| Weds.May 14, 2008 7:30 pm Bird & Beckett Books & Records 653 Chenery Glen Park San Francisco map |
Poetry reading with Elaine Sexton, once a local, here visiting old haunts from her home in New York and reading for friends and passersby. Her second book of poems is just out, and is called Causeway. |
SAN FRANCISCO POETS In Memorium radiOM archived audio recordings from KPFA-FM radio in Berkeley (1949-1995), Poetry Flash M E L J E N A r t s - promotes & produces art exhibits & events for North Beach artists.
A LITTLE HISTORY In 1955, Poets Allen Ginsberg and Lawrence Ferlinghetti brought the Beat Generation to the airwaves. A few years later the FCC questioned whether Pacifica's KPFC broadcast of some of their works was "vulgar, obscene and in bad taste." May 6,1856 May 6,1862 105 BC (may 10 ?) May 11, 1904 May 11, 1981 May 16, 1717 May 24, 1941 May 25, 1803 May 30, 1967 May 31,1819: |
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Weds.May 14 to Sun. 18, 2008 ![]() MARIN POETRY FESTIVAL ~ FIVE READINGS TO BENEFIT POETRY EDUCATION IN THE SCHOOLS ~ Sponsored by Marin Poetry Center, Book Passage, Dominican University, Poetry Flash Dates and Venues Weds. 14, 2008-7pm -9 pm Northpoint Coffee House1250 Bridgeway,Sausalito Sunset Poetry by the Bay, as part of the MARIN POETRY FESTIVAL, presents poet Adam David Miller,Ticket to Exile , a memoir will read from his poetry and prose. Adam David Miller has worked in northern California for four decades as a teacher, writer, poet, editor, publisher, and radio and television producer. an open mike will follow. Thursday, May 15 ~ 7 p.m. ~ Ellery Akers & Tom Centolella ~ Falkirk Cultural Center 1450 Mission Avenue, San Rafael, Calif. Friday, May 16 ~ 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. ~ New Poets / New Works ~ ArtWorks Downtown Gallery 1337 Fourth Street, San Rafael, Calif. Saturday, May 17 ~ Noon to 4 p.m. ~ Poetry Picnic ~ Poets in the Schools & Verso Al Fresco ~ Robin Sweeny Park, Sausalito, Calif. Sunday, May 18 ~ 7:30 p.m. ~ Robert Bly, Eavan Boland, Jane Hirshfield ~ Dominican University, 50 Acacia Avenue, San Rafael, Calif. Info: 415.927.0960 - 239 tickets |
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| Thurs., May 15, 2008 7-9 pm Caffe Cappriccio Mason/Chestnut Street San Francisco |
Philip Hackett's Poet Gallery Series * presentsPoet George Tsongas Classical Guitarist Grant Miller |
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| Thurs.May 15, 2008 7:00 pm Bird & Beckett Books & Records 653 Chenery Glen Park San Francisco map |
David Meltzer with pianist Theo Saunders engagement is postponed! instead, this date will be A TRIBUTE TO DAVID MELTZER Featuring Neeli Cherkovski, Sharon Doubiago, & Micah Ballard reading David's work plus a score of David's friends and admirors-- Poets! bring a poem by David (or find one here)and bring one of your own! Cash donations gratefully accepted for David's medical expenses! visit meltzerville.com and Big Bridge's Meltzer Tribute |
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| Thurs. May 15, 2008 7:15 pm Bibliohead Books 334 Gough @ Hayes San Francisco map |
Feature: Revolutionary poet DEE ALLENa Francisco-based poetry writer/spoken word performer. Active as both since the early 1990s. Been doing the creative writing thing since childhood. It wasn't until my early 20s that I decided to do something with this gift. Written work [typed or handdrawn] appeared in numberous underground zines/newsletters, from Flipside to Modesto Anarcho to The Burning Spear. Won 3rd Place & an Editor's Choice award in a 1995 poetry competition sponsored by Maryland-based National Library of Poetry.Performed spoken word, even as an opening act for or alongside underground musical groups, from False Sacrament to the Cro-Mags to Resistant Culture. Poems cover mostly anti-authoritarian political,philosophical and personal frames-of-mind. followed by Open Mic hosted by Don Brennan |
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| Sun. 18th. at 5pm on Channel 29 Stephen Kopel is the guest on Pen Women Writers with host Eileen Malone. | ||
| Mon., May 19, 2008 7 - 9 pm CAFFE GRECO 423 Columbus bet.Vallejo/Green St. San Francisco |
POETRY, JAZZ & ART withPoets Bob Booker, Charles Curtis Blackwell & Will Dodger & Special Guest “The King of Bebop” ~ The Bishop Norman Williamson Alto Sax Jazz Painting by Hayley Stevens Everyone is Invited! * A Philip Hackett Poet Gallery Series *Event |
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| Tues., May 20, 2008 7 pm Tosca Cafe, 242 Columbus, across from City Lights San Francisco |
Nan A. Talese, Tosca Cafe, and City Lights present a reception and bookrelease party celebrating the release of Notes on a Life published by Nan A. Talese Eleanor Coppola shares her extraordinary life as an artist, filmmaker, wife, and mother in a book that captures the glamour and grit of Hollywood and reveals the private tragedies and joys that tested and strengthened her over the past twenty years. |
