Join us on from 10:00AM-10:00PM on Saturday, April 27 as we celebrate Independent Bookstore Day!
In addition to indie-exclusive books and merch, we will also have...
10:00AM-12:00PM Facepainting from bookseller Casey!
11:00AM Drag Queen Storytime with Lady Valentine!
12:00PM TARTINE will be joining us for an in-store bakery pop-up! Delicious! (While supplies last)
2:00PM-4:00PM TAROT CARD READING from Lou Reads
4:00PM Music from artist Josiah Johnson
7:00PM A celebration of Bay Area cuisine with complimentary snacks and drinks! Laura Smith Borrman (author of Iconic San Francisco Dishes, Drinks & Desserts), Monika Trobits (author of Bay Area Coffee: A Stimulating History ), and Shanna Farrell (author of Bay Area Cocktails: A History of Culture, Community and Craft ) join us to discuss their works and to share some iconic Bay Area fares.
Throughout the day...
Blind Date with a Book Books from the Future Button Making
Roaming Photobooth Hourly Raffles Local Writers Display
And we're just getting started!
We're still adding activities to our schedule, so check back for the latest details!
We're looking forward to celebrating with you!
About Lady Valentine
Lady Valentine is the alter ego of San Francisco actor and performance artist Jef Valentine. He has hosted the mainstage of SF Pride, is a spokesperson for the Mendocino Pride Alliance and appears at nightclubs and theaters around the Bay Area. A longtime fan of Green Apple books, he's appeared here as the Grinch and as our mascot gnome, Mergatroid.
About Josiah Johnson
Josiah is best known for being a founding member of The Head and the Heart. He took a break from that work a few years ago to learn how to live more wholly integrated and to work with and through problems with addictions. His expanding solo creations are transcendent, healing folk songs. Deep and soulful ballads that paint the imagination with rich and emotional landscapes of love, loss and transformation. Josiah's solo performances highlight a stripped down, emotive, lyrics-and-voice-first kind of song craft, inimitable in its sincerity and beauty, with the powerful joy of singing together.
About Bay Area Cocktails
An American invention, the cocktail fluctuated in popularity following Prohibition and had firmly taken root in the culinary landscape by the 1990s. The Bay Area played a significant role in reviving it--as much as New York and London. From the distillers who pioneered craft spirits and Alice Waters' revolutionary take on simple, fresh food at Chez Panisse to the bartenders who cared enough to grow a dedicated cocktail community, this is the story of how the Bay Area shaped the art of elevated drinking in America. Through oral history interviews and recipes, author Shanna Farrell chronicles the narrative history of the modern cocktail renaissance.
About Iconic San Francisco, Dishes, Drinks, and Deserts
The roots of San Francisco's celebrated food and drink culture are as diverse as the city itself. A bountiful ocean, rich soil and ingenious residents combined to create unforgettable and enduring gastronomic legacies. Discover the disputed origins of local specialties like the Chicken Tetrazzini, chop suey and the classic martini, along with the legend behind the creation of Green Goddess Dressing. Learn how the abundance of the bay contributed to classics like the Hangtown Fry and Cioppino. Marvel at the introduction of America's first fortune cookie by Benkyodo Candy Factory and how a lack of refrigeration spawned the iconic Anchor Steam Beer. Pile the guacamole on a Mission Burrito and grab an Its-It for dessert. With classic and modern recipes from beloved establishments, author Laura Smith Borrman brings these and other culinary stories to life.
About Bay Area Coffee: A Stimulating History
San Francisco was booming in the mid-nineteenth century, and along with adventurers seeking their fortunes came sacks of green coffee beans. The old Yerba Buena Cove swiftly filled with ships, and the city emerged as the third-largest coffee port in the United States. What followed was the rise--and local demise--of the "big three" coffee roasters: Folger's, Hills Brothers and MJB. Specialized Bay Area roasters like Peerless, Peet's and Blue Bottle sprang up in their wake, while places such as Tosca's, Caffé Trieste and the Blue Unicorn blazed the way for modern coffeehouses. Join author Monika Trobits as she traces the historic voyage of the humble coffee bean to the shores of San Francisco Bay.
