Kate McKinnon discusses her debut novel, "The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science"Please note:-- Tickets are non refundable and are not transferable.-- Tickets cannot be re-sold on re-seller platforms. Re-sold ticket will not be honored.-- All ticket holders should be ready to show ID at the event.-- The name(s) you provide during registration will be on a will-call list at the event, where you will check-in and get your ticket to enter the theatre.----------------------------------------------------------Join us for an in-person and virtual* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Saturday, October 5, 2024, 4:00pm*Virtual event airs on Oct 10 at 6pm PT/9pm ETAn Afternoon with Kate McKinnondiscussing her debut novel, The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad ScienceTICKETS:$43 General Admission ticket + signed copy of Kate McKinnon's novel$68 Two General Admisison tickets + ONE signed bookAdditional books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedThe virtual version of this event airs on Oct 10, at 6pm PT/9PM ET and is available on video-on-demand for five days.Tickets for the virtual event can be purchased here (includes the book)ASL interpreter provided upon request.Free parking at the venueFrom beloved Saturday Night Live alum Kate McKinnon comes a madcap new adventure Read More ...

In celebration of National Coming Out Day, we gather authors and poets to discuss coming out and creating queer families and communities.In celebration of National Coming Out Day, we gather authors and poets to discuss coming out and creating queer families and communities. Participants will reflect on the evolution of coming out with the rise in equality and visibility of LGBTQ+ individuals and families. Our conversation will address giving and receiving love in the families we build or choose, pathways to LGBTQ parenting, as well as the power of being out, the power of community, and the power of storytelling for families and folks in the margins.Our guests include Meliza Bañales, poet and author of the 90s coming-out/coming-of-age novel Life Is Wonderful, People Are Terrific (Ladybox Books 2015), which was a 2016 Lambda Literary Finalist; Lane Igoudin, author of the foster-adoptive memoir A Family, Maybe (Ooligan Press, Portland State University 2024); and Hazel Kight Witham, author of the memoir-in-verse The Truth About Secrets (Strikethrough Press 2024).WeHo Reads is a literary series presented by the City of West Hollywood. More information and events at www.weho.org/wehoreads. BookSwell, a literary events and media company dedicated to lifting up writers from historically excluded communities, Read More ...

Clara Bingham with Elise Loehnen discussing her book, "The Movement: How Women's Liberation Transformed America 1963-1973."Please note:-- Tickets are non refundable and are not transferable.-- Tickets cannot be re-sold on re-seller platforms. Re-sold ticket will not be honored.-- All ticket holders should be ready to show ID at the event.-- The name(s) you provide during registration will be on a will-call list at the event, where you will check-in and get your ticket to enter the theatre.----------------------------------------------------------Join us for an in-person and virtual* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Thursday, October 10, 2024, 8:00pm*Virtual event airs on Oct 16 at 6pm PT/9pm ETClara Bingham with Elise Loehnendiscussing her book, The Movement: How Women's Liberation Transformed America 1963-1973.TICKETS:$50 General Admission ticket + signed copy of the book$25 General Admisison ticketAdditional books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedThe virtual version of this event airs on Oct 27, at 3pm PT/6PM ET and is available on video-on-demand for five days.Tickets for the virtual event can be purchased here (includes the book)ASL interpreter provided upon request.Free parking at the venueA comprehensive and engaging oral history of the decade that defined the feminist movement.Award-winning journalist Clara Bingham is a former Washington, DC correspondent for Newsweek whose Read More ...

An Afternoon with Randy Rainbow, "Low-Hanging Fruit: Sparkling Whines, Champagne Problems, and Pressing Issues from My Gay Agenda."Please note:-- Tickets are non refundable and are not transferable.-- Tickets cannot be re-sold on re-seller platforms. Re-sold ticket will not be honored.-- All ticket holders should be ready to show ID at the event.-- The name(s) you provide during registration will be on a will-call list at the event, where you will check-in and get your ticket to enter the theatre.----------------------------------------------------------Join us for an in-person and virtual* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Sunday, October `13, 2024, 4pm*Virtual event airs on October 18 at 6pm PT/9pm ETAn Afternoon with Randy Rainbowdiscussing his book, Low-Hanging Fruit: Sparkling Whines, Champagne Problems, and Pressing Issues from My Gay AgendaTICKETS:$55 General Admission ticket + signed copy of the book$80 Two General Admisison tickets + one.sigend bookAdditional signed books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedThe virtual version of this event airs on October 18, at 6pm PT/9PM ET and is available on video-on-demand for five days.Tickets for the virtual event can be purchased here (includes the signed book)ASL interpreter provided upon request.Free parking at the venueYou devour his delicious parody videos as soon as they drop. Now, see Read More ...

