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.
Category Archives: Events
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.
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.)
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!
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
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
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
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
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.
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.