There are a number of lit/graphic novel events happening around town tonight. Alison Bechdel is in conversation at ALOUD; Heather Rutman talks about getting laid without getting screwed; Craig Ferguson gets personal at the Paley Center; Ghettogloss goes (golf) clubbing and a new "hyperopera" launches in Atwater Village. Read on for all the details. more ›

We found a theme running through our event picks tonight. Local filmmakers get to screen their films at Echo Park Film Center; local author Seth Greenland signs his new book at Skylight; and local band honeyhoney opens for James Morrison in Hollywood. Julie Andrews signs her latest book in Pasadena, and last, but not least, is a tribute to Johnny Carson. Read on for all the details. more ›

Sunday afternoon marked the celebration of literary journal "Black Clock 15"—a robust, full-color issue devoted to all things cinema. The brainchild of novelist Steve Erickson, Black Clock is self-ascribed as “singular, idiosyncratic, and a little mysterious”—a mantra that precisely mirrors the tone of Sunday’s reading. more ›

In today's Pencil This In, Tommy Ramone will be signing an autobiography, LAB ART will be hosting a solo exhibit of street artist Jules Muck, LACMA will be showing features from Paramount and La Luz de Jesus will be hosting a variety show. more ›

While we’ve talked at length about the unfair reputation our city still bears as a ‘literary lightweight,’ witnessing the LATFoB is seriously (and pardon the hyperbole) magnificent. Masses—literally—descended on USC’s campus for a weekend of thoughtful literary discourse, intellectual enlightenment, and book-minded pursuits. more ›

Here are our picks for things to do in LA tonight: Lucha VaVOOM's side project The Heino! Happy Hour and burlesque show is at El Cid; The Bloggess is the guest of honor at Writer's Bloc; T.M. Wolf reads from his novel, Sound; Mindshare LA presents an evening of discussion on "play"; and NerdMelt offers a sneak peek of a Victorian Ghost Story puppet film. Read on for all the details. more ›

"I Dream of Jeannie" junkies, if you feel like standing amongst a room full of fellow fanatics and meeting the genie herself tonight, cross your arms, nod your heads and blink. You should be transported to Larry Edmunds Bookshop in Hollywood. But if that fails, you better find a way to get there by 7pm. more ›

Los Angeles plays host to film, theater, book and photography events tonight. Angelenos can sit back and watch cinema classics or rub elbows with indie filmmakers to help kick off Film Festival Week - LA. Documentary photography displays in Venice, and socks act out television's finest sitcoms at Atwater Village. more ›

It's the first Wednesday of April: the sun is shining, the breeze is gently blowing and the birds are chirping. So why not get out and make the day count? Tonight's event offerings include three storytelling events: Taboo Tales, The Moth and Write Club. Two William Castle suspense films from the 1960s are screening at the Million Dollar Theater, and Author Pat Thomas will discuss and sign his new book. more ›

Literary evangelists of Los Angeles, let the countdown begin. April has officially arrived, which means our city’s most cherished annual literary extravaganza, The 17th annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, is only a few weeks away (April 21-22, to be exact). more ›

We love Thursday nights in LA. There's a plethora of events happening tonight, including a Live Read of The Big Lebowski at LACMA; the funk outfit Galactic at the El Rey; Billy's Thursday Night Fish Fry and Community Social at La Luz de Jesus; and Eric Erlandson reads and signs his new book, Letters to Kurt. Read on for all the details. more ›

There's a little bit of everything to do tonight in LA: Music from Julia Holter at Amoeba, classical chamber music in Culver City, NewFilmmakers LA monthly screening series, 'Rock of Ages' at the Pantages and a book reading and discussion on the bio of King Larry, co-founder of DHL and more. Read on for all the details. more ›

Westside book borrowers, rejoice -- the Montana Avenue branch of the Santa Monica Public Library will reopen tomorrow after being closed for renovations. The library began the upgrade project on January 16, and since then, it got new paint and shelves, more book displays and self-checkout stations, and added seating in the teen area, among other improvements. more ›

It's Friday and we found a few ways to blow off some steam from the workweek. There's a Valentine's themed art show at Kana Manglapus gallery in Venice; a variety show from the folks at Captured Aural Phantasy Theater; North Indian music and beats in Lincoln Heights; the high-energy sounds from South African trumpeter Hugh Masekela; and an antique book fair in Pasadena. Read on for all the details. more ›

Just when you thought your days of browsing a big-box national book retailer store were as numbered thanks to the demise of Borders and the fading of Barnes & Noble comes word e-tailer giant Amazon is prepping to launch a physical store. more ›

