The New York City Pawetry Festival

Get ready to raise the woof at the first-ever NYC Pawetry Festival, hosted at Sixpoint Brewery's Taproom at Brookfield Place in Manhattan!

Produced by The Poetry Society of New York, and featuring DogsofInstagram, Sixpoint Brewery, and Social Tees Animal Rescue, this puppies and poetry extravaganza will raise funds for The New York City Poetry Festival—the largest free poetry event in the country—and support dog rescue efforts across the city.

Here’s what’s in store:

• Poets reading dog-themed poems
• Ben Lenovitz, a live pet portrait artist
• Typewriter poets writing live PAWnets
• A Puptail Bar featuring treats and goodies from Brutus Broth, Zesty Paws, Get Joy, CUDDLY, and Dawg Butter by Paw Power Nutrition
• Adoptable dogs from Social Tees Animal Rescue looking for their forever homes (12-3)
• Dog toys from Multipet International and Gone to the Dogs Co.
• Sixpoint's Full Lineup of Beers Flowing
• And tons of opportunities to support a great cause!

All proceeds benefit The New York City Poetry Festival 2025, which brings thousands of poets and poetry lovers to Governors Island each year for a weekend of free, accessible, and joy-filled programming.

About PSNY: The Poetry Society of New York is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to promoting poetry within our culture. We envision a world where poetry is not just celebrated, but vital and accessible to all: breaking down barriers, inspiring joy, and uplifting diverse voices. Rooted in the belief that poetry belongs to us all, our mission is to create experiences of poetry where people from all walks of life can explore, express, play, and find a sense of belonging. By prioritizing accessibility, experimentation, collaboration, and undeniable fun, we aim to foster community and innovation in the often stale and isolating literary sphere. Each of our programs offers an invitation into a vibrant poetry world specifically designed to stimulate discovery, wonder, and life-long friendships between artists. Learn more at poetrysocietyny.org!

About Social Tees Animal Rescue: Social Tees Animal Rescue is a non-profit (501c3 ) no-K*ll rescue in NYC finding forever homes for abandoned dogs and cats. We are a foster-based, community oriented organization founded on the principles of responsible pet ownership and creating a supportive environment for our staff and volunteers. Ensuring access to thorough veterinary treatment and the wellbeing of our animals are our highest priorities, and we pride ourselves in matching each animal with the family best able to meet its needs for life.

About Sixpoint: Born in Red Hook, Brooklyn in 2004 and brewing some of New York's finest like The Crisp, Resin and Bengali ever since. We believe beer is culture. Hear us out. Beer is a living thing, comprised of live cultures of microorganisms that create its many unique flavors. These living beers have long been downed at pubs, the classic meeting place outside the home — a nexus for anything from cuisine to music to arts. Sounds like culture to us. Find Sixpoint near you by visiting sixpoint.com/finder or visit our taproom at Brookfield Place in Manhattan for our full lineup of beers.pm

Host or Publisher The Poetry Society of New York