Poetry & Sex in Public Places: A Celebration of Mutsuo Takahashi’s “Ode”

Sun, Aug 10 • 2:00 PM

City Lights Bookstore

About this event

Join us in Kerouac Alley for a tribute to eminent Japanese poet Mutsuo Takahashi, featuring readings by notable San Francisco poets Randall Mann and D. A. Powell. The event celebrates Takahashi's heavily revered long poem, 'Ode,' recognized for its erotic and devotional nature, offering a unique perspective on queer literature. This gathering will invite guest readers to share in the poetic exploration of themes that resonate within Takahashi. Admission is free, although seating is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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