Celebrating the beginning of California Writers Week, the Berkeley Branch of the California Writers Club welcomes members of all local writing groups to bring “A Blanket and a Basket of Chow” and celebrate our literary heritage.

Celebrating the beginning of California Writers Week, the Berkeley Branch of the California Writers Club welcomes members of all local writing groups to bring “A Blanket and a Basket of Chow” and celebrate our literary heritage.

Bring friends, a picnic lunch, and drinks plus sun protection. To join open mic, bring 2 things to read: 1) short piece by a historic California Writer, and 2) short piece of your own. Be sure you can perform both in 5-7 minutes, and tell us what connects the two pieces.