Here are some literary events to pencil in your calendar this week.
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The 14th annual Poetry & The Creative Mind program will feature appearances by poet Elizabeth Alexander, musician Paul Simon, and Brainpickings blogger Maria Popova. See them on Wednesday, April 27 at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall starting 6:30 p.m. (New York, N.Y.)
The next session of the Macauly Author Series will be headlined by Eligible novelist Curtis Sittenfeld. Hear her on Wednesday, April 27 at Macauly Honors College starting 7 p.m. (New York, N.Y.)
Young adult author Siobhan Vivian will celebrate the launch of her new book, The Last Boy and Girl in the World, with a party at Books of Wonder. Meet her on Thursday, April 28 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. (New York, N.Y.)
The organizers behind the Book’d in Burbank social will host the “Ultimate Bibliophiles’ Night Out.” Join in on Thursday, April 28 at The Group Rep at the Lonny Chapman Theatre from 8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (North Hollywood, Calif.)
The owners of the East City Bookshop will celebrate the store’s grand opening on Independent Bookstore Day. Check it out on Saturday, April 30 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Washington, D.C.)