Announcing our 2024-2025 season!
The O.B. Hardison Poetry Series features the artistry of poets Claudia Rankine, Dan Vera, Valerie Martínez, Paul Muldoon, Ellen Bass, and more alongside our annual Emily Dickinson Birthday Tribute and Anthony Hecht Poetry Prize reading. Secure your seats and get ready to experience award-winning poetry alongside the Folger’s brand new amenities, like Quill & Crumb Café and our exhibition halls. It’s a whole new Folger!
Thrillist promises, “there’s plenty to keep visitors coming back.”
Below, explore details about the individual readings and subscription package options. Make your purchase online today, or contact the box office at (202) 544-7077 or folgerboxoffice@folger.edu for more information.
Explore the season
Emily Dickinson Birthday Tribute Reading with Kimiko Hahn
Disability Poetics with Camisha Jones and torrin a. greathouse
2025 Anthony Hecht Poetry Prize with Paul Muldoon and Julia Thacker
The O.B. Hardison Poetry Series Finale Reading Ellen Bass
Subscriber benefits
- 25% savings off single ticket prices
- Guaranteed seats at in-person readings
- Unlimited access to the recordings of each reading throughout the season
- Ticket discounts to other programs including Folger Theatre, Folger Music, and other Folger events
- Exclusive subscriber-only content and special offers
Select your package
Select 3-5 readings of your choice and enjoy all the benefits of being an O.B. Hardison Poetry Series subscriber.
Can’t join us in person? Purchase virtual access to enjoy the live-streamed readings and get unlimited access to their recordings so you can enjoy at your convenience, as many times as you’d like.