All events free unless otherwise noted. Programs are subject to last-minute cancellation; we urge the reader to check with the venue's website or to call for reconfirmation.
May 7 (6:30 - 9:00 pm) Book Presentation: Carmen Mojica. LatinosNYC presents Hija de mi Madre: A Celebration of Womanhood and Book Release Party, featuring authors Carmen Mojica, Vanessa Martir, Peggy Robles-Alvarado, Caroline Rothstein, and Alicia Anabel Santos. At the Nuyorican Poets Cafe, 236 East 3rd Street (between Avenues B and C). For more information, click here or call 212-780-9386 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 212-780-9386 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
May 7 (6:30 pm) Book Presentation: Vicente Echerri. The Cuban Cultural Center of New York presents Vicente Echerri's works, Casi de Memorias and Doble Nueve. With the participation of author, poet Maya Islas, and professor Anke Birkenmaier. Free, with RSVP at ccony@aol.com. At Columbia University's Casa Hispánica, 612 West 116th Street. For more information, call 212-854-4187 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 212-854-4187 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
May 7 (7:00 pm) Spanish Book Club at McNally Jackson. Led by Javier Mola, the Spanish Book Club is a monthly meeting to discuss works by the greatest writers from Latin America and Spain. This month's book is Roberto Bolaño's El III Reich. In Spanish. At McNally Jackson, 52 Prince Street. For more information, click here or call 212-274-1160 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 212-274-1160 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
May 8 (10:00 pm - 12:00 am) The Capicu Show Mother's Day Open Mic. This week, Capicu radio show will host a special Mother's Day open mic. If you have ideas or poems, email the radio show at RadioCapicu@gmail.com. Listen to the radio show at http://www.urbanlatinoradio.fm.
May 8 (10:00 pm - 12:00 am) The Capicu Show Mother's Day Open Mic. This week, Capicu radio show will host a special Mother's Day open mic. If you have ideas or poems, email the radio show at RadioCapicu@gmail.com. Listen to the radio show at http://www.urbanlatinoradio.fm.
May 8 (12:00 am - 6:00 pm) NYC Latina Writer's Group. All-day Writing Session to hone your literary skills. Participants are asked to bring a work in progress. Entry is $10. Send email to Alicia Anabel Santos at alicia.anabel@gmail.com or Ellie at babybloo1@hotmail.com for the address. For more information, click here.
May 9 (12:00 - 2:00 pm) Thomas Sayers Ellis at Acentos Writers Workshop. The acclaimed hands-on writing series organized by Acentos Foundation welcomes Thomas Sayers Ellis. 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 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 917-209-4211 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
May 11 (4:30 - 6:30 pm) Open Space for Youth at El Museo del Barrio. The Peace Poets Collective facilitates a weekly interactive gathering for teenagers to create their own safe space and feel como en casa. Group meets every Tuesday at El Museo del Barrio's El Taller, 1230 Fifth Avenue. For more information, click here or call 212-831-7272 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 212-831-7272 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
May 11 (6:30 - 8:00 pm) Terry Maldonado at La Casa Azul Bookstore. Join award-winning author of Secret Saturdays for a lively discussion on language, identity and cultural heritage. Presented by Barrio Book Club at El Museo de El Barrio. RSVP is required. To RSVP for this event and directions, email lacasaazulbookstore@gmail.com. At El Museo del Barrio's El Café, 1230 Fifth Avenue. For more information, click here or call 212-831-7272 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 212-831-7272 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
May 11 (7:30-10:00 pm) Live Storytelling at El Museo del Barrio. "The Moth: Saints and Sinners" is part of El Museo's evening of live storytelling that celebrates the ability of stories to expose the commonality of the human experience, and to satisfy a vital human need for connection. $35 general admission ($30 for Moth and El Museo members). To buy tickets, click here. At El Museo del Barrio, El Teatro, 1230 Fifth Avenue. For more information, click here or call 212-831-7272 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 212-831-7272 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
May 13 (4 pm - 6 pm) Literature for Youth. Authors Elisha Miranda, Torrey Maldonado, Sofía Quintero and Guest of Honor Nicholasa Mohr will read from their writings for young people. Followed by a Q&A and book signing. At the East Harlem Café, 1651 Lexington Avenue (at 104th Street)
May 13 (7:00 - 10:00 pm) Four Dominican Writers in New York. Authors Jochy Herrera, Dinorah Coronado, Arturo López Rosario, and Jimmy Valdez will read from their recent works. At the Comisionado Dominicano de Cultura en Estados Unidos, 541 West 145th Street, 2nd Floor. For more information, click here or call 212-234-8149 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 212-234-8149 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
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