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| Thurs., May 22, 2008 7 pm Live Worms Gallery Grant Ave. North Beach San Francisco |
***** FANNY RENOIR SHOW *****starring FRANK HOLMES and THE KENTUCKY TWISTERS plus ART ANTIQUES AND REFRESHMENTS ARTISTS SHERI O'DONNEL and MARSHA BELLAVANCE and DORAL CONRAD as Elvis Presley! HOOTENANNY SHINDIG ! $2.00 cover |
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| Thurs., May 22, 2008 7 pm City Lights Books 261 Columbus Ave @ Broadway San Francisco |
Jonah Raskin discussing
The Radical Jack London Writings on War and Revolution
published by University of California Press |
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| Fri.,May 23, 2008 7 - 9 pm CAFFE CAPPRICCIO Mason @ Chestnut San Francisco |
Philip Hackett's Poet Gallery Series * presents ***The Joe Shakarchi Show*** Joe Shakarchi has been part of the San Francisco poetry scene since 1982 and his writing has appeared in The San Francisco Chronicle, Poetry Flash, The Berkeley Poetry Review, and North Beach Journal. His new new CD titled SUNRISE IN THE WEST is a groundbreaking fusion of poetry and world music. |
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| Sun., May 25,2008 5 pm City Lights Books 261 Columbus Ave. @Broadway San Francisco |
Tau By Philip Lamantia Journey to the End By John Hoffman mystical poems by Philip Lamantia and the long-lost "Six Gallery" poems by legendary hipster John Hoffman. This is the latest installment of the Pocket Poets Series and two long-lost books from the classic Beat period. |
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| Sun.May 25, 2008 2:00 pm Bird & Beckett Books & Record 653 Chenery San Francisco map |
Poet contributors reading celebrates the Petaluma Poetry Walk 10-Year Anthology: 1996 to 2005, edited by Geri Digiorno and Bill Vartnaw |
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| Weds. May 27, 2008 7 pm KEANE'S 3300 CLUB 3300 Mission St. @ 29th St. San Francisco |
Poetry at the 33 presents a reading by poet Ed Mycue.followed by long open mic w/ MC Nancy Keane 6:30pm sign up you must be 21 and up |
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| Wed., May 28, 2008 7:30 pm Bird & Beckett Books & Records 653 Chenery (in Glen Park) San Francisco |
Phil Cousineau, award-winning author and filmmaker,presents his new book, Stoking the Creative Fire: 9 Ways to Rekindle Passion and the Imagination. Based on twenty years of teaching, Cousineau offers a multitude of stories, ideas, and exercises drawn from historical and contemporary figures, artists of all kinds, and from his own experience, to inspire readers on ways to live a passionate and creative life. "Creativity is as natural as breathing. To create is to grow, which in turn makes us feel vitally alive." |
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| ANNOUNCEMENT On Thursday ., May 29, 2008 at the Arts Club of Chicago, native son Gary Snyder will receive a lifetime achievement award as the winner of the 2008 Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize. Established in 1986 and presented annually by the Poetry Foundation, the award is one of the most prestigious given to American poets, and at $100,000 it is one of the nation’s largest literary awards. made the announcement today. The prize will be presented at an evening ceremony "In announcing the award, Christian Wiman, editor of Poetry magazine and chair of the selection committee, said: 'Gary Snyder is in essence a contemporary devotional poet, though he is not devoted to any one god or way of being so much as to Being itself. His poetry is a testament to the sacredness of the natural world and our relation to it, and a prophecy of what we stand to lose if we forget that relation.' . |
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| Thurs. May 29, 2008 7:30 pm Bird & Beckett Books &Record 653 Chenery Glen Park San Francisco map |
Poet Ron Johnson A solo reading wherein the poet grapples with his epic work,32 years in the making, entitled: "White Ghost Dance" Dedicated, a la Ti-Jean K.: To America! Whatever that is... |
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| Philip Hackett"s Poet's Gallery Series Poets, Artists and Musicians are invited to Contact Philip, if you are interested in participating in the Poet's Gallery Series of Events. Send a CD with three Poems, and/or 3 songs and a an 8X10 Black/White Glossy to: Philip Hackett, P.O. BOX 330168, S.F., CA 94133, plus an SASE if you wish your material back. Thank you, Philip Hackett, Poet/Producer, The Poet's Gallery |
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| June 1, 2008 11am - 3pm Sutro Heights Park San Francisco map |
