Speaking with Queer Ancestors: A Poetry Night Hosted by Velvetpark

City Lore is pleased to celebrate April as Poetry Month, with Speaking with Queer Ancestors: A Poetry Night Hosted by Velvepark in conjunction with their current exhibition, “What did it feel like to be There?: 12 Portraits from the Addresses Project, created by artists Gwen Shockey and Riya Lerner.

What did it feel like to be there?: 12 Portraits from The Addresses Project presents twelve portraits by photographer Riya Lerner, selected from a larger multi-disciplinary project entitled The Addresses Project, created by Gwen Shockey with Riya Lerner, featuring lesbian and queer individuals who have dedicated their lives to creating and holding space in New York City from the 1950s to today. The exhibit is on view through June 30th.