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 ›

Let hyperboles of excitement fly: the greatest annual book festival in the country is only a week away. Our beloved Los Angeles Times Festival of Books is set to take over USC’s campus next Saturday, where some of the greatest names in the book world will congregate for LA’s most literary weekend of the year. more ›

Tonight's the night for the first Knotty Pine Derby of the year at Bigfoot Lodge (East). There will be trophies, Boy Scout patches and drink tokens for winning cars and participants. Spectators are welcome to come and vote for their favorites. (And if you can't make it tonight, the Derby happens on the last Tuesday of every month.) 9 pm. more ›

As part of the Actors’ Gang WTF!? Festival, PEN Center USA hosts a conversation with author TC Boyle. He’s written 20 books of fiction and more than 60 short stories and won the PEN/Faulkner award in 1988 for his third novel, World's End, which recounts 300 years in upstate New York. Bar opens at 7PM. Show at 8 pm. Tickets: $20. more ›

Alan Zweibel presents Clothing Optional 7:30pm @ Skylight Books more ›