UPCOMING IN NYC VIEW CALENDAR Filtering by: “POETRY” Aug 15 POETRY, LITERATURE Jennae Cecelia (DEEP IN MY FEELS) launch Jennae Cecelia Friday, August 15, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Strand Book Store - Broadway (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Jul 14 LITERATURE, POETRY Mary Jo Bang (PARADISO by Dante Alighieri) translation with Mónica de la Torre Monday, July 14, 2025 7:30 PM 8:30 PM Greenlight Bookstore (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Jul 13 POETRY, LIFESTYLE THE 14TH ANNUAL NEW YORK CITY POETRY FESTIVAL (July 12-13) Sunday, July 13, 2025 11:00 AM 6:00 PM Nolan Park - Governors Island (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Jul 12 POETRY, LIFESTYLE THE 14TH ANNUAL NEW YORK CITY POETRY FESTIVAL (July 12-13) Saturday, July 12, 2025 11:00 AM 6:00 PM Nolan Park - Governers Island (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Jul 11 POETRY, LITERATURE SMALL PRESS POETRY NIGHT feat. Elizabeth T. Gray Jr, Terrence Arjoon, Farid Matuk, Arianne Ayu Alizio, and Rachel Blau DuPlessis Friday, July 11, 2025 6:30 PM 7:30 PM McNally Jackson - Seaport (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Jul 9 POETRY, LITERATURE Marissa Davis (END OF EMPIRE) with Sasha Burshteyn and A.D. Lauren-Abunassar Wednesday, July 9, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Books Are Magic - Montague (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Jul 9 LIFESTYLE, POETRY Jonathan Hollingsworth (FLACO) and Leonard Schwartz & illustrator Heide Hatry (FLACOFOLIO) dual launch Wednesday, July 9, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Barnes & Noble - Upper West Side (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Jun 30 POETRY, LITERATURE Max McDonough (PYTHON WITH A DOG INSIDE) and July Westhale (MOON MOON) Monday, June 30, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Books Are Magic - Smith (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Jun 22 LITERATURE, POETRY Molly Olguín (THE SEA GIVES UP ON THE DEAD) with Jason Schneiderman (SELF PORTRAIT OF ICARUS AS A COUNTRY ON FIRE) Sunday, June 22, 2025 3:00 PM 4:00 PM Bureau of General Services–Queer Division (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Jun 20 POETRY, LIFESTYLE JUNETEENTH PARTY WITH SPOKEN BLACK GIRL panel feat. Dr. Shameka Poetry Thomas and Katonya Trent with Rowana Abbensetts-Dobson Friday, June 20, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Greenlight Bookstore (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Jun 13 POETRY, LITERATURE Emily Skillings (TANTRUMS IN AIR) and Lara Mimosa Montes (THE TIME OF THE NOVEL) dual launch Friday, June 13, 2025 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Powerhouse - Arena (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Jun 13 POETRY, LITERATURE Stephanie Niu (I WOULD DEFINE THE SUN) and Juliana Chang (SO LONG THIS WOUND STAYED OPEN) debut poets Friday, June 13, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Yu & Me Books (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Jun 13 POETRY, LITERATURE Emily Skillings (TANTRUMS IN AIR) and Lara Mimosa Montes (THE TIME OF THE NOVEL) dual launch Friday, June 13, 2025 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Powerhouse - Arena (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Jun 13 POETRY, LITERATURE Ry Cook (FREAK OF NATURE) chapbook with special guests Paolo Javier, Emily Simon, Mónica de la Torre, and Timothy Donnelly Friday, June 13, 2025 6:30 PM 7:30 PM McNally Jackson - Seaport (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Jun 11 MEMOIR-BIOGRAPHY, POETRY Chyana Marie Sage (SOFT AS BONES) with Kinsale Drake Wednesday, June 11, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM The World's Borough Bookshop (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Jun 11 POETRY, LITERATURE Translator Haleh