The Poetry Hotel presents 3RD ANNUAL POETS WITH TREES READING Share your words among people, birds, trees, and, one hopes, with the sun. Bring poems of your own or poems by your favorite poets. Multiple reading stations. Bring your own lunch, and an additional goodie to share. Readings finish, clean up and disperse by 3pm |
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| Wed.June 4, 2008 Old First Concerts 1751 Sacramento St.,@ Van Ness Avenue San Francisco |
Far Out Friends is a celebration of new song premieres with poet Gary Snyder and composers Fred Firth, Allaudin Mathieu, Robert Morris, and Roy Whelden, to honor Gary Snyder's publishing career, with contralto Karen Clark, Galax Quartet featuring David Wilson and Cynthia Freivogel, violins; Roy Whelden, viola da gamba; and David Morris, cello, Old First Concerts $15/$12 seniors 65 and over/$12 students with ID, 8:00 (415/474-1608, |
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| June 11, 2008 7 pm North Beach Branch 2000 Mason St. @ Columbus San Francisco |
. *Mystical Path: Poet/musician Clara Hsu and Poet/artist Bill Mercer read current work as well as from their recently released CD. | |
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| 1st Monday 7:00-8:30 Gallery Cafe 1200 Mason @ Washington St. (415) 775-0261 San Francisco map |
All Poets Welcome Reading Series presents featured readers followed by an open mike, For information, contact host and organizer Kit Kennedy Food and a wide drink selection available |
WEB LINKS more poetry at sfheart.com |
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| 2nd Monday It's a Grind Coffee House 1800 Polk Street San Francisco |
Word Dancing, featured poets followed by an open mike. hosted by Jeanne Powell contact: 415-928-8904 |
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| Every Tuesday 7pm Sharp-9pm Amnesia, 853 Valencia (bet 19th & 20th) 415. 970-0012 San Francisco |
San Francisco's newest open mic in one of the city's hottest nightclubs. Come down to Amnesia in the Mission district for Red Light Open Mic with your host Phillip T. Nails Featured performance starts at 7pm Those who sign up on the open get a max of 7 minutes to perform. Poetry, music, comedy, and comedian welcome. |
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| 1st Tuesday each Month 8:30 -12 pm Club Deluxe 1511 Haight Street @ Ashbury San Francisco map |
Jazz Jam and Poetry Reading. 8:30 sign up Open to all who want a true San Francisco experience...the marriage of jazz and poetry once again at this true SF institution. open mic. Hosts: Jennifer, Ingrid and Daniel all are welcome ...bring your words, voices, or instruments Jennifer Barone bio flyer |
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| 2nd Tuesday 7:00 pm Park Branch Library 1833 Page St. @Cole San Francisco map |
On the Page: Off the Page open mic: written, spoken word and song Hosted by Diamond Dave Whitaker, beloved fixture in the poetry scene came to San Francisco in 1957. dmndv@hotmail.com |
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| Last Tuesday each month 7 pm KEANE'S 3300 CLUB 3300 Mission St.@ 29th St. San Francisco |
Featured Poets: followed by long open mic w/ MC Nancy Keane 6:30pm sign up Nancy Keane is also the editor of these two must-have books.Poetry at the 33 Review Volume III and Poetry at the 33 Review Volume IV Keane's 3300 Club is a venue well-known for presenting quality poetry and visual art to the community for many years. 415-333-3494 |
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| First Wednesday 6:00 - 7:30 pm Mechanics’Institute Room 405 57 Post Street (near Market St), San Francisco |
Mechanix Poets Moderated by Yves Moralex Please bring a poem on topic to read and share Dessert served. FREE TO ALL Phone: (415) 393-0119 x192 The Mechanics Institute also sponsors the Cinema Lit Film Series |
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| Every Wednesday 7:30-10 pm Sacred Grounds Cafe 2095 Hayes Street 387-3859 San Francisco map |
The longest running open mic for Poetry Readings in San Franciscoopen mic hosted by Jehanna Wedgewood SIGN UP:7:00 p.m. Each sign-up gets 10 minutes or two songs. |
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| 1st and 3rd Weds. North Point Coffee Company 1230 Bridgeway Sausalito next to Paradise Bay restaurant map |
Hosted by
Martin Hickel For more information: email |
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| 2nd and 4th Wed. 6 - 8pm, Redhill Books, 401 Cortland Ave, 648-5331 San Francisco map |
Serious:Poetry open mic Hosts: Sierra Logan and Don Brennan |
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| Each Thursday 7 pm Bazaar Cafe 5927 California St. bet/ 21st / 22nd Ave. (415) 831-5620 San Francisco map |
