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1 JANUARY 2024 — monday

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2 JANUARY 2024 — tuesday

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3 JANUARY 2024 — wednesday

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4 JANUARY 2024 — thursday

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5 JANUARY 2024 — friday

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6 JANUARY 2024 — saturday

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7 JANUARY 2024 — sunday

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8 JANUARY 2024 — monday

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9 JANUARY 2024 — tuesday

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10 JANUARY 2024 — wednesday

• The Stockbridge Library presents a reading by poet Dane Cervine, The World is God's Language, The Earth is a Fickle Dancer, hosted by John Gillespie, part of the Sparks in the Dark poetry series, online, free, 9:30 am PST (RSVP to attend: stockbridgelibrary.org/event/online-poetry-sparks-in-the-dark-with-dane-cervine)
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• The Thousand Oaks Library and the Ventura County Poetry Project jointly present a poetry open mic, held every second Wednesday of the month, featuring readings with local poets and special guests, come share your work and listen to others, hosted by Ron Fullerton, Newbury Park Library Meeting Room, 2331 Borchard Road, Newbury, free, 6:00-7:30 pm PST (Register to attend: libcal.tolibrary.org/event/10554134?f=h)
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11 JANUARY 2024 — thursday

• Books Inc. presents novelist Anna Bliss, celebrating the launch of her debut book, Bonfire Night, a deeply touching historical novel that spans England's anti-fascist protests in 1936 through the aftermath of World War II, Books Inc. Alameda, 1344 Park Street, Alameda, free, 7:00 pm PST (More information here: www.booksinc.net/events)
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• Come join the You're Going to Die: Poetry, Prose, & Everything Goes, a community open mic that provides space to explore death and dying, grief, and to honor those we've lost, bring a piece of poetry, prose, dance, music performance, everything goes, five minutes per performance, hosted by Ned Buskirk, featuring music by Zoë Winter, tickets range $15-$100, you choose the amount, all proceeds go to supporting YG2D, The Lost Church, 988 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, doors open 7:30 pm, show begins 8:00 pm PST (Purchase tickets here: thelostchurch.org)
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• San Francisco Public Library presents Poem Jam, a monthly reading every second Thursday of the month, featuring Tureeda Mikell, Maw Shein Win, Storage Unit for the Spirit House, finalist for the Northern California Book Award, Lourdes Figueroa, Ruidos = To Learn Speak, and Fuifuilupe Niumeitolu, hosted by San Francisco Poet Laureate emerita Kim Shuck, What Unseen Thing Blows Wishes Across My Surface?, Latino/Hispanic Meeting Room A, Main Library, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, free, 6:00 pm PST (More information here: sfpl.org/events)
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• The Hammer Museum presents award-winning novelist Justin Torres, We the Animals, winner of the VCU Cabell First Novelist Award, reading from and discussing his new book, Blackouts, winner of the 2023 National Book Award for Fiction, in conversation with best-selling author Mona Simpson, Anywhere But Here, limited books will be available for purchase at the event, Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, free, 7:30 pm PST (More information here: hammer.ucla.edu/programs-events/2024/some-favorite-writers-justin-torres)
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12 JANUARY 2024 — friday

• Blue Light at the Gallery presents a reading with featured poets KB Ballantine, Spirit of Wild, Matt Monte, All Tomorrow's Train Rides, and Nancy Posey, Let the Lady Speak, online via Zoom, free, 6:00 pm PST (Email bluelightpress@aol.com for the Zoom link)
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13 JANUARY 2024 — saturday

• RichOak Events, in partnership with Medicine for Nightmares, presents the Day Dreamer's Poetry Showcase, a monthly spoken word event that highlights voices often overlooked or silenced, featuring award-winning poet and environmental activist Nia McAllister, Medicine for Nightmares Bookstore, 3036 24th Street, San Francisco, free, 4:00-7:00 pm PST (More information here: medicinefornightmares.com/events)
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14 JANUARY 2024 — sunday

