Poetry for Southern California

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Featured and Open Readings are listed on the calendar. It is a good idea to call and confirm all events. Many venues on this list hold poetry readings, but may not have sent us information by deadline. Call for information on late breaking events. Send listings to Next... Magazine, 127 Bennett Ave., Long Beach, CA 90803, or e-mail to NEXTmag@aol.com by the 15th of the previous month. Please, do not leave listings on our answering machine!

Printable Venues (PDF)

Los Angeles County

  • 212 Cafe, 212 Pier Ave., Santa Monica 90405; 310.314-5275.
  • 2nd City Council Art Gallery, 425 Alamitos Ave., Long Beach; 562.901-0997.
  • 2nd Street Jazz, 366 E. 2nd St., L.A.
  • 4th Street Vine, 2142 E. 4th St., Long Beach 90814.
  • 14 Below, 14th St. & Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica.
  • Abbot's Habit, 1401 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice; 310.399-1171.
  • Acrylick Clothing Company, 631 N. Azusa Ave., Azusa 91702.
  • Altadena Library, 600 E. Mariposa St., Altadena 91001; 626.798-0833.
  • Angels Gate Cultural Center, 3601 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro.
  • Annenberg Community Beach House, 415 Pacific Coast Hwy, Santa Monica; 310458-2257.
  • Antigua Cultural Coffeehouse, 3400 N. Figeroa St., L.A. 90065; 323.379-6148.
  • Antioch University, 400 Corporate Pointe, Culver City 90230; 310.578-1080.
  • Armand Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. 90024; 310.443-7000.
  • Arroyo Seco Branch Library, 6145 N. Figeuroa St., L.A. 90042; 323.255-0537.
  • Attic Theater, 5429 W. Washington Blvd., L.A. 90019.
  • Avenue 50 Studio, 131 N. Ave. 50, Highland Park 90042; 323.258-1435.
  • Barnes & Noble - Burbank, 731 N. San Fernando Blvd., Burbank 91502; 818.558-1383.
  • -Covina, 960 Lakes Dr., West Covina; 626.917-6382.
  • -Encino, 16461 Ventura Blvd., Encino; 818.348-1641.
  • -Glendale, 245 N. Glendale Ave., Glendale.
  • -Grove, Farmer's Market, Fairfax Ave., L.A.
  • -Long Beach, Marina Pacifica Mall, 6326 E. PCH, L.B. 90803; 562.431-2253.
  • -L.A., 10850 W. Pico Blvd., L.A. 90064; 310.475-4144.
  • -Marina del Rey, 13400 Maxella Ave., Marina del Rey 90292; 310.305-2073.
  • -Pasadena, 111 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena; 626.585-0362.
  • -Santa Monica, 1201 Third St. Promenade, Sta. Monica; 310.260-0158.
  • -Torrance, 21400 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance 90503; 310.370-5552.
  • -Thousand Oaks, 125 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks.
  • -Westside Pavillion, 10850 Pico Blvd., L.A.; 310.475-9914.
  • -Woodland Hills, 6100 Topaganga Canyon, Woodland HIlls.
  • Barnsdall Art Park, 4800 Hollywood Blvd., L.A.; 213.485-2116.
  • Basement Lounge, 149 Linden Ave., Long Beach 90802; 562.901-9090.
  • Beverly Hills Library, 444 N. Rexford Ave.; 310.288-2201.
  • Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice 90291; 310.822-3006.
  • Bliss Art House Cafe, 1249 Vine St., Hollywood.
