ZYZZYVA Issue 129 Celebration & 40th Anniversary Kick-off

Wed, May 21 • 6:00 PM

City Lights Bookstore

About this event

Join us in celebrating the newest issue of ZYZZYVA while helping the journal kick off its 40th anniversary with a festive hangout and compact reading featuring contributors Katherine Franco, Dominica Phetteplace, Marian Palaia, and D.A. Powell, emceed by ZYZZYVA Editor Oscar Villalon. The event will take place in Kerouac Alley, between City Lights and Vesuvio Cafe. Admission is free, but seating is limited.

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