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131 @. 10th St. btw 2nd and 1st Ave. New York City, New YorkGet Directions
Over 120 poets, musicians, and dancers convene for the 30th incarnation of this all day affair, organized by The Poetry Project. Starting late enough for some of us to have recovered, it goes into the night. $12
If that's not enough, or too much money, the Bowery Poetry Club is hosting an "Alternative New Year's Day Reading," which also begins at 2 and is free.