3:00 PM - storytime

Strawberry Shortcake

Kids, join a reading adventure. Bring your camera and take your picture with this sweet little heroine too!

4:00 PM

Buki the Clown

An afternoon of fun continues with our favorite clown. She’ll be performing silly magic shows and creating balloon animals for kids!

5:30 PM

free candy samples

Satisfy your sweet tooth with free chocolate and confection samples until 9:00 PM.

6:00 PM - signing

Eric Ryan

Ryan, cofounder of the enviromentally friendly cleaning-product company Method, helps you give dirt the boot with Squeaky Green.

7:00 PM - demonstration

salsa anyone?

Why watch the stars dance when you can learn to salsa? Learn the health benefits of this Latin dance with the experts from Linden Street Dance.

8:00 PM - performance

Douce Ambiance

Enjoy an exhilarating evening of jazz, swing, and gypsy-influenced music from this talented troupe of performers.

11:00 AM

demonstration & signing

John M. Collins

Learn the art of paper airplanes, and then make your own with the help of Fantastic Flight by this award-winning designer!

11:00 AM - signing

Dr. Michael F. Roizen

Roizen has the prescription for aging well. He puts you on the path to longevity with YOU: Steps for Extending Your Warranty (DVD).

1:00 PM

free candy samples

Enjoy a sweet treat! We’ll be handing out free chocolate and confection samples until 5:00 PM.

1:00 PM - signing

Terry Heffernan, Kit Hinrichs, and Delphine Hirasuna

Explore the captivating history of America’s pastime. 100 Baseball Icons reveals the treasures of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum.

2:00 PM - discussion & tasting

Deana Gunn and Wona Miniati

Delicious and nutritious meals are a snap with the help of this duo’s cookbook, Cooking with All Things Trader Joe’s.

3:00 PM - signing

Willie Brown

Brown has been hailed as the most influential black politician in America. In Basic Brown, the former mayor and Speaker of the California State Assembly offers his insights into American politics.

4:00 PM - storytime

Clifford

Meet everyone’s favorite dog. Don’t forget your camera for pictures with this colorful canine!

6:00 PM - performance

Nya Jade

The soulful vocals of this rising star will fill the store as she performs music from her lastest CD, The Road to Adam.

7:30 PM - performance

Natalie Pinkis

This talented singer-songwriter, who counts Sarah McLachlan and Joni Mitchell among her influences, offers a special performance of songs from her self-titled debut.

10:30 AM

face painting

Buki the Clown returns! There will be lots of giggles as kids get their faces colorfully decorated. Join us anytime until 12:30 PM.

12:30 PM - storytime

fun with Nickelodeon®

Kids will have a blast listening to a story, coloring, and playing Nickelodeon® games and puzzles.

Plus, six lucky children will win a Dora or Diego cuddle pillow!

1:00 PM - signing

San Francisco chefs

Savor San Francisco’s flavors with renowned chefs Gary Danko (Restaurant Gary Danko), Hubert Keller (Fleur de Lys), and Roland Passot (La Folie). Each is featured in the 10th anniversary edition of San Francisco Cuisine.

3:00 PM - signing

Georgeanne Brennan and David Shalleck

A love for fine food and world travel go hand in hand. Learn how in Brennan’s A Pig in Provence and Chef Shalleck’s Mediterranean Summer.

4:30 PM - signing

Rick Kushman

In A Moveable Thirst, journalist Kushman offers a fun and informative account of his tour of every Napa Valley wine-tasting room in one season.

6:30 PM - performance

Euphonia

Take a musical journey with this cafe-style acoustic combo, featuring the accordian, mandolin, guitar, and the striking vocals of Sylvia Herold.