Phase 3 presents publication-curated readings from Ping-Pong, Re/SEARCH, Narrative, Canteen, Tin House, The Believer, & McSweeney’s, S.F. Chronicle, and Watchword Press/Farallon Review; themed fun with Heyday Books, The Rumpus, Philippine-American lit, travel authors, haiku and poetry; comedy group Kasper Hauser, and even more!

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Between 17th & 18th, Mission & Valencia

Clarion Alley: In the Dirty Crevices with Kasper Hauser

Kasper Hauser will transform Clarion Alley into a different kind of alley: an alley of ideas, of the mind, an alley of fast-paced live comedy and dynamic book readings, an alley of getting to know your body.

Gravel & Gold, 3266 21st

Ping-Pong!

Gravel & Gold and the Henry Miller Library invite you to a reading from the Ping-Pong journal of art and literature.

James Maughn, Dan Linehan, Kimberly Jean Smith, Charlie Anders, Maria Garcia Teutsch

Ritual Roasters, 1026 Valencia

Narrative Magazine Presents: The Seven Deadly Sins

Narrative Magazine joins Litquake with six great authors whose work has helped narrativemagazine.com become the gold standard of online literary magazines.

Tom Barbash, Carol Edgarian, Melanie Gideon, Charlie Haas, Kara Levy, Matthew Zapruder

The Marsh Mock Café, 1062 Valencia

Inside Storytime Hustlers

InsideStorytime HUSTLERS features sex-worker literati, some from Soft Skull’s anthology Hos, Hookers, Call Girls, Rent Boys: Professionals Writing on Life, Love, Money and Sex.

David Henry Sterry, R.J. Martin, Diana Morgaine, Juliet November, Juliana Piccillo

The Marsh Upstairs, 1062 Valencia

Small Press Distribution Presents New Lit Generation

Trade a poem for a free book at SPD’s Poetry Trading Post! SPD makes literature by independent publishers widely available, and encourages young people to read and write with classes, events, and by putting books into their hands. Find books, New Lit poems, and much more at spdbooks.org.

Barbara Jane Reyes, Cedar Sigo, Kaya Oakes, Kiala Givehand, Alexandra Tremblay-McGaw, Ashley Redfield, Kaila Wilkey

Laszlo Bar, 2526 Mission // 21 + over

Re/SEARCH

James Charles Gatewood and V. Vale will present an audio-visual presentation encompassing the best-selling Modern Primitives book, with graphic illustrations. Charles will read a recent short story.

Doc’s Clock, 2575 Mission // 21 + over

SF Chronicle Presents…

Mark Morford, Joe Garofoli, Leah Garchik, Don Asmussen

The Make-Out Room, 3225 22nd // 21 + over

The Rumpus Presents…

John Wesley Harding, Vendela Vida, Bucky Sinister, Kevin Smokler,  Michelle Richmond,
Stephen Elliott (host)

Revolution Café, 3248 22nd

Canteen Presents…Overflowing with Inspiration

Canteen is the literature and arts magazine that reveals more about creativity. Experience  five of the contributors to our fourth issue—novelists and poets who let it spill into the night.

Helena Echlin, Keith Ekiss, Andrew Sean Greer, Heather Kirn, Peter Orner

Latin American Club, 3286 22nd // 21 + over

The Believer Magazine and McSweeney’s Present…

The Believer magazine and McSweeney‘s present poets Troy Jollimore, Joshua Clover,  and Rae Armantrout.

Fabric8 Gallery, 3318 22nd

PAWA & Arkipelago Bookstore Present: Of History & Myths — Writings from Philippine-American Authors

PAWA (Philippine American Writers and Artists) encourages the creation of literature and arts among its members. For information about their latest anthology, Field of Mirrors, and their Author Workshop and Reading series, log on to pawainc.com.

Emcee and curator Karen Llagas
Luis H. Francia, Aimee Suzara, Rona Fernandez, Jenesha “Jinky” de Rivera, Eileen Tabios, Benito M. Vergara, Jr.

Lone Palm, 3394 22nd // 21 + over

Tin House Presents…

An evening with four Tin House authors, with a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to the Thai restaurant featured in Katie Crouch’s story, “But First, Let Me Tell You What We Ate.”

Lucy Corin, Katie Crouch, CJ Evans, D. A. Powell

The Liberties, 998 Guerrero // 21 + over

Glamorous in Retrospect

Travel writers share insights, adventures, and mishaps from around the world.

Pamela Alma Bass, Carl and Karl (aka Geoff Bolt and Michael O’Brien), Francesca De Stefano, Natalie Galli, Don George, Jeff Greenwald, Larry Habegger, Laurie McAndish King

Cafe QueTal, 1005 Guerrero

The International Poetry Library of San Francisco

The International Poetry Library of San Francisco, a non-profit library for working poets and poetry enthusiasts, provides online and on-site poetry resources to browse, rent, or purchase.

