House of SpeakEasy’s flagship program, “Seriously Entertaining,” is an acclaimed series of literary cabarets where authors take the stage to riff and ruminate informally, dinner-theater-style, on the evening’s theme. Since our debut show in 2014, House of SpeakEasy has been proud to feature a diverse range of authors and performers, from Pulitzer Prize–winning journalists to acclaimed novelists and poets, as well as comedians, musicians, and emerging writers.

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This June 10th, Seriously Entertaining returns to Joe’s Pub with “Either/Or” — an evening of split decisions, double meanings, and the beauty (and chaos) of contradiction.

This month’s lineup features:

Joan Larkin – Celebrated poet and activist whose six collections — including Old Stranger, Blue Hanuman, and My Body: New and Selected Poems — have shaped feminist and queer literary landscapes. Recipient of the Shelley Memorial Award, the Audre Lorde Award, and more.

Chyana Marie Sage – Cree, Métis, and Salish memoirist, poet, and screenwriter. Her work, rooted in cultural storytelling and healing, has been recognized by the National Magazine Awards and HuffPost. Her debut memoir Soft as Bones is out this May from House of Anansi.

John Seabrook – Veteran New Yorker staff writer and cultural critic, Seabrook delves into family legacy and American enterprise in his latest book, The Spinach King: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty, exploring the complex history of Seabrook Farms and its impact on generations.

Laurie Woolever – Writer and editor who spent nearly a decade assisting Anthony Bourdain, with whom she co authored the cookbook Appetites and World Travel. She is also The New York Times bestselling author of Care and Feeding and Bourdain: The Definitive Oral Biography.

Come early, grab a drink, and test your literary smarts with our signature Tip of My Tongue quiz — then settle in for a night that promises to be Seriously Entertaining.