In Conversation with Suzanne Simard

7 p.m., Thursday, April 2
San Francisco Botanical Garden (SF County Fair Building)
1199 9th Ave. (at Lincoln Way), San Francisco

Simard, the author of When the Forest Breathes: Renewal and Resilience in the Natural World, discusses her new book with Senior Editor Manjula Martin. Free.

Issue 132 and Cinco de Mayo Celebration

7 p.m., Tuesday, May 5
City Lights Bookstore
261 Columbus Ave., San Francisco

Featuring short readings by contributors Anita Felicelli, Carolyn Burke, and Sarah Matsui, as well as refreshments. Hosted by Editor Oscar Villalon. Free.

Past Events

Issue 131 Celebration at Local Economy

6:30 p.m., Thursday, February 12
Local Economy
6028 College Ave., Oakland

Come and toast the publication of the newest issue of ZYZZYVA. Featuring short readings by contributors Tomas Moniz, Maw Shein Win, and Suzanne Rivecca, emceed by ZYZZYVA Editor Oscar Villalon. 

In Conversation with Grant Faulkner

6 p.m., Thursday, February 26
San Francisco Main Library
100 Larkin St., San Francisco

Faulkner, the author of something out there in the distance (University of New Mexico Press), discusses his “flash novel” with Editor Oscar Villalon. Free.

Issue 131 Poetry Reading at Golden Sardine

6 p.m., Friday, March 6
Golden Sardine Bar
362 Columbus Ave., San Francisco

An evening of poetry in North Beach, featuring contributors Nica Giromini, Kelly Gray, and Brian Ang. Free.