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In addition to indie-exclusive books and merch, we will also have...
10:00AM-12:00PM Facepainting from bookseller Casey!
11:00AM Drag Queen Storytime with Lady Valentine!
12:00PM TARTINE will be joining us for an in-store bakery pop-up! Delicious! (While supplies last)
2:00PM-4:00PM TAROT CARD READING from Lou Reads
4:00PM Music from artist Josiah Johnson
7:00PM A celebration of Bay Area cuisine with complimentary snacks and drinks! Laura Smith Borrman (author of Iconic San Francisco Dishes, Drinks & Desserts), Monika Trobits (author of Bay Area Coffee: A Stimulating History ), and Shanna Farrell (author of Bay Area Cocktails: A History of Culture, Community and Craft ) join us to discuss their works and to share some iconic Bay Area fares.
Throughout the day...
Blind Date with a Book Books from the Future Button Making
Roaming Photobooth Hourly Raffles Local Writers Display
And we're just getting started!
We're still adding activities to our schedule, so check back for the latest details!
We're looking forward to celebrating with you!
About Lady Valentine
Lady Valentine is the alter ego of San Francisco actor and performance artist Jef Valentine. He has hosted the mainstage of SF Pride, is a spokesperson for the Mendocino Pride Alliance and appears at nightclubs and theaters around the Bay Area. A longtime fan of Green Apple books, he's appeared here as the Grinch and as our mascot gnome, Mergatroid.
About Josiah Johnson
Josiah is best known for being a founding member of The Head and the Heart. He took a break from that work a few years ago to learn how to live more wholly integrated and to work with and through problems with addictions. His expanding solo creations are transcendent, healing folk songs. Deep and soulful ballads that paint the imagination with rich and emotional landscapes of love, loss and transformation. Josiah's solo performances highlight a stripped down, emotive, lyrics-and-voice-first kind of song craft, inimitable in its sincerity and beauty, with the powerful joy of singing together.
About Bay Area Cocktails
An American invention, the cocktail fluctuated in popularity following Prohibition and had firmly taken root in the culinary landscape by the 1990s. The Bay Area played a significant role in reviving it--as much as New York and London. From the distillers who pioneered craft spirits and Alice Waters' revolutionary take on simple, fresh food at Chez Panisse to the bartenders who cared enough to grow a dedicated cocktail community, this is the story of how the Bay Area shaped the art of elevated drinking in America. Through oral history interviews and recipes, author Shanna Farrell chronicles the narrative history of the modern cocktail renaissance.
About Iconic San Francisco, Dishes, Drinks, and Deserts
The roots of San Francisco's celebrated food and drink culture are as diverse as the city itself. A bountiful ocean, rich soil and ingenious residents combined to create unforgettable and enduring gastronomic legacies. Discover the disputed origins of local specialties like the Chicken Tetrazzini, chop suey and the classic martini, along with the legend behind the creation of Green Goddess Dressing. Learn how the abundance of the bay contributed to classics like the Hangtown Fry and Cioppino. Marvel at the introduction of America's first fortune cookie by Benkyodo Candy Factory and how a lack of refrigeration spawned the iconic Anchor Steam Beer. Pile the guacamole on a Mission Burrito and grab an Its-It for dessert. With classic and modern recipes from beloved establishments, author Laura Smith Borrman brings these and other culinary stories to life.
About Bay Area Coffee: A Stimulating History
San Francisco was booming in the mid-nineteenth century, and along with adventurers seeking their fortunes came sacks of green coffee beans. The old Yerba Buena Cove swiftly filled with ships, and the city emerged as the third-largest coffee port in the United States. What followed was the rise--and local demise--of the "big three" coffee roasters: Folger's, Hills Brothers and MJB. Specialized Bay Area roasters like Peerless, Peet's and Blue Bottle sprang up in their wake, while places such as Tosca's, Caffé Trieste and the Blue Unicorn blazed the way for modern coffeehouses. Join author Monika Trobits as she traces the historic voyage of the humble coffee bean to the shores of San Francisco Bay.
