Uncle Bobbie's welcomes Veronica Chambers for a book talk and signing of her newest publication, "Queen Bey: A Celebration of the Power and Creativity of Beyoncé Knowles-Carter." Even if you're not a member of the Beyhive, you'll want to come out for this book event! This collection of essays includes writing by Michael Eric Dyson, Lena Waithe, Brittney Cooper, Melissa Harris-Perry and more! This event is FREE and books will be available for purchase. She'll be in conversation with Klancy Miller and Lise Funderburg, authors of the respective titles, Cooking Solo and Black, White, Other.

Join us for an inspiring evening honoring individuals from The Times’s “Overlooked” series — distinguished, pioneering women and people of color whose lives weren’t covered by Times obituaries. The event will feature artists who are honorees of the YBCA 100 — a list of people, organizations and movements recognized by San Francisco’s Yerba Buena Center for the Arts. Spoken-word poet FreeQuency, singer Martha Redbone and the a cappella ensemble Vocal Rush will perform pieces inspired by the obits. The Times is partnering with YBCA to bring you bold new works of theater, dance, visual art and more. The event will also feature a panel discussion with Times journalists: “Overlooked” editor Amy Padnani, archival story editor Veronica Chambersand Opinion columnist Jamelle Bouie. Moderated by Race/Related editor Lauretta Charlton.

Channel your inner diva at this special celebration of one of the world’s most influential artists. Timed to the release of Queen Bey, New York Times editor Veronica Chamber's buzzworthy new anthology of writing on the multi-talented pop culture goddess, this will be a thought-provoking deep-dive into the Beyoncé phenomenon. As Chambers, one of the world’s foremost “Beyologists”, explores the meaning and impact of Beyoncé’s cultural ascent, we’ll enjoy dazzling video highlights, Beyoncé trivia, “Lemonade” drink specials, and more. Bring your Bey Hive and kick off the weekend in style!

Book sale and signing to follow.

In conversation with Sherrill Sutherland, Content Editor for The Globe and Mail’s Opinion section.