  • Bolton Hall Museum, 10110 Commerce Ave., Tujunga 91042.
  • Book Soup Bistro, 8818 Sunset Blvd., W. Hollywood; 213.886-9272.
  • Bordello, 901 East 1st St., L.A.
  • Border's-Canoga Park, 6510 Canoga Ave., Canoga Park; 818.887-1999.
  • -Cerritos, Bloomfield & Artesia, Cerritos; 562.809-5775.
  • -Glendale, 100 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale; 818.341-8099.
  • -LA, 330 S. La Cienega Blvd., L.A., 90048; 310.659-4045.
  • -Long Beach, 2110 Bellflower Blvd., Long Bch. 90815; 562.799-0486.
  • -Pasadena, 475 S. Lake St., Pasadena; 626.281-3605.
  • -Northridge, 9301 Tampa, Northridge; 818.886-5443.
  • -Thousand Oaks, 125 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks.
  • -Towne Center, 7651 Carson Blvd., Long Beach.
  • -Valencia, 2445 Town Center Dr., Valencia.
  • -Westwood, 1360 Westwood Blvd., Westwood; 310.475-3444.
  • Boston Court Performing Arts Center, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena 91106; 626.683-6883x206.
  • Brand Books, 231 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale.
  • Brentwood Theater, 11301 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. 90073.
  • Burbank Library, 110 N. Glenoaks Blvd., Burbank.
  • Cafe Alibi, 84 S. Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena 91105.
  • Cafe Bolivar, 1741 Ocean Park Blvd., Santa Monica 90404.
  • Cal Poly Arts Theater, 300 W. 2nd St., Pomona.
  • Casa 0101, 2102 E. first St., L.A. 90033; 323.637-4944.
  • Chi Chi's Word Parlor, 3191 Casitas, L.A.
  • Church in Ocean Park, 235 Hill St., Sta. Monica; 310.399-1631.
  • Clamshell, 562.930-0587.
  • Claremont Public Library, 208 Harvard Ave., Claremont, 91711; 909.621-4902.
  • Cobalt, 22047 Sherman Way, Canoga Park, 91303; 818.348-3789.
  • Coffee Bean & Tea - Encino, 16101 Ventura Blvd. #180, Encino.
  • Coffee Cartel, 1820 Catalina Ave., Redondo Bch; 310.316-6554.
  • Coffee Gallery, 2029 N. Lake Ave., Altadena: 626.398-7917.
  • CSULB Library, 1250 Bellflower Blvd., Long Beach; 562.857-0380.
  • Cypress Park Branch Library, 1150 Cypress Ave., L.A. 90065; 323.224-0039.
  • DA Center for the Arts, 252-D S. Main St., Pomona; 909.397-1796.
  • Davdison Conference Center, USC, L.A.
  • Delightful Crepes, 1190 Studebaker Rd., Long Beach 90815.
  • Digging the Well, 310.914-9026.
  • Doheny Memorial Library, USC, L.A.; 213.740-2070.
  • Donald Bruce Kaufman Brentwood Branch Library, 11820 San Vicente Blvd., L.A. 90049; 310.575-8016.
  • Donald Wright Auditorium, Pasadena Library, 285 Walnut St., Pasadena.
  • Duke's, 8909 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood 90069.
  • Eagle Rock Branch Library, 5027 Caspar Ave., L.A. 90041; 323.258-8078.
  • Eagle Rock Cultural Center 2225 Colorado Blvd., Eagle Rock; 323.226.1617.
  • Earlex Grille, 3630 S. Crenshaw Blvd., L.A. 90016.
  • Ecco Fest, Venice Beach Recreation Area, Windward Ave. & Ocean Front Walk, Venice.
  • Echo Park Film Center, 1200 N. Alvarado St., Echo Park.
  • Echo, 1822 Sunset Blvd., Echo Park 90001.
  • Electric Lodge, 1416 Electric Ave., Venice 90291; 310.306-1117.
