Featured Events in San Francisco in October, 2024 (Continuously Updated)

San Francisco Fleet Week is an annual public event that honours the contributions of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces while advancing cooperation and knowledge among civilian- and military-based Humanitarian Assistance personnel San Francisco Fleet Week is an annual public event that honours the contributions of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces while advancing cooperation and knowledge among civilian- and military-based Humanitarian Assistance personnel. Information Source: United Airlines | expotobi

Welcome to the Legends Muay Thai Championship! Join us at the Scottish Rite Masonic Center for a thrilling Muay Thai and PMT bouts. Don't miss out the opportunity to enjoy traditional Thai dance performances, DJ sets, and a variety of other entertainment. Indulge in delicious food, refreshing beverages, and explore retail offerings. Grab your tickets now! Door opens: PMT fights: Doors open at 11 am, with fights start at 12pm. Main fights: Doors open at 1pm, with fights start at 2 pm Please note: All tickets are nonrefundable on/after the event date. General Admission and VIP ticket holders will have access to the main ring fights. Seats are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis within the designated area. No photography is allowed; contact the organizer for a permit if needed. Outside food is not permitted. Information Source: Legends Promotion | eventbrite

Join us for a spectacular live performance featuring the dazzling wit, infectious enegry, and undeniable charisma of your favorite host, Delta Work. This is your chance to experience the magic of her VERY DELTA Podcast and YouTube Talkshow up close and personal. Bringing her unique blend of humor, glamour, and entertainment to the heart of the Bay Area. From captivating interviews to hilarious stories and maybe a couple surprise performances, this live show promises to be a whirlwind of excitement and creativity. Whether you're a long-time fan or a new to the experience that is... Very Delta, this is an event you won't want to miss. Grab your tickets now and get ready to laugh! Do you want to hear her go off? I think you want to hear her go off... Doors Open: 7:00p Show Start: 8:00p Live DJ Set by DJ Mixtress Feline (@mixtressfeline)Special Guest Apperances!Meet and Greet with Delta before the show! Information Source: Baby Shaques Productions | eventbrite

Michele Tracy Berger is the Eric and Jane Nord Family Professor in the Department of Religious Studies and director of the Baker-Nord Center for the Humanities at Case Western Reserve University. She has a secondary appointment in the Department of English. Her short fiction, poetry and creative nonfiction has appeared in 100 Word Story, Apex Magazine, Glint Literary Journal, The Wild Word, Blood and Bourbon, FIYAH: Magazine of Black Speculative Fiction, Midnight and Indigo, Oracle: Fine Arts Review, Carolina Woman, Ms., and various anthologies. She is the 2019 winner of the Carl Brandon Kindred Award from the Carl Brandon Society for her story Doll Seed published in FIYAH: Magazine of Black Speculative Fiction. In 2020, her science fiction novella, Reenu-You about a mysterious virus transmitted through a hair care product billed as a natural hair relaxer was published by Falstaff Books. The experiences of five unlikely heroines weave a speculative tale that explores race, gender, female friendship, the politics of beauty and corporate conspiracy. Much of her work explores psychological horror, especially through issues of race and gender. Dr. Berger’s books include Workable Sisterhood: The Political Journey of Stigmatized Women with HIV/AIDS (Princeton University Press, 2004), the co-edited collections Gaining Access: A Practical and Theoretical Guide for Qualitative Researchers (Altamira Press, 2003) and The Intersectional Approach: Transforming the Academy Through Race, Class and Gender (University of North Carolina Press, 2010) and the co-authored Transforming Scholarship: Why Women’s and Gender Studies Students Are Changing Themselves and the World (Routledge 2011, 2014, 2021). She is the author, most recently, of Black Women’s Health: Paths to Wellness for Mothers and Daughters (New York University Press, 2022), the first monograph to focus on the role of southern African American mothers and their adolescent daughters in shaping health practices. She is a sought-after public speaker and commentator. Her public scholarship has appeared in The Chronicle of Higher Ed, Ms. Magazine, The Feminist Wire and other media outlets. She is currently co-chair of the Ms. Scholars Board. For this event, Michele will be in conversation with Isis Asare. About Aunt Lute Books: Aunt Lute Books is an intersectional, feminist press dedicated to publishing literature by those who have been traditionally underrepresented in or excluded by the literary canon. Core to Aunt Lute’s mission is the belief that the written word is critical to understanding and relating to each other as humans.Through the sharing of stories, we strengthen ties across cultures and experiences, and at the same time honor the hurt, loss, and harm incurred through structural power imbalances, prejudiced and gendered systems, and ancestral trauma. We uplift these voices in order to build a more just future. About Medicine for Nightmares/Medicina para Pesadillas: “The bookstore is a portal and a space for connection,” says Alderete, a poet whose book, Baby Axolotls & Old Pochos, was published by Black Freighter Press in 2021. “It’s not just a bookstore. We hang, we kick it, we create, we sustain art, we remember cultura. For the Mission, that has been going on for years. The most obvious thing for a culture or group or movement is to teach the next generation, so it continues.” The shop on 24th Street was previously Alley Cat Bookstore & Gallery, which Kate Razo sold to Alderete and Khánh Cao last year. The pair collectively took over and remodeled the space within a whirlwind of two months (Nomadic Press founder J.K. Fowler was also pivotal in launching Medicine for Nightmares, but he is no longer involved). With backgrounds in visual art, poetry, and community advocacy, Khánh Cao and Alderete have extensive experience with small, local institutions: Alderete once owned a taco shop in the North Bay and was employed at City Lights Books, while Khánh Cao worked prior at City Lights and The Luggage Store art gallery. Information Source: Aunt Lute Books | eventbrite

