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Dream School
RADAR Book Club featuring Blake Nelson
  - Wednesday, January 25
  - doors at 7 PM, show at 8 PM
  - OFF-SITE: Viracocha, 998 Valencia St., SF
  - $10

Blake Nelson reads from his new book, Dream School, the sequel to his 90s grunge classic Girl. With special guest Rhiannon Argo. More info.



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Democracy Despite Itself
Book Launch, Reading and Discussion with author Danny Oppenheimer
  - Sunday, January 29
  - 7 PM

Voters often make irrational decisions based on inaccurate and irrelevant information. Politicians are often inept, corrupt, or out of touch with the will of the people. Elections can be determined by the design of the ballot and the gerrymandered borders of a district. And yet, despite voters who choose candidates according to the boxer–brief dichotomy and politicians who struggle to put together a coherent sentence, democracy works exceptionally well: citizens of democracies are healthier, happier, and freer than citizens of other countries. In Democracy Despite Itself, Danny Oppenheimer and Mike Edwards explore this seeming paradox: How can democracy lead to such successful outcomes when the defining characteristic of democracy, elections, is so flawed?



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Tede Matthews Initiative Special Events
The Tede Matthews Initiative (TMI) is a new project of Modern Times Bookstore. Honoring the fierce cultural legacy of founding collective member Tede Matthews’ queer literary cultural activism, TMI partners with Mission District community cultural organizations, schools, artists, and educators to launch a series of performances, workshops and free to low cost cultural events to support the Bay Area's activist, artistic, and literary communities. To support us or find out more, click here.


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Monthly Events
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Spanish Book Group/ Circulo de Lectoras/ es de Literatura en Espanol
  - Fourth Tuesdays: January 24
  - 7 PM

A mix of native speakers and advanced level hablantes, the group has been meeting in the Mission District on a monthly basis for nine years. Participants receive a 10% discount on their book purchases.

Los libros estan en la seccion de libros en espanol. Las personas que participan en el grupo reciben 10% de descuento al comprar los libros.

  - 24 de enero: Pedro Paramo de Juan Rulfo

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Queer Open Mic
  - Every Fourth Friday: January 27
  - sign up at 7PM, show starts at 7:30PM
  - $3-$5 donation
  - January Featured Artist: Eli Conley

Queer Open Mic offers a wide mix of open mic performances and kick-ass features. All ages and kinds of queer are welcome. Five minute max.

Eli Conley crafts intricate Americana songs from the raw material of his life as a gay transgender man with Virginia roots. “Oh what gorgeous, soulful music!” gushed acclaimed singer/songwriter Laura Love, “Eli Conley’s writing and singing are exquisite.” Eli brings his country choirboy croon and singer/songwriter’s sincerity to the All the Livelong Day EP, his recent release with band Eli Conley and Hip for Squares. Eli also teaches singing classes for LGBTQ people. You can downlaod his songs for free(!) and see what else Eli is up to at www.eliconley.com.

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