Readings
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BIG GOVERNMENT The nonprofit think tank Demos presents authors Seymour Lachman and Rob Polner, who read from their book “Three Men in a Room: The Inside Story of Power, Corruption, and Betrayal in an American Statehouse” (The New Press). Today, 12:15 p.m., Demos, 220 Fifth Ave. between 26th and 27th streets, 212-633-1405, ext. 533, free, registration required.
CHEKOV FOR LOVERS Symphony Space presents “Chekov’s Sexiest Tales,” a dramatic reading of a selection of the Russian playwright’s work, who is considered by some to be the originator of the short story. Stage actors Joe Morton, Blair Brown, and David Margulies are featured readers. Tomorrow, 6:30 p.m., Symphony Space, Peter Jay Sharp Theater, 2537 Broadway at 95th Street, 212-864-5400, $21–$26.
