poetry reading

noun

: an event in which people read poems that they have written aloud for a group

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This is the part of Vicky that makes the poetry reading feel less like a stunt than a logical extension of the whole project. Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 25 June 2026 Dozens of Eckhaus Latta–clad, Tabi-toed aspiring downtown cool kids were lined up around the block to attend a poetry reading at the menswear store, headlined by writer Victoria Rose. Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 23 June 2026 Beyond the drive, attendees enjoyed music, food, crafts, poetry reading and dance performances. Allison Kiehl, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2026 There will be a poetry reading following the conversation. Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for poetry reading

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