  • Encino/Tarzana Library, 18231 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana 91356; 818.343-1983.
  • EnTour Active Joint, 1209 6th. Ave., Venice 90291; 310.452-5343.
  • Eso Won Books, 4331 Degnan Blvd., L.A.; 323.290-1048.
  • Flintridge Bookstore, 964 Foothill Blvd., La Canada Flintridge 91011; 818.790-0717.
  • Flypoet Showcase: see Savoy Entertainment Center.
  • Found Theater, 599 Long Beach Blvd., Long Beach.
  • Frank Pictures Gallery Bergamont Station, 2525 Michigan Ave., Bldg A-5, Santa Monica 90404; 310.315-9502.
  • Geffen Contemporary, MOCA, 152 N. Central Ave., L.A. 90013.
  • Geffen Playhouse, Audrey Skirball Kenis Center, 10886 Le Conte Ave., L.A. 90025; 310.208-5454.
  • Genghis Cohen, 740 N. Fairfax Blvd., Hollywood; 323.653-0640.
  • Getty Museum, 1200 Getty Center Dr., L.A.; 310.440-7300.
  • Glendale Public Library, 222 E. Harvard St., Glendale 91205; 818.548-4020.
  • Glass House, 200 W. Second St., Pomona.
  • Good Luck Bar, 1514 Hillhurst Ave., L.A. 90027.
  • Greenway Court Theater, 544 N. Fairfax Ave., L.A.; 213.390-7072.
  • Harmony Works, 1705 S. Catalina Ave., Redondo Bch. 90277.
  • Harold Williams Auditorium, Getty Museum, L.A.
  • Highways, 18th St. Arts Complex, 16511 18th St., Sta. Monica 90404; 323.660-TKTS.
  • Hill Library, 55 S. Hill Ave., Pasadena.
  • Home Brew Coffee, 661 West Arrow Hwy., San Dimas; 909.394-1964.
  • Hotel Cafe, 1623 1/2 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood 90028.
  • House of Blues. 8430 Sunset Blvd., W. Hollywood; 323.848-5100.
  • House of Brews, 231 N. Maclay Ave., San Fernando 91340.
  • House of Pies, Vermont & Franklin, Los Feliz; 323.662-9323.
  • iCandy Coffee, 1708 East Broadway, Long Beach; 562.437-3758.
  • Indigo Lounge, 366 E. 2nd St., L.A. 90012.
  • Infusion Gallery, 719 S. Spring St., L.A. 90014; 213.683-8827.
  • Ivy Substation, 9070 Venice Blvd., Culver City; 213.628-2772.
  • Japanese American Cultural Center, 244 S. San Pedro St., Little Tokyo; 213.628-2725.
  • Japanese American Museum, 369 E. 1st. St., Little Tokyo.
  • Java Groove Coffee, 14310 Victory Blvd., Van Nuys 91401; 818.785-6593.
  • KAOS Networks, 4343 Leimert Blvd., Leimert Park 90008; 818.904-9588.
  • Knitting Factory, 7021 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood.
  • L.A. Artcore, Union Center, 120 Judge John Aiso St., L.A.; 213.617-3274.
  • LACMA, L.A. County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. 90036; 323.857-6000.
  • L.A. Natural History Museum, L.A.; 213.740-3252.
  • L.A. Playhouse, 1625 N. La Brea, Hollywood.
  • L.A. Poets & Writers Collective, 6535 Wilshire Blvd., Sh]uite 110, L.A. \; 310.475-2990.
  • L.A. Public Library, 630 W. 5th St., L.A.; 213.365-8500.
  • Largo, 432 N. Fairfax Ave., L.A.; 323.852-1851.
  • Last Bookstore, 400 S. Main, L.A.
  • LATC (Los Angeles Theater Company), 514 S. Spring St., L.A. 90013
  • Leimert Park Art Gallery, 3351 W. 43rd. St., L.A.; 213.496-4BME.
  • L'Keg, 311 Glendale Blvd., L.A. 90026.
  • Little Old Bookshop, 6708 Greenleaf Ave., Whittier 90601; 562.698-1934.
