On the second Friday of every month at Old Capitol Books, join us at 7pm for a poetry writing workshop with Brian Sheffield. All levels welcome. Free and open to everyone.
Miss Fortune (a.k.a. Skylar Walters) is throwing an intimate music show featuring songs from her newest project on Friday, September 19 at 9:30pm at Old Capitol Books. Tickets are $23 - space is limited.
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 presents the 2026 Monterey Poetry Festival April 24-26 - three fantastic days of poetry readings, open mics, and music.
Tickets are only $10, and events will feature favorites such as Marie Boucher, Daniel Summerhill, Tongo Eisen-Martin, Brian Sheffield, Heather Flescher, and Alie Jones. View the schedule and buy tickets here .
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.