Sponsored by Club Fugazi This star-studded evening brings together three brilliant creatives whose new books meld memoir with advice on their respective crafts. Inveterate showman Daniel Handler takes an introspective (but inevitably hilarious) approach in And Then? And Then? What Else? Author, illustrator, and Decemberists album artist Carson Ellis’s One Week in January is a beautifully illustrated chronicle of a formative moment in her journey toward becoming an artist. And cartoonist and frequent New Yorker cover artist Adrian Tomine is, perhaps, fatigued of answering audience questions; in Q&A, he addresses some of the most frequently asked—and in the process offers real insights into his life and work. This unforgettable glimpse into the creative life is hosted by writer and critic Tom Barbash. Doors at 6:30PM. $15 adv / $20 door Information Source: Litquake, San Francisco's Literary Festival | eventbrite

The San Francisco Fall Show, founded in 1981 as The San Francisco Fall Antiques Show, features approximately fifty dealers from across North America and Europe, offering for sale an extraordinary range of fine and decorative arts from around the world representing all styles and periods, including furniture, silver, ceramics, glass, jewelry, rugs, textiles, paintings, prints, photography, books, s The San Francisco Fall Show, founded in 1981 as The San Francisco Fall Antiques Show, features approximately fifty dealers from across North America and Europe, offering for sale an extraordinary range of fine and decorative arts from around the world representing all styles and periods, including furniture, silver, ceramics, glass, jewelry, rugs, textiles, paintings, prints, photography, books, sculpture,etc. The 4-day show offers the opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of great art and antiques with programming each day, including a renowned Lecture Series. The Fall Show Opening Night Preview Gala is legendary and opens the show with live music, caviar and vodka bars, flowing champagne, sumptuous buffets and the first glimpse of the best art and antiques from around the world, all available for purchase. The Show is the annual benefit for Enterprise for Youth, a 50-year old nonprofit that empowers and prepares young people for success in employment and higher education. Information Source: Enterprise For High School Students | expotobi

