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Off the Page: Readings "From Brontë to Butler"
Event
Past eventWed., May 27, 2026, 5:30–8 p.m.
$45
Huntington Art Gallery
Past eventWed., May 27, 2026, 5:30–8 p.m.
$45
Huntington Art Gallery
“From Brontë to Butler” draws from The Huntington’s extensive literary archives to illuminate the private lives and creative processes of women writers over two centuries.
Gather on the loggia at twilight to hear from writers past and present, enjoy a live performance of songs inspired by the work of author and artist Eve Babitz, and view “From Brontë to Butler” in the gallery with exhibition curator Sarah Francis. Longtime Los Angeles Times journalist Patt Morrison, whose red hat is on view in the exhibition, will serve as master of ceremonies.
5:30–6:30 p.m. | Check in with Education staff at Admission window #10 to receive your complimentary beverage ticket. Enjoy light refreshments and in-gallery conversations with the exhibition curator.
6:30–7:15 p.m. | Readings by Eloise Klein Healy, Velina Hasu Houston, Monique Thomas for Octavia E. Butler, and Louise Hornby for Charlotte Brontë.
7:20 p.m. | Musical performance by YACHT.
8 p.m. | Program ends.
For questions about this event, please contact publicprograms@huntington.org.
The program will take place in and out of the Huntington Art Gallery. Photo by Linnea Stephan. | The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.
For questions about this event, please contact the Public Programs team at publicprograms@huntington.org.
Program fees support our mission to promote education in the arts, humanities, and botanical sciences.
Top image: Participants will enjoy readings and a performance inspired by the work of women writers featured in the exhibition “Stories from the Library: From Brontë to Butler.” | The Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens.
