Lit City literary event listings are presented by Just Buffalo (www.justbuffalo.org)

December 17

Clifford Bell: A Full Life. 7pm. Long-time Buffalo businessman, community activist, and politician reads from his poems and other writings. Talking Leaves Books, 3158 Main Street (837-8554 / www.tleavesbooks.com).

December 18

David Brown: Elusive Chauffeur. 4pm. Reading and book-signing with the author of a murder mystery that takes place in and around Western New York. Shoppe on Main, 2714 South Main Street, Newfane (778-5273).

Richard Reisem, Davis Steele, Andy Olenik: Exploring Local Architecture. 4:30pm. Preservation Buffalo Niagara presents three noted authors/photographers to discuss and sign their books on Buffalo and New York State architecture. Buffalo City Hall, 65 Niagara Square (851-4200 / www.ci.buffalo.ny.us).

December 19

Stop, Look, and Listen Poetry Series. 2pm. Featured readers and open mic readings. Impact Artist Gallery, Tri Main Building, 2495 Main Street (884-5239 / impactartist.wordpress.com).