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL. USE CODE INMYFEELS AT CHECKOUT FOR $10 OFF. Run to the Arts: What do running and art have in common? Feelings. So, what better way to spend your morning than by immersing yourself in those feelings? Join us on October 20th at 8:30 a.m. in the gardens across the street from SFMOMA for “Run to the Arts” We’ll be hosting a 5K run followed by a 5K art tour of the Get in the Game exhibit. About Get in the Game: At its heart, Get in the Game: Sports, Art, Culture offers a collection of stories that show how sports impacts our culture and our psyches. They’re the type of stories that fuel our collective passion for “the game.” Things to be excited about: Free art tour of the Get in the Game exhibit.A custom jersey designed by the Track & Feels team.A refuel station with stickers and a screen printing booth. Bring blank shirts, totes bags, hats, pants or whatever you want screen printed on for free.SFMOMA buzzing like game day at a stadium.A marching band at the end of the run.An interactive Q&A session using a bespoke baton designed specifically for this event. Come prepared to answer questions about sports and music.The Swag : The Baton: Inspired by the lanes of a race track, the converging lines symbolize the brief yet significant moment two athletes meet. Come see the baton in person and take part in an interactive experience where you can share a record of your favorite sports moments and what inspires you to run. Screen Prints: We'll have various screens for you to play with. Limited Edition Prints: Make sure to arrive early we're giving away limited edition prints! Inspired by the feeling of being in the zone and laser-focused on the path ahead. The text leading into the horizon features writing about the joy of Zone 2 running. Route Details: Meet at Yerba Buena East Gardens accross the street from SFMOMA. Find the artwork of a glass ship. Check-in starts at 8:30amGrab your swag and talk about your feelings with othersWarm up at 8:45amRun starts at 9:00amRun towards Market & 3rdDown Market towards the Ferry BuildingHit Embarcadero, take a right towards Oracle ParkLoop Oracle Park and head back to 3rd AveRun down 3rd Ave and back to Yerba Buena East GardensHave a dance party with the marching band!!Refuel station inside for water and refreshments Information Source: Track & Feels | eventbrite

Apocrypha is a poetry magazine and book publisher based out of North Beach wine bar and poetry bookstore Golden Sardine. Apocrypha’s mission is to honor poets and writers of the past while shining a spotlight on the current generation of poets. 2024 marks their first full-length book releases, How to Draw a Guillotine and 22 Madrigals. Lauren Elizabeth Parker will be joined by Apocrypha editors Brandon Loberg, Andrew Paul Nelson, Caitlin Skye Wild, and Scott M. Bird to discuss building an art community in the face of a grand legacy in an ever changing city, followed by a reading. FREE, $10–15 suggested donation Information Source: Litquake, San Francisco's Literary Festival | eventbrite

Disrupt is where the startup world gathers to see the present and the future of tech in one place Disrupt is where the startup world gathers to see the present and the future of tech in one place. Be inspired by the insights of today's leaders and tomorrow's best startups, learn from industry analysts sharing their business expertise, witness the latest innovations and up-and-coming founders, and make the right connections easily to propel your business forward. Information Source: TechCrunch | expotobi

Join us for an informative and fun open house with Type West students and instructors who will answer your questions about the program. Unleash the typeface within you by joining the 2025 cohort of Type West! Whether you’re interested in studying in-person in San Francisco or online from anywhere in the world, this open house information session is for you! During this fun, low-pressure event, you’ll meet current students, graduates, instructors, and administrators who will answer your questions about the application process, programming, scholarships, accessing the Archive’s vast collection of resources, and more. Applications for Type West 2025 will open on September 30, 2024 and will close on November 4, 2025. Sign up HERE for updates. Information Source: eventbrite