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15 JANUARY 2024 — monday

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16 JANUARY 2024 — tuesday

• Cobalt Poets presents a reading with featured poet and editor James Croal Jackson, The Frayed Edge of Memory, followed by an open mic, online via Zoom, free, 7:30 pm PST (Register to attend: www.poetrysuperhighway.com/cobalt/calendar.html)
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• Books Inc. presents poet and novelist Joan Gelfand, Extreme, finalist in the International Book Awards, celebrating the launch of her new book, Outside Voices: A Memoir of the Berkeley Revolution, a courageous story of Berkeley in the 1970s and how its artists and activists inspired a young poet, Books Inc., 1491 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley, free, 7:00 pm PST (More information here: www.booksinc.net/events)
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• Left Margin LIT presents "The Making of a Poet," a poetry workshop led by Mia Ayumi Malhotra, Isako Isako, winner of the Alice James Award and finalist for the California Book Award, attendees will look into the role of poetic craft for women and nonbinary poets, and focus on generative writing exercises and provide feedback for works-in-progress, runs six Tuesdays, January 16-February 20, online via Zoom, $395, 6:30-8:30 pm PST (Enroll here: www.leftmarginlit.org/the-making-of-a-poet-2-malhotra)
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• Point Reyes Books presents writer and conservationist Terry Tempest Williams, Erosion: Essays of Undoing, discussing her work as a writer and an activist, in conversation with Michael Lerner, president and co-founder of Commonweal, Commonweal, 451 Mesa Road, Bolinas, suggested price $20, no one turned away for lack of funds, 11:00 am PST (Register to attend: www.ptreyesbooks.com/event/terry-tempest-williams-0)
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17 JANUARY 2024 — wednesday

• Book Passage presents poet and novelist Joan Gelfand, Extreme, finalist in the International Book Awards, celebrating the launch of her new book, Outside Voices: A Memoir of the Berkeley Revolution, a courageous story of Berkeley in the 1970s and how its artists and activists inspired a young poet, Book Passage, 51 Tamal Vista Blvd., Corte Madera, free, 6:00 pm PST (More information here: www.bookpassage.com/event/joan-gelfand-outside-voices-corte-madera-store)
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• Come join the Hood Lit Book Social, a bi-monthly book club for urban fiction lovers, share what you're currently reading or discuss the pre-selected titles, books for January are Silence by Zaire Crown and Absolute Power by Zari, hosted by the San Francisco Public Library, limited books are available at the Main Library Information Desk on the First Floor, online, free, 6:00-7:00 pm PST (Register to attend: sfpl.org/events/2024/01/17/book-club-hood-lit-book-social)
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• City Lights Books presents poet and editor Dorothea Lasky, Animal, reading from her new collection, The Shining, in conversation with short story writer Brian Evenson, The Glassy, Burning Floor of Hell: Stories, online via Zoom, free, 6:00 pm PST (Register to attend: citylights.com/events)
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• Medicine for Nightmares presents the Last Supper Party, a monthly spoken word and music series curated by Kimi Sugioka, featuring members of the Colossus Collective, Rooja Mohassessy, When Your Sky Runs Into Mine, Tony Aldarondo, Poet on the Run, Mary Magagna, Richard Loranger, Mammal, Norma Smith, Home Remedy, and Shizue Seigel, with music by Emily Zisman, followed by an open mic, Medicine for Nightmares, 3036 24th Street, San Francisco, free, 7:00-9:00 pm PST (RSVP to attend: medicinefornightmares.com/events)
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18 JANUARY 2024 — thursday

• Alameda Poets presents Alameda Island Poets Workshop, led by Alameda Poet Laureate Cathy Dana, My Dad Believed in Love, come for a session of poetry writing and revision in a supportive community environment, runs every second Thursday of the month, online via Zoom, free, donations welcome, 7:00-9:00 pm PST (Register to attend: www.frankbettecenter.org/alameda-island-poets-workshop.html)
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• Point Arena Third Thursday presents Mendocino Youth Poet Laureate Sidney Michele Regelbrugge, Questions Asked in the Midst of Midnight, the reading will feature live improv jazz before and after, followed by an open mic, Think Visual, 240 Main Street, Point Arena, this event might be available online via Zoom as well, free, 7:00 pm PST (Email blake@snakelyone.com for more information on Zoom)
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• Medicine for Nightmares presents Speaking Axolotl, a monthly Latinx/Chicanx reading series every third Thursday of the month, hosted by poet Josiah Luis Alderete, Baby Axolotls & Old Pochos, Medicine for Nightmares Bookstore, 3036 24th Street, San Francisco, and online via Zoom, free, 7:00-9:00 pm PST (More information here: medicinefornightmares.com/events)
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• Poetry Night Reading Series presents featured readers Joe Wenderoth, If I Don't Breathe How Do I Sleep, and Spencer Rico, followed by an open mic, five minutes per reader, hosted by Davis Poet Laureate Dr. Andy Jones, free, John Natsoulas Gallery, 521 1st Street, Davis, 7:00 pm PST (More information here: www.natsoulas.com/poetry-night)
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19 JANUARY 2024 — friday

