KIP FULBECK – “Permanence: Tattoo Portraits,” 7 p.m. Tuesday, The Book Works, 2670 Via De La Valle, Del Mar.
OPEN MIKE POETRY READING – 7 p.m. Tuesday, Rebecca's Coffeehouse, 3015 Juniper St., South Park.
BEN F. SMALL – “The Olive Horseshoe,” 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, San Diego Public Library, 820 E St., San Diego.
GREG BEAR – “City at the End of Time,” 7 p.m. Wednesday, Mysterious Galaxy, 7051 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego.
ABBY PECORIELLO – “Crafty Mama: Makes 49 Fabulous, Fast, Foolproof (Baby & Toddler) Projects,” 7 p.m. Thursday, Barnes & Noble, 10775 Westview Parkway, Mira Mesa.
DEBRA GINSBERG – “The Grift,” 7 p.m. Thursday, Mysterious Galaxy.
CHRIS GRABENSTEIN – “The Crossroads,” noon Friday, Mysterious Galaxy.
EVAN KILGORE – “Children of Black Valley,” 2 p.m. Saturday, Mysterious Galaxy.
