This event is in the past.It took place on July 12, 2025 at Governors Island Ferry.
Catch live poetry readings on Governors Island with Manhattan skyline views as your backdrop. Local poets perform under open skies at this outdoor festival: bring a blanket, find a spot on the grass, and let words wash over you.
Island escape
Live poetry
Summer festival
Skyline views
Tips
đąferry runs every 30 minutes, $5 round trip
đ§șbring a blanket and find grass seating
đarrive early to claim a shady spot
The New York City Poetry Festival - Dreams In Hiding Writing
Whitehall
Catch live poetry readings on Governors Island with Manhattan skyline views as your backdrop. Local poets perform under open skies at this outdoor festival: bring a blanket, find a spot on the grass, and let words wash over you.
Island escape
Live poetry
Summer festival
Skyline views
Tips
đąferry runs every 30 minutes, $5 round trip
đ§șbring a blanket and find grass seating
đarrive early to claim a shady spot
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