East Bay Events

Clown, actor, teacher, playwright, and director Jeff Raz discusses his new memoir, Snow Clown: Cartwheels on Borders from Alaska to Nebraska. A fascinating story about taking circus and theater out of its confines and into the wide world, and how art connects us across cultural boundaries.

To Live & Write in Alameda and Books Inc. proudly present Alameda Shorts The theme for this month's slam is "Change." Join us for an evening full of original stories!

Join us at Books Inc. in The Marina for a celebration of much-buzzed She Writes Press debut author Barbara Artson, discussing her compelling and beautiful novel, Odessa, Odessa. 

Associate Professor of Law at Concordia University School of Law Ryan Stoa discusses his engaging work, Craft Weed: Family Farming and the Future of the Marijuana Industry. 

How the future of post-legalization marijuana farming can be sustainable, local, and artisanal.

Writer, editor, tutor, and former Director of Education for Harbor House Ministries, Bronwyn Harris discusses her powerful and important book, Literally Unbelievable: Stories from an East Oakland Classroom. 

Edgar Award-winning author Lou Berney shares his poignant and evocative new crime novel, November Road. 

Set against the assassination of JFK, November Road centers on a desperate cat-and-mouse chase across 1960s America--a story of unexpected connections, daring possibilities, and the hope of second chances from the Edgar Award-winning author of The Long and Faraway Gone.

Critically-acclaimed author Carol J. Adams and registered dietitian Virginia Messina discuss their empowering collaborative work, Protest Kitchen: Fight Injustice, Save the Planet, and Fuel Your Resistance One Meal at a Time. Delicious vegan cheese samples will be kindly provided by Miyoko's Creamery.

Integrative oncologist M. Laura Nasi, M.D. discusses her cutting-edge guide, Cancer as a Wake-Up Call: An Oncologist's Integrative Approach to What You Can Do to Become Whole Again. 

Join us at Books Inc. in Berkeley for a celebration of much-buzzed She Writes Press debut author Barbara Artson, discussing her compelling and beautiful novel, Odessa, Odessa. 

Award-winning critic and historian Tyler Green discusses his fascinating debut book, Carleton Watkins: Making the West American.