Old Capitol Books Events

Theory & Philosophy Reading Group: New England Transcendentalists

 
5/19/23
 
free
 
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Old Capitol Books invites you to join us for our Theory and Philosophy Reading Group. This month, we're going to discuss the work of New England Transcendentalists. Come talk about theory, philosophy, and how it relates to current events with a friendly group of readers and thinkers.

Theory & Philosophy Reading Group: U.G. Krishnamurti

 
4/28/23
 
free
 
Old Capitol Books

Old Capitol Books invites you to join us for our Theory and Philosophy Reading Group. This month, we're going to discuss the work of U.G. Krishnamurti. Come talk about theory, philosophy, and how it relates to current events with a friendly group of readers and thinkers.

Theory & Philosophy Reading Group: Hegel's Master-Slave Dialectic

 
1/20/23
 
free
 
Old Capitol Books

Old Capitol Books invites you to join us for our Theory and Philosophy Reading Group. This month, we're going to discuss Hegel's master-slave dialectic. Come talk about theory, philosophy, and how it relates to current events with a friendly group of readers and thinkers.

Poetry Workshop at Old Capitol Books

 
2/5/23
 
$10
 
Old Capitol Books

On the first Sunday of every month, 6pm-8pm, 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.

Back Lot Poetry: A Monthly Open Mic at Old Capitol Books

 
2/3/23
 
 
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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.

Theory & Philosophy Reading Group: Judith Butler

 
11/18/22
 
free
 
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Old Capitol Books invites you to join us for our Theory and Philosophy Reading Group. This month, we're going to discuss Judith Butler's important work on queer theory and performativity, Gender Trouble . Come talk about theory, philosophy, and how it relates to current events with a friendly group of readers and thinkers.

Book Launch for "Our Grapes of Wrath" at Old Capitol Books

 
12/10/22
 
$10
 
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Old Capitol Books presents an evening with Daniel Summerhill and a book launch party for Our Grapes of Wrath, a Project 21 Anthology and a Black History of Monterey County . Fee is $10 and includes a free copy of the book. Register online here. Students can enter the event for free with their student ID.

Theory & Philosophy Reading Group: Lacan & Derrida on Poe's "Purloined Letter"

 
10/28/22
 
free
 
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Old Capitol Books invites you to join us for our Theory and Philosophy Reading Group. This month, we're going to discuss Lacan and Derrida's responses to Edgar Allen Poe's short story, "The Purloined Letter." Come talk about theory, philosophy, and how it relates to current events with a friendly group of readers and thinkers.

April Sale at Old Capitol Books

Monterey, CA

Old Capitol Books doesn't hold sales very often...but we're having one now! Get 20% off all used books, art, and antiques throughout the month of April 2022. We're located at 482 Alvarado Street.

Monterey Bay Poetry Festival 2022

 
4/8/22
 
$10/$15
 
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Get ready, Monterey! Old Capitol Books is hosting the 2022 Monterey Poetry Festival May 8-10. Featuring readings by Josiah Luis Alderete, Hannah Kezema, Chris Carr, Heather Flescher, and many more. Single event tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door. See the schedule and buy tickets here.

Theory & Philosophy Reading Group: Mary Wollstonecraft

 
2/25/22
 
free
 
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The Theory and Philosophy Reading Group has returned to Old Capitol Books ! This month, we're going to discuss key passages from Mary Wollstonecraft's A Vindication of the Rights of Woman (1792). Come talk about theory, philosophy, and how it relates to current events with a friendly group of readers and thinkers.

Theory & Philosophy Reading Group: War as Social Pathology

 
11/19/21
 
free
 
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The Theory and Philosophy Reading Group has returned to Old Capitol Books ! This month, we're going to discuss the issue of war as a social pathology, with work by William Hartung and Robert Kuhry. Come talk about theory, philosophy, and how it relates to current events with a friendly group of readers and thinkers.

Poetry Workshop at Old Capitol Books

 
11/7/21
 
$10
 
Old Capitol Books

On the first Sunday of every month, 6pm-8pm, 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.

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