Word/Jazz

Litquake’s diverse live programs are created with the aim of inspiring critical engagement with the key issues of the day, bringing people together around the common humanity encapsulated in literature, and perpetuating a sense of literary community, as well as a vibrant forum for Bay Area writing. We believe in literature as a public good, so we work to produce events that are accessible to all.Learn more atlitquake.org

Litquake, San Francisco's Literary Festival

Litquake's 2021 Festival runs from 10/7-10/23. Full schedule at litquake.org!

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Sponsored by Yerba Buena Community Benefit DistrictCo-presented by Healdsburg Jazz Festival and Poets &amp; WritersIn the great tradition of San Francisco jazz and spoken-word basement readings first forged by Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Kenneth Rexroth, and Bob Kaufman, Litquake is proud to bring back this festival favorite, showcasing world-class poets accompanied by improvised music created on the spot. With Genny Lim, devorah major, Paul S. Flores, and Brontez Purnell. Music by the Marcus Shelby Trio. Doors at 5pm for cocktails, show 7-9pm. $20 adv / $22 doorWalk-up tickets must be purchased via Venmo or PayPal.This program is indoors. Mask and proof of vaccination are required at the door. Please read the requirements at <a href="https://www.litquake.org/covid.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">litquake.org/covid</a>. Browse Litquake&#x27;s bookstore here -- <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/litquake" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://bookshop.org/shop/litquake</a>

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