Join us on from 10:00AM-10:00PM on Saturday, April 27 as we celebrate Independent Bookstore Day!
In addition to indie-exclusive books and merch, we will also have...
10:00AM-12:00PM Facepainting from bookseller Casey!
11:00AM Drag Queen Storytime with Lady Valentine!
12:00PM TARTINE will be joining us for an in-store bakery pop-up! Delicious! (While supplies last)
2:00PM-4:00PM TAROT CARD READING from Lou Reads
4:00PM Music from artist Josiah Johnson
7:00PM A celebration of Bay Area cuisine with complimentary snacks and drinks! Laura Smith Borrman (author of Iconic San Francisco Dishes, Drinks & Desserts), Monika Trobits (author of Bay Area Coffee: A Stimulating History ), and Shanna Farrell (author of Bay Area Cocktails: A History of Culture, Community and Craft ) join us to discuss their works and to share some iconic Bay Area fares.
Throughout the day...
Blind Date with a Book Books from the Future Button Making
Roaming Photobooth Hourly Raffles Local Writers Display
And we're just getting started!
We're still adding activities to our schedule, so check back for the latest details!
We're looking forward to celebrating with you!
About Lady Valentine
Lady Valentine is the alter ego of San Francisco actor and performance artist Jef Valentine. He has hosted the mainstage of SF Pride, is a spokesperson for the Mendocino Pride Alliance and appears at nightclubs and theaters around the Bay Area. A longtime fan of Green Apple books, he's appeared here as the Grinch and as our mascot gnome, Mergatroid.
About Josiah Johnson
Josiah is best known for being a founding member of The Head and the Heart. He took a break from that work a few years ago to learn how to live more wholly integrated and to work with and through problems with addictions. His expanding solo creations are transcendent, healing folk songs. Deep and soulful ballads that paint the imagination with rich and emotional landscapes of love, loss and transformation. Josiah's solo performances highlight a stripped down, emotive, lyrics-and-voice-first kind of song craft, inimitable in its sincerity and beauty, with the powerful joy of singing together.
About Bay Area Cocktails
An American invention, the cocktail fluctuated in popularity following Prohibition and had firmly taken root in the culinary landscape by the 1990s. The Bay Area played a significant role in reviving it--as much as New York and London. From the distillers who pioneered craft spirits and Alice Waters' revolutionary take on simple, fresh food at Chez Panisse to the bartenders who cared enough to grow a dedicated cocktail community, this is the story of how the Bay Area shaped the art of elevated drinking in America. Through oral history interviews and recipes, author Shanna Farrell chronicles the narrative history of the modern cocktail renaissance.
About Iconic San Francisco, Dishes, Drinks, and Deserts
The roots of San Francisco's celebrated food and drink culture are as diverse as the city itself. A bountiful ocean, rich soil and ingenious residents combined to create unforgettable and enduring gastronomic legacies. Discover the disputed origins of local specialties like the Chicken Tetrazzini, chop suey and the classic martini, along with the legend behind the creation of Green Goddess Dressing. Learn how the abundance of the bay contributed to classics like the Hangtown Fry and Cioppino. Marvel at the introduction of America's first fortune cookie by Benkyodo Candy Factory and how a lack of refrigeration spawned the iconic Anchor Steam Beer. Pile the guacamole on a Mission Burrito and grab an Its-It for dessert. With classic and modern recipes from beloved establishments, author Laura Smith Borrman brings these and other culinary stories to life.
About Bay Area Coffee: A Stimulating History
San Francisco was booming in the mid-nineteenth century, and along with adventurers seeking their fortunes came sacks of green coffee beans. The old Yerba Buena Cove swiftly filled with ships, and the city emerged as the third-largest coffee port in the United States. What followed was the rise--and local demise--of the "big three" coffee roasters: Folger's, Hills Brothers and MJB. Specialized Bay Area roasters like Peerless, Peet's and Blue Bottle sprang up in their wake, while places such as Tosca's, Caffé Trieste and the Blue Unicorn blazed the way for modern coffeehouses. Join author Monika Trobits as she traces the historic voyage of the humble coffee bean to the shores of San Francisco Bay.
