All events free unless otherwise noted.
December 10 (7pm) CEMI Underground presents Poetic Serenade. Come to Taller Boricua and CEMI Underground's open mic poetry night, hosted by poet Carmen D. Lucca with musical accompaniment by Julio Rosaly. $7 at the door. At Taller Boricua's Multi Arts Space at the Julia de Burgos Cultural Center, 1680 Lexington Avenue. For more information, call 212-831-4333.
December 10 (9 pm - 11 pm ) Just Add Sound: Open Mic. Grassroots Community Space will be hosting its final open mic of the year, a recurring events that falls on the 2nd Thursday of each month. Sign up is first come, first serve. All ages welcome. At Grassroots Community Space, 54 Coles Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302. For more information, email info@grassrootscommunityspace.com
December 11 (6 pm) Tertulia at el Cervantes. Juan García de Oteyza, Executive director of Aperture Foundation, will talk with the audience about his career as publisher in Spain, Mexico, and the United States. At Instituto Cervantes's La Galería, 211 East 49th Street (between 3rd and Second Avenues). For more information, call 212-308-7720.
December 11 (6:30 pm - 11 pm) "Pa'l Pueblo" Charity Holiday Drive. Capicu Poetry and Cultural Showcase and Notice Lounge present their 3rd Annual Benefit for Bushwick United Head Start "Toys For Head Start" program. Toy donations and door proceeds will go to the children. Hosted by Papo Swiggity and featuring Parranda style music, a delicious Latino holiday buffet, and Nuyorican/Urban poetry. Tickets: $10 reserved admission, $15 at door. To reserve tickets or make a donation, click here. At Notice Lounge, 198 Union Avenue (between Broadway & Montrose), Brooklyn. For more information, call 718-954-1066.
December 11 (6:30 pm - 11 pm) "Pa'l Pueblo" Charity Holiday Drive. Capicu Poetry and Cultural Showcase and Notice Lounge present their 3rd Annual Benefit for Bushwick United Head Start "Toys For Head Start" program. Toy donations and door proceeds will go to the children. Hosted by Papo Swiggity and featuring Parranda style music, a delicious Latino holiday buffet, and Nuyorican/Urban poetry. Tickets: $10 reserved admission, $15 at door. To reserve tickets or make a donation, click here. At Notice Lounge, 198 Union Avenue (between Broadway & Montrose), Brooklyn. For more information, call 718-954-1066.
December 13 (12 pm - 5 pm ) La Caza Azul's Book Sale. Join La Casa Azul Bookstore this December for its annual holiday book sale. Guest appearances by local authors throughout the day. At East Harlem Café, 1651 Lexington Avenue (@ 104th).
December 18 (Starts 10 pm) Nuyorican Friday Night Poetry Slam. Since 1989, an ever growing New York City's tradition. Please arrive early (suggested arrival is 9:15 pm). Admission: 10$. Hosted by Mahogany Browne. At the Nuyorican Poets Cafe, 236 East 3rd Street (Reverend Pedro Pietri Way) between Avenue B and C. For more information, click here or call 212-780-9386.
December 13 (12 pm) Acentos Writers Workshop Welcomes Christina Oliveros. The Acentos Writers Workshop was established with the purpose of nurturing the newer voices in the poetry community. This week, poet and author Christina Olivares will host the workshop. To check out images from past workshops, click here. RSVP is required, email fish@louderarts.com. Participants must have identification before participating in the workshop. At Eugenio María de Hostos Community College, Room A-329, 475 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10451. For more information, call 917-209-4211.
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