# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Greenlight Poetry Salon - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Host Angel Nafis welcomes locally and nationally celebrated poets for a powerfully moving and joyful night of wine, poetry, and performance.About this EventThe Greenlight Poetry SalonHosted by Angel NafisFeaturing Andrés Cerpa, Sarah Kay, Leigh Lucas, and Rachel McKibbensWine reception to followCreated and hosted by poet and former Greenlight bookseller Angel Nafis, Greenlight’s Poetry Salon welcomes locally and nationally celebrated poets for a powerfully moving and joyful evening of wine, poetry, and performance.April's featured readers include celebrated local poet and educator Andrés Cerpa, author of The Palace, charting a family's journey to build a life and home in a world of violence and economic collapse; local founder and co-director of Project VOICE Sarah Kay, author of A Little Daylight Left, a blueprint for discovering beauty in all that makes us human, with her signature wit & wisdom; BOA Edition's A. Poulin Jr. Prize-winning poet Leigh Lucas, author of Splashed Things, a dark humored and deeply moving debut that examines the chaotic terrain of grief following the suicide of a former boyfriend; and two-time New York Foundation for the Arts poetry fellow Rachel McKibbens, author of Pink Elephant, a debut collection of emotionally searing poems depicting the fractured mythology of a family's tumultuous life. Join us for readings from each of these brilliant poets! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brooklyn/the-greenlight-poetry-salon/100001984321400726 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 26.18, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Brooklyn - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Greenlight Bookstore in Fort Greene - **lat**: 40.6861766 - **long**: -73.9745672 - **full address**: Greenlight Bookstore in Fort Greene, 686 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Greenlight Poetry Salon - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/f7e8a4db55917df3bf6f584ac128fa016d8d9da85198773c0afec001d1c69f58-rimg-w1200-h600-dc2d1d16-gmir.jpg?v=1772725159 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Greenlight Poetry Salon being held? - **A:** The Greenlight Poetry Salon takes place on Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Wed, 22 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Greenlight Bookstore in Fort Greene, 686 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for The Greenlight Poetry Salon? - **A:** Tickets for The Greenlight Poetry Salon are priced at USD 26 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionFreeAvailableBook Purchase: The PalaceUSD 26 + USD 2 fee + USD 2 taxAvailableBook Purchase: Splashed ThingsUSD 23 + USD 2 fee + USD 2 taxAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing The Greenlight Poetry Salon? - **A:** The Greenlight Poetry Salon is organized by Greenlight Bookstore. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Greenlight Poetry Salon is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brooklyn, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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