  • LMU Extension, Suite 1859, University Hall, Loyola Marymount Univ., 1 LMU Dr., Westchester; 310.258-8641.
  • Long Beach Library, 101 Pacific Ave., Long Beach.
  • Long Beach Museum of Art, 2300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach 90803; 562.439-2119.
  • Lonny Chapman Theater, 10900 Burbank Blvd., N. Hollywood; 818.762-5866.
  • Lumina Academy, 1054 N. Allen Ave., Pasadena; 626.296-2812.
  • Lummis Home, 200 E. Ave 43, Highland Park; 323.222-0546.
  • Marian Baughn Center, Long Beach City College P104, Long Beach.
  • Mark Taper Auditorium, L.A. Central Library, 630 W. 5th St., L.A.; 213.365-8500.
  • Marymount Institute, 3rd Floor, University Hall, LMU; 310.338-2357.
  • McGroarty Art Center, Sunland-Tujunga.
  • Metropolis Books, 440 S. Main St., L.A. 90013; 213.612-0174.
  • Mint, 6010 W. Pico blvd., L.A.
  • Molly Malone's, 575 Fairfax Ave., L.A.
  • Mountain Bar, 473 Gin Ling Way, Chinatown, L.A.
  • Mr. T's Bowl, 5621 1/2 Figueroa St., L.A. 90042.
  • Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), 250 S. Grand Ave., L.A. 90012; 213. 626-6222.
  • Museum of Neon Art, 136 W. 4th St., L.A. 90013; 213.489-9918.
  • Natural History Museum, 900 Exposition Park, L.A.
  • New Los Angeles Theater, 514 S. Spring St., L.A.
  • Next... Offices, 562.930-0587.
  • North Hollywood Branch Library, 5211 Tujunga Ave., N. Hollywood.
  • NuArt Cafe, 2741 E. 4th St., Long Beach 90814.
  • Ocean Park Library, 2601 Main St., Ocean Park; 310.452-7953.
  • Open Books, 2226 E. 4th St., Long Beach 90814; 562.499-OPEN.
  • Pacific Arts Center,10469 Santa Monica Blvd., L.A. 90025; 310.559-5544.
  • Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N. Robles, Pasadena; 626.449-2742.
  • The Parlour, 7702 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood; 323.650-7968.
  • Pasadena Library, 285 Walnut St., Pasadena.
  • Pasadena Museum of California Art, 490 E. Union St., Pasadena 91101.
  • Pier 212 Cafe, 212 Pier Ave., Venice.
  • Pike Bar & Grill, 4th St., Long Beach; 562.437-4453.
  • pLAyLAnd, 4140 Eagle Rock Blvd., L.A. 90065; 323.636-6262.
  • Pondwater, 626.967-7118.
  • POP Champagne Bar, 35 E. Union St., Pasadena 91103; 626.744-9312.
  • Portfolio, 2300 E. 4th St., Long Beach.
  • Rapp Saloon, 1436 2nd. St., Santa Monica; 310.326-4246.
  • Read Books, 4972 Eagle Rock Blvd., L.A. 90041; 323.259-9068.
  • Red Door Cafe, Cal Tech, Pasadena.
  • Redcat Lounge, 631 W. 2nd St., L.A. 90012.
  • Red Hen Press, 70 N. Molino Ave., Pasadena 91101; 626.356-4760.
  • Robertson Branch Library, 1719 S. Robertson, L.A.; 310.840-2147.
  • Ruskin Art Club, 800 S. Plymouth Blvd., L.A. 90005; 310.669-2369.
  • Sacred Grounds, 399 W. 6th St., San Pedro, 90731; 310.514-0800.
  • San Pedro Library, 931 S. Gaffey St., San Pedro.
  • Santa Catalina Branch Library, 999 E. Washington Blvd., Pasadena 91104.
  • Santa Monica Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica.
  • Savoy Entertainment Center, 214 S. La Brea, Inglewood; 310.559-1670.
  • Scenic Drive Gallery, 125 Scenic Dr., Monrovia.
