A Tribute to Lawrence Ferlinghetti

Wednesday, April 28, 5:30 – 6:30 pm PDT

[Photo: Scott Sommerdorf, The Chronicle 1987]

The Chronicle presents a multimedia evening of poetry, song, art, and literature honoring the life and words of the late, great San Francisco poet, activist, and bookstore owner.

Join Chronicle Arts & Culture Reporter Tony Bravo with performing guests:

Poets Tongo Eisen-Martin and Jack Hirschman, author Gary Kamiya, musicians Lane Murchison, Allison Lovejoy, and the Quivering Fringe quartet.

This event will be live-streamed on YouTube and Facebook.

See related articles:

Lawrence Ferlinghetti’s presence in San Francisco remembered

Lawrence Ferlinghetti’s place in San Francisco literary history

In 2002 poem ‘Lit.quake?’ Ferlinghetti pokes fun at fledgling festival

A well-worn copy of ‘Coney Island’ presented new possibilities

An abridged biography of Ferlinghetti