About this Event
Burning Well: Poetry of Leonard Cohen
Join us for an evening of poetry and improvisational live jazz as distinguished writers and musicians collaborate to interpret the legendary work of Leonard Cohen, featuring surprise guest appearances, raffles and more!
Co-presented by The Poetry Society of New York, an artist-led nonprofit creating innovative poetry experiences, this event serves as the official kickoff fundraiser for the inaugural NYC Leonard Cohen Festival (April 2027).
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NYC Leonard Cohen Festival is a fiscally sponsored project of the New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Can't make the party? You can still directly back the musicians and performers bringing this festival to life. Make a 100% tax-deductible contribution to our project profile on the NYFA website.
Event venue & nearby stays
Parkside Lounge, 317 East Houston Street, New York, United States
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