Eric Roberts in conversation with Eliza Roberts discussing his memoir, "Runaway Train: or, The Story of My Life So Far"Please note:-- Tickets are non refundable and are not transferable.-- Tickets cannot be re-sold on re-seller platforms. Re-sold ticket will not be honored.-- All ticket holders should be ready to show ID at the event.-- The name(s) you provide during registration will be on a will-call list at the event, where you will check-in and get your ticket to enter the theatre.----------------------------------------------------------Join us for an in-person and virtual* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Wednesday,October 16, 2024, 8:00pm*Virtual event airs on Oct ober21 at 6pm PT/9pm ETEric Roberts with Eliza Robertsdiscussing his memoir, Runaway Train: or, The Story of My Life So FarTICKETS:$50 Reserved Section Seat + signed copy of the book$25 General Admisison ticketAdditional books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedThe virtual version of this event airs on Oct 21, at 6pm PT/9PM ET and is available on video-on-demand for five days.Tickets for the virtual event can be purchased here (includes the book)ASL interpreter provided upon request.Free parking at the venueIn this brutally candid memoir, Academy Award and Golden Globe nominee Eric Roberts pulls no punches about the ups and downs Read More ...

Join Rep Club on Tuesday, Oct 22nd to celebrate the launch of BLK MKT Vintage by Jannah Handy & Kiyanna Stewart.WHO & WHAT: Join us for an IRL EVENT with co-founders of BLK MKT Vintage, Jannah Handy & Kiyanna Stewart, as we discuss their beautiful book collection of Black cultural ephemera, Blk Mkt Vintage: Reclaiming Objects and Curiosities That Tell Black Stories. Jannah and Kiyanna will be joined in conversation with award-winning on-air talent, Gia Peppers.WHEN: Tuesday, October 22, 2024 @ 7pm PST (Doors at 6:30pm, event starts at 7pm)WHERE: In-Person at Rep Club in Los Angeles (3054 S. Victoria Ave LA, CA 90016)HEALTH & SAFETY: For your safety, we ask that you please wear a face covering while indoors for our events.HOW: Reserve an IRL ticket from the drop down below:IRL TICKET W/ SIGNED BOOK: This ticket guarantees a seat including a SIGNED book copy available for pick up at the event.FREE *STANDBY*: IRL Event entry based on capacity. Limited Signed copies will be available for purchase during the event. Due to our limited capacity, please only RSVP if you plan to attend.SIGNED BOOK ONLY: Can't make it IRL but want a signed copy? Order directly from our site!Please Read More ...

Join us for a fun evening chatting with best-selling author Jayne Allen and getting your books signed!Join us for an inspiring evening of discussion and book signing with the talented author, Jayne Allen. Get ready to delve into her latest work, "The Most Wonderful Time", and engage in thought-provoking conversations. Don't miss this opportunity to meet the creative mind behind the captivating stories. See you there!.Moderated by KCAL Anchor and Reporter Sheba Turk.Ticket includes Admission and a copy of Jayne Allen new book: "The Most Wonderful Time". General Admission Ticket does not include book. Books will be available upon entry of event. .Jayne Allen is a writer, producer, and entrepreneur. In the earliest years of her career, as an alumna of Harvard Law School and Duke University Pratt School of Engineering, she worked as an entertainment attorney, including in service to the late artist Prince. Purposeful in centering and celebrating black women’s societal contributions, Allen’s writing crafts transcultural stories to explore contemporary issues such as modern relationships, workplace and career dynamics, and the complexities of race. Her common themes include mental and physical health and highlight the importance of self-love and self-care—all with a healthy dose of warmth and humor. Read More ...

