Poetry
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HONORING ASHBERY The American poet John Ashbery is honored during a threeday festival hosted by the New School. Mr. Ashbery presents two readings, one of recent work and one of his 1979 long poem “Litany.” A reading of his one-act play “The Heroes” and presentations by James Tate and Billy Collins are also featured. Tomorrow, 1 p.m., Friday, 11 a.m., Saturday, 2 p.m., the New School, 66 W. 12th St., between Fifth and Sixth avenues, 212-229-5611, free. For a full schedule, go to www.newschool.edu/publicprograms.