This event is in the past.It took place on June 6, 2026 at Peninsula Books.










Take a visual journey through San Francisco's vanished pleasures, from Grateful Dead concerts at Winterland to the giant Christmas tree at the City of Paris. Author Maria Lenhart shares illustrated stories of local legends like Emperor Norton and Robin Williams in this cozy bookstore setting.
Nostalgic illustrated talk
Local history deep-dive
Cozy bookstore setting
Author meet-and-greet
Tips
✍️book signing opportunity after the talk
📚browse free books in the cozy back nook
🎴pick up unique greeting cards while you're there
Lost Treasures of San Francisco Author talk
Westlake










Take a visual journey through San Francisco's vanished pleasures, from Grateful Dead concerts at Winterland to the giant Christmas tree at the City of Paris. Author Maria Lenhart shares illustrated stories of local legends like Emperor Norton and Robin Williams in this cozy bookstore setting.
Nostalgic illustrated talk
Local history deep-dive
Cozy bookstore setting
Author meet-and-greet
Tips
✍️book signing opportunity after the talk
📚browse free books in the cozy back nook
🎴pick up unique greeting cards while you're there
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