Literary-art Events in Los Angeles

Check out happening literary-art events all around Los Angeles, CA

HORRORCON LOS ANGELES 2025

 Sat, 20 Sep at 12:00 pm Los Angeles Convention Center

NAIJA FEST '25 - FREE Event - Celebrating Nigeria's Independence & Culture

 Sat, 04 Oct at 12:00 pm Grand Park Free

Rare Books LA - Union Station 2025

 Sat, 04 Oct at 10:00 am Los Angeles Union Station USD 15 to 29

Jim Newton on Jerry Garcia and The Grateful Dead

 Fri, 12 Sep at 07:30 pm The Ebell of Los Angeles - Lounge USD 0 to 58

LANDMVRKS, NOVELISTS, Silly Goose, Resolve, Thornhill in Los Angeles

 Sat, 04 Oct at 07:00 pm The Regent Theater

Anointed Greens and The Culture

 Wed, 10 Sep at 07:30 pm The Elysian Theater

ENTRANCE: A Kink Experience For Newbies

 Fri, 03 Oct at 07:00 pm 910WeHo USD 39

Manifest Destiny

 Sat, 08 Nov at 01:00 pm Los Angeles Airport Marriott USD 107

Night Frights LA Horror Film Festival

 Sat, 20 Sep at 10:00 am Los Angeles Convention Center USD 13 to 45

NOVELISTS in Los Angeles

 Fri, 03 Oct at 08:30 pm Catch One

Chaos Outside, Calm Within: A Saturday Morning Workshop for Parents

 Sat, 13 Sep at 09:30 am Neighborhood School USD 25 to 40

The Oh Hellos in Los Angeles

 Sat, 08 Nov at 08:00 pm The Bellwether

The Oh Hellos, Small Fools in Los Angeles

 Fri, 07 Nov at 08:00 pm The Bellwether

Jenny Hagel Gives Advice

 Sat, 06 Sep at 07:30 pm Lyric Hyperion Theater & Cafe USD 18 to 23

Beach House Comedy Club | Playa del Rey

 Sat, 13 Sep at 08:00 pm 7053 Trolleyway S USD 29 to 34

Jenny Hval

 Fri, 05 Sep at 07:00 pm 104 N. Ave 56, Los Angeles, CA, United States, California 90042

Dan Pelosi in Conversation for Let's Party

 Fri, 12 Sep at 07:30 pm Colburn School USD 27 to 56

Ney Naameh - A multimedia dance theater- Based on Rumi's poem

 Sun, 28 Sep at 07:00 pm Ralph Freud Playhouse USD 100 to 400

Leah Bonnema: An Evening of Comedy (If That's Okay With You)

 Thu, 11 Sep at 07:30 pm Lyric Hyperion Theater & Cafe USD 18 to 23

A Literary Cake Picnic

 Sat, 13 Sep at 05:00 pm Midnight Books LA USD 34

ENTRANCE: A Kink Experience For Newbies

 Fri, 05 Sep at 07:00 pm 910WeHo USD 39

Jukebox Sleaze: Girly Pop

 Wed, 10 Sep at 07:30 pm The Last Call, Reseda Boulevard, Tarzana, CA, USA USD 23 to 29

Chaandni Raat: An Evening of Indian Soul, Mystical Music & Poetry

 Sat, 13 Sep at 07:00 pm The Electric Lodge USD 38

Patient 13

 Thu, 04 Sep at 09:30 pm Lyric Hyperion Theater & Cafe USD 18 to 23

Meet & Greet and Book Signing with Author, Raegan Revord

 Fri, 05 Sep at 06:30 pm Annabelle's Book Club LA USD 22

The Vampires vs Zombies Experience in Los Angeles

 Sat, 01 Nov at 07:00 pm Los Angeles USD 10 to 50

Los Angeles Libros Festival

 Sat, 13 Sep at 10:00 am Central Library Free

HAUNT ME: Latine Poets Give Voice to Ancestors

 Fri, 19 Sep at 07:30 pm Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center USD 0 to 11

Stephanie Wrobel presents THE HITCHCOCK HOTEL w/ Amy Meyerson

 Thu, 18 Sep at 07:00 pm 18604 Ventura Blvd Free

Poetry/Journaling Session & Open Mic - FREE Community Sessions

 Thu, 11 Sep at 06:00 pm The Wall Las Memorias DTLA hub Free

Join WeBook at B&N at The Grove to celebrate National Latina Day in LA

 Sat, 06 Sep at 12:30 pm Barnes & Noble Free

LA Culinary Heritage: Mexico and France | Free with RSVP

 Wed, 08 Oct at 07:00 pm 501 N Main St., Los Angeles, CA, United States, California 90012

