PEN Speakeasy: Sex, Erotic Readings

Where: The Standard, New York, Le Bain, 444 W. 13th St., New York City

Acclaimed writer Edmund White recreates the environment of a sultry speakeasy on the topic of sex and other saucy subjects with celebrated members from the fashion and music world, including poet and playwright Honor Moore, and others.

With Yael Hedaya, Honor Moore, Irvine Welsh, Edmund White, and others; hosted by Katie Halper

Tickets: $20/$15 PEN Members, students with valid ID. Call (866) 811-4111 or visit ovationtix.com

Co-sponsored by The Standard, New York and Edinburgh Book Festival