Readings & Events
Greenlight Bookstore
Brooklyn, NY
Viscera Book Launch Party
August 22, 7:30 PM
Join me and a few of my favorite people and poets for the Viscera launch party at Greenlight Bookstore with special guests Jennifer Murphy, Regie Cabico, Stephen Colman, and Bassey Ikpi.
Featured Poet @ The Nuyorican
August 25, 10 PM
Nuyorican Poets Café
New York, NY
Come for the featured poet (me!) and stay for the iconic Friday Night Poetry Slam hosted by Jive Poetic. VIP tickets ($35 in advance via the Nuyo website) are guaranteed entry before 10pm. Doors open for General Admission (pay $25 at the door) at 10pm as space permits.
Narrative 4 celebrates Viscera
September 6, 6 PM
Swift Hibernian Lounge
New York, NY
Join Narrative 4 for a night of poetry celebrating the release of Viscera, the debut collection from N4 Artists Network Director Felice Belle, with special guest poet Babalwa Tetyana and Emcee Alondra Marmolejos. Hosted by N4 Co-Founder Colum McCann.
Author Talk @ Brooklyn Public Library
Central Library, Adult Learning Center, 3rd Fl
Brooklyn, NY
September 11, 10 AM
September 14, 6 PM
So excited to read for my former students and colleagues at Brooklyn Public Library’s Central Adult Learning Center. There are limited seats available to the public. RSVPs required.
Origin Stories:
Brooklyn Book Festival Bookend
September 25, 1 PM
St. Francis College, Auditorium
Brooklyn, NY
“Origin Stories” aren't just for superheroes. Students and faculty from the St. Francis College MFA Program share selections highlighting origin stories of themselves, their writing, or the protagonists of their work, with Caroline Hagood, Jive Poetic, Clarence A. Haynes, Felice Belle, Theo Gangi, Keyshawn Griffith, and Marielena Gomez.
[at] The Intersection:
The Apollo's Festival of Arts and Ideas
October 7, 12:30 PM
Apollo Theater Soundstage
Harlem, NY
From art, pop culture, politics and consumerism Black creatives are impacting the global consciousness like never before. Meet us [at] The Intersection for a weekend-long festival to explore the incredible range of Black innovation shaping our world. Curated by The Apollo’s Artist in Residence Ta-Nehisi Coates. Don’t miss this convening of artists, creatives, and thinkers at the center of Black creativity—where art and ideas come to life. #attheintersection
Changing the World with Stories:
N4 Artists Network Series
October 24, 7:00 PM
University Center Auditorium, UTC
Chattanooga, TN
October 26, 5:30 PM
McMullan Lecture Hall, Millsaps College
Jackson, MS
In celebration of Narrative 4’s 10th anniversary, join bestselling authors and N4 Artists Network chairs, Colum McCann and Ishmael Beah for a conversation series exploring how storytelling can broaden perspectives and change the world. Moderated by N4 Artists Network Director, Felice Belle, each event will feature guest artists including, Sybil Baker, Christian Collier, Talamieka Brice, and Ellen Ann Fentress.
Narrative 4:
10 Years of Yes!
November 6, 7:00 PM
Symphony Space
New York, NY
Join Narrative 4 for a night of celebration and inspiration as we hear the stories of our artists, educators, students and philanthropists from around the world. Enjoy performances by Sting, Terry Tempest Williams, Gabriel Byrne, Lila Azam Zanganeh, Colm Mac Con Iomaire, Colum McCann, Ishmael Beah and many more N4 world-renowned artists (not to mention our superstar students and educators!). Don’t miss what is sure to be one of the most exciting and memorable nights of 2023!
TOGETHER – with Poets & Musicians
on a Sunday Afternoon
December 1, 4:00 PM
FiveMyles Gallery
Brooklyn, NY
Enjoy the surprise and delight of poetry, music, and art in a relaxed salon atmosphere. With Kate Gardner, Travis Montez, Katie Ann Turner, and The Aaron Irwin Trio.