Voices at Brannan Center

‍Stephan Pastis
25 Years of Pearls Before Swine

Sunday, June 6, 2027
3pm
Tickets: $55 - $75
Member Tickets: $41.25 - $67.50

Join acclaimed cartoonist and bestselling author Stephan Pastis for a lively conversation celebrating the release of Pearls Jubilee: Celebrating 25 Years of Pearls Before Swine. Best known as the creator of the award-winning syndicated comic strip Pearls Before Swine, Pastis has delighted readers around the world with his sharp wit, unforgettable characters, and satirical take on everyday life.
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A three-time National Cartoonists Society winner for Best Newspaper Comic Strip and recipient of the prestigious Reuben Award for Cartoonist of the Year, Pastis is also the author of the bestselling Timmy Failure series, the Trubble Town graphic novels, and Looking Up, as well as the co-writer of Disney's Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made.
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Celebrate 25 years of Pearls Before Swine as Pastis shares stories from the strip's remarkable journey, reflects on its enduring appeal, and discusses the creation of this special anniversary collection. Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering his work for the first time, this promises to be an entertaining and insightful event filled with humor, behind-the-scenes stories, and plenty of laughs.

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