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We are a nonprofit bookstore, cafe, and event space in downtown NYC. All proceeds from every show you attend and everything you buy, down to a record and a PBR, go directly to our mission of fighting AIDS and homelessness. 126 Crosby Street, NYC
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This week at Housing Works Bookstore Cafe: magic, comedy, and bluegrass.
- Tonight is pick up for World Book Night givers! To find out more, visit World Book Night.
- Storytime and Singalong for Kids returns at a new time, 10:30AM Wednesdays!
- Wednesday, April 18, 7PM FREE
Better Book Club: Magic
The hotly anticipated and highly recommended second installment of Dan Wilbur’s Better Book Club asks: which is better, fake magic, or real magic? Attempting to answer will be Lev Grossman (The Magicians, The Magician King), Haley Tanner (Vaclav & Lena), comedian Adam Conover, and an ACTUAL MAGICIAN, Harrison Greenbaum. - Thursday, April 19, 7PM $8 at the door
The Moth StorySLAM: Armor
You know the drill: 10 stories, 3 teams of judges, 1 winner. Always sells out, arrive early, seating is limited. - Friday, April 20, 6–8:30PM, FREE
Two Boots Presents Americana Jamboree
We had so much fun last time we’re doing it again, this time with pizza! Enjoy music from the Calamity Janes and Gryphon Rue for a boot-stompin’ down-home edition of our amazing Friday night happy hour.
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