Celebrate Hawaii at Borders as we feature a special panel of notable authors and musicians whose work highlights the culture and music of the islands. Meet these authors and have them sign their books for you; Joanna Carolan, Cheryl Tsutsumi, Kaui Hart Hemmings, Deborah Turrell Atkinson and Auntie Keloha.
Listen to the island sounds of musical artists Ken Emerson (pictured) and have him sign his CD …

Come meet the woman behind Tablehopper, Marcia Gagliardi, the weekly newsletter about everything foodie in the Bay Area. With her unique blend of enthusiasm, insider knowledge, and sass, Marcia bases her recommendations on the reason you’re going out, who you’re dining with, and how much money you have to burn.
Marcia will be discussing her brand new book, “The Tablehopper’s Guide to Dining and Drinking …

From H.G. Wells to Octavia Butler, from New Wave to Cyberpunk to the Slipstream of today, SF has been a tool to agitate, organize speculate and explore utopian alternatives. Join a panel of working SF pros in a lively discussion of the perils and possibilities. Co-sponsored by PM Press.
Panelist include

John Shirley – Bram Stoker award winner, cyberpunk pioneer, author of Bleak History , Black …

Ripe: The Search for the Perfect Tomato. The tomato. As savory as any vegetable, as sweet as its fellow fruits, the seeded succulent inspires a cult-like devotion from food lovers on all continents. This is a robust tale of how tomatoes get to the table and why some don’t taste very good when they get there.
Sun. March 28 • Arthur Allen • 3-4 p.m. • …

First it was fried chicken, then pie then punch… now Omnivore Books in Noe Valley hosts something a little more visual with an Edible Art Contest. This one challenges you to create a dish that references art or literature (like Warhol’s Marilyn made with chocolate Smarties!).

Event is free to entrants; $5 to look, judge, and eat.
Thurs. April 1 • Edible Art Contest • 6-7 p.m.

Gordon Edgar, the cheese buyer for Rainbow Grocery, will come to Omnivore Books in Noe Valley and read from his new memoir, Cheesemonger, while we snack on cheese from Harley Farms Goat Dairy.

Come play a food trivia game with Omnivore Books and author Cynthia Nims, who will discuss her latest book “Gourmet Game Night” so you can learn about the perfect mess-free snacks for every game night.
Have you ever accompanied an evening of game-playing with a bowl of salty chips or slabs of pizza?  Gourmet Game Night has the solution: instead of relying on conventional convenience …