Nicholas Sparks celebrates REMAIN at B&N The Grove

 Fri, 17 Oct at 07:00 pm Barnes & Noble The Grove USD 26

Kink & Ink Poetry Readings October

 Thu, 30 Oct at 07:00 pm Legacy Studios USD 18

Exquisite Dreams: The Art and Life of Dorothea Tanning by Amy Lyford

 Fri, 05 Sep at 07:00 pm Philosophical Research Society USD 7 to 23

Raymond Chandler's Noir Downtown L.A. walking tour

 Sat, 06 Sep at 10:30 am Grand Central Market

Haven: A Refuge of Support & Solidarity

 Sat, 27 Sep at 03:00 pm 910WeHo Free

HIDDEN IN THE SHELVES

 Sat, 04 Oct at 01:00 pm Los Angeles Union Station Free

Wine Camp: An Introduction to Wine ™ | Sun, Sept 14

 Sun, 14 Sep at 03:00 pm Learnaboutwine Classroom USD 104 to 471

Yasmin Khan in Conversation with Khushbu Shah for Sabzi

 Thu, 11 Sep at 07:00 pm Now Serving USD 14 to 41

L.A. Book Launch: Gail Wronsky & Paul Lieber

 Thu, 11 Sep at 07:30 pm Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center USD 0 to 11

WRITING THE GOLDEN STATE

 Sat, 04 Oct at 03:00 pm Los Angeles Union Station Free

7th Annual Independent Shorts Awards

 Sat, 06 Sep at 11:00 am Regal LA Live USD 120

Write What You Taste: An Evening of Chocolate and Story

 Sun, 21 Sep at 06:00 pm These Hands Maker’s Collective USD 61

L.A. Book Launch: Lisa Alvarez, Daniel Olivas, & Adolfo Guzman Lopez

 Fri, 05 Sep at 07:30 pm Beyond Baroque Literary Arts Center USD 0 to 11

Carb Curious Festival

 Sun, 16 Nov at 10:00 am Sunset Triangle Plaza Free

Qais Essar & Sonny Singh: SANGAT Album Release Show

 Sat, 18 Oct at 07:00 pm Astralab USD 34

Space Cats Peace Turtles: LIVE

 Thu, 11 Sep at 09:30 pm Lyric Hyperion Theater & Cafe USD 18 to 23

Summer Story Circle

 Sun, 07 Sep at 04:00 pm The IVAN Gallery USD 0 to 30

Kink & Ink Poetry Readings September

 Thu, 25 Sep at 07:00 pm Legacy Studios USD 18

Deep Dive Poetry & Fiction

 Thu, 11 Sep at 07:30 pm Philosophical Research Society USD 7 to 18

Writers Bloc and The Skirball Present Timothy Snyder

 Fri, 24 Oct at 07:30 pm Skirball Cultural Center USD 0 to 49

Flower of the Season 2025: Sky. It's! (celestial bodies in the mouth)

 Fri, 19 Sep at 08:00 pm The Electric Lodge USD 22

Healing the Liminal: A Workshop with Marcella Kroll

 Sat, 20 Sep at 11:00 am Philosophical Research Society USD 322

Imagine Book Launch with Dr. Deganit Nuur & Anita Moorjani (Los Angeles)

 Sat, 13 Sep at 11:00 am Barnes & Noble @ The Grove, Los Angeles Free

Dream Role

 Wed, 10 Sep at 07:30 pm Lyric Hyperion Theater & Cafe USD 20 to 26

Teen Class: Corn Tortillas and Salsa en Molcajete | $55

 Sat, 20 Sep at 10:00 am 555 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012-4654, United States

Kim Chi discusses DONUTELLA HAMACHI with Stephan Lee at BN The Grove

 Sat, 27 Sep at 11:00 am Barnes & Noble The Grove USD 23

Chris Williamson - Self Discovery Live Show

 Sat, 08 Nov at 07:00 pm The Regent

Baldwin: A Love Story

 Thu, 25 Sep at 07:00 pm Mark Taper Auditorium - Central Library USD 0 to 43

Chosen Fam

 Fri, 26 Sep at 10:00 pm The Pack Theater USD 23

Haven: A Refuge of Support & Solidarity

 Sat, 25 Oct at 03:00 pm 910WeHo Free

Wine Camp: An Introduction to Wine ™ | Sun, Oct 5th

 Sun, 05 Oct at 03:30 pm Learnaboutwine Classroom USD 104 to 471

Dear Steve Hansen

 Tue, 09 Sep at 07:30 pm Lyric Hyperion Theater & Bar USD 18

Kindness Wins Cruise 2026

 Sun, 08 Feb at 04:00 pm Los Angeles Free

Calahan Skogman discusses and signs BLUE GRAFFITI at B&N The Grove

 Sun, 07 Sep at 11:00 am Barnes & Noble The Grove USD 23 to 34

Charles Bukowski's Westlake Walking Tour

 Sat, 04 Oct at 10:30 am Westlake/MacArthur Park

Embrace Your Divine Feminine a workshop with Penny Slinger

 Sun, 07 Sep at 04:00 pm Philosophical Research Society USD 32

THE NARROW WORD - A Closed Mic Hosted by Jeni Jones

 Wed, 17 Sep at 07:30 pm The Broadwater Second Stage USD 0 to 23

Broke Bitch Got Rich

 Wed, 10 Sep at 09:30 pm Lyric Hyperion Theater & Cafe USD 18 to 23

Sushi & Wine Dinner - Santa Rita Hills v Oregon v Sonoma! | Sept 27 at DTLA

 Sat, 27 Sep at 06:45 pm Learn About Wine Classroom USD 349

2nd Annual ConfidenceCon "A Cultural Movement, A Call to Your Power"