Barry Sonnenfeld with Rob Reiner discussing his memoir, "Best Possible Place, Worst Possible Time: True Stories from a Career in Hollywood."Please note:-- Tickets are non refundable and are not transferable.-- Tickets cannot be re-sold on re-seller platforms. Re-sold ticket will not be honored.-- All ticket holders should be ready to show ID at the event.-- The name(s) you provide during registration will be on a will-call list at the event, where you will check-in and get your ticket to enter the theatre.----------------------------------------------------------Join us for an in-person and virtual* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Tuesday, October 22, 2024, 8:00pm*Virtual event airs on Oct 27 at 3pm PT/6pm ETBarry Sonnenfeld with Rob Reinerdiscussing his memoir, Best Possible Place, Worst Possible Time: True Stories from a Career in HollywoodTICKETS:$50 General Admission ticket + signed copy of the book$25 Two General Admisison ticketAdditional books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedThe virtual version of this event airs on Oct 27, at 3pm PT/6PM ET and is available on video-on-demand for five days.Tickets for the virtual event can be purchased here (includes the book)ASL interpreter provided upon request.Free parking at the venueOne-of-a-kind filmmaker Barry Sonnenfeld tells stories only he can tell, from his blockbuster career with Read More ...

Bel Canto Books is delighted to host an IG Live Artist Talk with Kenneth Tan, TANS INTERWOVENBel Canto Books is delighted to host an IG Live Artist Talk with Kenneth Tan, TANS INTERWOVEN.This is a virtual event, presented on IG Live (www.instagram.com/belcantobooks).ABOUT THE BOOKA family is a collection of loose strands.It’s a choice to wind through life together.It’s a challenge to stay tightly knit.Meet the Tan family: Crescenciana, Olivia, Audrey, and Kenneth. They live their lives interwoven, their stories spanning time—from the 1920s to the modern day—and geographies—from the Philippines to Canada to the United States.After Kenneth did the running man for kindergarten show-and-tell, his older sister, Audrey, did a veritable quickstep inside their garage while balancing a tray of piping hot pastries. Their mother, Olivia, cha-chaed on Friday nights with her nursing school classmates, and her mother, Crescenciana, stole away for an evening waltz at a secret town fiesta even as Japanese forces occupied her village during World War II.Be it dancing or admiring women with rough hands or learning a super hard—yes, that is a technical term—language, the Tans find common threads running through the stories that they take turns sharing.TANS INTERWOVEN is an intergenerational collection of honest, Read More ...

An Evening with Richard Powers discussing the writing life and his new novel, "Playground." Please note:-- Tickets are non refundable and are not transferable. -- Tickets cannot be re-sold on re-seller platforms. Re-sold ticket will not be honored. -- All ticket holders should be ready to show ID at the event. -- The name(s) you provide during registration will be on a will-call list at the event, where you will check-in and get your ticket to enter the theatre. ---------------------------------------------------------- Join us for an in-person and virtual* Live Talks Los Angeles event: Wednesday, October 23, 2024, 8:00pm *Virtual event airs on Oct 28 at 6pm PT/9pm ET   An Evening with Richard Powers discussing the writing life and his new novel, Playground.   TICKETS: $50 Reserved Section Seat + book with signed book plate $25 General Admisison ticket Additional books available for purchase at event Face masks recommended The virtual version of this event airs on Oct 28, at 6pm PT/9PM ET and is available on video-on-demand for five days. Tickets for the virtual event can be purchased here (includes the book) ASL interpreter provided upon request. Free parking at the venue   A magisterial new novel from the Pulitzer Read More ...

Join Us for a Special Book Reading & Signing with Author Jocelyn Chung!Join Us for a Special Book Reading & Signing with Author Jocelyn Chung!Date: October 24Time: 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMLocation: The Shops at Santa Anita on The Promenade by Hai Di LaoCelebrate the joy of family and the power of love at this enchanting event! Join us as Jocelyn Chung, author of the heartwarming debut picture book *When Love Is More Than Words,* brings her beautiful story to life with a live reading. Perfect for children and families, this event will also feature arts and crafts activities that kids are sure to enjoy.When Love Is More Than Words tells the touching story of a young girl who experiences love through the many ways her family cares for her—from sharing meals to spending time together. The book’s lyrical narrative and vibrant illustrations highlight how love can be expressed without words.After the reading, stick around to purchase her book and get it signed by Jocelyn Chung herself. It’s the perfect opportunity to meet the author and take home a signed copy of this meaningful story. Don’t miss this chance to share a magical morning of storytelling, creativity, and love with Read More ...