WHAT IS ADAPT?The Art du Déplacement And Parkour Teaching (ADAPT) Certification is the internationally recognized teaching certification for parkour/freerunning/art du déplacement that provides the industry benchmark for parkour instruction, and has been formulated over several years by many of the founding figures and most experienced instructors of parkour. Today, the ADAPT instructor network has spread across the globe and ADAPT-certified instructors enjoy a number of benefits, including an international network of like-minded peers, improved access to insurance coverage, and support from larger parkour organizations when working with local government officials and administrators. COURSE DETAILSThe Level 1 (Assistant Instructor) certification course takes place over 3 days from 9am – 5pm each day. Candidates will participate in a variety of individual and group exercises, class discussions, demonstrations, and coaching situations covering: History and origins of parkourPrinciples of movementFunctional strength and conditioningCoaching skillsGroup managementHealth and safetyThe benefits of managed riskThe spirit of parkour in practiceThe course culminates with a written exam and practical assessment by the course tutor(s). In order to complete the ADAPT Level 1 certification, candidates must satisfactorily complete the required number of supervised coaching sessions (10 minimum) with a Level 2 or Level 3 instructor within 1 year of the end of the course. Upon submission of the Supervised Hours log sheet with the required number of signatures, candidates will receive their ADAPT Level 1 certificate via mail. Candidates will be required to show a basic level of proficiency in a variety of parkour techniques and most candidates find that 1-2+ years of dedicated parkour training is helpful for the successful completion of the certification. Additional details can be found here: http://adaptqualifications.com/portfolio/adapt-assistant/ PREREQUISITES- Recommended 6 months minimum experience of regular parkour training REQUIREMENTS TO PASS- 3 day training course - Supervised Sessions completed within 12 months of course - Must present a valid and up-to-date First Aid certificate - Must be 16 years of age or over by the end of the calendar year CERTIFICATESElectronic certificate sent 1-2 weeks after course completion to the email address used for registration. PRICERegular price: $500 Early-bird Discounted Price: $450 (Code: earlybirdusa24 - Valid until 3 month prior to start) Scholarships may be available for participants that demonstrate financial need, please reach out to americas.adapt@parkourgenerations.com for more info! ACCOMMODATIONSFood and accommodations are not included in the course price and must be arranged separately. Limited accommodation may be made available to candidates through local hosts. Contact us at americas.adapt@parkourgenerations.com for information or housing suggestions (limited spots available). FAQsHow do I know if I'm ready to take ADAPT? ADAPT Level 1 is the entry level course for parkour instructors. Participants should have a basic understanding and mastery of the basic parkour techniques and should be comfortable training within a group in a variety of settings and environments. Prior teaching experience is useful, although not required. What do I need to do to pass ADAPT? In order to receive the ADAPT Level 1 certification; participants must complete the 3-day course, which involves practical assessments as well as a written assessment. Candidates can then begin logging the required minimum of 10 supervised coaching session with an ADAPT Level 2 or 3 instructor, including a final “assessed live coaching session at the end of this period. If successful, the candidate will then receive the ADAPT Level One Certification. Note: The supervised coaching sessions with a Level 2 or Level 3 instructor must be completed within 12 months from the end of the course. How do the supervised coaching sessions and assessed live coaching sessions work? The supervised coaching hours are designed to make sure that the candidate is able to instruct at a level consistent with the ADAPT Level 1 standard. The sessions must be completed with a certified ADAPT Level 2 or Level 3 instructor, who can be found in a number of cities around the country. Many participants are able to complete most of their supervised hours at workshops and/or classes that usually take place directly after the course in the host city. For a complete list of Level 2 and Level 3 coaches in your area go to : https://store.adaptqualifications.com/pages/adapt-certified or email americas@parkourgenerations.com. Are there minimum age requirements to enter the event? Candidates may take the course starting at age 15 but can not actually receive their certificate until their 16th birthday. What should I bring into the event? Candidates should bring the following items for the first day of the course: Valid photo IDOutstanding payment balance (if paying via installment plan)Small bag to carry valuables and snacksSnacks to eat throughout the courseWeather appropriate clothing & items (sunscreen, jacket, etc)What COVID restrictions or safety protocol will be in place for the course? The course will be following all current local COVID restrictions, please reach out to the course organizer for specific updates. In general, candidates are recommend to get the COVID vaccine if possible to help ensure the safety of fellow participants and wider community. Masks may be required per local regulations. How can I contact the organizer with any questions? For more info email: americas.info@parkourgenerations.com or go to www.adaptqualifications.com. What's the refund policy? Due to the logistics involved with organizing and hosting courses, there is a strict no-refund policy unless the course has been canceled. Registered candidates that have a valid reason (medical or personal emergency) can contact the organizer with at least two weeks notice to have their registration transferred to another course (minus a $25 administrative fee). Information Source: ADAPT Qualifications | eventbrite