 Sat, 20 Sep at 10:00 am Confidence Playground USD 0 to 269

Cassian in Los Angeles

 Sat, 06 Sep at 07:00 pm El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument

CHAMPAGNE CHALLENGE with Howlin' Ray's | Saturday Oct 25 in DTLA

 Sat, 25 Oct at 07:00 pm Learnaboutwine Classroom USD 167 to 188

An Evening with Andrew Ross Sorkin

 Thu, 16 Oct at 08:00 pm Glorya Kaufman Performing Arts Center at Vista Del Mar USD 29 to 56

Queering Our Groups: Moving Beyond Inclusion

 Sat, 27 Sep at 08:00 am The Alamo Psychotherapy and Training USD 0 to 395

Open Sessions: Returning Students Only (September)

 Thu, 18 Sep at 05:30 pm The Institute for Art and Olfaction USD 39

Champagne and Caviar: Education Edition | Sat, Sept 20

 Sat, 20 Sep at 03:30 pm Learnaboutwine Classroom USD 209

Narrative Time L.A.: 7-Week Fall Prose Writing Workshop

 Wed, 17 Sep at 06:00 pm Hollywood USD 82 to 455

We Are Mortal! Workshop with Kara Hoppe, MA, MFT

 Sat, 04 Oct at 11:00 am Philosophical Research Society USD 39

Jen Hatmaker discusses AWAKE at B&N The Grove

 Mon, 13 Oct at 07:00 pm Barnes & Noble The Grove USD 33

An Evening with Steven Pinker

 Mon, 06 Oct at 08:00 pm Glorya Kaufman Performing Arts Center at Vista Del Mar USD 29 to 56

ENTRANCE: A Kink Experience For Newbies

 Fri, 07 Nov at 07:00 pm 910WeHo USD 39

Introduction to Perfume Blending, with Julianne Lee (in person)

 Wed, 10 Sep at 05:30 pm The Institute for Art and Olfaction USD 115

MEET & GREET: Authors Juan Carlos Quezadas and Ana Romero

 Sun, 28 Sep at 03:00 pm 4572 1/2 W Adams Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90016 West Adams Boulevard Free

Haven: A Refuge of Support & Solidarity

 Sat, 22 Nov at 03:00 pm 910WeHo Free

True Crime, History, and the Stories We Tell: Panel and Lost LA Screening

 Mon, 15 Sep at 06:00 pm Doheny Memorial Library, Friends of the USC Libraries Lecture Hall Free

Penn Badgley, Sophie Ansari, & Nava Kavelin chat CRUSHMORE

 Thu, 16 Oct at 07:00 pm First Congregational Church of Los Angeles USD 39

Author & Punisher with King Yosef

 Wed, 12 Nov at 07:00 pm The Echo

Wine Camp: An Introduction to Wine ™ | Sun, Nov 2nd

 Sun, 02 Nov at 03:30 pm Learnaboutwine Classroom USD 157 to 471

The Wilderness

 Mon, 29 Sep at 07:00 pm Mark Taper Auditorium - Central Library USD 0 to 36

Pasión de Volcanes: CentAm Q Voices of Resilience | Free with RSVP

 Thu, 18 Sep at 06:00 pm 501 N Main St., Los Angeles, CA, United States, California 90012

Mile 48: Aliso Creek Confluence Park

 Sat, 01 Nov at 02:30 pm Los Angeles River & Aliso Creek Confluence Park USD 0 to 23

Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson

 Mon, 06 Oct at 07:00 pm Mark Taper Auditorium - Central Library USD 0 to 36

Haven: A Refuge of Support & Solidarity

 Sat, 27 Dec at 03:00 pm 910WeHo Free

Highland Park Arroyo Time Travel Trip walking tour

 Sat, 08 Nov at 10:30 am Lummis House

Introduction to Perfume Blending, with Julianne Lee (in person)

 Wed, 24 Sep at 05:30 pm The Institute for Art and Olfaction USD 115

Tracing Perfume: A Genealogy of Powdery Florals (in person)

 Wed, 17 Sep at 05:00 pm The Institute for Art and Olfaction USD 50

Immigrant Roots L.A. Book Launch

 Wed, 17 Sep at 05:30 pm Los Angeles Athletic Club USD 41

Bad Bad Girl

 Thu, 30 Oct at 07:00 pm Mark Taper Auditorium - Central Library USD 0 to 36