In person author event with Karen Tang and Amy Epstein at Zibby's Bookshop, 1113 Montana Ave, Santa Monica 90403!Zibby's Bookshop is thrilled to host Dr. Karen Tang to celebrate her book IT'S NOT HYSTERIA! Karen will be joined by Amy Epstein, President and Executive Director of the Lynne Cohen Foundation! About the book:An inclusive and essential new resource for reproductive health―including period problems, pelvic pain, menopause, fertility, sexual health, vaginal and urinary conditions, and overall wellbeing―from leading expert and fierce advocate Dr. Karen TangDid you know that up to 90% of women experience menstrual abnormalities or pelvic issues in their lifetime? Yet these conditions are overwhelmingly misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or dismissed. The root causes for these issues, such as PCOS, endometriosis, fibroids, ovarian cysts, PMDD, or pelvic floor dysfunction, don’t receive the stream of funding for research and new treatments that other conditions do, despite affecting up to half the population.Dr. Karen Tang is on a mission to transform how we engage with our bodies and our healthcare. It’s Not Hysteria is a comprehensive guide to common conditions and potential treatment options, with practical tools such as symptom prompts and sample questions for your provider, to equip readers to take control Read More ...

The fourth installment of Skulls and Stairs at Beyond Baroque. Featuring poets reading at the staircase.Beyond Baroque presents Skulls & Stairs a reading series showcasing poets beyond text dwelling on the goth and the illuminating void. This Halloween special features performances in the staircase by poets Adam Stutz, celebrating two new books out from Whit Stag Press, Sham Tapestry & COMPUNCTIONS + THEFTS; Beyond Baroque bookstore favorite and former Ventura County Youth Poet Laureate, Genesis Perez, and wicked BB intern, USC-undergrad Nicholas Wilder Forman. The evening will feature a synthful set of archestral anarchy by The Martian Sunset keyboardist Ryan Madariaga, aka Celestial Cyclops. Dress up in your favorite spooky ghoul or dead author. All customes encouraged!doors open: 7:00 pm, readings: 7:30 pmAbout the authorsAdam Stutz is the Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of Broken Lens Journal, co-host of the Broken Lens Podcast, and a neurodivergent poet. He is the author of Transcript (Cooper Dillon Books, 2017), The Scales (White Stag Publishing, 2018), The Sham Tapestry (White Stag Publishing, 2024), and Compunctions + Thefts (White Stag Publishing, 2024). His work has appeared in various print and online publications including The Equalizer: Second Series, A Sharp Piece of Awesome, Prelude, Be About It, Read More ...

A magical event celebrating Sheri Fink's newest book, MAGENTA. First 35 families to RSVP get a FREE copy of Magenta ($25 value!)Join us at Bowers Museum for a magical event celebrating Sheri Fink's newest book, MAGENTA. First 35 families to RSVP get a FREE copy of Magenta courtesy of the museum ($25 value!) and FREE admission.This event also celebrates the opening of the museum's brand new Fantasy Art exhibit -- a breathtaking, inspiring experience that's fun for the whole family. Following the storytime from 10:30 am-11:00 am, there will be fun art activities for kids of all ages and you'll have the opportunity to have your book signed and personalized by the author. If you aren't able to get one of the complimentary copies, Sheri will have Magenta as well as her other books available for sale.Sheri is a #1 best-selling, award-winning author of 17 books, and is best known for her "Little Series" which includes The Little Rose, The Little Unicorn, The Little Monster, and more. She is the founder of the children's publishing brand WHIMSICAL WORLD with her husband and fellow children's author, Derek Taylor Kent. Their mission is to inspire, delight and educate children of all ages Read More ...

Join Rep Club on Saturday, Oct 26th to celebrate the launch of Seasons of Growth by Marcus Bridgewater.WHO & WHAT: Join us for an IRL EVENT with creator, educator, motivational speaker, and plant enthusiast, Marcus Bridgewater, as we celebrate his new self-care journal inspired by the wisdom of nature Seasons of Growth. Join us for a night of journaling and discussing the importance of living seasonally for well being.WHEN: Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 11am PST (Doors at 10:30am, event starts at 11am)WHERE: In-Person at Rep Club in Los Angeles (3054 S. Victoria Ave LA, CA 90016)HEALTH & SAFETY: For your safety, we ask that you please wear a face covering while indoors for our events.HOW: Reserve an IRL ticket from the drop down below:IRL TICKET W/ SIGNED BOOK: This ticket guarantees a seat including a SIGNED book copy available for pick up at the event.FREE *STANDBY*: IRL Event entry based on capacity. Limited Signed copies will be available for purchase during the event. Due to our limited capacity, please only RSVP if you plan to attend.SIGNED BOOK ONLY: Can't make it IRL but want a signed copy? Order directly from our site!Please email us at info@reparations.club if you have Read More ...

