Through the love and power of zines and the support of community, poet and activist Ra Avis and her team have brought the power of the written word to the streets of Long Beach. Continue reading The Long Beach Zine Fair that Community Built
Another busy week in Los Angeles Literature with literary events ranging from open mics, workshops, readings, book clubs and LGBTQIA events. Local writers featuring this week include: Duncan Cuervo, Katherine Preza Leonor, Rhiannon Cielos Chavez, Christopher Soto, Gabrielle Civil, D.J. Waldie and Sammy Ginsberg, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 9/15/25 – 9/21/25
Los Angeles Literature’s list of weekly events is back.
It’s another busy week in Los Angeles Literature with literary events ranging from open mics, workshops, readings and book clubs and culminates in the Los Angeles Libros Festival at the Central Library. Local writers featuring or teaching workshops this week include: Gustavo Hernandez, Aruni Wijesinghe, Gail Wronsky, Genesis Perez, Wendy Van Camp and Shihan Van Clief, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 9/08/25 – 9/14/25
Da Poetry Lounge has been a cornerstone of L.Á.’s spoken word scene since 1998. And now, they’re entering a new chapter in Leimert Park. Continue reading Da Poetry Lounge is Moving
There will be no list of weekly events this week or next week. Los Angeles Literature is taking its summer break. There are a few events included that are occurring later this week. Continue reading No List of Weekly Events
An extra busy week in Los Angeles Literature with two literary festivals: 2nd Los Angeles Street Poetry Festival and the Los Feliz Writers Festival. Writers featuring this week include: Juan Amador, Matt Sedillo, Cindy Rinne, Ellen Webre, Violeta La Poeta and Tananarive Due, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 8/18/25 – 8/24/25
Another busy week in Los Angeles Literature with literary events ranging from open mics, workshops, readings and book clubs and kids and teen events. Local writers featuring this week include: Kobina Commeh, Iván Salinas, Milo Santamaria, Lisa Alverez, Natalie Sierra and Michelle Tea, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 8/11/25 – 8/17/25
Another busy week in Los Angeles Literature with literary events ranging from open mics, workshops, readings and book clubs. Local writers featuring this week include: Charles Harper Webb, Anne Soon Choi, Steven Reigns, Dr. Alondra and Giovanni Boskovich, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 8/04/25 – 8/10/25
Local poet and performer Pastiche Queen said The Los Angeles Press failed to communicate, didn’t deliver on contractual promises, and made them pay for costs publishers are supposed to cover, after agreeing to publish their chapbook “Trans Velociraptors.” Continue reading Local Poet and Performer, Pastiche Queen, Alleges Local Press Charged Fees and Failed to Follow Through on Publishing Agreement
Another busy week in Los Angeles Literature including the inaugural Wende Zine Fest at The Wende Museum in Culver City. Local writers featuring this week include: Ryka Aoki, Laurel Ann Bogen, Nikolai Garcia, Jo Kaplan, Jeremy Ra and Nicelle Davis, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 7/28/25 – 8/03/25
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