Welcome to Phoenix Books!
Feb
13
Odd Mondays Presents Aggie Hoff
Monday, February 13, 2012 - 7:00pm
Odd Mondays presents author Aggie Hoff, reading from her new book about her experiences as a judge. For more info on Odd Mondays, visit www.oddmondays.com.
Feb
12
Second Sundays Jazz with the Nick Culp Trio
Sunday, February 12, 2012 - 5:00pm
 

Come join us for some swingin' live jazz with the Nick Culp Trio.
Jan
25
Storytime Every Wednesday!
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 - 11:00am

Longtime Phoenix Books manager Alison Levy is also a well-known children's musician, and hosts a fun and energetic music and storytime every Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m. The place gets packed, so come early for a good spot. And be ready to dance, sing, wiggle, jump and have fun! For more info on Alison, including songs and upcoming performance dates, visit www.reverbnation.com/alisonfaithlevy. Join her facebook page at www.facebook.com/alisonfaithlevy.
Dec
8
33 Days: Tour Stories with Bill See and special guest Chuck Prophet
Thursday, December 8, 2011 - 6:30pm
    

Phoenix Books is happy to host a no-holds-barred storytelling, music-making and trip down rock n’ roll memory lane with a book party for 33 Days by Bill See, with special guest appearance by local legendary troubadour Chuck Prophet. The event is scheduled for 6:30 pm, Thursday December 8 at Phoenix Books, 3957 24th Street in San Francisco.

For 33 days in the summer of 1987, critically acclaimed L.A. indie rock band Divine Week...s toured in a beat up old van, sleeping on strangers’ floors, never sure they’d make enough gas money to get them to the next town. Bill See’s deeply personal memoir follows his band’s first tour across the U.S. and Canada. No soundman, no roadies, all they have is their music and each other’s friendship. 33 Days captures the essence of what it is to be 22 and chase a dream, back to a time in life when dreams don’t have boundaries, when everything is possible. The tour is one of those now or never experiences. Take a shot at making the band work or leave it all behind and go your separate ways. Every one of us has that moment where we have to decide to either live our dreams or give up and regret it for the rest of our lives. 33 Days touches that part of us. The road is filled with yuppies, brothels, riots, sleeping on floors, spiked drinks, DJs with no pants, and battles with racism. They set out on the road to discovery to drink in all they could and maybe sell a few records. They grew up instead.
May
8
An Acoustic Afternoon with Jeff Troiano Sunday
Sunday, May 8, 2011 - 5:00pm

Local musician and songwriter Jeff Troiano will be appearing at Phoenix Books Sunday afternoon May 8 for a lovely late afternoon performance. Jeff is a Noe Valley-based singer/songwriter. He describes his music as "Americana, with a touch of Magic Realism." He is inspired by weather, hills, fog, dogs, kids, and romantic love, not necessarily in that order. Jeff believes that we get what's coming to us. His influences include Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Pablo Neruda, Richard Brautigan, Dr. Seuss, and his daughter Dolores. He'll be joined by Stanley Goldstein on fiddle.

Apr
17
Requiem for Cover to Cover - An Appreciation Party
Sunday, April 17, 2011 - 6:00pm

Phoenix Books is honored to host an appreciation party and erstwhile wake for the beloved Noe Valley bookstore Cover to Cover which recently closed its doors. The local independent was saved by the massive community effort, spearheaded by Peter Gabel, which raised $200,000 from 40 members of the community to stave off the closing of this neighborhood institution.
However, changes in the book industry, coupled with a poor economy, finally ended things for the popular independent.
Please come to celebrate, discuss and remember this neighborhood institution. Beer, wine and books. 6-8 pm.

Apr
10
Live Jazz at Phoenix!
Sunday, April 10, 2011 - 5:00pm

Join us the second Sunday of every month, 5-7 pm, for free live jazz with the Nick Culp Trio. Musicians are welcome to sit in. Come browse the store, hear some great music - the next jazz night is Sunday, April 10. Swing it!