Jane Fonda in Conversation at The Last Bookstore

Jane Fonda is coming to one of downtown's best-loved rooms for books. On Monday, November 9, she sits down with author Ken Grossinger to talk about his book Art Works, a look at how organizers and artists are creating a better world together. The listing frames the night as an evening of art, activism and organizing, which makes it a natural pick if you are scanning things to do in Los Angeles that go a little deeper than a standard reading.

When: Monday, November 9, 2026, 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Where: The Last Bookstore, 453 South Spring Street, Los Angeles Tickets: $11.49 to $32.49 on Eventbrite

What to expect

The format is a conversation rather than a lecture. Fonda, a longtime activist as well as an actor, joins Grossinger to dig into the ideas in his book. The title points to the relationship between creative work and community organizing, and the flyer pairs the book cover with portraits of both speakers. The listing does not publish a detailed agenda, a signing schedule or a Q&A plan, so check the ticket page before you go if any of those matter to you.

The ticket range is wide, which suggests several ticket types. The page does not spell out what separates them, so compare the options before you buy rather than assuming a higher price means a better seat. Tickets were released in September and sales run through the evening of the event.

About the venue

The Last Bookstore sits in the old Spring Street financial district and is known for its sprawling stacks and its book tunnel, so arriving a little early to browse is half the appeal. The flyer places this event on the ground floor. That is a useful detail if you are planning around accessibility or trying to find your way in on a busy night.

Getting there

Spring Street downtown is easy to reach by Metro. The B and D lines stop at Pershing Square, a short walk away, and paid garages and lots are scattered through the surrounding blocks. Monday evening traffic can be heavy, so leave extra time if you are driving in. Dinner nearby before a 7:00 PM start is easy to arrange in the Historic Core.

If you are building a week around LA events this weekend and the days after, this one lands on the following Monday, so it works as a mid-month plan. For more nights like it, browse our arts and culture listings or the downtown Los Angeles page, and keep an eye on upcoming events Los Angeles readers are already saving.