Sistah Scifi Series: Nalo Hopkinson and Michele Tracy Berger Nalo Hopkinson (virtually) and Michele Tracy Berger discuss their upcoming short story collections - Jamaica Ginger and Other Concoctionsand Doll Seed: Stories, respectively - as part of our recurring event, Sistah Scifi Series. Jamaica Ginger and Other Concoctions (Tachyon, 2024) “A commanding short story collection.” —Foreword Caribbean-Canadian author Nalo Hopkinson (Brown Girl in the Ring, The Salt Roads, Falling in Love with Hominids) returns with a long-awaited new collection of her deeply imaginative short fiction that offers striking journeys to far-flung futures and fantastical landscapes. Hopkinson is at the peak of her powers, moving effortlessly between art, folklore, science, and magic. In her first stories since 2015, a woman and her cyborg pig eke out a living in a future waterworld; two scientists contemplate the cavernous remains of an alien lifeform; and an artist creates nanotechnology that asserts Blackness where it is least welcome. Doll Seed: Stories (Aunt Lute, 2024) Michele Tracy Berger has a voice like no one else. —Julia Rios, Hugo Award-winning editor A dazzling debut collection of speculative short fiction.These fifteen stories invite you to get comfortable in the dark, to consider freedom and sacrifice, trust and betrayal, otherness, and safety. Marisol, an aspiring jewelry artist is haunted by a fast-food icon. Chevella, a self-aware doll, finds herself in 1950s America playing a key role in the Civil Rights Movement. Lindsay, a Black girl in 1970s America “wins” an extraterrestrial in a national contest only to find her family’s life upended. Chelsea and Jessa, two sisters, fight about what a strange child means for their family. A meat grinder appears in a magical forest and chaos ensues. About San Francisco Public Library African American Center: The African American Center on the third floor of the Main Library welcomes students, researchers and anyone interested in learning more about the historical, political and cultural experiences of African Americans in California and beyond. In addition to housing a collection of circulating and reference materials that span a range of subject areas, the Center also partners with other library departments and community organizations to sponsor exhibits and programs that are free to the public. About Aunt Lute Books: Aunt Lute Books is an intersectional, feminist press dedicated to publishing literature by those who have been traditionally underrepresented in or excluded by the literary canon. Core to Aunt Lute’s mission is the belief that the written word is critical to understanding and relating to each other as humans.Through the sharing of stories, we strengthen ties across cultures and experiences, and at the same time honor the hurt, loss, and harm incurred through structural power imbalances, prejudiced and gendered systems, and ancestral trauma. We uplift these voices in order to build a more just future. About Tachyon Publications: Founded in 1995, Tachyon Publications LLC is a publisher of smart science fiction, fantasy, and horror, as well as mysteries, memoirs, young adult, and literary fiction. We champion the creative storytelling of authors who inspire us through intelligent prose and imaginative worlds. Our titles are consistently unique, thought-provoking, and entertaining. About Sistah Scifi: Established in 2019, Sistah Scifiis the first Black owned bookstore focused on science fiction and fantasy in the United States as validated by the American Booksellers Association. Located primarily in cyberspace, the bookstore launched three Sistah Scifi Book Vending Machines in Seattle and Oakland. Information Source: Sistah Scifi | eventbrite

Join us for an informative online session with Type West students and instructors who will answer your questions about the program. Unleash the typeface within you by joining the 2025 cohort of Type West! Whether you’re interested in studying in-person in San Francisco or online from anywhere in the world, this open house information session is for you! During this fun, low-pressure Zoom, you’ll meet current students, graduates, instructors, and administrators who will answer your questions about the application process, programming, scholarships, accessing the Archive’s vast collection of resources, and more. Applications for Type West 2025 will open on September 30, 2024 and will close on November 4, 2025. Sign up HERE for updates. Information Source: Letterform Archive | eventbrite

Join us for the all-ages exhibition unveiling and opening reception on Friday, October 11, 6–9 PM PST. As the world watches and responds to the genocide of the Palestinian people, this year’s exhibition theme, Bearing Witness: An Expression of Love, Solidarity, and Justice for the People of Palestine, reflects on the impact of this ongoing trauma on personal, national, and international levels. Participating artists center creation as resistance by mounting traditional and contemporary altar installations that honor, celebrate, and mourn those who have perished in Palestine. In alignment with the tradition of Día de Los Muertos, the exhibition also showcases personal altars dedicated to loved ones who have passed. This evening features curatorial remarks, Día de Los Muertos inspired artist market, and more. Tickets $15 Suggested donationFree for youth 16 and underNo one turned away for lack of funds at the doorExhibiting Artists 2AM, Adrian Arias, Alicia Cruz, Becca Rodriguez, Beth Benson and Virdell VonDella, Dania Cabello, David Tafolla, Jos Sances and MECA, La Familia Brown, Mary Jhun, Optimus Volts, Queer Ancestors Project: Resist, Ren Allathkani and Shaun Burner, Sen Mendez, Susana Aragón, Valeria Olguín and Alfredo Olguín Jr., Victor-Mario Zaballa, Yaffa AS, and Zedekiah Gonsalves–Schild Curators Rio Yañez, Bridgétt Rex Accessibility SOMArts is wheelchair accessible and in proximity to several nearby public transportation stops. SOMArts does not have automatic doors at its Main Entrance. Restrooms are ADA-accessible and low-scent cleaning products are used. For more detailed information regarding accessibility at SOMArts, contact info@somarts.org with any related requests, questions, or concerns. Information Source: SOMArts Cultural Center | eventbrite

