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Category Archives: Events

2021 Monterey Poetry Festival

We’re excited to be organizing the 2021 Monterey Poetry Festival (October 1st-3rd, 2021). This will be a collection of poets with diverse styles, subjects, and performances.

Posted byoldcapitolbooksmontereyJuly 9, 2021November 20, 2021Posted inEvents

Black Land Ownership Fundraiser – Virtual Livestream Event of Music and Poetry

WATCH ON ZOOM – CLICK HERE August 14th, you’ll be able to see the beautiful and amazing talent of No Existo, Turiya Autry, and Chris Carr.   After the music and poetry, DJ Papacitx will take us through twilight with their curated nighttime tunes. Zoom link available soon.

Posted byoldcapitolbooksmontereyJuly 29, 2020August 13, 2020Posted inEvents, Live Music

Close to Home Productions – Bringing Literature and Arts to your Living Room

Old Capitol Books is collaborating with Close to Home Collective, which is working to bring literature and arts into your living room to help lower the number of people seeking entertainment out of their homes during the pandemic. (Seriously folks, stay inside.)

Posted byoldcapitolbooksmontereyJune 12, 2020October 3, 2020Posted inEvents, Live Music

My Shouting, Shattered, Whispering Voice: a writing workshop

Join poet and nonfiction author and workshop leader Patrice Vecchione for a writing burst of energy, a kickstart to your creative self. Get the juices flowing!

Posted byoldcapitolbooksmontereyMay 5, 2020June 12, 2020Posted inEvents

Save Old Capitol Books!

Hello everyone! Thank you for your love and support over the years.  We’re thinking of innovative ways to try to stay afloat during these extremely difficult times, but we know that without extra help Monterey’s Old Capitol Books won’t be able to be around much longer. DONATE NOW

Posted byoldcapitolbooksmontereyApril 18, 2020November 6, 2021Posted inEvents, Shop News

Smokes and Jokes on Tour! Live music at the Bookstore

March 11, 2020 7pm $10 notaflof featuring Miss Dukes Rene Fuentes Tim J Elliot Nebula the Velvet Queen Old Capitol Books, downtown Monterey

Posted bystephanieireneMarch 2, 2020March 16, 2020Posted inEvents, Live Music

Hari Alluri & Rachelle Escamilla: A Night of Poetry at Old Capitol Books

A Night of Poetry Featuring Rachelle Escamilla & Hari Alluri (plus others!) CANCELLED – Saturday 14 March 2020 7pm, $5 notaflof

Posted byoldcapitolbooksmontereyMarch 2, 2020March 16, 2020Posted inEvents

The Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium: William Minor & Lauren Crux

The Monterey Bay Poetry Consortium Presents: William Minor & Lauren Crux Sunday, March 8, 2:00 p.m., $5.00 Admission Old Capitol Books, 559 Tyler Street, Monterey

Posted byoldcapitolbooksmontereyFebruary 24, 2020March 16, 2020Posted inEvents

Monterey Poetry Fest 2020

Old Capitol Books is collaborating with Mad Gleam Press and Artery to bring you some of the freshest poetic talents today.

Posted byoldcapitolbooksmontereyFebruary 10, 2020February 24, 2020Posted inEvents, Live Music

Pythias Braswell, Leche Malo, and Roger the Rover (Live Music at the Bookstore!)

Old Capitol Books is pleased to host another after hours event showcasing the best of Monterey’s new indie music.

Posted byoldcapitolbooksmontereyFebruary 3, 2020February 15, 2020Posted inEvents, Live Music

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