  • Self-Help Graphics, 3802 Cesar Cahvez Ave., L.A. 90063; 323.881-6444.
  • Sierra Madre Public Library, 440 W. Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre, 91024; 626.355-7186.
  • Silverlake Lounge, 2906 W. Sunset Blvd., L.A. 90026.
  • Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A.; 310.440-4500.
  • Skylight Books, 1818 N. Vermont Ave., L.A. 90027; 323.660-1175.
  • South Pasadena Library, 1115 El Centro, Pasadena.
  • Spoken Funk. see MBar.
  • Square One Cafe, 4854 Fountain Ave., L.A. 90027.
  • Stories Books, 1716 Sunset Blvd., L.A. 90026; 213.413-3773.
  • Sunland Tujunga Branch Library, 7771 Foothill Blvd., Tujunga; 818.353-7203.
  • Synergy Cafe, 4455 Overland Ave., Culver City 90230; 310.924-4646.
  • Talking Stick, 1411-C Lincoln Blvd., Venice 90291; 310.450-6052.
  • Tangier, 2138 Hillhurst Ave., L.A. 90027.
  • Tarzana Commmunity & Cultural Center, 19130 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana 91356.
  • Ten Thousand Villages, 567 S. Lake Ave., Pasadena 91101.
  • Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga 90290; 310.455-2332.
  • Tia Chucha's Centro Cultural, 13197 Gladstone Ave., Sylmar 91342.
  • Tribal Cafe, 1651 W. Temple Blvd., L.A. 90026.
  • Tropico de Nopal Gallery, 1665 Beverly Blvd., L.A. 90026; 213.481-8112.
  • Under the Bridge Bookstore, 411 W. 6th St., San Pedro 90731.
  • Union Center, Judge John Aliso St., L.A. 90012; 213.617-3274.
  • University Hall, Loyola Marymount Univ., 7900 Loyola Blvd., Westchester; 323.338-3018.
  • University Theater, CSULB, Long Beach; 562.985-8528.
  • Unknown Theater, 1110 Seward St., Hollywood 90038.
  • Un-Urban, 3301 Pico Blvd., Sta Monica 90405. 310.315-0056.
  • Venice Library, 501 S. Venice Blvd., Venice 90291; 310.821-1769.
  • Viento Y Agua Cafe & Gallery, 4007 East 4th St., Long Beach.
  • Village Books, 1049 Swarthmore Ave., Pacific Palisades; 310.454-4063.
  • Village Treasures, 146 Linden Ave., Long Beach
  • Vinatero Wine Shop, 6531 Greenleaf Ave., Whittier 90601.
  • Viva Gallery, 13261 Moorpark St., Sherman Oaks; 818.385-0800.
  • Vroman's. 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena 91101; 800.769-BOOKS.
  • Wells Fargo Theater, The Autry, Griffith Park, 4700 Western Heritage Way, L.A.; 323.667-2000x257.
  • West Hollywood Book Fair, W. Hollywood Park, 647 N. San Vicente Blvd., W. Hollywood
  • Westwood Branch Library, 1246 Glendon Ave., L.A. 90024; 213.228-7542.
  • Westwood Brewing Co., 1097 Glendon Ave., L.A. 90024.
  • Where, 1519 Griffith Park Blvd., L.A. 90026.
  • Whittier Narrows Natural Area, 1000N. Durfee Ave., Whittier.
  • William Grant Still Arts Center, 2520 S. West View St., L.A.; 323.734-1164.
  • Williams Bookstore, 443 W. 6th St., San Pedro 90731.
  • Woodland Hills Library, 22200 Ventura Blvd., Woodland HIlls; 818.226-0017.
  • Wordspace, 3191 Casitaqs Ave., #156, L.A.; 213.399-2006.
  • World Stage, 4305 Degnan, L.A. 90008; 323.293-2451.
  • Writers at Work, 4220 Fountain Ave., Suite 202, L.A. 90029; 323.661-5954.
  • Writers Junction, 1001 Colorado Ave., Santa Monica 90401.