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In addition to indie-exclusive books and merch, we will also have...
10:00AM-12:00PM Facepainting from bookseller Casey!
11:00AM Drag Queen Storytime with Lady Valentine!
12:00PM TARTINE will be joining us for an in-store bakery pop-up! Delicious! (While supplies last)
2:00PM-4:00PM TAROT CARD READING from Lou Reads
4:00PM Music from artist Josiah Johnson
7:00PM A celebration of Bay Area cuisine with complimentary snacks and drinks! Laura Smith Borrman (author of Iconic San Francisco Dishes, Drinks & Desserts), Monika Trobits (author of Bay Area Coffee: A Stimulating History ), and Shanna Farrell (author of Bay Area Cocktails: A History of Culture, Community and Craft ) join us to discuss their works and to share some iconic Bay Area fares.
Throughout the day...
Blind Date with a Book Books from the Future Button Making
Roaming Photobooth Hourly Raffles Local Writers Display
And we're just getting started!
We're still adding activities to our schedule, so check back for the latest details!
We're looking forward to celebrating with you!
About Lady Valentine
Lady Valentine is the alter ego of San Francisco actor and performance artist Jef Valentine. He has hosted the mainstage of SF Pride, is a spokesperson for the Mendocino Pride Alliance and appears at nightclubs and theaters around the Bay Area. A longtime fan of Green Apple books, he's appeared here as the Grinch and as our mascot gnome, Mergatroid.
About Josiah Johnson
Josiah is best known for being a founding member of The Head and the Heart. He took a break from that work a few years ago to learn how to live more wholly integrated and to work with and through problems with addictions. His expanding solo creations are transcendent, healing folk songs. Deep and soulful ballads that paint the imagination with rich and emotional landscapes of love, loss and transformation. Josiah's solo performances highlight a stripped down, emotive, lyrics-and-voice-first kind of song craft, inimitable in its sincerity and beauty, with the powerful joy of singing together.
About Bay Area Cocktails
An American invention, the cocktail fluctuated in popularity following Prohibition and had firmly taken root in the culinary landscape by the 1990s. The Bay Area played a significant role in reviving it--as much as New York and London. From the distillers who pioneered craft spirits and Alice Waters' revolutionary take on simple, fresh food at Chez Panisse to the bartenders who cared enough to grow a dedicated cocktail community, this is the story of how the Bay Area shaped the art of elevated drinking in America. Through oral history interviews and recipes, author Shanna Farrell chronicles the narrative history of the modern cocktail renaissance.
About Iconic San Francisco, Dishes, Drinks, and Deserts
The roots of San Francisco's celebrated food and drink culture are as diverse as the city itself. A bountiful ocean, rich soil and ingenious residents combined to create unforgettable and enduring gastronomic legacies. Discover the disputed origins of local specialties like the Chicken Tetrazzini, chop suey and the classic martini, along with the legend behind the creation of Green Goddess Dressing. Learn how the abundance of the bay contributed to classics like the Hangtown Fry and Cioppino. Marvel at the introduction of America's first fortune cookie by Benkyodo Candy Factory and how a lack of refrigeration spawned the iconic Anchor Steam Beer. Pile the guacamole on a Mission Burrito and grab an Its-It for dessert. With classic and modern recipes from beloved establishments, author Laura Smith Borrman brings these and other culinary stories to life.
About Bay Area Coffee: A Stimulating History
San Francisco was booming in the mid-nineteenth century, and along with adventurers seeking their fortunes came sacks of green coffee beans. The old Yerba Buena Cove swiftly filled with ships, and the city emerged as the third-largest coffee port in the United States. What followed was the rise--and local demise--of the "big three" coffee roasters: Folger's, Hills Brothers and MJB. Specialized Bay Area roasters like Peerless, Peet's and Blue Bottle sprang up in their wake, while places such as Tosca's, Caffé Trieste and the Blue Unicorn blazed the way for modern coffeehouses. Join author Monika Trobits as she traces the historic voyage of the humble coffee bean to the shores of San Francisco Bay.
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