READINGS Wednesday 6/21 roberta allen, maggie paley Artists/writers read from works & ...
roberta allen, maggie paley
Artists/writers read from works & take sophisticated look at penis; Bluestockings, 172 Allen St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-777-6028; 7, free.
Lorie marie carlson
Author brings together Latin traditions & fragmented American dreams in new novel The Sunday Tertulia; Union Sq. Barnes & Noble, 33 E. 17th St. (betw. B'way & Park Ave. S.), 212-253-0810; 7:30, free.
allen epstein
Celebrate stylish, dramatic, ancient city that formed hub of a far-flung empire w/author of As the Romans Do: The Delights, Dramas & Daily Diversions of Life in the Eternal City; Lincoln Triangle Barnes & Noble, 1972 B'way (66th St.), 212-595-6859; 7, free.
fiction & literature reading group
John Billings leads discussion of Rick Collignon's Perdido at Barnes & Noble, 240 E. 86th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-794-1962; 7, free.
paul violi, marjorie welish
Poets read from new collections Breakers & The Annotated Here, respectively; Village Barnes & Noble, 4 Astor Pl. (betw. Lafayette St. & B'way), 212-420-0816; 7:30, free.
Thursday 6/22
STEVE BAKER
Author of The Post Modern Animal reads w/wildlife inspired artists Olly & Suzi at New Museum, 583 B'way (betw. Houston & Prince Sts.), 212-734-5134; 6, free.
best of best lesbian erotica
Writers of lesbian erotica Kate Bornsteing, Teresa Cooper, Jane DeLynn & others descend upon Bluestockings to celebrate release of anthology; 172 Allen St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-777-6028; 7:30, free.
dyke tv
Contributors to Best Lesbian Erotica 2000 read works from anthology at Bluestockings, 172 Allen St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-777-6028; 7, free.
the paradise garage keep on dancin'
Mel Cheren, Gabriel Rotello & Brent Nicholson Earle read from book that recaptures excitement of 80s dance scene; Different Light, 151 W. 19th St. (7th Ave.), 212-989-4850; 7, free.
BENJAMIN ZUCKER
Author reads & signs copies of new novel Blue, modeled after Talmud; Rizzoli, 31 W. 57th St. (betw. 5th & 6th Aves.), 212-759-2424; 6, free.
Friday 6/23
GREAT BOOKS READING GROUP
Host Mark Matthew leads discussion of Ford Maddox Ford's The Good Soldier at Village Barnes & Noble, 4 Astor Pl. (betw. Lafayette St. & B'way), 212-420-0816; 7:30, free.
LUNGFULL
Celebrate publication of ninth issue w/editor Brandan Lorber & readers Sharon Mesmer, Kristin Prevallet, Robert Hershon & others at Segue Space, 303 E. 8th St. (betw. Aves. B & C), 212-533-9317; 8, free.
MIRIAM MATHABANE
Author reads from Miriam's Song, memoir of coming-of-age in South Africa; Upper West Side Barnes & Noble, 2289 B'way (82nd St.), 212-362-8835; 7:30, free.
PEOPLE'S CAFE
Monthly open mic dedicated to saving Shaka Sankofa continues w/David Lopez, Carlos Troche, Stephanie Agosto & Carla Smith; People's Cafe, 235 W. 23rd St. (betw. 7th & 8th Aves.), 212-369-3079; 7, $3 contrib.
Saturday 6/24
nomad's choir
Weekly open mic continues at Nomad's Choir, 133 W. 4th St. (betw. 6th Ave. & MacDougal St.), 718-932-8007; 3, $2.
Sunday 6/25
A GATHERING OF TRIBES
Open mic feat. Melissa Hotchins, Thaddeus Rutkowski, Amanda Schaffer & Joanne Sit at Tribes Gallery, 285 E. 3rd St. (betw. Aves. C & D), 212-674-3778; 6, $3.
KGB FICTION
Kaylie Jones reads from novel Celeste Ascending; Kraine Theater, 85 E. 4th St. (betw. 2nd Ave. & Bowery), 212-561-9675; 7, free.