Looking for something to do tonight in LA? Your choices aren't too shabby for a Monday night: Viola Davis talks about 'The Help'; the All About Walken impersonators return; Nada Surf plays a free set at Amoeba; and Daniel Handler and Maira Kalman talk about their book, 'Why We Broke Up.' Read on for all the details. more ›

Here's what's going on around town Tuesday night. There's a number of good lit events with Dave Barry and Alan Sweibel at the Skirball; Fr. Greg Boyle and Luis J. Rodriguez at ALOUD; a play reading festival, Moth storytelling and more. Read on for all the details. more ›

Looking for something to do in LA tonight? We found a few events that might entice you to go out on a Monday Night: There's a New FilmmakersLA screening, It's a School Night at Bardot, Dan Harmon of Community takes over NerdMelt and a Blair Witch Project alum goes to pot. Read on for all the details. more ›

Fig & Olive founder Laurent Halasz wants to change the way we use and regard olive oil. In December, Laurent and Extra Virginity: The Sublime and Scandalous World of Olive Oil author Tom Mueller teamed up for a 4-course olive oil and wine pairing. more ›

Awards season is ramping up and the Golden Globes prepare for Sunday's ceremony by screening the nominated Foreign Language Films this week; It's a School Night returns to Bardot; a Gary Oldman retrospective kicks off tonight; and a dead celeb cookbook event. Read on for all the details. more ›

Whew! Now that the first workweek of the year is in the books, it's time to get out there and enjoy the weekend. We found a few events tonight that might help get things started, including a Dead Authors reading to benefit 826LA, an art show opening at La Luz de Jesus Gallery; music by Quetzal and Meshell Ndegeocello; and a book reading by Harriett Bronson—the former Mrs. Charles Bronson. Read on for all the details. more ›

It's a literary extravaganza tonight in LA. Diane Keaton discusses her new memoir at the Hammer Museum; Miranda July in conversation about her new book at ALOUD; staged reading of a play by Polish playwright Małgorzata Sikorska-Miszczuk; Sue Grafton signs her latest mystery at The Grove. Read on for all the details. more ›

TGIF! We found a few events around town that piqued our interest, and might tempt you as well. Magnolia Park District holds a neighborhood block party; a program on the cult classic TV show Insight at UCLA; experimental chamber orchestra wild Up in Venice; and digital music and presentations with Interface LA, a discussion on a new guidebook on LA’s ethnic spas; and a Beaujolais Nouveau release party. Read on for all the details. more ›

It may be another Monday in LA, but we found a few good events to check out tonight: Cornerstone Theater kicks off its Hunger Cycle with a salon that focuses on bread; writer Susan Morgan speaks at the Beach=Culture series; the Academy screens films from a century ago and music of today at Bardot in Hollywood. Read on for all the details. more ›

Five of the best local writers converged upon The Last Bookstore on Saturday evening to read selections from their favorite noir. The Last Bookstore, since its move to the corner of Fifth and Spring streets earlier this year, has established itself as a center for all things literary in Los Angeles. more ›

In our Halloween edition of Pencil This In, we offer you these holiday-related alternatives to trick or treating: Theater in a cemetery; Neil Gaiman and Amanda Palmer at the Ebell Theater; Mark Z. Danielewski conducting his book onstage at REDCAT and The Tingler on the big screen. Read on for all the details. more ›

For starters, if your neighborhood Barnes & Noble store is the one at the Westside Pavilion, the short answer is: Yes. That said, the nation's hang-on big box book retailer could end up closing the doors on hundreds of the locations around the country over the next two years. more ›

It may be a Monday, but there are a number of things to do tonight around the city. Live music at the Annenberg Beach House and Bardot for It’s a School Night; The Apple Sisters are at Meltdown Comics; and it’s a Dungeness crab fest at Chaya Venice. Read on for all the details. more ›

While the change of seasons might not be as noticeable here as in other cities, Angelenos can still feel the onset of autumn. Whether it's the darker skies or the shorter days, fall has officially arrived—and with it, a surge in all things literary. Here's a roundup of local lit news and happenings because even in L.A., autumn is a great time to cozy up with a good book (we just don't need the extra down comforter, thanks). more ›

We found a few events going on about town tonight. As usual, it's a mix of live music and DJ sets at Bardot for It's a School Night; Family Bookstore holds an opening reception for artist/composer John Wiese; Robert Scheer and Mr. Fish are in discussion at Vroman's; and films by Vittorio de Sica and Janie Geiser are on the big screen. more ›