Orange County

  • Alta Coffee House, 506 31st St., Newport Bch., 92663. 949.675-0233.
  • Barnes & Noble - Aliso Viejo, 26751 Aliso Creek Rd., Aliso Viejo 92656; 949.362-8027.
  • -Costa Mesa, 1870-B Harbor Blvd., Costa Mesa 92627; 714.444-0226.
  • -Metro Point, 901-B, South Coast Dr., Suite 150, Costa Mesa 92626; 714.444-0226.
  • -Huntington, 7777 Edinger Ave., Huntington Bch.; 714.897-8781.
  • -Orange, 791 S. Main St., Suite 100, Orange 93868; 714.558-0028.
  • -Tustin, 13712 Jamboree Road, Irvine; 714.508-9707.
  • Boatyard, behind Devynn's Garden, PCH & Marina, Seal Beach.
  • Border's - Costa Mesa, Newport Blvd., Costa Mesa.
  • - Orange, 20 City Blvd. W., Orange.
  • Bowers Museum of Cultural Art, 2002 N. Main St., Santa Ana; 714.567-3600.
  • Casa Romantica, 415 Avenida Granada, San Clemente; 949.498-2319.
  • Club M, 680 S. Coast Hwy., Laguna Beach; 949.281-6850x51.
  • Ebell Society Theater, 625 French St.., Santa Ana.
  • Gypsy Den - Costa Mesa, 2930 Bristol St., B-102, Costa Mesa 92626; 714.549-7012.
  • Gypsy Den Grand - Santa Ana, 125 N. Broadway, Artist's Village, Santa Ana; 714.835-8840.
  • Gypsy Lounge, 23600 Rockfield #3A, Lake Forest 92630; 949.206-9990.
  • Huntington Beach Art Center, 538 Main St., Huntington Bch. 92648; 714.374-1650.
  • Huntington Beach Library, 7111 Talbert, Huntingon Bch.; 714.841-0057.
  • Irvine Barclay Theatre, 4242 Campus Dr., Irvine; 949.854-4607.
  • The Lab, 2930 Bristol St., Costa Mesa 92626.
  • Laguna Beach Books, 1200 S. Coast Hwy., Suite 105, Laguna Beach.
  • Laguna Beach Library, Forest Ave., Laguna Beach.
  • Laguna Niguel Library, 30341 Crown Valley Pkwy., Laguna Niguel 92677; 949.249-5252.
  • Martinez Books, 1110 N. Main St., Santa Ana 92701.
  • Mission Viejo Library, 25209 Marguerite Pkwy., M.V.; 949.770-2239.
  • Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W. Malvern Ave., Fullerton; 714.773-1311..
  • Neighborhood Cup, 1 Journey, Aliso Viejo; 949.716-5100.
  • Newport Beach Library, 1000 Avocado Ave., Newport Beach; 949.717-3800.
  • Orange County Museum of Art, 850 San Clemente Dr., Newport Beach 92660; 949.759-1122.
  • Steve Anderson Gallery, 3545 Harbor Gateway S., Costa Mesa; 714.979-1623.
  • Tebot Bach, Golden West College Community Room #102, Huntington Bch.
  • Tustin Library, 345 E. Main St., Tustin.
  • Ugly Mug, 261 N. Glassel, Orange; 714.997-5610.
  • Yost Theater, 307 N. Spurgeon St., Santa Ana 92701.

Riverside

  • Back to the Grind, 3575 University Ave., Riverside; 909.784-0800.
  • Barnes & Noble - Corona, Corona Crossing Mall, Grand Oaks, Corona; 951.735-0038.
  • - Palm Desert, Westfield Shopping Center, Palm Desert.
  • Borders - Rancho Mirage, 71800 Highway 111, Rancho Mirage.
  • Coffee Depot, 3204 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside 92507; 909.222-2263.
  • Dale's Lost HIghway, 125 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs; 760.377-3798.
  • Desert Institute, Joshua Tree Nat. Park; 760.367-5535.
  • Dezart Studio, 4116 Matthew Dr., Palm Springs; 760.202-1208.
  • Highlander Union Bldg. #302, UCR, Riverside; 951.827-4629.
  • Idyllwild Arts Campus, Box 38, Idyllwild 92549; 909.659-2171.
  • Palm Springs Desert Museum, Palm Springs; 760.325-7186.
  • Palm Springs High School, 2401 E. Baristo Rd., Palm Springs 92262; 760.564-3112.
  • Palm Springs Public LIbrary, 300 S. sunrise Way, Palm Springs 92262; 760.318-8038.
  • Palm Springs Wine & Art, 242 N. Palm Canyon Dr, Palm Springs 92262; 760.325-9991.
  • Red Arrow Gallery, 61597 Twentynine Palms Hwy., Joshua Tree.
  • Riverside Art Museum, 3425 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside 92501; 951.218-4464.
  • Riverside Library, 3581 Mission Inn Ave., Riverside. 951.826-5201.
  • Small Wonder Foundation, 7101 Jurupa Ave., Suite #20, Riverside 92504; 951.687-4879.

San Bernadino

  • Barnes & Noble - Cucumonga, 11090 Foothill Blvd., Ranch Cucumunga.
  • Borders - Montclair, Montclair Plaza, Montclair; 909.625-0424.

