This event is in the past.It took place on May 11, 2026 at The Chapel.
PlayPlayKronos Quartet marks Allen Ginsberg's 100th birthday with a rare performance of "Howl" alongside an all-star cast of poets and musicians. It's a one-night collision of avant-garde strings, spoken word, and counterculture history you won't find anywhere else.
Literary celebration
Avant-garde classical
Poetry performance
Counterculture history
Tips
🔊spectacular sound even from the very back
⏰get there early for better views
🪑venue has unusual pew seating along the sides
Kronos Quartet with Poets performing Howl and other poems
Mission District
PlayPlayKronos Quartet marks Allen Ginsberg's 100th birthday with a rare performance of "Howl" alongside an all-star cast of poets and musicians. It's a one-night collision of avant-garde strings, spoken word, and counterculture history you won't find anywhere else.
Literary celebration
Avant-garde classical
Poetry performance
Counterculture history
Tips
🔊spectacular sound even from the very back
⏰get there early for better views
🪑venue has unusual pew seating along the sides
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