This event is in the past.It took place on November 2, 2025 at Torn Page.
Gather in a Chelsea living room to honor departed poets and artists with readings, music, and community altar offerings. Bring a memory object, poem, or dish to share as performers celebrate "living flames" like Alice Notley and Lyn Hejinian.
Literary salon
Poetry readings
Community altar
Book launch
Tips
🕯️bring a memory object or poem for the altar
🍽️food, drink, and flowers welcome to share
📚triple book party for Scappettone, Javier, and Gardner
Living Room Festival for Day of the Dead
Chelsea
Gather in a Chelsea living room to honor departed poets and artists with readings, music, and community altar offerings. Bring a memory object, poem, or dish to share as performers celebrate "living flames" like Alice Notley and Lyn Hejinian.
Literary salon
Poetry readings
Community altar
Book launch
Tips
🕯️bring a memory object or poem for the altar
🍽️food, drink, and flowers welcome to share
📚triple book party for Scappettone, Javier, and Gardner
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