This event is in the past.It took place on February 5, 2026 at Hawthorn SF Nightclub and Lounge.
Literature Talk
Literature TalkToni Morrison's novels meet a nightclub dance floor. Stanford professor Ato Quayson unpacks freedom as imagination and lived experience through Beloved and Song of Solomon, all while you sip cocktails in a Gatsby-worthy lounge.
Literary lecture
Intellectual nightlife
Black history
Solo-friendly
Tips
🎟️arrive early — tickets don't guarantee entry
🍸21+ venue, come ready to chat after the talk
💡Q&A runs until 9:30pm, perfect for night owls
$$$$
Toni Morrison and The Question of Freedom
Union Square
Literature TalkLiterature TalkToni Morrison's novels meet a nightclub dance floor. Stanford professor Ato Quayson unpacks freedom as imagination and lived experience through Beloved and Song of Solomon, all while you sip cocktails in a Gatsby-worthy lounge.
Literary lecture
Intellectual nightlife
Black history
Solo-friendly
Tips
🎟️arrive early — tickets don't guarantee entry
🍸21+ venue, come ready to chat after the talk
💡Q&A runs until 9:30pm, perfect for night owls
$$$$
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