Readings
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OPEN CITY Poet Ben Nachumi and writer David Fitschen read from their recent contributions to the literary magazine Open City. The magazine’s co-editor, Joanna Yas, and co-founder, Thomas Beller, curate the literary series. Tonight, 7 p.m., KGB Bar, 85 E. 4th St. at Second Avenue, 212-505-3360, free.
TUNNEL OUT LOUD Novelist William Gass presents the audio release of his acclaimed 1995 novel “The Tunnel.” Editor Lorin Cuoco joins Mr. Gass in playing excerpts and outtakes from the audio version and discussing the work. In the unabridged audio recording, Mr. Gass reads the novel himself. A book signing follows. Tonight, 7 p.m., Housing Works Used Book Cafe, 126 Crosby St., between Houston and Prince streets, 212-334-3324, free, used book donations encouraged.
ITALIAN STORY JoAnn Robertozzi directs a staged reading of “Baciare e Ballare,” Lisa Siciliano’s play about an immigrant Italian family living in Pittsburgh during the final months of World War II. Tomorrow, 6 p.m., New York University, Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimo, 24 W. 12th St., between Fifth and Sixth avenues, 212-998-8730, free.
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