POETRY SLAM
Open mic feat. June Melby w/various accompanists; CB's Gallery, 313 Bowery (Bleecker St.), 212-443-9921; 7, $5.
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.
TEMPLE READING SERIES
Author of Watch Your Mouth Daniel Handler & first time novelist Molly Jong-Fast read at Temple Bar, 332 Lafayette St. (betw. Bleecker & Houston Sts.), 212-925-4242; 7:30, free.
Monday 6/26
RUTH GRUBER
Author reads from Haven, insider's account of little known WWII mission; Lincoln Triangle Barnes & Noble, 1972 B'way (66th St.), 212-595-6859; 7, free.
LOUDERJAM
Slam champion Bryonn Bain performs w/band followed by special appearance by Heather Shayne Blakeslee & open mic; 13, 35 E. 13th St. (University Pl.), 212-979-6677; 7, $3-$5.
JAYNE ANNE PHILLIPS
Author reads from new novel Motherkind which explores spiritual education of children becoming caretakers at Village Barnes & Noble, 4 Astor Pl. (betw. Lafayette St. & B'way), 212-420-0816; 7:30, free.
readings between a & B
Richard Tayson, Joanna Sit, Coleman Hough & Donna Frazier read poetry at 11th St. Bar, 510 E. 11th St. (betw. Aves. A & B), 212-475-6562; 8, call for price.
SATURN READING SERIES
John Chism, Bill Duke & Su Polo host open mic feat. Larry Jafe & Georgia Popoff at Revival, 129 E. 15th St. (betw. 3rd Ave. & Irving Pl.), 212-598-4820; 7:30, $3.
Tuesday 6/27
HARRY ELLISON'S POETS CIRCLE
Weekly poets' circle discusses surreal poetry at Corrado Bakery Cafe, 120 E. 15th St. (Irving Pl.), 718-651-1664; 6:30, $7.
ALEKSANDAR HEMON
Author reads from novella The Question of Bruno at Village Barnes & Noble, 4 Astor Pl. (betw. Lafayette St. & B'way), 212-420-0816; 7:30, free.
ANCHEE MIN
Author reads from Becoming Madame Mao, novel moving from personal to great stage of world history; Lincoln Triangle Barnes & Noble, 1972 B'way (66th St.), 212-595-6859; 7, free.
MYSTERY READING GROUP
Group discusses Robin Hathaway's The Doctor Makes a Dollhouse Call at Union Sq. Barnes & Noble, 33 E. 17th St. (betw. B'way & Park Ave. S.), 212-253-0810; 6:30, free.
the open
Viviana Grell, Frank Robinson & Eman Rimawi host open mic feat. Ana Torres & Blessed by Soul at the Music Room, Village Community School, 272 W. 10th St., (betw. Greenwich & Washington Sts.), 212-691-5146; 7, $3.
one dead drag queen
Mark Richarad Zubro reads from novel about openly gay high school teacher & his star baseball-player/lover at Different Light, 151 W. 19th St. (7th Ave.), 212-989-4850; 7, free.
poetry jam
Vittoria Repetto hosts open mic w/Dot Antionades & Magdalena Alagria at Bluestockings, 172 Allen St. (betw. Stanton & Rivington Sts.), 212-777-6028; 7, free.
read the book/see the movie reading group
Evelyn Castro hosts discussion of Billie Letts' Where the Heart Is at Barnes & Noble, 240 E. 86th St. (betw. 2nd & 3rd Aves.), 212-794-1962; 7, free.
star milk beyond 2000
Open mic feat. James Bighum at Korova Milk Bar, 200 Ave. A. (betw. 12th & 13th Sts.), 718-389-2666; 7:30, $2 & 1 drink min.
susan, john & me
Actors read one act comedy about growing up in post-Beatlemania New York written & directed by Maria Cabrera; Logos Bookstore, 1575 York Ave. (betw. 83rd & 84th Sts.), 212-517-7292; 7:30, free.