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Seriously Celebrating “The New Yorker: From Cover to Cover”

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater · 7:00 pm

House of SpeakEasy and The New Yorker return to Joe’s Pub for another Seriously Entertaining collaboration, celebrating the release of “The New Yorker: From Cover to Cover,” the definitive presentation of the world’s most popular and evocative magazine covers. Featuring Barry Blitt, Grace Lynne Haynes, Anita Kunz, and Ricardo Siri, with James Yang as quizmaster, […]

Truth of the Matter

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater · 7:00 pm

What are the truths in fiction, and where is the factual accountability in nonfiction? This November, House of SpeakEasy’s literary cabaret, Seriously Entertaining, turns its spotlight on the slippery line between story and fact. Join hosts Lucas Wittmann and Peter Godwin for an evening of riffing and ruminating with four extraordinary authors: biologist Stuart Firestein, […]

Past Events

We the People

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater · 7:00 pm

On the Road: A Bookmobile Block Party

Broadway between 36th and 37th Streets · 11:00 am

A free public celebration of literature on Broadway for Car-Free Earth Day, presented with the Garment District Alliance.

“Play it Forward” – 2023 Gala

583 Park Avenue · 6:30 pm

House of SpeakEasy’s 10th Anniversary Gala fundraiser, featuring sparkling performances and spirited conversation.

SpeakEasy by the Sea

Private home · 6:30 pm

“Everything Under the Stars,” a Seriously Entertaining evening of storytelling and dining in Bellport, New York.

Failing Up

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater · 7:00 pm

Four speakers considered how to succeed at “Failing Up” in the first Seriously Entertaining show of 2017.

Aiding and Abetting

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater · 7:00 pm

Four speakers explored “Aiding and Abetting” through satire, food, fiction, and fencing.

Razor’s Edge

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater · 7:00 pm

Four speakers teetered on the “Razor’s Edge” through poetry, war, rural life, and fiction.

This Is Not the End

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater · 7:00 pm

Four writers considered art, life, storytelling, and television in “This Is Not the End.”

When Strangers Meet

Joe's Pub at The Public Theater · 7:00 pm

Five speakers explored what happens “When Strangers Meet” at Joe’s Pub.