READINGS Wednesday 10/11 GOD IS NO LAUGHING MATTER Author Julia Cameron discusses ...
GOD IS NO LAUGHING MATTER
Author Julia Cameron discusses book which explores contemporary spiritualism in America; Barnes & Noble, 160 E. 54th St. (3rd Ave.), 212-750-8033; 5:30, free.
MALACHY MCCOURT
Irish author reads from new autobiography Singing My Him Song at Rocky Sullivan's, 129 Lexington Ave. (betw. 28th & 29th Sts.), 212-752-3871; 8, free.
Thursday 10/12
Creating both life & Language
Emily Hipchen, Karen McElmurray, Lisa Dierbeck & Janice Eidus read poetry on moms who are artists, discussion follows; Bluestockings 172 Allen St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-777-6028; 7, free.
DOGRUN
Reading of Arthur Nersesian's (The Fuck Up) lastest work by actress Sasha Kahn, discussion w/author follows; KGB, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-505-3360; 7:30, free.
LIBRETTOLAND
Ishmael Reed & Kenward Elmslie read poetry w/musical accompaniment; Riverside Branch Library, 127 Amsterdam Ave. (betw. 65th & 66th Sts.), 212-870-1810; 6, free.
Douglas Maritn & Henry Flesh
Authors read from new works at Housing Works Used Book Café, 126 Crosby St. (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-334-3324; 7, free
Friday 10/13
¡ATREVIDOS!
Panel of lesbian & gay authors incl. Aliana Troyano, Jamie Manrique, Janis Astor de Vae & Emauel Xavier read from recent works at Union Sq. Barnes & Noble, 33 E. 17th St. (betw. B'way & Park Ave. S.), 212-253-0810; 6:30, free.
PINK PONY
Author Evie Ivy reads from The First Woman Who Danced at Pink Pony, 176 Ludlow St. (betw. Houston & Stanton Sts.), 212-253-1922; 7, $5.
THE STONE WOMAN
Author Tariq Ali reads new work at Brecht Forum; 122 W. 27th St. (betw. 6th & 7th Aves.), 212-242-4201; 7:30, $6.
WITCHES, BITCHES & WENCHES
"Women in the Arts Night" feat. readings by Felice Bell, Fiona Capuano, Annavie Herman, Michelle Wolf, Deborah Meyers & Olga Maire plus musicians & art; East End Ensemble, 228 Livingston St., 2nd fl. (betw. Hoyt & Elm Sts.), Bklyn., 718-403-9248; 6:30, $10 contrib.
Saturday 10/14
GLAM SLAM
The House of Xavier pres. glamour, slam poetry & performance art at Nuyorican Poets Cafe, 236 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 212-505-8183; 10, $12.
KNITTING FACTORY
Paul Balderes hosts weekly open mic; Knitting Factory, 74 Leonard St. (betw. B'way & Church St.), 212-219-3055; 6, $5.
OPEN POETRY READING
All welcome to read at Nomad's Choir, 133 W. 4th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & MacDougal St.), 718-932-8007; 3, $2.
Roberto Tejada & Rachel Levitsky
Poets read from recent works at Double Happiness, 173 Mott St. (betw. Broome & Delancey Sts.), 212-941-1282; 4, $4.
Sunday 10/15
CENTERFOLD
Weekly poetry reading & open mic feat. Rita Ashdale; 263 W. 86th St. (B'way), 212-866-4454; 5:45, contrib.
LAST OF THE BEAT GENERATION
Poet Evan reads at The Greenwich Village Bistro, 13 Carmine St. (betw. 6th Ave. & Bleecker St.), 212-206-9777; 7:30, 1 drink min.
NIGHT OF READINGS
Authors George Dickerson, Bob Slaymaker, Rebecca Wolff & Mimi Yamazaki read at Cornelia St. Cafe, 29 Cornelia St. (6th Ave.), 212-989-9319; 7, $5 incl. 1 drink.
OUR UNORGANIZED READING (O.U.R.)
Spoken word every Sunday, hosted by Bob Hart, J.D. Rage, Carl Herr, Peter Kerns & Bruce Weber?no time limit, no list, no features, no b.s.; ABC No Rio, 156 Rivington St. (betw. Suffolk & Clinton Sts.), 718-638-7039; 3, contrib.
POETRY SLAM @ URBANA
Open mic feat. slam poet Sou Macmillan; CB's Gallery, 313 Bowery St. (Bleecker St.), 212-443-9921; sign-up at 7, $5.
Monday 10/16
KAUZUO ISHIGURO & MICHAEL ONDAATJE
Author & poet reads at 92nd St. Y's Unterberg Poetry Center, 1395 Lexington Ave. (92nd st.), 212-996-1100; 8, $15.
A LITTLE BIT LOUDER
House of Woman feat. poet Eve Stern & poetry dance troupe Mahina Movement, Guy LeCharles Gonzales hosts?2-for-1 drinks; 13, 35 E. 13th St. (University Pl.), 212-979-6677; sign-up at 7, $5.
READING BETWEEN A &B
Poets Olga Broumas, Annie Lanzillotto & Meghan Cleary read at 11th St. Bar, 510 11th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-475-6562; 8, free.
SATURN READING SERIES
Weekly open mic feat. Bret Axel, John Chism, Bill Duke & Su Polo host; 129 E. 15th St. (betw. Irving Pl. & 3rd Ave.), 212-598-4820; 7:30, $3.
Tuesday 10/17
NILES ELLIOT GOLDSTEIN
Author reads & discusses God at the Edge about divine experiences; Park Slope Barnes & Noble, 267 7th Ave. (6th St.), 718-832-9066; 7:30, free.
SIRENA SILENA
Presentation of work by Mayra Santos-Febres, reception follows at Americas Society, 680 Park Ave. (68th St.), RSVP 212-249-8950, ext.369; 6, call for price.