The Theory and Philosophy Reading Group has returned to Old Capitol Books ! This month, we're going to discuss Kierkegaard's On the Concept of Anxiety . Come talk about theory, philosophy, and how it relates to current events with a friendly group of readers and thinkers.

Old Capitol Books presents Some Poems in Response to 9/11: A Participatory Discussion on Saturday, September 11 at 7pm. Featuring readings and recordings from Suheir Hammad, Amiri Baraka, and Heather Flescher. This event is free and open to everyone.

We know that some of you have been fantasizing about gathering in dark parking lots. With strangers. To read poetry. Let Old Capitol Books help you with that.

We hold monthly Poetry Open Mic Nights on the first Friday of every month at 9pm in the parking lot behind our building (at 499 Calle Principal). Hosted by Brian Sheffield.

The Theory and Philosophy Reading Group has returned to Old Capitol Books ! This month, we're going to discuss Deleuze and Guattari's A Thousand Plateaus . Come talk about theory, philosophy, and how it relates to current events with a friendly group of readers and thinkers.

Old Capitol Books presents the 2021 Monterey Poetry Festival, October 1-3. All weekend long, we'll present a collection of poets and poetry in diverse styles and subjects. Events will be held at Old Capitol Books. View the full schedule and purchase your tickets here.