The inaugural “Melrose Bellow” literary festival will be held on Saturday, Nov. 12 at 13 restaurants, bars and businesses on Melrose Avenue.

Curated by Conrad Romo, the festival will feature more than 75 performers, including readings from Writ Large Press/Chiwan Choi, Write Bloody Press/Derrick Brown, ONTHEBUS publisher Jack Grapes, Melissa Chadburn and poet Brendan Constantine. Venues include The Village Idiot and the Groundlings G3 Stage, as well as other businesses along Melrose Avenue from Poinsettia Place to Gardner Street. Admission is free.

For information and schedule, visit www.melrosebellow.com.