Arts Listings

BOOKS INC., ALAMEDA  

Ken Denmead, Jan. 27, 7:30 p.m. "Geek Dad.''  

Oliver Chin, Jan. 29, 2 p.m. "Year of the Rabbit.''  

Free. Readings at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise noted. 1344 Park St., Alameda. (510) 522-2226, www.booksinc.net.< 

BOOKS INC., BERKELEY  

Julian Smith, Jan. 24, 7 p.m. "Crossing The Heart of Africa.''  

1760 4th Street, Berkeley. (510) 525-7777, www.booksinc.net.< 

DIESEL, A BOOKSTORE  

Risa Kaparo, Jan. 30, 3 p.m. "Awaken.''  

5433 College Avenue, Oakland. (510) 653-9965.< 

EASTWIND BOOKS  

Nicole Kwan, Jan. 29, 3 p.m. "The Dragon and the Crown.''  

2066 University Ave., Berkeley. (510) 548-2350.< 

MOE'S BOOKS  

Judy Grahn, Jan. 27, 7:30 p.m. "The Judy Grahn Reader.''  

10 a.m.-11 p.m. daily. Reabooks.com.< 

MRS. DALLOWAY'S  

Jimmy Williams and Susan Heeger, Jan. 22, 4 p.m. "From Seed To r work.  

Abby Wasserman, Jan. 28, 7 p.m. "Mary Tuthill Lindheim: Art &Inspiration.''  

2904 College Avenue, Berkeley. (510) 704-8222, www.mrsdalloways.com.< 

PLEASANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY  

Zoe Ferraris, Jan. 23, 2 p.m. "City of Veils.''  

Free. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m. 400 Old Bernal Ave., Pleasanton. (925) 931-4300, www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/library.html.<