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Learn About SF’s Iconic Tiled Stairways (Glen Park)

Tuesday, October 27, 2026 - 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE
Bird & Beckett Books & Records | 653 Chenery St, San Francisco, CA

Event Details

Bird & Beckett Books & Records hosts the grand finale of SF Stairway Month, a seated discussion about San Francisco’s stairways. Authors Mary Burk and Alexandra Kenin will speak alongside tile artist Aileen Barr, who with Colette Crutcher created many of the city’s tiled stairways.

Original Event Description:
_Save the Date…October 27th, Tuesday 7-8:30pm at @bird.beckett

✨Take a seat and celebrate the grand finale of SF Stairway Month hearing from authors Mary Burk (Stairway Walks in San Francisco and Alexandra Kenin (Urban Trails series), and from renowned tile artist Aileen Barr (who with, Colette Crutcher, created many of SF’s iconic tiled stairways)._

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ALL ABOUT
SAN FRANCISCO’S
STAIRWAYS
No Walking Required!
October 27, 2026 · 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Bird & Beckett Books & Records, 653 Chenery St, SF
SAN FRANCISCO
STAIRWAY MONTH
OCTOBER 2026
Take a seat and celebrate the grand finale of SF Stairway Month
hearing from authors Mary Burk (Stairway Walks in San Francisco)
and Alexandra Kenin (Urban Trails series), and from renowned
tile artist Aileen Barr (who with, Colette Crutcher, created many
of SF’s iconic tiled stairways).
Hosted by Civic Joy Fund
Organized by Glen Park Beautiful in collaboration with Walktober

@glen_park_beautiful
An initiative to spark creativity, joy and connection in our beautiful Glen Park!
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Cost: FREE
Categories: *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, In Person, Literature
Venue: Bird & Beckett Books & Records
Address: 653 Chenery St, San Francisco, CA

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