5th Annual Neal Cassady Birthday Bash

For the fifth year, the Beat Museum celebrates the life of Neal Cassady, and the inspiration he gave to generations of people.

This event will include a silent auction benefitting the Foundation for Creative Expression with a chance to win gift certificates from local restaurants and hotels, and will feature appearances by Neal's friends and contemporaries. More details forthcoming...

Feb 7th @ 7pm

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Feb 14th, St. Valentine's Day
Henry Valentine Miller
a retrospecitve

Ever the erotic renegade, Henry Miller rewrote the rulebook on love and sex in modern prose. Did you know his middle name was Valentine? It's true!

Join us on Valentines' Day as Magnus Toren of Big Sur's Henry Miller Library joins us for an evening remembering Miller's life, his support for the Beat Generation, and his own timeless writing.

Feb 14th @ 7pm

Sparring with Beatnik Ghosts - Round 4

Daniel Yaryan and Bob Booker present the 4th round of their reading series, Sparring with Beatnik Ghosts. Details on featured readers forthcoming...

Feb 24th @ 7pm

The Beat Generation, The Artwork of Don Ed Hardy and Their Influence on Popular Culture

Internationally renowned artist and tattoo master Don Ed Hardy will be making an appearance at the Beat Museum on December 13th @ 7pm. Hardy will be signing his books, including his latest release, Beyond Skin.
An exhibition of his original artwork will also be on display.

As a youth growing up in Orange County, Hardy was greatly influenced by the works of Beat Generation writers, which eventually motivated him to move to San Francisco in the early 1960's. Read Don Ed Hardy's artist statement here »

Appearance and booksigning with Don Ed Hardy - Sun, Dec. 13th @ 7pm

Special Exhibition of original works by Ed Hardy - Dec. 13th through Jan. 20th »