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20 JANUARY 2024 — saturday

• Bird & Beckett presents poet and novelist Joan Gelfand, Extreme, finalist in the International Book Awards, discussing her new book, Outside Voices: A Memoir of the Berkeley Revolution, a courageous story of Berkeley in the 1970s and how its artists and activists inspired a young poet, Bird & Beckett Books and Records, 653 Chenery Street, San Francisco, free, 4:00 pm PST (More information here: birdbeckett.com)
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21 JANUARY 2024 — sunday

• Come see a house concert featuring Ouroboros, an improv quartet comprised of composer and multi-instrumentalist Sheldon Brown and three poet-musicians, Clark Coolidge, drums, Andrew Joron, theremin, and Joseph Noble, flute and saxophone, the house address is in Berkeley, $30, 4:00 pm PST (Email Harry Bernstein at harry@fullplatemedia.com for tickets and the address)
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22 JANUARY 2024 — monday

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23 JANUARY 2024 — tuesday

• Cobalt Poets presents a reading with featured poet Antonieta Villamil, director of La Poesia Festival and author of Sauve y lento, followed by an open mic, online via Zoom, free, 7:30 pm PST (Register to attend: www.poetrysuperhighway.com/cobalt/calendar.html)
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24 JANUARY 2024 — wednesday

• City Lights Books presents Pat Thomas, counterculture historian and music producer, celebrating his new book, Material Wealth: Mining the Personal Archive of Allen Ginsberg, a collection of previously unpublished historical paperwork, vintage photographs, and ephemera from one of the most prolific and influential poets of the Beat Generation, in conversation with Peter Hale, manager of Ginsberg's estate, co-presented with Powerhouse Books, City Lights Books, 261 Columbus Avenue, San Francisco, free, 7:00 pm PST (Register to attend: citylights.com/events)
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25 JANUARY 2024 — thursday

• Marin Poetry Center presents a reading with featured poets James Cagney, Martian: The Saint of Loneliness, winner of the 2021 James Laughlin Award, Cheryl Dumesnil, In Praise of Falling, winner of the Agnes Lynch Starrett Prize, and Connie Post, Prime Meridian, Mill Valley Public Library, 375 Throckmorton Avenue, Mill Valley, free, 6:30-8:00 pm PST (Register to attend: marinpoetrycenter.org/events)
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• Writers Read Ukiah presents an open reading to honor and celebrate two local poets who recently passed away, Stan Janiak and Lynne "the Poetician" Elman, the reading will feature poems written by Janiak and Elman, followed by an open mic, open to anyone who wishes to speak, read, or sing, Grace Hudson Museum, 431 S. Main Street, Ukiah, free, 7:00-9:00 pm PST
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• Medicine for Nightmares celebrates the tenth issue of Huizache, a diverse anthology of poetry spanning generations and communities, featuring readings from contributors Achy Obejas, The Tower of the Antilles, a PEN/Faulkner finalist, Barbara Jane Reyes, Letters to a Young Brown Girl, Donnelle McGee, Ghost Man, and Joseph Rios, Shadowboxing: Poems & Impersonations, winner of a 2018 American Book Award, Medicine for Nightmares, 3036 24th Street, San Francisco, free, 7:00-9:00 pm PST (More information here: medicinefornightmares.com/events)
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26 JANUARY 2024 — friday

