Ms. Pat LIVE: Ms. American Dream

The Literary Circle: Ms. Pat — Ms. American Dream

LIVE & IN PERSON • ONE NIGHT ONLY IN LOS ANGELES

Malik Books and the Pan African Film Festival (PAFF) present an unforgettable evening with Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams-Lee—Emmy-nominated comedian, actress, bestselling author, and creator and star of BET+’s The Ms. Pat Show.

Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Malik Books – Baldwin Hills Crenshaw | The Bridge

Get ready for a night of big laughs, powerful stories, and absolutely no filter as Ms. Pat joins The Literary Circle for a special conversation celebrating Ms. American Dream.

From an extraordinary life journey to becoming one of comedy and television’s most fearless voices, Ms. Pat has built a career by telling the truth—especially when the truth is uncomfortable, unbelievable, or hilarious.

Her remarkable story inspired the acclaimed memoir Rabbit and BET+’s Emmy-nominated The Ms. Pat Show. Audiences also know her from the Netflix stand-up special Ms. Pat: Y’all Wanna Hear Something Crazy?, the hit podcast The Patdown with Ms. Pat, and her television court show Ms. Pat Settles It.

WHAT TO EXPECT

This isn’t just another book talk.

Experience Ms. Pat live and in person as she brings her signature humor, honesty, and unforgettable storytelling to Los Angeles for an intimate conversation about her life, success, setbacks, family, reinvention, and the journey behind Ms. American Dream.

The evening will include:

• An intimate conversation with Ms. Pat
• Stories behind Ms. American Dream
• Plenty of Ms. Pat’s signature humor and unfiltered honesty
• Audience engagement
• Book signing following the conversation
• An opportunity to experience one of entertainment’s most compelling storytellers up close

*Moderator: TBD

ABOUT MS. PAT

Patricia “Ms. Pat” Williams-Lee—hailed by HuffPost as “the real hero of sitcom TV”—is the creator and star of BET+’s Emmy-nominated The Ms. Pat Show, inspired by her riveting memoir Rabbit.

One of the country’s most exciting stand-up comedians, Ms. Pat headlines comedy clubs and theaters nationwide. Her unmistakable humor and candor can also be seen in Netflix’s Ms. Pat: Y’all Wanna Hear Something Crazy? and heard on The Patdown with Ms. Pat podcast.

Whether she’s holding a microphone, a television script, a gavel, or a book, Ms. Pat tells stories like nobody else.

EVENT DETAILS

Thursday, October 22, 2026
7:00 PM

Malik Books – Baldwin Hills Crenshaw
The Bridge
3650 W. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Suite 245
Los Angeles, CA 90008

Presented by Malik Books & Pan African Film Festival (PAFF)

RESERVE YOUR SEAT - Ticket includes the Book: Ms. American Dream.

Space is limited. RSVP today at MalikBooks.com and join us for an unforgettable night with Ms. Pat.

Come for the book. Come for the conversation. Stay because you never know what Ms. Pat is going to say next.