The Los Angeles Times Festival of Books began in 1996 with a simple goal: to bring together the people who create books with the people who love to read them. […]
Even among iconic frontiersmen like John C. Frémont, Kit Carson, and Jedediah Smith, Jim Bridger stands out. A mountain man of the American West, straddling the fur trade era and […]
Join Litquake and artist Nancy Calef for a presentation of new paintings entitled Peoplescapes. Inspired by the many faces of North Beach and beyond, this collection hones in on the fervent […]
This is a FREE and public event celebrating letterpress printing, typography, book arts, ephemera, fine paper, printmaking, and allied arts. Peruse the marketplace with an array of vendors and exhibitors, […]
Over 113 authors including New York Times Bestsellers along with local and acclaimed young adult and middle grade writers, plus notable Hollywood directors and creators. 2 days of panels, book […]
Join book conservators for a peek into their work and a Q & A at the American Bookbinders Museum.
We’re in the middle of planning one of our most exciting Fests yet! We can’t wait to see you in person in our beloved Berkeley venues and park (with all […]
May 6, 2023: In-person and on Zoom Meeting: 9 am-12:15 pm Member-Only Buffet Lunch: 12:15-2 pm
Watch films created by UPA 8th graders and participate in a Q&A with the filmmakers. Screening at the UPA Gymnasium on May 11th from 5:30-7pm. Watch the films created by […]
In 1848 when Samuel Brannan shouted “Gold! Gold! Gold from the American River!” the precious metal he was waving around was stored in a quinine bottle. Malaria, scurvy, and plague […]
Join us for our May roundtable - let's talk about what's on your mind. PubWest roundtables are an open forum for PubWest members and guests to discuss issues in the […]
Los Angeles has developed one of the most successful historic preservation programs in the nation, culminating with the completion of the nation’s most ambitious citywide survey of historic resources. Across […]