Join us for a thrilling multimedia production combining DADA, religion, late stage capitalism, and more!Based on anthologized material and using tongue twisting rhyming verse in the DADA tradition, Christian Georgescu's multimedia production House of The Highest and Most Pious (HOTHAMP) depicts a prosperity preacher's search for meaning as he contends with modern life amid late stage Capitalism. Featuring LA's premier spoken word artists S.A. Griffin, Rich Ferguson, Kathleen Florence, and Nicholas Garcia, HOTHAMP meets at the intersection of literature, circus, stadium event and church service. "An exceptionally crafted inside joke. Humor at its best: first disarming the reader with charm and wit, then hitting hard with truth that alters perception." The Pedestal Magazine.Doors Open: 1:30 PM Readings: 2:00 PMAbout the authorsAward-winning designer, writer and performer, Christian Georgescu has appeared in Poetry Brothel and The Moth. His previous solo shows Meisner with Mama, iLucifer and House of ME have premiered at United Solo NYC and Hollywood Fringe. His written works are anthologized in It's Animal But Merciful (Great Weather for Media) and Seflie (NYSAI Press) among others. His current multi-media theater production House of The Highest and Most Pious (HOTHAMP) is a culmination of material published over the years in the Read More ...

Carlos A Sanchez, Professor of Philosophy at San Jose State University joins us to discuss his new book, Blooming in the RuinsOct 26 – The Reading Group on Mexican Philosophy presents a conversation with Carlos Alberto Sanchez – 3 pmCarlos A Sanchez, Professor of Philosophy at San Jose State University joins us to discuss his new book, Blooming in the Ruins: How Mexican Philosophy Can Guide Us toward the Good Life. When we think of philosophy that can guide us in our everyday lives, we are more likely to think of Ancient Greece or Rome than we are 20th-century Mexico. But Mexican philosophy, which came into focus in the last century, following the Mexican Revolution, is a rich and wide-ranging tradition with much to offer readers today. Emerging in defiance of the Western philosophy bound up with colonial power―it boasts a range of powerful ideas and advice for modern-day life.Here’s a PDF to share.Want more information? Contact us at library@librosschmibros.org or 323-604-9991.This is a FREE event. Donations are always welcome!

This invitational Filipino-American poetry slam is about identity, lived experience, and solidarity across communities. All are welcome!9th Annual Katipunan Poetry Slam at Search to Involve Pilipino Americans' (SIPA) HiFi Collective on Saturday, October 26, 2024 in Historic Filipinotown, Los Angeles!Address: 3200 W. Temple St., STE 100, Los Angeles, CA 90026Parking: Free residential on Temple, Robinson, and Dillon streets.Competitors: Ashley C. Lanuza - Demetri Manabat - Jaime Estepa - Johnny Swoopz - KP -Laraisabird - Maria Bolaños - Matt Balane - RJ Abesamis - Soul StufCalibration Poet(s): Rozlind SilvaHost: arianna lady bascoSound Selection: Miko / YungbukoFood: HiFi KitchenSponsors: Search to Involve Pilipino Americans - Palms Up Academy - HiFi Kitchen - Los Angeles Poet Society - Street Poets - Arts in California Parks - Parks California - FilAm ArtsFor Filipinos, the modern day poetry slam is an echo of the balagtasan-- a poetic, political debate. The Katipunan were the revolutionary group in the Philippines who fought for independence against Spanish colonization in the 1890s. In honor of this history, KPS provides a platform for Filipino poets to channel the fighting spirit of our ancestors in this celebration of free speech, and celebration of us.The lineup includes emerging artists, published authors, and Read More ...

An Afternoon with Ta-Nehisi Coates discussing his book, "The Message."Please note:-- Tickets are non refundable and are not transferable.-- Tickets cannot be re-sold on re-seller platforms. Re-sold ticket will not be honored.-- All ticket holders should be ready to show ID at the event.-- The name(s) you provide during registration will be on a will-call list at the event, where you will check-in and get your ticket to enter the theatre.----------------------------------------------------------Join us for an in-person and virtual* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Sunday, October `27, 2024, 4pm*Virtual event airs on November 1 at 6pm PT/9pm ETAn Afternoon with Ta-Nehisi Coatesdiscussing his book, The MessageTICKETS:$50 General Admission ticket + copy of the book$75 Two General Admisison tickets + ONE copy of the bookAdditional books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedThe virtual version of this event airs onNovember 1, at 6pm PT/9PM ET and is available on video-on-demand for five days.Tickets for the virtual event can be purchased here (includes the signed book)ASL interpreter provided upon request.Free parking at the venueThe #1 New York Times bestselling author of Between the World and Me journeys to three resonant sites of conflict to explore how the stories we tell—and the ones we don’t—shape our Read More ...

