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Poetry and readings in New York City this week: what’s on?

39 events from Tuesday, October 27 to Monday, November 2, 2026. Highlights: Chad Harbach: The Brightness (Strand Book Store, Tuesday, October 27), Be Holding (Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), Thursday, October 29), Thalia Book Club: Arthur C. Clarke's 2001: A Space Odyssey (Symphony Space, Monday, November 2). Free: 5. Busiest venues: Book Club Bar, Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), Strand Book Store.

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Questions and answers

Poetry and readings in New York City this week: how many events?
39 events from Tuesday, October 27 to Monday, November 2, 2026.
Poetry and readings in New York City this week: what are the highlights?
Highlights: Chad Harbach: The Brightness (Strand Book Store, Tuesday, October 27), Be Holding (Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM), Thursday, October 29), Thalia Book Club: Arthur C. Clarke's 2001: A Space Odyssey (Symphony Space, Monday, November 2).
Poetry and readings in New York City this week: which venues?
Busiest venues: Book Club Bar (6), Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM) (5), Strand Book Store (4).
Poetry and readings in New York City this week: is anything free?
Yes. Free: 5, including Instrument Object: Reading Group, Southern Oracles.
Poetry and readings in New York City this week: which day has the most?
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, with 10 events.

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