The inimitable (and wordy) Samuel R. Delany [wiki] reads tonight at 7:30 at the Science Fiction Museum’s JBL Theater (free, general admission seating). Delany is probably best known for Dhalgren [powells] which is considered if not the best, maybe the most literary, science fiction/fantasy book ever written. Tonight he’ll read from his new book, Dark Reflections, with a signing afterward.

Delany is a literary giant so even if you’re not familiar with his work, there’s some value to be gained in listening to a brilliant writer, literary critic, and professor read and talk for an hour or so. Besides, the M’s are [already] losing, it’s better than watching TV, and who can resist a beard like that?