Liza Gafori (WATER by Rumi) in conversation with Terrance Hayes Wednesday, June 11, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Community Bookstore (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Jun 10 POETRY, LITERATURE Reginald Dwayne Betts (DOGGEREL) with Imani Perry Tuesday, June 10, 2025 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 92NY (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Jun 6 POETRY, LITERATURE QUEER RAGE Poetry Reading feat. Ashna Ali, Bakar Wilson, Jennifer MacKenzie, danilo machado, Alexis Aceves Garcia, James Loop Friday, June 6, 2025 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Hive Mind Books (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Jun 6 LITERATURE, POETRY Editors Yoseli Castillo Fuertes & Alicia Anabel Santos's (PÁJAROS, LESBIANAS Y QUEERS ¡A VOLAR!: An LGBTQ+ Anthology of Dominican Transnational Writers) with Charles Rice-Gonzalez Friday, June 6, 2025 7:00 PM 8:30 PM Recirculation (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Jun 5 POETRY, LITERATURE Tessa Bolsover (CRANE) with Zoe Brezsny and Jen Fisher Thursday, June 5, 2025 7:30 PM 8:30 PM Topos Too (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Jun 5 LITERATURE, POETRY CARI.LIT: A Celebration of Caribbean Literature feat. Christina Cooke (BROUGHTUPSY), Soraya Palmer (THE HUMAN ORIGINS OF BEATRICE PORTER AND OTHER ESSENTIAL GHOSTS), and Jive Poetic (SKIP TRACER) Thursday, June 5, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM The Urbane Arts Club (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Jun 5 MEMOIR-BIOGRAPHY, POETRY Edward Hirsch (MY CHILDHOOD IN PIECES: A Stand-Up Comedy, a Skokie Elegy) launch Thursday, June 5, 2025 7:00 PM 8:30 PM Strand Book Store - Broadway (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Jun 5 POETRY, LITERATURE BI, BI, BI panel feat. Carley Moore (HEART LESS), Sue Landers (WHAT TO CARRY INTO THE FUTURE), and Amy Shearn (ANIMAL INSTINCT) Thursday, June 5, 2025 6:30 PM 8:00 PM Lofty Pigeon Books (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Jun 4 LITERATURE, POETRY National Book Foundation (5 UNDER 35) Ceremony feat. Stacie Shannon Denetsosie, Megan Howell, Maggie Millner, Alexander Sammartino and Jemimah Wei Wednesday, June 4, 2025 7:00 PM 10:00 PM Littlefield (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Jun 2 POETRY, LITERATURE Elaine Sexton (SITE SPECIFIC: New and Selected Poems) Monday, June 2, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Book Culture - 112th (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → Jun 1 POETRY, MEMOIR-BIOGRAPHY HUDSON PIER WOMEN panel feat. Chocolate Waters (MELTING IN YOUR MOUTH), Stephanie Dickinson (HARLOW/SMITH POSTCARDS: Icons in Black and White), and Sharon Silber Sunday, June 1, 2025 4:00 PM 5:30 PM Recirculation (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → May 28 LITERATURE, POETRY Patricia Spears Jones (THE BELOVED COMMUNITY) and Jacqueline Woodson (REMEMBER US) with Mahogany L. Browne Wednesday, May 28, 2025 7:00 PM 8:15 PM The Center for Fiction (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → May 25 POETRY, LIFESTYLE BROOKLYN POETS POETRY FESTIVAL (May 23rd - May 25th 2025) Sunday, May 25, 2025 8:30 AM 7:00 PM Brooklyn Poets (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → May 24 POETRY, LIFESTYLE s3: LINCOLN CENTER POETRY FESTIVAL (May 23rd - May 24th 2025) Saturday, May 24, 2025 4:00 PM 8:00 PM David Geffen Hall (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → May 24 POETRY, LIFESTYLE BROOKLYN POETS POETRY FESTIVAL (May 23rd - May 25th 2025) Saturday, May 24, 2025 8:30 AM 7:00 PM Brooklyn Poets (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → May 23 POETRY, LITERATURE Poetry reading feat. Aiden Farrell, Elizabeth Willis, Farnoosh Fathi, Latif Askia Ba, and Seoyoung Park Friday, May 23, 2025 6:30 PM 7:30 PM McNally Jackson - Seaport (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event → VIEW LIST VIEW CALENDER
