Discover the NYC homes and haunts of 10 famous poets, from Allen Ginsberg to Patti Smith to Walt Whitman, Henry David Thoreau and the Beat Generation writers.
The shimmering light of Coney Island’s amusement parks and the strong bonds of the local community have inspired residents and
Discover how Staten Island inspired the poetry and other literary works of the Harlem-born writer Audre Lorde!
Poems will soon be popping up on scenic piers, bucolic tree-lined paths, and historical structures in parks throughout the five
The Beat Generation left their impact on New York City by frequenting bars, disrupting social norms, and immortalizing the city in writing.
Join in on the fun at the Poetry Brothel's annual Holiday Party at Brooklyn's House of Yes with live poetry readings, burlesque, live jazz, and more!
Experience an immersive and intimate night of poetry, music, mysticism and more at the Poetry Brothel's "The Big Easy" inside NYC's speakeasy The Back Room.
The Sonnet Project site is a growing archive of videos for Shakespeare's sonnets, growing by about 2 videos per week.
In the Back Room Bar of LES, the Poetry Brothel takes you to back to the Prohibition era, promising to entertain you with their unique poetry experience.