Original acoustic music songs and poetry open mic hosted by Robin Galante The Bazaar Cafe is a cozy and friendly place. They serve delicious food, beer and wine and have a lovely garden to enjoy. |
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| 1st & 3rd Thursday 7~9 pm Bird and Beckett 653 Chenery San Francisco map (415)586- 3733 |
Bird and Beckett Poetry Reading Series hosted by Jerry Ferraz The attentiveness of the audience, the graciousness of Eric the owner, and the great selection of books and records (new and used) all add to the warm ambiance of this popular Glen Park neighborhood book store . |
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| Third Thursday bibliohead bookstore 7:30 pm. 334 Gough St. @ Hayes San Francisco map |
bibliohead Bookstore presents an open mic each month. Open mic (5 minutes) will begin at 7:15 pm, featured reader at 7:30 for 20 minutes, back to open until the end at 8:30. If the clock runs out and you miss your turn, you'll be first on the sign up list for the following month. Bring your best, tell your truth, poetry works. Hosted by Don Brennan |
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| First Friday (April through October) 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Main Library Steps 100 Larkin Street San Francisco |
Step Book Sale Friends of the Library holds a monthly step sale April through October on the Larkin Street steps of the Main Library every first Friday of the month (weather permitting) between April and October. All books are $1 or less at these sales. |
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| 1st Friday 7:30 pm Escape from New York Pizza 333 Bush, @ Montgomery San Francisco |
POETS AND PIZZA featured Poets ~ no open mic $5. Donations go to a small organization, usually a non-profit or publishing house, of the poets' choice. Make a donation, hear some poems and the pizza is FREE! |
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| Every Friday 5:30 pm - 8 pm Bird and Beckett 653 Chenery San Francisco map (415)586- 3733 |
Live jazz every Friday evening The music starts at 5:30 pm and runs 'till 8:00 pm. Bring a few bucks for the band!!! A neighborhood tradition since 2002 |
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| Every Friday Cafe International 8 pm 508 Haight St. @ Fillmore San Francisco |
Cafe International:open mic: For Poets and musicians, sign up 7:45 Hosted by Tyren McElwee and Wiseproof |
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| Every Friday Mechanics’Institute, 57 Post Street (near Market St), San Francisco Mechanics’ Café opens at 6:00 pm Program begins at 6:30 pm. |
CINEMALIT: an ongoing feast of classic American and international films at the Mechanics' Institute nine months a year, The CinemaLit Film Series is open to members and the public. A salon style discussion follows the film. Admission: Tickets available at the door. MIL members: free ; Public suggested donation $10 For more information and reservations: Call (415) 393-0100 or email Reservations are required - Limited seating |
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| 2nd Saturdays 4 pm Faithful Fools Series 234 Hyde St San Francisco map |
open mic + features Host: Ramu Aki Ramu Aki is a poet writer, and artist. He provides insight and vision to the ways that the arts bring life to the world and the work of the Fools. |
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| Every Saturday and Sunday 4 pm Florence Gould Theater LEGION OF HONOR Lincoln Park San Francisco Map |
Public organ concerts on the Legion's magnificent 1924 Skinner pipe organ are presented on Saturdays and Sundays at 4:00 pm. The organ concert program has recently expanded its repertoire with music ranging from Bach to Gershwin to musical thunderstorms, Sousa marches, Gilbert and Sullivan, and the great film music of Hollywood Calendar of recitals | |
| Every Sunday and the evening of the Full Moon 3 to 5 pm Red Hill Books 401 Cortland Avenue San Francisco map |
Always on a Sunday and every full moon you can find great live music at Red Hill. Search the shelves or sit down with a cup of wine, a neighborly cheeseplate of delectables, let the kids browse the board books, and enjoy your Sunday afternoon with some of the best music by the best musicians San Francisco has to offer. On the evening of the full moon we put a bunch of great books on sale and invite you to a fabulous free concert. | |
| Last Sunday each month 4:30 to 6:30 pm Bird and Beckett 653 Chenery San Francisco map (415)586- 3733 |
Walker Brent, masterful storyteller, is a cornucopia of literary fact and fiction. As a geographer of the entire range of human cultural output, his monthly talks on topics diverse & fascinating are not to be missed. Listen to Audio samples Here |
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