Los Angeles Literature Events: 9/22/25 – 9/28/25
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: Nancy Lynée Woo, Soledad Con Carne, Ideas Aubrey, X MAYO, Hope Cerna, Pam Ward and Tisha Reichle-Aguilera, among others. Continue reading Los Angeles Literature Events: 9/22/25 – 9/28/25
The Long Beach Zine Fair that Community Built
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
Los Angeles Literature Events: 9/15/25 – 9/21/25
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
Searching for A Bard: Remembering Wyatt Underwood
In July, the Greater Los Ángeles literary community lost poet, husband and engineer, Wyatt Underwood. Lynne Bronstein writes about this man known for his cheerful spririt who supported poets across the community. He will be missed. Continue reading Searching for A Bard: Remembering Wyatt Underwood
Los Angeles Literature Events: 9/08/25 – 9/14/25
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 is Moving
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
No List of Weekly Events
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
Los Angeles Literature Events: 8/18/25 – 8/24/25
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
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 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
Daryl Gussin’s Punk Poetry in The $22 Cheesecake and More
Yago Cura reviews the punk poetics of poet and Razorcake magazine Managing Editor Daryl Gussin in his chapbook “The $22 Cheesecake and More.” Continue reading Daryl Gussin’s Punk Poetry in The $22 Cheesecake and More
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