San Diego

  • Arts & Entertainment Center, 3026 University Ave., N. Park 92104.
  • Azafran, 1001 S. Coast Hwy, Oceanside 92054.
  • Balboa Park, 1439 El Prado, S.D.; 619.236-0011.
  • Barnes & Noble -- Grossmont, Grossmont Shopping Center, La Mesa; 619.667-2870..
  • Canvas Cafe, 1370 San Marcos Blvd., San Marcos 92078.
  • Bluestocking Books, 3817 5th Ave., Hillcrest.
  • Cafe de Artistes, 103 S. Main St., Fallbrook.
  • Canvas Cafe, San Marcos.
  • Carlsbad Library, 1250 Carlsbad Village Dr., Carlsbad.
  • Casbah, 2501 Kettner Blvd., S.D.
  • City Heights Library, Performance Annex, 3795 Fairmont Ave., S.D.; 619.641-6123.
  • D.G. Wills Books, 7461 Girard Ave., La Jolla; 858.456-1800.
  • Encinitas Branch Library, 540 Cornish Dr., Encinitas 92024; 760.753-7376.
  • Grossmont College Student Center, 8800 Grossmont College Dr., El Cajon 92020; 619.644-7495.
  • International Center, SDSU, S.D.; 619.594-5318.
  • Lestat's West. 3343 Adams Ave., S.D. 92116.
  • Living Room, 2541 San Deigo Ave., S.D.; 619.325-4445.
  • Metaphor Cafe, 258 E. 2nd St., Escondido 92025.
  • Municipal Gallery, 142 W. Grand Ave., Escondido; 760.480-4101.
  • Museum of Contemporary Art, 700 Prospect St., La Jolla; 619.454-3541.
  • Museum of the Living Artist, Balboa Park, 1439 El Prado, S.D.; 619.225-8191.
  • Open Door Books, 4761 Cass St., Pacific Beach; 858.270-8642.
  • Queen Bee Art Center, 3925 Ohio St., S.D. 92104.
  • Rebecca's Cafe, 3023 Juniper St., S. Park; 619.284-3663.
  • San Diego Art Institute, 1439 El Prado, House of Charm, Balboa Park, S.D. 92101; 619.236-0011.
  • San Diego City College (Room B103); 619.388-3261.
  • SDW Ink, 736 Sutter St., S.D. 92103.
  • Upaka Center, 6875 El Cajon Blvd., S.D. 92115.
  • Voz Alta, 1544 Broadway, S.D.
  • Winston's Beach Club, 1921 Beacon St., Ocean Beach; 619.222-6822.

Santa Barbara

  • Atkinson Art Gallery, Santa Barbara City College, 721 Cliff Dr., Santa Barbara.
  • Barnes & Noble, 829 State St., Sta. Barbara 93101; 805.962-8509.
  • Blue Agave, 20 E. Cota, S.B.
  • Borders - Goleta, Storke Rd., Goleta.
  • -Santa Barbara, Downtown, S.B.
  • Camarillo Library, 3100 Ponderosa Dr., Camarillo; 805.388-4320.
  • Carillo Recreation Center, Cabrillo & Anacapa, Carrillo; 805.962-8956.
  • Campbell Hall, UCSB; 805.893-3535.
  • Chaucer's Books, 3321 State St., S.B.
  • Contemporary Arts Forum, 2nd Level Paseo Nuevo Mall, 653 Paseo Nuevo, Sta. Barbara; 805.962-4791.
  • Corwin Pavillion, UCSB, Santa Barbara; 805.893-3535.
  • Faulkner Gallery, Santa Barbara Public LIbrary.
  • Fe Bland Forum, West Campus, Santa Barbara City College.
  • Fleischman Auditorium, UCSB, Santa Barbara; 805.893-3535.
  • Goleta Valley Community Center, Room 2, 5679 Hollister Ave., Goleta.
  • Goodland Gallery, 7044 Marektplace Dr., Goleta 93117.
  • Karpeles Manuscript Library, 21 W. Anapamu, Santa Barbara.
  • Montecito Library, 1469 E. Valley Rd., Montecito; 805.889-0169.
  • MultiCultural Center Theater, UCSB, Santa Barbara; 805.893-3535.
  • Old Little Theater, College of Creative Studies, UCSB, Santa Barbara.
  • Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History, 2559 Puesta del Sol Road, S.B.; 805.682-4711.
  • Old Mission Santa Barbara, 2201 Laguna St., S.B.
  • Small Stone Theater, S.B. Muaeum of Natural History.
  • Victoria Hall, 33 W. Victoria St., Santa Barbara; 805.893-3535.
  • Westmont College, Montecito; 805.966-1423.