• Beyond Baroque celebrates the 25th anniversary of Poetry International, a longstanding literary journal born out of the Poetry International Festival in Rotterdam, Netherlands, featuring readings from Editor-in-Chief Sandra Alcosser, A Fish to Feed All Hunger, and contributing poets Sarah Maclay, Nightfall Marginalia, and Mariano Zaro, Decoding Sparrows, finalist for the Housatonic Book Award, copies of the journal will be available at the reading, Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice Beach, Los Angeles, free, 8:00 pm PST (RSVP to attend: www.beyondbaroque.org)
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• Kearny Street Workshop presents a reading featuring poets Sarah Ghazal Ali, Theophanies, selected as the Editors' Choice for the 2022 Alice James Award, and Soham Patel, all one in the end—/water, an open mic will precede the featured readings, Arc Gallery & Studios, 1246 Folsom Street, San Francisco, free, 7:00 pm PST (More information here: www.facebook.com/kearnystreet)
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27 JANUARY 2024 — saturday

• Medicine for Nightmares presents poet Soham Patel, Ever Really Hear It, winner of the 2017 Subito Prize, celebrating their latest collection, All One in the End/Water, joined in reading by poets Carmen Giménez, Milk and Filth, Jason Bayani, Locus, and J. Michael Martinez, Tarta Americana, hosted by Sara Borjas, Medicine for Nightmares Bookstore, 3036 24th Street, San Francisco, free, 7:00-9:00 pm PST (More information here: medicinefornightmares.com/events)
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• Left Margin LIT presents "Form and Freedom: Sonnets and Ghazals," a poetry class led by Zeina Hashem Beck, O, winner of the 2023 Arab American Book Award for Poetry, the class will focus on the sonnet and the ghazal, two poetry forms originating from different parts of the world, students will also have time to write and share their own poetry, Left Margin LIT, 1543 Shattuck Avenue, Suite B, Berkeley, $195,10:00 am-3:00 pm PST, with a one-hour lunch break (Enroll here: www.leftmarginlit.org/form-and-freedom-beck)
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• Fourth Saturdays presents a poetry reading featuring Marsha de la O, Creature, and Lisa C. Krueger, Floriography Child, Claremont Helen Renwick Library, 208 N. Harvard Avenue, Claremont, free, 2:00 pm PST (More information here: www.facebook.com/fourthsaturdayspoetry)
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• Small Press Traffic celebrates its 50th anniversary with a multi-disciplinary reading and party, featuring nine poets, Camille Roy, Dana Teen Lomax, Elizabeth Treadwell, Juliana Spahr, Norma Cole, Owen Hill, Robert Glück, Samantha Giles, and Tonya Foster, each reading a poem of their choice by a poet they love, with music by DJ Ori Diwata, artwork by Bay Area artists Cliff Hengst, Aki Neumann, Floss editions, and Paul Ebenkamp, food from Reem's, and a special poetry game, Et al., 2831 Mission Street, San Francisco, free, doors open at 7:00 pm, reading begins at 8:00 pm PST (RSVP to attend: www.smallpresstraffic.org/event/the-party)
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28 JANUARY 2024 — sunday

• Medicine for Nightmares presents the Odd Verse Reading Series, a poetry reading and open mic that amplifies underrepresented voices, in a safe space for discourse, community solidarity, and collective action for social justice, Medicine for Nightmares Bookstore, 3036 24th Street, San Francisco, free, donations welcome, 4:30-7:00 pm PST (More information here: medicinefornightmares.com/events)
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• Village Poets of Sunland-Tujunga presents a reading with featured poets Judith Terzi, Museum of Rearranged Objects, and Karen Greenbaum-Maya, The Beautiful Leaves, followed by an open mic, suggested donation of $5 per person, Bolton Hall Museum, 10110 Commerce Avenue, Tujunga, Los Angeles, 4:30 pm PST (More information here: villagepoets.blogspot.com)
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29 JANUARY 2024 — monday

• The Arts Research Center presents poet and essayist Deborah A. Miranda, A Tribal Memoir, winner of the PEN/Oakland Josephine Miles Literary Award, reading and discussing her work, in conversation with educator and author Estelle Tarica, The Inner Life of Mestizo Nationalist, Maude Fife Room 315, Wheeler Hall, Berkeley, free, 2:00-3:15 pm PST (More information here: www.arts.berkeley.edu)
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30 JANUARY 2024 — tuesday

• Cobalt Poets presents a reading with featured poet Matt Mason, former executive director of the Nebraska Writers Collective and author of I Have a Poem the Size of the Moon, followed by an open mic, online via Zoom, free, 7:30 pm PST (Register to attend: www.poetrysuperhighway.com/cobalt/calendar.html)
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31 JANUARY 2024 — wednesday

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