Old Capitol Books invites you to hear author John Malkin discuss his new book, Punk Revolution: an Oral History of Punk Rock Politics and Activism . We'll have a projector so we can look at some classic and modern photographs from punk history. Free and open to everyone.

Old Capitol Books presents a night of live music featuring The Rumba Madre and El Kallpa on Friday, March 22 at 8pm. Admission is $10-15 at the door (sliding scale). This show...

Old Capitol Books is hosting the 2024 Monterey Poetry Festival April 12-13. Featuring readings by Chris Carr, Daniel Summerhill, Alie Jones, Brian Sheffield, Jeff Erwin, Chris Siders, Pilar Graham, Alex Luceli Jimenez, Heather Flescher, and many more. Single event tickets are $10 in advance .

Old Capitol Books invites you to join us for our Philosophy Reading Group . This month, we're going to discuss the work of neo-Marxist Italian theorist Antonio Gramsci. No prior reading required. Free and open to everyone.

Old Capitol Books hosts a reading and book signing by local philosopher Robert Kuhry on Sunday, January 21 at 3pm. Kuhry's new book is entitled Awake in the Land of Dreams .

A lyrical work of narrative non-fiction, Awake in the Land of Dreams explores life in Monterey during the months after the 9/11 attacks of 2001, examining how every city is a microcosm for the whole universe.

Every Sunday, 2pm-4pm, chess matches are played between the tumbling piles of books at Old Capitol Books. Come join us for a relaxed game, a chat, or a wee peek at a nearby page. Beginners are more than welcome. Free for everyone.

Lowpass Magazine presents a DJ dance party at Old Capitol Books on Friday, December 15, 8pm-11pm. Enjoy house, hyper pop, YK2, and more with DJ Kiki. Tickets are $5 at the door, but no one will be turned away for...

Every month, Old Capitol Books and Boukra Press host a poetry writing workshop. All levels are welcome. This is two hours of facilitated and structured poetry writing for only $10. Feedback given by trained and published poets.

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.

Our Poetry Open Mic Nights are held on the second Friday of the month at 9pm in the parking lot behind our building (at 499 Calle Principal).

Every Thursday at 6pm, chess matches are played between the tumbling piles of books at Old Capitol Books. Come join us for a relaxed game, a chat, or a wee peek at a nearby page. Beginners are more than welcome. All books are 25% off during events.

Old Capitol Books invites you to join us for our Philosophy Reading Group . This month, we're going to discuss women's role in philosophy - their contributions, criticisms, and the barriers they face. No prior reading required. Free and open to everyone.

One of Old Capitol Books' favorite local musicians, Alex Ramirez, will be at the bookstore on Saturday, July 15 to celebrate release of his new album, Mint . Afterwards we'll dance to an all-vinyl set from Kenji Rei! Doors open...

Old Capitol Books presents singer-songwriter Jeremy Ferrara with Leche Malo on Saturday, July 1 at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. $10 cover (but no one will be turned away for lack of...

Old Capitol Books is very pleased to report that Monterey is now part of the Pacific Northwest! Come celebrate with us and touring emo/indie bands Amazon Crimes , Callery Pear , and Noise of...