Old Capitol Books hosts a night of live music featuring Poppyfield , And Hod , E-Fem.URL, and Rip Florence on Friday, June 20 at 7pm. Admission $10, but no one...
Old Capitol Books hosts a live reading of Daughters of Nothing, a transgender drama by Heather Flescher, on Friday, June 13 at 7pm. Produced by playwright Heather Fletcher and local director River Navaille. Suggested donation $13.
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.
Old Capitol Books is back at it again with the 2025 Monterey Poetry Festival April 11 & 12 - two days jam-packed with poetry readings, signings, zines, open mics, bonfires, and live music.
Old Capitol Books invites you to join us for our Philosophy Reading Group . This month, we're going to discuss Susan Sontag's Against Interpretation . No prior reading required. Free and open to everyone.
Old Capitol Books presents a night of live music featuring Richard Tripps , Kenji Rei , and Star Nut on Friday, January 24 at 7pm. Hear Richard's music ...
On the second Friday of every month at Old Capitol Books, we dedicate a night to the creation and sharing of poetry. Join us for a poetry writing workshop at 7pm ($10) followed by an open mic poetry reading at 9pm (free).
It's Christmas Day at the bookstore! Come celebrate this special and magical day with us. We'll be open at 2pm and have hot chocolate, games, sweet treats, and free gifts for everyone.
Old Capitol Books presents a night of live music featuring Alex Ramirez and Florez Rain on Friday, October 25 at 9pm. No one will be turned away for lack of funds....
Old Capitol Books invites you to join us for our Philosophy Reading Group . This month, we're going to discuss the writings of Hegel on dialectics and the telos of history. No prior reading required. Free and open to everyone.