Poets gather for reading at Ray's Pizza in New York City

Thursday, February 12, 2026  

Sarah Sarai talking in front of the audience.
Image: Alex Lozupone (Wikimedia Commons).

On Sunday, February 1, at 6 PM, in New York City, poets gathered for a poetry reading at Ray’s Pizza and Bagels, at an event hosted by Other Rooms Press. The event also featured an open mic.

The event was hosted in the dining room in the back of the restaurant. Before the start of the event, the area was full, half of diners and half of people involved with the event. Ed Go and Michael Whalen introducted the event.

The featured poets, in order, were Miriam Stanley, Matt Reeck, Sarah Sarai, billy cancel, Thomas Fucaloro, and Igor Satanovsky. Ed Go also read a small piece. This was followed by the open mic, which featured 6 additional people.

Gallery

• Category:Category:2026/01/01 Other Rooms Press

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  Ed Go introduces the readings
  Image: Alex Lozupone (Wikimedia Commons).
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  Miriam Stanley
  Image: Alex Lozupone (Wikimedia Commons).
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  Matt Reeck
  Image: Alex Lozupone (Wikimedia Commons).
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  Sarah Sarai
  Image: Alex Lozupone (Wikimedia Commons).
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  billy cancel
  Image: Alex Lozupone (Wikimedia Commons).
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  Thomas Fucaloro
  Image: Alex Lozupone (Wikimedia Commons).
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  Igor Satanovsky
  Image: Alex Lozupone (Wikimedia Commons).
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  organizer Michael Whalen
  Image: Alex Lozupone (Wikimedia Commons).

Sources

• Michael Whalen & Ed Go. We Are Not Ok — Instagram, January 29, 2026