San Luis Obispo

  • Atascadero Library, 6850 Morro Rd., S.L.O.
  • Cal Poly Performing Arts Center, Grand Ave., S.L.O.; 805.547-1318.
  • Chumash Auditorium, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.
  • Coalesce - A Bookstore, 845 Main, Morro Bay; 805.772-2880.
  • Davidson Gallery, Santa Barbara Museum of Art, Santa Barbara.
  • Fe Bland Forum, SBCC.
  • Linaea's, 1110 Garden St, S.L.O.; 805.547-1318.
  • Phillips Lecture Hall, Grand Ave., Cal Poly, S.L.O.
  • San Luis Obispo Art Center, 1010 Broad St., S.L.O.; 805.547-1318.
  • San Luis Obispo Library, 995 Palm St., S.L.O.; 805.547-1318.
  • SLO Down Pub, Grand Ave. & Brisco Rd., S.L.O.
  • St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 5318 Palma, Atascadero.
  • Steynberg Gallery, 1531 Monterey St., S.L.O.; 805.547-0278.
  • Ye Olde Book Shoppe, 4303 El Camino Real, S.L.O.; 805.466-0356.

Ventura County

  • AA Meeting, 896 E. Main St., Ventura.
  • Adebnego's Bookstore, 2160 E. Thomson Blvd., Ventura; 805.643-9350.
  • Art Barn, 856 E. Thomson Blvd., Ventura.
  • Artists Union Gallery, 330 S. California St., Ventura.
  • Barnes & Noble - Westlake, 160 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village; 805.446-2820.
  • Bell Arts Factory, 432 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura.
  • Borders - Thousand Oaks, 125 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks.
  • Carnegie Art Museum, 424 South C St., Oxnard; 805.385-8158.
  • Clocktower Auditorium, Oxnard College, 4000 S. Rose Ave., Oxnard; 805.986-5800x1951.
  • Epic, 2855 Johnson Dr. #A, Ventura.\
  • Gilbert Center, Cal. Luthern Univ., Olsen Rd. & Campus Dr., Thousand Oaks; 805.493-3477.
  • Hillcrest Center for the Arts, 403 Hillcrest, Thousand Oaks.
  • JT Salon, 77 S. California St., Ventura.
  • Latte 101, 5722 Telegraph Rd., Ventura; 805.658-2677.
  • Moorpark College Library, 3rd Floor, 7075 Campus Dr. Rd., Moorpark 93021.
  • Muddy Waters Coffeehouse, 508 E. Haley, Santa Carbara.
  • Ojai Center for Arts, 113 S. Montgomery St., Ojai; 805.646-0117.
  • Ojai Coffee Roasting Co., Montgomery St. & Ojai Ave., Ojai.
  • Ojai Library, 111 East Ojai Ave, Ojai.
  • Old Town Studio Gallery, 2165 Ventura Blvd., Camarillo 93010.
  • Peet's, 1171 S. Victoria Ave., Suite E, Ventura; 93003; 805.654-9923.
  • Place of Peace, 896 Main St., Ventura; 805.648-2455.
  • Red Hot Coffeehouse, 12 Helena St., Ventura.
  • Seabreeze Gallery, 255 S. Laurel St., Ventura.
  • Selah Cafe, 40 Day Road, Ventura.
  • Simi Valley Cultural Center, 3050 Los Angeles Ave., Simi Valley; 805.581-9940.
  • Simi Valley Library, 2969 Tapo Canyon Rd., Simi Valley; 805.526-1735.
  • Sylvia Whie Gallery, 1783 E. Main St., Ventura.
  • Theater 150, 918 E. Ojai Ave., Ojai 93023; 805.646-4300.
  • Ventura City Hall Atrium, Poli St., Ventura.
  • Village Jester Pub, 139 Ojai Ave., Ojai; 805.640-8001.
  • Zoey's Cafe, 451 E. Main St., Ventura; 805.652-1137.

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