San Diego artist Brenda York and Los Angeles-based author Shawna Kenney will read and sign books. People’s Choice Poem Awards follow book signings. Artist eyegato will create an installation for the evening. This interactive arts and culture experience will be catered by Evolution.

Shawna Kenney is the author of award-winning memoir, I Was a Teenage Dominatrix. Abstract figurative artist Brenda York is the author and creator of Big Little Paintings | Short Little Stories. She will read from the book and present images on screen.

Artist eyegato will install and exhibit some of his latest pieces.

DJ Gill Sotu will provide music throughout the event.

The People’s Choice Poem Performance Award: All participants read/perform one poem under three minutes long. Audience members choose (by secret ballot) their favorite poem based on content and performance.

Evolution Fast Food is the only San Diego drive-thru restaurant offering a healthy vegetarian and vegan menu.