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.
In Conversation with Vanessa Hua
7 p.m., Tuesday, May 12
The Booksmith
1727 Haight Street, San Francisco
Hua, author of the national bestsellers A River of Stars and Forbidden City, discusses her new novel, Coyoteland, with Editor Oscar Villalon. Free.
Issue 132 Poetry Reading at Golden Sardine
6 p.m., Thursday, May 21
Golden Sardine Bar
362 Columbus Ave., San Francisco
An evening of poetry in North Beach, featuring contributors Geraldine Jorge, Caroline Kessler, and Noelani Piters. Free.
Lit Lounge: In Defense of the Short Story
6 p.m., Thursday, May 28
Mechanics’ Institute
57 Post Street, San Francisco
From the perspectives of story writers, reviewers, editors, and publishers, learn what makes the short story unique and captivating. Featuring Lori Ostlund and Anita Felicelli, and moderated by Editor Oscar Villalon. Free for members of Mechanics’ Institute and Saint Joseph’s Arts Society. Tickets are $10 for the public.
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.
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.