Poetry
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GROUP POETRY Marsh Hawk Press presents readings from recent collections by the poets Mary Mackey, who reads from “Breaking the Fever”; Rochelle Ratner, who reads from “Balancing Acts,” and Corinne Robins, the author of “Today’s Menu.” Tonight, 7 p.m., McNally Robinson Booksellers, 52 Prince St., between Mulberry and Lafayette streets, 212-274-1160, free.
HIP-HOP MEETS VERSE As part of its Common Ground series, S.O.B.’s presents a performance by the spoken word artist Black Ice.Featured performers include the poet Wordsmith.The founder of the Diggin’ in the Crates rap collective, Lord Finesse, is host of the event. Tomorrow, 8 p.m., S.O.B.’s, 204 Varick St. at Houston Street, 212-243-4940, $12.