The Poetry Brothel is a unique and immersive poetry event that takes poetry outside classrooms and lecture halls and places it in the lush interiors of a bordello. The Poetry Brothel presents a rotating cast of poets, each operating within a carefully crafted character, who impart their work in public readings, spontaneous eruptions of poetry, and most distinctly, as purveyors of private poetry readings on beds, chaise lounges, and in private rooms. For a small fee, all of the poets are available for these sequestered readings at any time during the event. Of course, any true brothel needs a good cover; The Poetry Brothel's is an immersive cabaret, offering live music, burlesque, magic, vaudeville, and fortune-tellers, with newly integrated themes, performances, and installations at each event.
Line Up will be announced soon, and you can get more details here.
Come for the happy hour from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m., where your first drink is on The Strand. The show will start at 8 p.m.
The event is presented in conjunction with National Poetry Month, the world's largest literary celebration, now in its 21st year.
You can purchase a $50 ticket, which will include a $10 gift card to Strand, a small book of poetry, and admission to the event. You can also purchase a VIP ticket for $75 and include a gift bag, 2 private readings, and more. The event will be located in the Strand's 3rd floor Rare Book Room. Guest entry at 826 Broadway at 12th Street.