Bruce Smith, Karen Carissimo, Rebecca Foust, Leticia Hernández, Jules Gibbs, Tomás Riley

Artillery Gallery, 2751 Mission

As You Like It: Imaginations without Limit

Emily Mitchell, Joshua Mohr, mimi lok, Warren Hinckle, Scott Keneally

Cafe La Boheme, 3318 24th (across from BART)

Sounds Like Crazy

God and physics, ghosts in Russia, bar mitzvahs in Appalachia, five people living in a house inside a head— one crazy event moderated by a shrink.

Marty Castleberg, Yanina Gotsulsky, Paul R. Linde, M.D., Shana Mahaffey, Ransom Stephens, Ph.D., Barry Willdorf

Muddy Waters, 1304 Valencia @ 24th

Write to Fight: Heyday Books Presents California Rabble Rousers

Emcee: Kate Brumage, Patricia Wakida, Elaine Elinson, Stan Yogi, Nesta Rovina, Jeannine Gendar, Mike Miller

Mission Pie, 2901 Mission

Watchword Press & Farallon Review Present…

West Coast Litmags serve up literature, music, and theater.

Britta Austin, Chris Straffolino, Maw Shein Win, Lewis Buzbee, Laurie Doyle,
James Hass

Receiver Gallery, 1415 Valencia

Lit Up Writers!

Brittny Bottorff, Laurie Frater, Kelly Kelly, Jennifer Lou, Mike Shur

Anthony’s Cookies, 1417 Valencia

Haiku Poets of Northern California

The Bay Area figures prominently in the history of American haiku. The Haiku Poets of Northern California (HPNC) was formed in 1989 to further the writing, study, and appreciation of English-language haiku and related genres.

Susan Antolin, Fay Aoyagi, Garry Gay, David Grayson, Carolyn Hall, Ebba Story

back to Phase 1

back to Phase 2

• 5:30 pm: Tom Dolby, author of Secret Society
• 6-8 pm: Mouthy Dames
• 6:30-9 pm: Teenquake: Inspire, Create, Re-think the Library
• 8 pm: Underground Exposed: A Zine Retrospective
• 9:15 pm: The Drums Inside Your Chest

5:30 pm

Tom Dolby, author of Secret Society

Litquake and Books Inc. welcome Tom Dolby as he presents Secret Society. The local author will be on hand for a reception to launch his newest book. Afterwards at 7:00 PM, the under-18 crowd can join Tom and friends for TeenQuake at the SF Public Library!

Books Inc. in Opera Plaza
601 Van Ness Avenue

Admission: free

6-8 pm

Mouthy Dames!

Litquake presents its annual “women’s night,” this year called Mouthy Dames! Appearing tonight are women who don’t know how to keep their feelings and opinions to themselves — and aren’t we happy about that? Reading vociferously in the beautiful Paris ballroom of the Hotel Monaco are Kim Addonizio, Christine Comaford, Kim Wong Keltner, Terry McMillan, Wendy Merrill, April Sinclair, and Jane Smiley. Emceed by Litquake co-founder Jane Ganahl.

Hotel Monaco, 501 Geary, San Francisco
(415) 292-0100

Admission: $5-$10 donation at the door

6:30-9 pm

Teenquake: Inspire, Create, Re-think the Library

A Friday night carnival of events where 13- to 19-year-olds take over the library after hours! From the Koret Auditorium to the Rotunda to the Teen Center, there will be an extravaganza of author panels, hands-on workshops, a scavenger hunt, and performances by teen writers, artists, musicians, dancers, and more. With authors Betsy Franco, Frank Portman, Tom Dolby, Tom Franco, Ying Chang Compestine, Kristen Tracy, and Sean Beaudoin.

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San Francisco Main Library, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco
(415) 557-4595

Admission: free

8 pm

Underground Exposed: A Zine Retrospective

San Francisco has always been home to prolific and influential underground publishers. Join some of the city’s best and brightest zinesters in a panel-style discussion about the world of alternative press, followed by readings of their favorite pieces. Beverages for sale, and a chance to win a free Chrome bag! Moderated by Eric Zassenhaus (Instant City). With Layla Gibbon (Maximum Rock n’ Roll), Erick Lyle (Scam, On The Lower Frequencies), John Marr (Murder Can Be Fun), and Tena Scalph (Bitter Pie Comix).

Chrome Bags, 580 4th Street, San Francisco

(415) 503-1221

Admission: free

9:15 pm

The Drums Inside Your Chest

This 2008 performance poetry concert film directed by Stephen Latty offers a raucous new vision of contemporary America poetry. Inspired by the spontaneity and energy of rock concert films, Drums beats with the humor, dirt, song and fire of seven award-winning poets and a vaudevillian magician host.

Directed by Stephen Latty. Featuring Amber Tamblyn, Beau Sia, Buddy Wakefield, Derrick Brown, Jeffrey McDaniel, Mindy Nettifee, Bucky Sinister and Rob Zabrecky. Presented in conjunction with Docfest 2009.

Roxie Theatre, 3117 16th Street, San Francisco

(415) 863-1087

Admission: $10 at the door or online at Brown Paper Tickets in advance.