Spoken Word Events in New York City Including Lectures, Readings, Speeches, and More.
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New York Yak
A site dedicated to listing spoken word events in New York City. The site, NewYorkYak.com focuses exclusively on events where the public can hear authors of fiction, poetry, cookbooks, business, health and 10 other categories read from and discuss their work. Most of the events are free or nominal charge. In New York City, there are several events each day where one can see celebrities
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- In New York City, hear experts talk on the subjects of religion, health, sports, entertainment, poetry, business and more? Visit this comprehensive web site for spoken word events in the city and boroughs.
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You can see some of the most important people in their fields at a bookstore, library, a Y, or a college event because they are promoting a book. New York Yak is the one place to find out about these speaking events.
- Steven Pinker
- Michael Palin of Monty Python
- Larry David
- Jim Cramer
- Joy Behar
- Art Spiegelman
- Julia Cameron
- Kirk Douglas
- Bruce Dern
- Dave Eggers
- Frank Rich
- Joe Namath
- Plus Nobel Prize Winners, Pulizter Prize Winners, World Renowned Experts, Famous Artists and Architects and much more
Are you a bookstore owner, publisher, author, public speaker?
Visit New York Yak to add a listing describing where events you are sponsoring or speaking at occur.
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Venues in New York City Where Talks, Readings and Lectures are Given
- The New York Public Library
- You'll find great speakers on topics from history to art to personal finance appear at the main branches as well as local libraries.
- Mcnally Robinson Bookstores
- A small chain of Bookstores in the city with a wealth of speaking events including fiction and non-fiction and book parties.
- Pete's Candy Store
- A reading series where literary icons take the stage.
- Science in the City
- Hear scientists and educators, including Nobel Laureates speak.
- The New School
- From film to literature, the New School offers events--mostly during the school year.
- Reading Series in Brooklyn
- Past readers have included Andre Aciman, Jonathan Ames, Paul Auster, A.M. Homes, Marty Beckerman, Thomas Beller. On hiatus for the summer.
- KGB Bar
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- Cornelia Street Cafe
- West Village cafe readings.
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