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Salon d’Ayiti: A Living Tribute to René Depestre (Brooklyn)

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Salon d’Ayiti: A Living Tribute to René Depestre (Brooklyn)

Tue, Nov 10, 2026 · 6:00 pm The Center for Fiction · Brooklyn, NY

About this event

Haiti Cultural Exchange and The Center for Fiction in Brooklyn honor the work and continuing legacy of the Haitian author René Depestre. The evening includes a discussion with the translator Kaiama L. Glover and the author Edwidge Danticat, followed by a staged reading with a special guest performance by Kebert Bastien.

It takes place on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at The Center for Fiction, 15 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217. Ticket and price details are on the Eventbrite page, so check it before you go.

Sources: the Haiti Cultural Exchange events calendar and the Eventbrite listing. Details can change, so confirm on the official pages.

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