents a screening of the silent-era horror classic, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari. Directed by German filmmaker Robert Wiene, and released in 1920, the film has been widely influential to filmmakers and writers exploring psychological horror and visual storytelling. The Read More ...
An Evening with Andy Richter
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 ...
Friday, November 20, 2026
-
November 20, 2026 -Reading Rainbow’s Revenge: A Thrival Metamorphoseries Banned Book Club
-
November 20, 2026 -Dustin Hoffman in Conversation with Ariel Levy (Virtual Event)
-
November 20, 2026 -L.A. Book Launch: Daughter of Salt by Leila Farjami
Reading Rainbow’s Revenge: A Thrival Metamorphoseries Banned Book Club
“Read the books they don’t want you to. That’s where the good stuff is.” - LeVar Burton NOW READING: "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley NOW READING: "Brave New World" by Aldous Huxley Reading Schedule: JAN 16th - Chapters 1-8 Optional (depends on the copy you purchase): P.S. Pgs. 1-14 FEB 20th - Chapters 9-18 Optional (depends on the copy Read More ...
Dustin Hoffman in Conversation with Ariel Levy (Virtual Event)
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
L.A. Book Launch: Daughter of Salt by Leila Farjami
Published by Trio House Press Join Leila Farjami in celebration of Daughter of Salt, a collection of poetry published by Trio House Press. Kalehua Kim, Jose Hernandez Diaz, and Preeti Vangani will be joining the author for a poetry reading in The Wanda coleman Theater. Farjami is an Iranian-American poet, translator, and psychotherapist. Recipient of a Pushcart Prize and The Read More ...
Saturday, November 21, 2026
-
November 21, 2026 -Table Reading
-
November 21, 2026 -The Writer’s Voice 2026
-
November 21, 2026 -L.A. Book Launch: The Lighthouse Tattoo by Jose Hernandez Diaz
Table Reading
Presented by The Fred Rogers Dewey Legacy Project 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 Read More ...
The Writer’s Voice 2026
Come join us at The Writer's Voice event, where we celebrate the power of words and storytelling in a cozy and inspiring setting! Welcome to The Writer's Voice Event! The Writer's Voice is an exciting gathering of wordsmiths and book lovers alike brought to you by the Women's National Association - Los Angeles Chapter and hosted by New Economics for Read More ...
L.A. Book Launch: The Lighthouse Tattoo by Jose Hernandez Diaz
A new poetry collection by the prose poet Jose Hernandez Diaz In his fourth full-length collection, Jose Hernandez Diaz explores the first-generation Mexican American experience in nuanced linear verse, avant-garde offerings, and deadpan absurdist prose poems. Join us in The Wanda Coleman Theater for a poetry reading with the author and co-features Michaela Chairez, jimmy vega, Darby Price, and Amanda Read More ...
Sunday, November 22, 2026
-
November 22, 2026 -THIS IS A (REP CLUB) BOOK CLUB
THIS IS A (REP CLUB) BOOK CLUB
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 have 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 ...

