Here are some literary events to jump-start your week. To get your event posted on our calendar, visit our Facebook Your Literary Event page. Please post your event at least one week prior to its date.

On February 14, SMITH Magazine will run its annual Love & Heartbreak story show “It’s Like My Heart Has Sciatica.” Join them at 7 pm at 92YTribeca, 200 Hudson St. (New York, NY)

Books of Wonder will host a launch party in honor of A Tangle of Knots  by Lisa Graff. Check it out on Wednesday, February 6th starting 6 p.m. (New York, NY)

The PUSSY RIOT! book launch is scheduled to take place at Barnes & Noble Union Square. Party it up on Thursday, February 7th starting 7 p.m. (New York, NY)

Poet Mary-Sherman Willis and Artist Proof Editions publisher Katherine McNamara will headline a conversation event to discuss Willis’ newest work, Caveboy. See them on Sunday, February 10th at WritersHouse starting 7 p.m. (Charlottesville, VA)

Al Gore, former Vice President, will participate in a conversation event at Writers Bloc; they plan to discuss future innovations and environmental issues. Hear them on Monday, February 11th at the Saban Theater starting 7 p.m. (Beverly Hills, CA)

The next installment of the Franklin Park Reading Series will feature five writers. Join in on Monday, February 11th at the Franklin Park Bar & Beer Garden starting 8 p.m. (Brooklyn, NY)