Photo of Jack Hirschman
San Francisco Poet Laureate Jack Hirschman will kick off National Poetry Month as he reads from his newest book of poetry, All That’s Left, on April 1 at the Main Library.
Hirschman’s book includes a powerful collection of poems on social justice, excerpts from his masterpiece “The Arcanes”, and recent works that focus on contemporary events as well as poems that honor writers who influenced his work
such as Jack Kerouac, Bob Kaufman and others. The event begins at 6:30 p.m. in the Koret Auditorium. It is co-sponsored by the Friends of the San Francisco Public Library and City Lights Books. A book sale and signing will follow the program.
Other events include:
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April 1, 7 p.m.
Word Painters: Poetry on Which to Draw - Richard Beban, Jeanne Powell, Clara Hsu, Stephen Kopel and Rebecca Foust will discuss their work.
North Beach Branch
2000 Mason Street (at Columbus)
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April 8, 7 p.m.
The Marriage of Music & Poetry - Adelle and Jack Foley and Joe Shakarchi will read from their work.
North Beach Branch
2000 Mason Street (at Columbus)
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April 15, 7 p.m.
Taxing the System - Poets March Schwartz and Alfonso Texidor will read from their work.
North Beach Branch
2000 Mason Street (at Columbus)
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April 16, 4:30 p.m.
Open Mic Poetry Series - Ages 12-18. To reserve group; Cathy Delneo at (415) 355-5624.
Park Branch
1833 Page Street (near Cole)
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April 20, 1:30 p.m.
13th Annual River of Words Ceremony - Celebrate the winners and finalists of the largest youth poetry and art competition in the world. Related exhibition: Featuring art from this year’s finalists and winners. April 1–30 in the Main Library, Fisher Children’s Center.
Main Library, Koret Auditorium
100 Larkin Street (at Grove)
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April 23, 7 p.m.
The Making of a Long Poem - In 1971, Diane Di Prima began writing Loba, an epic of the female journey. Di Prima will read from the 500-page, 37-year work in progress and talk about the creative processes and choices that arise in writing a piece that extends over such a long portion of one’s life.
Excelsior Branch
4400 Mission Street (at Cotter)
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April 26, 2 p.m.
Salute to George Oppen - A celebration of Pulitzer Prize-winning Bay Area poet George Oppen’s life, featuring rare video footage and audio recordings of Oppen reading his works, along with remembrances and tributes by friends and fellow poets. Co-sponsored by the Poetry Center at San Francisco State University.
Main Library, Koret Auditorium
100 Larkin Street (at Grove)
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April 26, 2 p.m.
Poet Jane Rice Discusses Portrait Sitters - Local poet Jane Rice will read her new book and present photographs and paintings from 1930s Paris that inspired her work.
Glen Park Branch
2825 Diamond Street (near Bosworth)
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April 26, 2 p.m.
Healing Power of Poetry - Tap into your creative center and transform your thoughts into poetry with certified poetry therapist Sally Love Saunders.
Golden Gate Valley Branch
1801 Green Street (at Octavia)
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