we are very pleased and proud to announce that on monday, april 4 we will be teaming up with litquake for our 4th show of the year @ mina dresden gallery. click here for the readers here are some details: Mina Dresden doesn’t really have any seating, but you are welcome to bring pillows Read More
Author: quiet lightning
why a non-profit?
On monday, March 7 11, we filed our articles of incorporation to obtain non-profit status. But let’s back up. Who is this we evan always uses when he’s speaking for Quiet Lightning? Before this past month, we referred to me and Rajshree; many of you know that Rajshree stepped down last month. I’d like to Read More
new tomorrow
Tomorrow during our show at 15 Romolo we’re going to make some important (and exciting) announcements. We hope you’ll join us, but want to let you know that 15 Romolo has a capacity of only 100 people, and being the swanky hotspot it is has its own regulars in addition to our crowd. If you Read More
15 Romolo on Monday March 7
free show. only the first 75 people get in. 21+ molly unquera is the artist this month! the books keep getting better really, we are in north beach finally! come ready to get down. 15 romolo is classy cocktails food and after we’ll probably go to spec’s the point is welcome 8 new readers writers Read More
back from outer space
a belated thank you to everyone who came out to supperclub monday. who thought lying in bed listening to readings could feel so futuristic? you can read the whole show below, but if you want one of the beautiful copies of sPARKLE & bLINK—with artwork by Hannah Stouffer—click here. something tells me this is only Read More
put it to bed
Let’s just say you don’t want to miss this. 10 writers will go for the throat while you sip cocktails on a bed that has a maximum capacity > 100. Hope you like sharing! Monday, February 7 7pm supperclub 657 Harrison St $3 Oh! What writers? You can click here to spy on everyone before Read More
a submission-based white album? of readers?
It’s just a phrase, maybe, but it was inspired by our first show of year 2. We counted 110 people but we’re not very good at that kind of thing yet. When we asked how many people had never been to a Quiet Lightning before, nearly 75% of the room raised a hand. But I’ll Read More
2.oh, snap!
In case you’re just tuning in we have the New York Times on the line. We were just talking about Quiet Lightning, the monthly-submission based reading series that’s been striking San Francisco now for over a year and whipping all the litsters there into a bonafide frenzy. What is it that makes this series so Read More
Together
Turns out 111 Minna Gallery is an amazing place for Quiet Lightning! We’re very thankful to them for having us, to you for coming, to all the readers from our first 12 shows, particularly our Neighborhood Heroes in June and those this week, to everyone who has shown us support and love. “You have created Read More
Birthday Heroes!
Hi everyone! Hope you’re getting excited, because one week from tomorrow (on Tuesday, November 30th) some of our favorite writers are going to help us celebrate one full year of Quiet Lightning. This is show numb 12, people: for links to the readers or here for videos Don’t trust us. SF Weekly says Read More