How Weird Street Faire attracts thousands of attendees who arrive to discuss peace and friendship ideas and enjoy the great variety of events such as art presentations, live music, dance, colorful dresses, workshops, fashion exhibitions, and much more How Weird Street Faire attracts thousands of attendees who arrive to discuss peace and friendship ideas and enjoy the great variety of events such as art presentations, live music, dance, colorful dresses, workshops, fashion exhibitions, and much more. Information Source: World Peace Though Technology | expotobi

After a heartbreaking weather cancellation in May, we are so excited to bring this powerhouse double bill to San Francisco! Pedrito Martinez arrived in New York City from Havana in 1998 just as the Buena Vista Social Club was reintroducing the world to the glories of mid-20th century Cuban music, reviving the careers of masters who came of age before the revolution. It wasn’t long before he came to embody the future of Cuban music in the 21st century. A master of Afro-Cuban folkloric music and the sacred batá drum, he’s also the world’s first-call rumbero with more than 100 albums to his credit. Sought out by the world’s greatest artists in jazz, Cuban music and far beyond, he’s collaborated with everyone from fellow Latin music visionaries Chucho Valdés, Paquito D’Rivera and Eddie Palmieri to pop stars Paul Simon, Sting, Bruce Springsteen, Dave Matthews, Elton John, and James Taylor. Martinez returns to the Gardens leading the latest version of his blazing band, which he introduced on his eponymous, Grammy-nominated album in 2013. The Pedrito Martinez Group has served as a launching pad for several brilliant young Cuban musicians, like his current pianist/keyboardist Ahmed Alom, a virtuosic powerhouse quickly gaining international renown. Opening the program is La Dame Blanche, an explosive Paris-based Cuban combo led by singer, flautist and percussionist Yaite Ramos Rodriguez (daughter of trombonistJesus “Aguaje” Ramos, the artistic director of the Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club). Steeped in the Afro-Cuban rituals and folklore, La Dame Blanche has honed a singular blend of hip-hop, cumbia, dancehall and reggae, all filtered through the sacred practices of Santería. Information Source: Yerba Buena Gardens Festival | eventbrite

NYC's #1 South Asian Dating Show! Now in SF! In partnership with Tech Week. Watch as a couple embarks on a blind date LIVE in front of an enthusiastic audience. Feeling adventurous? AND you might even get the chance to steal one of our eligible singles for YOURSELF! Whether you're single or in a relationship, this event promises an evening of fun, excitement, and surprises! Directions: At The Faight Collective (the Mission District) 473A Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117 • Early Bird Tickets: $19.99 (Available until October 10th, 11:30 PM) • General Admission: $29.99 (After October 12th 11:30 PM) Additional Information: • By attending this event, you agree to be recorded and consent to the use of the resulting content for promotional purposes. • Tickets are non-refundable. • The venue reserves the right to enforce a two-drink minimum policy. Join us for an unforgettable night and see why Garam Masala is the hottest dating show in the city! Information Source: Wyatt Feegrado | eventbrite

Author: Eddie Ahn, Advocate: A Graphic Memoir Join us for an exclusive event at Sunset Branch Library where author Eddie Ahn will discuss his graphic memoir, Advocate. Dive into the world of advocacy through captivating visuals and stories. This in-person chat is a unique opportunity to connect with the author and gain insights into his work. Don't miss out on this engaging discussion! See you there! Attendees will receive a free copy of the book while supplies last. Information Source: San Francisco Public Library | eventbrite

