San Francisco Metro: Sat, Oct 24, 2026 · Literary & Spoken Word · 10 events · data version 20261021-173303
5:00 PM · CCA Comics Live · ATA (Mission) · literary · rating 7
atasite.org · details Artists’ Television Access is a San Francisco-based, artist-run, non-profit organization that cultivates and promotes culturally-aware, underground media and experimental art. We provide an accessible screening venue and gallery for the presentation of programmed and guest-curated screenings, exhibitions, performances, workshops and events. We believe in fostering a supportive community for the exhibition of innovative art and the exchange of non-conformist ideas.
5:00 PM · Litcrawl! · Medicine for Nightmares (Mission) · literary · rating 7
medicinefornightmares.com · details Join us for Litquake’s closing night, the poetry crawl extravaganza known as Litcrawl!
The Portal will be hosting three amazing eventos for Litcrawl;
5-6pm Grandmas are Griots(hosted by Allie Jones)This evening of dynamic writers upholds the traditions of oral storytelling resisting patriarchal violence and white supremacy through sustained culture. From our grandmother's prayers and cherished recipes to writing in conversation with cultural workers.
10:00 AM · Reading Room + Recess Cart · Salesforce Park (Financial District) · Free · community, literary · rating 6
tjpa.org · details Reading Room & Recess Cart at Main Plaza
11:00 AM · Katy Scott: Inside a Tide Pool · Bookshop Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz) · FREE · literary · rating 6
bookshopsantacruz.com · details FREE IN-STORE EVENT: Bookshop Santa Cruz welcomes Katy Scott, Education Programs Director at Monterey Bay Aquarium, who will share her book What Goes On Inside a Tide Pool. Discover the hidden worl...
12:00 PM · Día de los Muertos Celebration · Santa Cruz MAH (Santa Cruz) · FREE · workshop, literary, community · rating 6
santacruzmah.org · details This fall, the MAH invites you to our annual Día de los Muertos Celebration . Celebrate and honor Latino cultural heritage through Musical and Dance Performances by Senderos. Throughout the day, we will have hands-on activities, live music, and the powerful presence of community . Explore the MAH to view beautifully crafted altars known as altares, or ofrendas, created by community organizations.
10:15 AM · Saturday Shakespeare · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, literary, workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join Saturday Shakespeare at Aptos Library for five lively sessions with guest experts, group readings, and discussions, ending with a shared play viewing. Attend in person or on Zoom!
2:00 PM · Drag Storytime at the Library · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · community, literary · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Gather for a Spooky Drag Story Time Adventure!
2:00 PM · Mystery Month Author Panel · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · Register · community, literary · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Mystery Writers of America Norcal Chapter author panel.
3:00 PM · Writer's Working Group · Santa Cruz Public Library (Santa Cruz) · literary, workshop · rating 5
santacruzpl.libnet.info · details Join a group of writers working together to improve their writing.
7:30 PM · SpectreVision Radio: Bigfoot · The 418 Project (Santa Cruz) · Tickets: $15 advance / $20 at the door. · community, literary · rating 5
the418project.org · details Sat., October 24th** – 7:30 PM – SMALL THEATER**
A Live Podcast Recording:
SpectreVision Radio Presents: BIGFOOT LIVES! at The 418 Project
He has had many names through time and across cultures: Mawas, Skookum, Grassman, Wood Booger, Skunk Ape, Yowie, Yeti, Sasquatch… BIGFOOT.
Is he an undiscovered hominid hiding in our forests? An ethereal being from another dimension? A figment of the collective imagination?