The New Short Fiction Series, billed as...

The New Short Fiction Series, billed as “L.A.’s only live literary magazine,” will present “The Meantime,” a new novella by Ann Nietzke, Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Lankershim Arts Center, 5108 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. Featured will be spoken-word artist Sally Shore, plus guest performers Marina Palmier Gonzalez, Dian Kobayashi and Cheryl Tyre Smith. $10. (323) 662-7900.

Douglas E. Winter will read from his first novel, “Run,” and sign bookplates at 6 tonight at Dark Delicacies, 4213 W. Burbank Blvd., Burbank. (818) 556-6660.

Carlye’s House of Pain, an evening of spoken word and music featuring Andrea Louise, June Melby, Heather Long and E.C. Archibeque, takes the stage Saturday at 8 p.m. at Exile Books & Music, 14925 Magnolia Blvd., Sherman Oaks. $5 cover. (818) 986-6409.

Author Kent Braithwaite signs and discusses his new mystery, “The Wonderland Murders,” Sunday at 3 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 16461 Ventura Blvd., Encino. Lynn Capehart signs her new book, “Vitamin Remedies That Really Work!” Monday at 7:30 p.m. (818) 380-1636.

Authors Dan Fante (“Chump Change”) and Robert Steven Rhine (“My Brain Escapes Me”) will read and discuss their work Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Bookstar, 12136 Ventura Blvd., Studio City. (818) 505-9528.