Events
We’re proud to host thoughtful programming from author signings to book launch events, creative community conversations and brand pop-ups. Our favorite time of the week? Sundays at 3:30 for storytime in the kids’ corner.
June Storytime At Bird’s
Join us at 3:30 on Sundays in June for story time in the kids’ corner! We have a special interactive read that you won’t want to miss, a sweet Father’s Day story, and a book read by the author herself!
Open play mahjong at bird’s bookstore
Flock to Bird’s for an evening of open play mahjong every other Thursday in June and July. Tiles and snacks on us!
DUST - An Accidental Time Capsule: Conversation and Screening
Join Bird’s Bookstore on June 18th in welcoming author David Searcy and director Mark Birnbaum in a discussion on the making and meaning behind DUST - An Accidental Time Capsule.
Backstock Vintage Pop-Up
Join us on Saturday, June 20th, from 10-4 PM for a pop-up with Backstock Vintage. Expect artist-made ceramics, brass collectibles, bookends, Chinoiserie, Bitossi, Dansk, and much more.
Susan Unger: The Art of Susan Unger: Imperfect Impermanent Incomplete
An evening at Bird’s Bookstore celebrating textiles, art, and conversation with Susan Unger, moderated by Mili Suleman, on June 24 from 6–7:30 PM.
Flight Club: Whistler by Ann Patchett
We’ve opened up three nights— June 30th, July 1st, or July 2nd—at 7 PM for our inaugural monthly book club meeting as we discuss Ann Patchett’s captivating new novel, Whistler.
Emily Harryman: Plain Jane Sourdough
It's a sourdough 'stravaganza at Bird's! Join us on August 21st from 6-7:30 PM in celebrating Emily Harryman's debut cookbook, Plain Jane Sourdough, with samples, starter, and loaves.
Norm Diamond: What is Left Behind
Norm Diamond will be in-store on June 10th from 4-5, signing copies of “What Is Left Behind: Stories From Estate Sales”, his book of images from the wild world of Dallas estate sales.
Evan leroy: New School Barbecue
Join us at YETI Dallas on June 1st from 5-7 PM to celebrate the launch of Evan LeRoy's new cookbook, New School Barbecue. Bird’s Bookstore is proudly selling copies on-site.
Lionel Morrison: Modernism in Context
Bird’s is thrilled to welcome renowned architect Lionel Morrison for a book talk and signing to celebrate his newly released book of work, Modernism in Context, Homes by Lionel Morrison.
La Ligne x Erin Walsh: The Art of Intentional Dressing
Join La Ligne Dallas on May 15th for a book signing with celebrity stylist Erin Walsh to celebrate her new book, The Art of Intentional Dressing. Bird’s Bookstore is proud to be the bookseller for this event.
Judy Williamson: Paper Girl’s WOrld
Join us on May 13th from 4-5 for a book signing with local photographer, Judy Williamson.
LTO Vintage Art Pop-up, curated by Harris Vintage
Join us on May 9th from 10-4 for a pop-up with LTO, vintage art curated by Harris Vintage.
Sabrina Rudin: Healthy with a Side of Happy
Join us for a book talk and signing with Sabrina Rudin, owner of Spring Cafe Aspen, celebrating her cookbook, Healthy with a Side of Happy.
Teacher Appreciation Week
Teacher Appreciation Week is Monday, May 4th - Friday, May 8th, and Bird’s is proud to support through teacher discounts, an in-store raffle, and grab-n-go gifts.
May Storytime Schedule
Join us for a full month of Sunday storytimes in May! In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, our picks explore feelings, connection, and the beautiful mess of being human.
indie bookstore day
Join us in-store on Saturday, April 25th, to celebrate Indie Bookstore Day for the first time! We’ll have limited edition merch, scoops from Gelato La Boca, and some pretty great in-store giveaways.
Alexandra Sifferlin: The Elusive Body
Bird’s is thrilled to welcome Alexandra Sifferlin, NYT Editor and author of The Elusive Body: Patients, Doctors, and the Diagnosis Crisis, for a seated book talk and signing.
Sarah Damoff: The Bright Years
Join us for a book talk and signing between local author Sarah Damoff and Kelsey Hency, celebrating the paperback release of Damoff’s debut novel,The Bright Years.
rocky’s matcha pop-up
Join us in welcoming rocky’s matcha for an in store for a pop-up on Saturday, April 18th. Enjoy a curated menu of matcha drinks, matcha tins and merch, and an extra tasty, special strawberry matcha pop tart by Cades Cakes.
Ditta Baron Hoeber: Without You
Join us for a poetry reading with Ditta Baron Hoeber. Poet, artist, and author of Without You, a newly released, powerful sequence of poems about love and loss.
Sapna Punjabi: Dal Chawal
Join us as we celebrate the 1-year release Sapna Punjabi’s debut cookbook, Dal Chawal. Featuring a seated conversation between Punjabi and Brian Reinhart, D Magazine’s dining critic a book signing with Punjabi, and bites from the book.
May Storytime Schedule
Join us for three storytime Sunday’s in April! We’re especially excited about the storytime + kids yoga session on April 12th.
Laura Hope Whitaker: The Joy Exchange
Join us in welcoming Laura Hope Whitaker for a book signing celebrating her debut novel, The Joy Exchange.
Jill Sayre & Helen Martin Ippolito: In The Wake of Broken Hearts
Join us for a seated conversation and book signing with co-authors Jill Sayre and Helen Martin Ippolito as they discuss the story behind the true story “In the Wake of Broken Hearts”.
Henry Horenstein: Miles and Miles of Texas
Bird’s is thrilled to host photographer Henry Horenstein, for a seated conversation with Michael Thomas, celebrating his book Miles and Miles of Texas. Following the chat, we will be screening Horenstein’s short film, Spoke.
Jill Sayre: on wings of stone and light
Join us for a book signing of On Wings of Stone and Light by local author Jill Sayre.
March Storytime at Bird’s
Our March storytime schedule is here! Join us for storytime every Sunday this month at 3:30 in the kids’ corner.
"Beth is Dead" Book Talk and Signing with Katie Bernet
Join us for an intimate seated conversation between Katie Bernet and Brooke Fossey, celebrating Bernet's debut novel, "Beth is Dead".
“Le Flâneur: Paris” Book Talk and Signing
Join Steven Visneau and Cassandra Black for a discussion on the creative partnership between a photographer, a printer, and a bookstore.
“Auntie Ann’s Letter”: Behind the Book with Sarah Moskowitz
Join us in conversation with Sarah Moskowitz as she takes us behind the scenes in the writing of Auntie Ann’s Letter.
“Trust Your Gut” with Jennifer Fisher
Meet Jennifer Fisher, jewelry designer & wellness advocate, at Bird’s Bookstore in Dallas for a signing of her new cookbook, Trust Your Gut.
