Some Literary Events/ January 7-January 15

All events free unless otherwise noted.

January 8 (7 pm) Miguel Ildefonso at McNally Jackson. One of the most renowned poets of the New Peruvian style, Miguel Ildefonso (Los Desmoronamientos Sinfónicos, Hipocampo, 2008) will hold a presentation of his work and life to the general public. At McNally Jackson Books, 52 Prince Street. For more information, call 212-274-1160.

January 9 (3 pm - 5 pm) Teatro IATI's Tertulia 2010. Teatro IATI welcomes the new year with a collaboration between artists involved in the performing, visual and language arts. In the form of an open mic session, various artists will showcase their talents. Reservations are required and can be made here.You may reserve seats for more than one person, but please be considerate and make a reservation only if everyone is able to attend, as space is limited. At Teatro IATI, 64 East 4th Street. For more information, call 212-505-6757.

January 10 (12 pm - 2 pm) Annecy Baez at the Acentos Writers Workshop. The acclaimed hands-on writing series organized by Acentos Foundation welcomes the author of Viajeros del Rocio: 25 Narradores Dominicanos de la Diaspora and Riverine: An Anthology of Hudson Valley Writers. RSVP is required by sending an email to fish@louderarts.com. Please bring proper identification to the event. At the Eugenio María de Hostos Community College, Room A-329, 475 Grand Concourse, Bronx. For more information, click here or call 917-209-4211.

January 10 (8:30 pm-10 pm) Bonafide Rojas at Culture Shock. Dedicated to showcasing diversity in the arts by promoting New York's established and upcoming performing artists and filmmakers, Culture Shock creates a space for a multi-arts community in the Lower East Side. This Sunday at Culture Shock, a poetry performance by Bonafide Rojas will be held alongside film and music performances by others artists. At 200 Orchard (Lower East Side), 200 Orchard Street (between Stanton and Houston Street). For more information, call 212-253-7000.

January 11 (8 pm) Erica Fabri at LouderArts Project Reading Series. Erica Miriam Fabri will read from her latest book Dialect of a Skirt for the LouderArts Project Reading Series at Bar 13. The reading will also feature music by special guest Robin Andre as well as a musical / poetry collaboration between Fabri and Andre. The event has a cover of $6. At Bar 13, 35 East 13th Street and University Place. For more information, call 212-979-6677.

January 15 (7 pm) Domício Coutinho at McNally Jackson. Soho's bookstore welcomes Brazilian novelist and founder of the Brazilian Endowment for the Arts, Domício Coutinho (Duke, the Dog Priest, Green Integer, 2009) as he presents his latest work. Event will be held in English and Portuguese. At McNally Jackson Books, 52 Prince Street. For more information, call 212-274-1160.