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A STORY WITH A COCKTAIL One Story welcomes Dani Shapiro, who wrote “The Six Poisons” in the magazine’s 69th issue, to its monthly reading series and cocktail hour. Ms. Shapiro’s drink of choice, the gimlet, will be served at happy hour prices. She is also the author of “Family History” (Knopf). Friday, 6:30-8 p.m., Pianos, 158 Ludlow St. at Stanton Street, 212-505-3733, free.