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21 free poetry readings, book signings, author readings in New York City (NYC) Sun, 05/29/2022 - and on...

Not a day goes by in New York City (NYC) without a free poetry reading or a book signing or a book reading by a famous or not yet famous author. Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides!

        

Poetry Reading | New Poetry: Love Poems in Quarantine / Howdie-Skelp


Two celebrated writers, Sarah Ruhl and Paul Muldoon, to celebrate the publication of their new books, both lyrical and ambitious works which grapple with pandemics, quarantine, and the crises of our times. In Love Poems in Quarantine Sarah Ruhl, an award-winning, multi-genre writer grapples with the pandemic, death of George Floyd, and other crises of our times in gnomic poems written from inside the purgatory (and sudden revelations) of quarantine. The poems in Howdie-Skelp, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Paul Muldoon's new collection, include a nightmarish remake of The Waste Land, an elegy for his fellow Northern Irish poet Ciaran Carson, a heroic crown of sonnets that responds to the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, a translation from the ninth-century Irish, and a Yeatsian sequence of ekphrastic poems that call into question the very idea of an "affront" to good taste.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Tue, May 31
7:00 pm
$5
Poetry Readings, May 31, 2022, 05/31/2022, New Poetry: Love Poems in Quarantine / Howdie-Skelp

Book Signing | SCUMB Manifesto: A Collection of Collages


This book introduces photographer Justine Kurland’s own uncompromising initiative: the Society for Cutting Up Men’s Books. This volume presents a collection of collages Kurland created by cutting up and reconfiguring photobooks by male artists, as she went through the process of purging her own library of roughly 150 books by straight white men that have monopolized the photographic canon. The nature of collage — heterogeneous, pulled apart, shape shifting, disrupted, cyborg, fantasy — has long made it a feminist strategy in life and in art. Kurland's ritual is restorative and loving: each work is a reclamation of history; a dismemberment of the patriarchy; a gender inversion of the usual terms of possession; and a modest attempt at offsetting a life of income disparity.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Jun 2
6:00 pm
Free
Book Signings, June 02, 2022, 06/02/2022, SCUMB Manifesto: A Collection of Collages

Reading | An Evening with the 2022 One Story Literary Debutantes (online)


One Story’s annual Literary Debutante Ball is a send-up of the debutante balls of old: instead of featuring young society ladies, it honors One Story authors who have published their first books in the past year. Featuring emerging authors Omer Friedlander, Michelle Hart, Gwen E. Kirby, Lydia Conklin, Kate Folk, Aamina Ahmad, and Arinze Ifeakandu.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Thu, Jun 2
7:30 pm
Free
Readings, June 02, 2022, 06/02/2022, An Evening with the 2022 One Story Literary Debutantes (online)

Poetry Reading | Multidisciplinary Poetry Reading


Welcome viento and Ms. Boogie for an evening of poetry. These talented, multi-hyphenate artists are sure to impress guests with their moving and insightful approach to verse. Ms.Boogie is an Afro-Latina Brooklyn-based MC and activist. Sex appeal, independence, and the power of femininity are at the top of her agenda as an artist. Meanwhile, viento izquierdo ugaz is a multidisciplinary artist who considers the effect of migration on the visual language of their lineage.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Fri, Jun 3
7:00 pm
Free
Poetry Readings, June 03, 2022, 06/03/2022, Multidisciplinary Poetry Reading

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Poet Mahogany L. Browne a continuation of her ongoing on-site residency. Underground features some of the world’s most acclaimed and most promising authors reading their works at this bar lounge of thought-provoking and politically driven spoken word poetry and wordplay, supported by a live DJ.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jun 4
8:00 pm
Free
Readings, June 04, 2022, 06/04/2022, S3 Underground: Seen. Sound. Scribe.

Reading | S3 Underground: Seen. Sound. Scribe.


Poet Mahogany L. Browne a continuation of her ongoing on-site residency. Underground features some of the world’s most acclaimed and most promising authors reading their works at this bar lounge of thought-provoking and politically driven spoken word poetry and wordplay, supported by a live DJ.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jun 11
8:00 pm
Free
Readings, June 11, 2022, 06/11/2022, S3 Underground: Seen. Sound. Scribe.

Author Reading | The Cactus and Snowflake at Work - How the Logical and Sensitive Can Thrive Side by Side


Author Devora Zack hosts an interactive discussion of her latest book, a funny and profound workplace guide, "The Cactus and Snowflake at Work - How the Logical and Sensitive Can Thrive Side by Side". Attendees will have the opportunity to do a personality self-assessment and get an autographed copy of the book. Free book giveaway.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jun 15
12:00 pm
Free
Author Readings, June 15, 2022, 06/15/2022, The Cactus and Snowflake at Work - How the Logical and Sensitive Can Thrive Side by Side

Poetry Reading | Poets on the Plaza


After the past few years, we could all use a little more poetry in our lives. This is an open air performance of thought-provoking and politically driven spoken word, poetry readings and insightful wordplay presented by a mix of the world’s most acclaimed and most promising authors. Each evening will feature multiple artist-authors, handpicked with an emphasis on diversity of lived experience and unique perspective.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jun 15
6:00 pm
Free
Poetry Readings, June 15, 2022, 06/15/2022, Poets on the Plaza

Reading | Inque: Literary Magazine Reading with Joyce Carol Oates and Others


A party celebrating Inque, featuring readings from Catherine Lacey, Joyce Carol Oates, and Kathryn Scanlan. This is a beautiful annual literary magazine dedicated to extraordinary new writing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
Fri, Jun 17
6:00 pm
Free
Readings, June 17, 2022, 06/17/2022, Inque: Literary Magazine Reading with Joyce Carol Oates and Others

Reading | S3 Underground: Seen. Sound. Scribe.


