Lawrence Monsanto Ferlinghetti (March 24, 1919 – February 22, 2021) was an American poet, painter, social activist, and co-founder of City Lights Booksellers & Publishers. An author of poetry, translations, fiction, theatre, art criticism, and film narration, Ferlinghetti was best known for his second collection of poems, A Coney Island of the Mind (1958), which has been translated into nine languages and sold over a million copies. When Ferlinghetti turned 100 in March 2019, the city of San Francisco turned his birthday, March 24, into “Lawrence Ferlinghetti Day”.

Join us as we celebrate his contribution to the city by showing the artifacts from his life. The opening exhibit party will include drinks, snacks, and food. Parking is available at several local garages in the area. 

Register for your free tickets (donations appreciated!) here: www.SFHistory.org/Ferlinghetti