Some Literary Events/ December 3-December 11

All events are free unless otherwise noted. 

December 3 (7 pm) Javier Marías at the New York Public Library. In conversation with Paul Holdengräber, the reknown Spanish writer will discuss the third instalment of his three-part novel Your Face Tomorrow -- Poison, Shadow, and Farewell (New Directions, 2009). Tickets: $25 general admission and $15 for library donors, students, and seniors with valid identification. At the South Court Auditorium, Stephen A. Schwartzman Building,  5th Avenue and 42nd Street. For directions and to buy tickets, click here. For further information, call 212-930-0855. 

December 3 (7 - 9 pm) Sabrina Lastman at the Juan Carlos. The King Juan Carlos I of Spain Center's Poetry Series presents vocalist and educator Sabrina Lastman in a performance based on poems by the recently deceased Uruguayan author Idea Vilariño.  In Spanish. Reception to follow. At the King Juan Carlos I of Spain Center, New York University, 53 Washington Square South. For more information, call 212-998-3650.

December 6 (12 pm - 5 pm) Meet the Authors at La Casa Azul's Holiday Book Sale. Join La Casa Azul Bookstore this December for the annual holiday book sale. Spending your money with locally-owned independent businesses puts it to work directly helping your local economy. During the book sale at 3pm, buyers will have the opportunity to meet with authors Sergio Troncoso, Daniel Serrano, and Ivan Sanchez. At East Harlem Café, 1651 Lexington Avenue @ 104th Street. For more information, call 212-831-7272. 

December 7 (8 pm - 9 pm) Poetry Reading. Select pieces from this week's theme, "Closure", will be chosen and presented at The Red Room Lounge with an open invitation to friends, family and neighbors. Poets in attendance include Cynthia K. Paulino and Connie Vasquez. At the Red Room Lounge, One Bennett Avenue @ 181st Street. For more information, call 917-975-2690. 

December 9 (7 pm - 10 pm) Lemon Anderson at 310 Lounge. Join us for the celebration of the author's book release of his critically acclaimed stage memoirs, County of Kings. Excerpts from the memoirs will be read, while the author will be at hand to sign books. $25 open bar from 7-9 pm. Please RSVP by Tuesday, December 8th to lemonprojectnews@gmail.com. At 310 Lounge, 310 Bowery St. For more information, call 212-477-1979.

December 11 (10 pm) Nuyorican Friday Night Poetry Slam. The first poetry slam in New York City was held at the Nuyorican Poets Café in 1989, and to this day, the poetry slam is still going strong. Today’s Nuyorican Poetry Slam is the result of a tradition of talented hosts, amazing performers, and heart-stopping performances. Please arrive early (suggested arrival is 9:15 pm). Admission is 10$. Hosted by Mahogany Browne. At the Nuyorican Poets Café, 236 East 3rd between Avenue B and C, Reverend Pedro Pietri Way. For more information, call 212-780-9386.

December 11 (6:30 pm - 11 pm) 3rd Annual "Pa'l Pueblo" Charity Holiday Drive. Capicu Poetry in association with Notice Lounge has partnered together once more to host the 3rd Annual"Pa'l Pueblo" Charity Holiday Drive. Toy donations and proceeds from the door will benefit children of Brooklyn's Bushwick United Head Start "Toys For Head Start" program. This event will be hosted by co-founder Papo Swiggity and will feature  "Parranda" style music, a delicious Latino holiday buffet, and Nuyorican/Urban poetry. $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, NY. For more information, call 718-954-1066. 

December 11 (6 pm) Tertulia at the Cervantes. The prestigious Mexican editor Juan García de Oteyza, currently director of the Aperture Foundation will talk about his career in Spain, Mexico, and the United States and a presentation of "The Publishing World: From Literature to Philosophy". At Instituto Cervantes's La Galería, 211 East 49th Street (between 3rd and Second Avenues). For more information, call 212-308-7720.