Poet Mahogany L. Browne a continuation of her ongoing on-site residency. Underground features some of the world’s most acclaimed and most promising authors reading their works at this bar lounge of thought-provoking and politically driven spoken word poetry and wordplay, supported by a live DJ.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jun 18
8:00 pm
Free
Readings, June 18, 2022, 06/18/2022, S3 Underground: Seen. Sound. Scribe.

Poetry Reading | Poets on the Plaza


After the past few years, we could all use a little more poetry in our lives. This is an open air performance of thought-provoking and politically driven spoken word, poetry readings and insightful wordplay presented by a mix of the world’s most acclaimed and most promising authors. Each evening will feature multiple artist-authors, handpicked with an emphasis on diversity of lived experience and unique perspective.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jun 29
6:00 pm
Free
Poetry Readings, June 29, 2022, 06/29/2022, Poets on the Plaza

Poetry Reading | Poetry Reading: Maps, Oceans, Otherwise (online)


Poets Craig Santos Perez and Aracelis Girmay will read excerpts of their work, for the exhibition A Thousand Secrets.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jul 9
4:00 pm
Free
Poetry Readings, July 09, 2022, 07/09/2022, Poetry Reading: Maps, Oceans, Otherwise (online)

Reading | S3 Underground: Seen. Sound. Scribe.


Poet Mahogany L. Browne a continuation of her ongoing on-site residency. Underground features some of the world’s most acclaimed and most promising authors reading their works at this bar lounge of thought-provoking and politically driven spoken word poetry and wordplay, supported by a live DJ.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jul 9
8:00 pm
Free
Readings, July 09, 2022, 07/09/2022, S3 Underground: Seen. Sound. Scribe.

Poetry Reading | Poets on the Plaza


After the past few years, we could all use a little more poetry in our lives. This is an open air performance of thought-provoking and politically driven spoken word, poetry readings and insightful wordplay presented by a mix of the world’s most acclaimed and most promising authors. Each evening will feature multiple artist-authors, handpicked with an emphasis on diversity of lived experience and unique perspective.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jul 13
6:00 pm
Free
Poetry Readings, July 13, 2022, 07/13/2022, Poets on the Plaza

Reading | S3 Underground: Seen. Sound. Scribe.


Poet Mahogany L. Browne a continuation of her ongoing on-site residency. Underground features some of the world’s most acclaimed and most promising authors reading their works at this bar lounge of thought-provoking and politically driven spoken word poetry and wordplay, supported by a live DJ.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jul 16
8:00 pm
Free
Readings, July 16, 2022, 07/16/2022, S3 Underground: Seen. Sound. Scribe.

Author Reading | Also A Poet: by NY Times-bestselling Author Ada Calhoun


Ada Calhoun reads and discusses her latest book, Also A Poet: Frank O'Hara, My Father, and Me. In a staggering memoir, the author is tracing her fraught relationship with her father and their shared obsession with a great poet, Frank O'Hara. Ada Calhoun is the author of St. Marks Is Dead, Wedding Toasts I'll Never Give, and Why We Can't Sleep. She has written for the New York Times, the New Republic, and the Washington Post.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Sun, Jul 17
3:00 pm
Free
Author Readings, July 17, 2022, 07/17/2022, Also A Poet: by NY Times-bestselling Author Ada Calhoun

Poetry Reading | Poets on the Plaza


After the past few years, we could all use a little more poetry in our lives. This is an open air performance of thought-provoking and politically driven spoken word, poetry readings and insightful wordplay presented by a mix of the world’s most acclaimed and most promising authors. Each evening will feature multiple artist-authors, handpicked with an emphasis on diversity of lived experience and unique perspective.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jul 20
6:00 pm
Free
Poetry Readings, July 20, 2022, 07/20/2022, Poets on the Plaza

Reading | S3 Underground: Seen. Sound. Scribe.


Poet Mahogany L. Browne a continuation of her ongoing on-site residency. Underground features some of the world’s most acclaimed and most promising authors reading their works at this bar lounge of thought-provoking and politically driven spoken word poetry and wordplay, supported by a live DJ.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Jul 23
8:00 pm
Free
Readings, July 23, 2022, 07/23/2022, S3 Underground: Seen. Sound. Scribe.

Poetry Reading | Poets on the Plaza


After the past few years, we could all use a little more poetry in our lives. This is an open air performance of thought-provoking and politically driven spoken word, poetry readings and insightful wordplay presented by a mix of the world’s most acclaimed and most promising authors. Each evening will feature multiple artist-authors, handpicked with an emphasis on diversity of lived experience and unique perspective.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Wed, Jul 27
6:00 pm
Free
Poetry Readings, July 27, 2022, 07/27/2022, Poets on the Plaza

Reading | S3 Underground: Seen. Sound. Scribe.


Poet Mahogany L. Browne a continuation of her ongoing on-site residency. Underground features some of the world’s most acclaimed and most promising authors reading their works at this bar lounge of thought-provoking and politically driven spoken word poetry and wordplay, supported by a live DJ.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Aug 6
8:00 pm
Free
Readings, August 06, 2022, 08/06/2022, S3 Underground: Seen. Sound. Scribe.

Reading | S3 Underground: Seen. Sound. Scribe.


Poet Mahogany L. Browne a continuation of her ongoing on-site residency. Underground features some of the world’s most acclaimed and most promising authors reading their works at this bar lounge of thought-provoking and politically driven spoken word poetry and wordplay, supported by a live DJ.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Sat, Aug 13
8:00 pm
Free
Readings, August 13, 2022, 08/13/2022, S3 Underground: Seen. Sound. Scribe.
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