Sarah Jones, Sandra María Esteves and Julius Caesar Set For The Nuyo

Greetings from the Nuyorican Poets Cafe! We have big news this week.

Tony-winning playwright and performer Sarah Jones will return to the Nuyo for a limited run of performances in January and February. These shows will feature Sarah's best-known characters as well as all-new material. The performance dates are Jan 17, 18, 21, 23, 24, 28 29 and Feb 1, 4, 7, 11, 14, 15 and 28. You can buy tickets for these shows by visiting our calendar page here.

- This Wednesday night (12/15), renowned poet Sandra María Esteves performs at the Nuyo with accompaniment by Latin jazz greats Bobby Sanabria, Ray Martinez and Ibrahim González. Esteves is one of the founding poets of the Nuyorican, and her work has influenced a generation of Latino writers. The event will also include an open mic, hosted by Jesus Papoleto Melendez and Mariposa, two of the Cafe's favorite poets. Sandra María Esteves will return to the Nuyorican on December 19 for a symposium about her work. Check out the flier for these events; tickets are available via the links below.

- Rome Neal's exciting adaptation of Shakespeare's Julius Caesar set in Africa continues at the Cafe through December 19. Performances take place Thursday through Saturday at 7PM and Sunday at 3PM; see below for further details.

Monday, December 13

7.30pm Moth Community Showcase
MothSHOP Showcase
$5 at the door
Read a recent New York Times article that features this event.

Tuesday, December 14

7.00 pm Moth Story Slam
MothSHOP Showcase
$7 at the door

Wednesday, December 15

6.00 pm DivaNations: Sandra Maria Esteves in Concert & Open Mic
- BUY TICKETS NOW
DivaNationsSandra Maria Esteves in concert featuring The Ibrahim
Gonzalez Trio with Bobby Sanabria, Ray Martinez and Ibrahim Gonzalez, and special guest Marilyn Idaka Worrell.
The open mic is hosted by Jesus Papoleto Melendez and Mariposa.
$12 at the door, $10 presale, $7 w/ valid student ID

9.00pm Wednesday Night Slam Open Mic
Hosted by Jive Poetic
$7 at the door

Thursday, December 16

7.00 pm Rome Neal's Adaptation of William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar Set in Africa - BUY TICKETS NOW
$20 at the door, $15 presale or w/ valid student ID

9:00 pm Latin Jazz Jam
Featuring Hector Martignon
$ 7 at the door, $5 w/ valid student ID

Friday, December 17

7.00 pm Rome Neal's Adaptation of William Shakespeare's Julius Caesar set in Africa - BUY TICKETS NOW
$20 at the door, $15 presale or w/ valid student ID

10.00 pm Friday Night Poetry Slam
Hosted by Mahogany Browne
$ 10 at the door

Saturday, December 18

7.00 pm Rome Neal's Adaptation of William Shakespeare's Julius
Caesar set in Africa - BUY TICKETS NOW
$20 at the door, $15 presale or w/ valid student ID

10.00 pm WORDS: Hip0hop & Poetry Showcase
$12 at the door

Sunday, December 19

1.00 pm Beyond the Verse: an in-depth conversation with
Sandra Maria Esteves - BUY TICKETS NOW
$7 at the door, $5 w/ valid student

3.00 pm Rome Neal's Adaptation of William Shakespeare's Julius
Caesar set in Africa - BUY TICKETS NOW
$20 at the door, $15 presale or w/ valid student ID

7.00 pm The Fresh Fruit Playhouse - BUY TICKETS NOW
Hosted by Robert Urban for an evening of eclectic entertainment and an auction of Strange & Fabulous Items to benefit the Fresh Fruit Festival.
$10 at the door

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