Part of Litquake Writers Weekend It’s time to take an art form that’s secretive by design (it’s right there in the name!) out from the shadows. A trio of professional ghosts—Felice Laverne, Hilary Swanson, and Annie Tucker—will share the challenges and rewards of their craft, as well as tips for breaking into the biz. Is the work glamorous, thankless, or both? What kinds of ethical questions do ghostwriters encounter? How can a ghostwriter park their ego—and preserve their composure—when assuming the voice of a public (and sometimes very famous) persona? This freewheeling yet practical conversation will be moderated by Brooke Warner, publisher of SheWrites Press. FREE, $10–15 suggested donation Information Source: Litquake, San Francisco's Literary Festival | eventbrite

Part of Litquake Writers Weekend Co-moderated by Lyn Patterson and Vincente Perez, this session considers Black poetics as a world-building phenomenon. In the lineage of Black poets like Henry Dumas and June Jordan, panelists Darius Simpson and Nefertiti Asanti write against the Human, write towards Black eco-poetics, and write as political education to form critical practices of viewing, listening, and being. Hear how they use poetry to dissect and analyze the worlds of white supremacy, settler-colonialism, and heteropatriarchy, charting a path towards alternative worlds and possibilities. FREE, $10–15 suggested donation Information Source: Litquake, San Francisco's Literary Festival | eventbrite

Part of Litquake Writers Weekend A panel featuring Ellen Barry, Andrea Canaan, Lisa Clapper, Natalie Devora, Juli C. Lasselle, Jessica Millett and Suma Nagaraj will discuss and engage the audience in a brief writing exercise through the workshopping model Radical Creative Womanist Workshopping and Reflection in Community (RCWWRC). An antidote to competitive traditional workshopping models, the spirit of RCWWRC is for writers to bring a writing work to life with the support of a writing community. FREE, $10–15 suggested donation Information Source: Litquake, San Francisco's Literary Festival | eventbrite

We first addressed this theme back in October 2020 at our very first Drawing Room Annex on Mission Street. It was the height of the COVID pandemic and in the midst of a very fraught presidential election. Now, four years later, we’ve asked artists to respond to how they are feeling in this current moment, in a time of yet another contentious and polarizing presidential election, and against the backdrop of serious global conflict, a rise in authoritarian regimes, devastating climate change and the reversal of established civil rights. As you look ahead to the coming year, what do you envision? Information Source: The Drawing Room SF | eventbrite

Part of Litquake Writers Weekend How do memoirists fill in the gaps when there are missing pieces in their research—for example, when the person with needed information died long ago or when gender, culture, language, or other barriers thwart the process? These obstacles require memoirists to get crafty. This might mean using creative nonfiction to write imagined scenes, or even require lying, eavesdropping, and/or employing subterfuge to gain access to something off-limits. Susan Kiyo Ito, Margaret Juhae Lee, Grace Loh Prasad, and Leslie Absher will present how they used “unofficial” means to get at the truth, and, in essence, became spies in their own stories. FREE, $10–15 suggested donation Information Source: Litquake, San Francisco's Literary Festival | eventbrite

Part of Litquake Writers Weekend Although memoir and narrative nonfiction continue to thrive as genres, the writers of such works tend to be seen as something other than artists—reporters, survivors, historians, social thinkers, yes, but not artists. Can works driven by facts aspire to true artistry, or does the burden of representing reality inherently place it in a different category? Together, writers Tom Barbash, Lindsey Crittenden, Glen David Gold, and Rachel Howard, along with moderator Jason Roberts, explore these worthwhile questions. FREE, $10–15 suggested donation Information Source: Litquake, San Francisco's Literary Festival | eventbrite

Part of Litquake Writers Weekend Moderator Tania Malik andpanelists Nina Schuyler, Grace Loh Prasad, and Carol LaHines will share a frank discussion about their experiences being traditionally published by small, independent presses. Following a reading, they will delve into the in’s and out’s of the small press publication process, as well as the cultural impact of smaller presses taking chances on voices that bigger presses find too risky or hard to classify. FREE, $10–15 suggested donation Information Source: Litquake, San Francisco's Literary Festival | eventbrite