Chevalier's community reads program One Book One Block presents Danzy Senna at the Ebell of Los Angeles.One Book, One Block is a quarterly community reads program that encourages conversation and connection through shared reading experiences on Larchmont Blvd!Join Chevalier's Books for our first One Book, One Block Community Reads program! Read Colored Television by Danzy Senna in the month of October, then join the author for a discussion of the book on October 28 at 7 pm at the Ebell of Los Angeles.Admission is free with the purchase of Colored Television from Chevalier's Books, or via the ticket below (your book can then be picked up in store or at the event). Aditional admissions are $10.ABOUT THE BOOKA brilliant take on love and ambition, failure and reinvention, and the racial-identity-industrial complex from the bestselling author of CaucasiaJane has high hopes that her life is about to turn around. After a long, precarious stretch bouncing among sketchy rentals and sublets, she and her family are living in luxury for a year, house-sitting in the hills above Los Angeles. The gig magically coincides with Jane’s sabbatical, giving her the time and space she needs to finish her second novel—a centuries-spanning epic her Read More ...

Bethany Joy Lenz  discussing her memoir, "Dinner for Vampires: Life on a Cult TV Show (While also in an Actual Cult!)"Please note:-- Tickets are non refundable and are not transferable.-- Tickets cannot be re-sold on re-seller platforms. Re-sold ticket will not be honored.-- All ticket holders should be ready to show ID at the event.-- The name(s) you provide during registration will be on a will-call list at the event, where you will check-in and get your ticket to enter the theatre.-----------------------Join us for an in-person and virtual* Live Talks Los Angeles event:Monday, October 28, 2024, 8pm*Virtual event airs on November 2 at 3pm PT/6pm ETAn Evening with Bethany Joy Lenzdiscussing her memoir, Dinner for Vampires: Life on a Cult TV Show (While also in an Actual Cult!)TICKETS:$50 General Admission ticket + signed copy of the book$75 Two General Admisison tickets + one.sigend bookAdditional signed books available for purchase at eventFace masks recommendedThe virtual version of this event airs on September 22, at 3pm PT/6PM ET and is available on video-on-demand for five days.Tickets for the virtual event can be purchased here (includes the signed book)ASL interpreter provided upon request.Free parking at the venueA deliciously witty and inspiring memoir by Read More ...

Join us on Tuesday, Oct 29th to celebrate the launch of Solis by Paola Mendoza.WHO + WHAT: An IRL EVENT with author, film director, activist, and artist, Paola Mendoza, as we discuss her debut novel, Solis. Paola will be joined in conversation with Deputy Director for Transgender Justice with the ACLU’s LGBT & HIV Project, Chase Strangio.WHEN: Doors at 6pm, event starts at 7pm.WHERE: Democracy Center at the Japanese American Museum (100 North Central Ave, LA, CA 90012)HOW:• IRL TICKET RSVP W/ SIGNED BOOK: This ticket guarantees a seat including a book copy available for pick up at the event.• FREE *RSVP*: IRL Event entry based on capacity. Limited Signed copies will be available for purchase during the event. Due to our limited capacity, please only RSVP if you plan to attendSIGNED BOOK ONLY: Can't make it IRL but want a signed copy? Order directly from our site!DirectionsBy CarFrom the 101 Freeway (US-101) Southbound: Take exit 2B for Los Angeles St south 0.1 miles to E 1st St. Make a left on E 1st St. JANM is on your left .3 miles.From the 101 Freeway (US-101) Northbound: Take exit 2B toward Alameda St/Union Station. Left at Alameda St. JANM is Read More ...

New York Times and worldwide bestselling author of Call Me by Your Name, André Aciman comes to the ALOUD stage for the first time...Wednesday, October 30 at 7:00PMRoman Year: A MemoirAndré AcimanIn conversation with David UlinNew York Times and worldwide bestselling author of Call Me by Your Name, André Aciman comes to the ALOUD stage for the first time. Aciman will discuss his new book Roman Year with editor, book critic, and novelist David Ulin.Roman Year is a deeply romantic coming-of-age memoir of Aciman’s time in Rome while on the cusp of adulthood, after his family is expelled from Egypt.