Aug 15 POETRY, LITERATURE Jennae Cecelia (DEEP IN MY FEELS) launch Jennae Cecelia Friday, August 15, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Strand Book Store - Broadway (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Jul 14 LITERATURE, POETRY Mary Jo Bang (PARADISO by Dante Alighieri) translation with Mónica de la Torre Monday, July 14, 2025 7:30 PM 8:30 PM Greenlight Bookstore (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Jul 13 POETRY, LIFESTYLE THE 14TH ANNUAL NEW YORK CITY POETRY FESTIVAL (July 12-13) Sunday, July 13, 2025 11:00 AM 6:00 PM Nolan Park - Governors Island (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Jul 12 POETRY, LIFESTYLE THE 14TH ANNUAL NEW YORK CITY POETRY FESTIVAL (July 12-13) Saturday, July 12, 2025 11:00 AM 6:00 PM Nolan Park - Governers Island (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Jul 11 POETRY, LITERATURE SMALL PRESS POETRY NIGHT feat. Elizabeth T. Gray Jr, Terrence Arjoon, Farid Matuk, Arianne Ayu Alizio, and Rachel Blau DuPlessis Friday, July 11, 2025 6:30 PM 7:30 PM McNally Jackson - Seaport (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Jul 9 POETRY, LITERATURE Marissa Davis (END OF EMPIRE) with Sasha Burshteyn and A.D. Lauren-Abunassar Wednesday, July 9, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Books Are Magic - Montague (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Jul 9 LIFESTYLE, POETRY Jonathan Hollingsworth (FLACO) and Leonard Schwartz & illustrator Heide Hatry (FLACOFOLIO) dual launch Wednesday, July 9, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Barnes & Noble - Upper West Side (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Jun 30 POETRY, LITERATURE Max McDonough (PYTHON WITH A DOG INSIDE) and July Westhale (MOON MOON) Monday, June 30, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Books Are Magic - Smith (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Jun 22 LITERATURE, POETRY Molly Olguín (THE SEA GIVES UP ON THE DEAD) with Jason Schneiderman (SELF PORTRAIT OF ICARUS AS A COUNTRY ON FIRE) Sunday, June 22, 2025 3:00 PM 4:00 PM Bureau of General Services–Queer Division (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Jun 20 POETRY, LIFESTYLE JUNETEENTH PARTY WITH SPOKEN BLACK GIRL panel feat. Dr. Shameka Poetry Thomas and Katonya Trent with Rowana Abbensetts-Dobson Friday, June 20, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Greenlight Bookstore (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Jun 13 POETRY, LITERATURE Emily Skillings (TANTRUMS IN AIR) and Lara Mimosa Montes (THE TIME OF THE NOVEL) dual launch Friday, June 13, 2025 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Powerhouse - Arena (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Jun 13 POETRY, LITERATURE Stephanie Niu (I WOULD DEFINE THE SUN) and Juliana Chang (SO LONG THIS WOUND STAYED OPEN) debut poets Friday, June 13, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Yu & Me Books (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Jun 13 POETRY, LITERATURE Emily Skillings (TANTRUMS IN AIR) and Lara Mimosa Montes (THE TIME OF THE NOVEL) dual launch Friday, June 13, 2025 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Powerhouse - Arena (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Jun 13 POETRY, LITERATURE Ry Cook (FREAK OF NATURE) chapbook with special guests Paolo Javier, Emily Simon, Mónica de la Torre, and Timothy Donnelly Friday, June 13, 2025 6:30 PM 7:30 PM McNally Jackson - Seaport (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Jun 11 MEMOIR-BIOGRAPHY, POETRY Chyana Marie Sage (SOFT AS BONES) with Kinsale Drake Wednesday, June 11, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM The World's Borough Bookshop (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Jun 