Quakes fans, join us at the Gold Bar Whiskey for a fun day with the MLS Cup, Cristian Espinoza and Hernán López! Signings: Free signings from Cristian Espinoza and Hernán López. Get your favorite jersey, scarf or Gold Bar Whiskey bottle signed by the two stars.Limited Edition Quakes Whiskey: Pickup a bottle and celebrate the San Jose Earthquakes 50th Anniversary with a Limited Edition Whiskey Bottle.MLS Cup: Get your photo professionally taken with the MLS cup!Games: Give it your best shot with our Quakes Inflatable Soccer Challenge - fun for the whole family.Cocktails: Try locally distilled spirits and taste cocktail specialties made with the Official Whiskey Parter of San Jose Earthquakes.Food: Tons of food options will be available so make sure to come hungry!This is an all ages event - anyone under the age of 21 must be accompanied by an adult. Information Source: Gold Bar Whiskey | eventbrite

Come one and all to Book Passage Presents J.R. Rice! Join us at SF Ferry Building on 10/13/24 at 2pm for an exciting in-person book signing with the local author and poet, J.R. Rice. Get your SIGNED copy of his award-winning novel, Broken Pencils and have a chance to chat with the author. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to meet one of the Bay Area's up and coming writers! See you there! Book Passage 1 Ferry Building, San Francisco, CA 94105 Sunday October 13th, 2024 2:00 - 4:00 pm To learn more, visit bookpassage or www.jrrice.com Information Source: J.R. Rice | eventbrite

Part of Litquake’s Words Around the World Sponsored by the Government of Ireland: Emigrant Support Programme, Culture Ireland, and Center for the Art of Translation/Two Lines Press Join old friends Roddy Doyle and Dave Eggers as they discuss Doyle’s newest novel, a powerful, moving mother-daughter story filled with struggle and redemption by the Booker Prize winner. A follow up to 1997’s standout The Woman Who Walked into Doors, Doyle’s latest, The Women Behind the Door, finds Paula Spencer—mother, grandmother, widow, addict, survivor at sixty-six—finally starting to live her life. That is until her eldest, Nicola, turns up on her doorstep one day. Nicola is everything Paula wasn’t—independent, affluent, a loving wife and mother, a “success”—but now she is suddenly determined to leave it all behind. As Nicola gradually confides in Paula the secret that unleashed this moment of crisis, mother and daughter must untangle past memory, trauma, and revelations to confront what they mean to each other—and who they want to be. Doors at 6:30PM. $17 adv (book bundle avail.) / $20 door Information Source: Litquake, San Francisco's Literary Festival | eventbrite

Part of Litquake’s Words Around the World Sponsored by NORLA, Norway House, and Center for the Art of Translation/Two Lines Press Internationally bestselling crime-writing duo Thomas Enger and Jørn Lier Horst have been called “two of the most distinguished writers of Nordic Noir” (Financial Times). Stigma, their fourth collaboration, finds deeply scarred homicide detective Alexander Blix and his collaborator, journalist Emma Ramm, trying to catch an escaped German prisoner—while Blix himself is behind bars. Whether you’re new to Enger’s work or you’re already a fan of the series critics have called “an international sensation” (Vogue), you’ll want to catch this thrilling conversation with Enger and Randal Brandt, curator of the California Detective Fiction Collection at UC Berkeley’s Bancroft Library. FREE, $10-$15 suggested donation Information Source: Litquake, San Francisco's Literary Festival | eventbrite

From Rachel Kushner, a Booker Prize finalist, two-time National Book Award finalist, and “one of the most gifted authors of her generation” (The New York Times Book Review), comes a new novel about a seductive and cunning American spy of ruthless tactics, bold opinions, and clean beauty who infiltrates an anarchist collective in France—Kushner’s finest achievement yet as a novelist, a work of high art, high comedy, and unforgettable pleasure. Written in short, vaulting sections, Kushner’s rendition of “noir” is taut and dazzling. Moderated by editor and critic John Freeman. Doors at 7:00PM. $17 adv (book bundle avail.) / $20 door Information Source: Litquake, San Francisco's Literary Festival | eventbrite