Readings
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MONKEY GONE TO HEAVEN Writers Josh Frank and Caryn Ganz read from their book “Fool the World: The Oral History of a Band Called Pixies” (St. Martin’s Griffin), about the life of the Boston punk band. Tonight, 7 p.m., Strand Bookstore, 828 Broadway at 12th Street, 212-473-1452 , free.
SMALL–TOWN STORIES Writer Pe t e r Neofotis presents a dramatic and comedic reading of three short stories situated in the town of Concord, Va., “The Vultures,” “The Abandoned Church,” and “The Ancients.” Tonight, 8 p.m., Dixon Place, 258 Bowery, between Houston and Prince streets, 212-219-0736, $15 general, $12 students and seniors.
BARD MARATHON The New York Public Library and Instant Shakespeare present their annual reading marathon, featuring a reading of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Tomorrow, 6 p.m., Mid-Manhattan Library, 455 Fifth Ave. at 40th Street, 212-340-0833, free.
DON’T LEAVE THE CITY McNally Robinson Bookstore presents readings from the “I Should Have Stayed Home” series, featuring contributors from the city and tri-state area. Audience members are encouraged to share their travel disaster stories. Writer Roger Rapoport is host of the event. Tomorrow, 6:30 p.m., McNally Robinson Bookstore, 50 Prince St., between Lafayette and Mulberry streets, 212-274-1160, free.
