Austin literary arts events

Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa

Thursday, Sep 12 8:00p

To open the 2013-2014 season, Texas Performing Arts invites you to enjoy an evening with the #1 New York Times bestselling cookbook author and Emmy-winning host of Barefoot Contessa on the Food Net...

Greenleaf Book Group Author Summit

Saturday, Sep 28 2:00p

Palmer Events Center, Austin

The 2013 Greenleaf Author Summit is a one-of-a-kind three-day event centered around three core themes: Ideas, Influence, and Income ...

"Fire & Forget" Panel

Thursday, May 23 7:00p

BookPeople, Austin

The stories aren't pretty and they aren't for the faint of heart. They are gritty, haunting, shocking—and unforgettable...

Daniel Vaughn: "The Prophets of Smoked Meat"

Wednesday, May 22 7:00p

BookPeople, Austin

No one knows barbecue like Texas knows barbecue. And if you're Texan, then you know that there's more than one kind of "Texas Barbecue"...

Unflinching Courage: Lecture with Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison

Thursday, May 23 5:30p

Bullock Texas State History Museum, Austin

In her latest book, "Unflinching Courage: Pioneering Women Who Shaped Texas," former U.S. Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison introduces brave, resourceful women who have influenced Texas history...

Peter Heller: "The Dog Stars"

Tuesday, May 21 7:00p

BookPeople, Austin

The Dog Stars was one of BookPeople's Best Books of 2012. We loved this story of Hig's survival after a super-flu devastates the population...

Naked Girls Reading "Going Local"

Friday, Jun 21 8:00p

Spiderhouse Cafe & Ballroom, Austin

Get exposed to literature in a whole new way! Naked Girls Reading, is just that, girls who love to read, reading naked! This event we are Going Local and reading from local Austin authors! Our read...

Fun Party Reading Series

Thursday, May 30 7:30p

Tiny Park, Austin

Fun Party is an Austin-based reading series where literature, art, and film connect. Hosted by Tiny Park, Fun Party features an Austin and out-of-town writer along with a film or visual performance...

"Meet the Author" Extravaganza

Saturday, Aug 10 10:00a

Lucky Lady Bingo, Austin

You are cordially invited to be a part of or come out to our 2nd Annual Meet The Author extravaganza! It was created by Rose Smith, the author of ‘Nothing Like Me,’ 'She's Got Game' and the Founder...

Unflinching Courage: Book signing with Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison

Thursday, May 23 5:30p

Bullock Texas State History Museum, Austin

In her latest book, "Unflinching Courage: Pioneering Women Who Shaped Texas," former U.S...

The Greatness: Gameshow of the Arts

Thursday, May 30 8:00p

The North Door, Austin

The Greatness!: Game Show of the Arts, curated by a team of local performers and arts organizers, will present a fast paced monthly showcase of performers who will compete in their respective genre...

Biggest Storytime of the Summer

Sunday, Jun 2 2:00p

Half Price Books, Austin

Join us at all Half Price Books locations as we kick off the FEED YOUR BRAIN® Summer Reading Program...

Be Well Bee Book Launch Party & Children's Book Swap

Saturday, Jun 1 10:00a

Soma Vida Garden Studio, Austin

Time & Date : 10am-Noon, Saturday, June 1, 2013 Location : Soma Vida Garden Studio, 1210 Rosewood Ave, Austin, TX 78702 Details : Family-focused all-ages event celebrating the successful launch of ...