11 POETRY, LITERATURE Translator Haleh Liza Gafori (WATER by Rumi) in conversation with Terrance Hayes Wednesday, June 11, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Community Bookstore (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Jun 10 POETRY, LITERATURE Reginald Dwayne Betts (DOGGEREL) with Imani Perry Tuesday, June 10, 2025 8:00 PM 9:00 PM 92NY (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Jun 6 POETRY, LITERATURE QUEER RAGE Poetry Reading feat. Ashna Ali, Bakar Wilson, Jennifer MacKenzie, danilo machado, Alexis Aceves Garcia, James Loop Friday, June 6, 2025 7:00 PM 9:00 PM Hive Mind Books (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Jun 6 LITERATURE, POETRY Editors Yoseli Castillo Fuertes & Alicia Anabel Santos's (PÁJAROS, LESBIANAS Y QUEERS ¡A VOLAR!: An LGBTQ+ Anthology of Dominican Transnational Writers) with Charles Rice-Gonzalez Friday, June 6, 2025 7:00 PM 8:30 PM Recirculation (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Jun 5 POETRY, LITERATURE Tessa Bolsover (CRANE) with Zoe Brezsny and Jen Fisher Thursday, June 5, 2025 7:30 PM 8:30 PM Topos Too (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Jun 5 LITERATURE, POETRY CARI.LIT: A Celebration of Caribbean Literature feat. Christina Cooke (BROUGHTUPSY), Soraya Palmer (THE HUMAN ORIGINS OF BEATRICE PORTER AND OTHER ESSENTIAL GHOSTS), and Jive Poetic (SKIP TRACER) Thursday, June 5, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM The Urbane Arts Club (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Jun 5 MEMOIR-BIOGRAPHY, POETRY Edward Hirsch (MY CHILDHOOD IN PIECES: A Stand-Up Comedy, a Skokie Elegy) launch Thursday, June 5, 2025 7:00 PM 8:30 PM Strand Book Store - Broadway (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Jun 5 POETRY, LITERATURE BI, BI, BI panel feat. Carley Moore (HEART LESS), Sue Landers (WHAT TO CARRY INTO THE FUTURE), and Amy Shearn (ANIMAL INSTINCT) Thursday, June 5, 2025 6:30 PM 8:00 PM Lofty Pigeon Books (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Jun 4 LITERATURE, POETRY National Book Foundation (5 UNDER 35) Ceremony feat. Stacie Shannon Denetsosie, Megan Howell, Maggie Millner, Alexander Sammartino and Jemimah Wei Wednesday, June 4, 2025 7:00 PM 10:00 PM Littlefield (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Jun 2 POETRY, LITERATURE Elaine Sexton (SITE SPECIFIC: New and Selected Poems) Monday, June 2, 2025 7:00 PM 8:00 PM Book Culture - 112th (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
Jun 1 POETRY, MEMOIR-BIOGRAPHY HUDSON PIER WOMEN panel feat. Chocolate Waters (MELTING IN YOUR MOUTH), Stephanie Dickinson (HARLOW/SMITH POSTCARDS: Icons in Black and White), and Sharon Silber Sunday, June 1, 2025 4:00 PM 5:30 PM Recirculation (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
May 28 LITERATURE, POETRY Patricia Spears Jones (THE BELOVED COMMUNITY) and Jacqueline Woodson (REMEMBER US) with Mahogany L. Browne Wednesday, May 28, 2025 7:00 PM 8:15 PM The Center for Fiction (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
May 25 POETRY, LIFESTYLE BROOKLYN POETS POETRY FESTIVAL (May 23rd - May 25th 2025) Sunday, May 25, 2025 8:30 AM 7:00 PM Brooklyn Poets (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
May 24 POETRY, LIFESTYLE s3: LINCOLN CENTER POETRY FESTIVAL (May 23rd - May 24th 2025) Saturday, May 24, 2025 4:00 PM 8:00 PM David Geffen Hall (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
May 24 POETRY, LIFESTYLE BROOKLYN POETS POETRY FESTIVAL (May 23rd - May 25th 2025) Saturday, May 24, 2025 8:30 AM 7:00 PM Brooklyn Poets (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →
May 23 POETRY, LITERATURE Poetry reading feat. Aiden Farrell, Elizabeth Willis, Farnoosh Fathi, Latif Askia Ba, and Seoyoung Park Friday, May 23, 2025 6:30 PM 7:30 PM McNally Jackson - Seaport (map) Google Calendar ICS Learn more View Event →