Thursday, September 10, 2026, 12:00 AM - 3:00 AM · Orion Bar, Bushwick, New York City
Pity Party Reading Series hosts four writers at Orion Bar, including Virginia McLure, Ry Cook, Mansi Dahal, and Sampson Starkweather. The night celebrates two new poetry books and features readings alongside chapbooks for sale.
A bright-yellow Bushwick hideout where soju spritzes and cheeky frozen drinks (yes, one arrives in a Spam can) fly out faster than the bartenders can wink. It’s cozy, plant-filled, and packed with people happily turning Korean-American bar snacks into dinner while pretending they’re only staying for “one more.”
Jujube soju, Sonbi gin, Forthave Red, vermouth, ginseng, rice wash
Frozen. Rum, pineapple, gochugaru rice syrup. Served in a Spam can
Tokki Soju, makgeolli, Midori, lime. Korean melon ice cream bar flavor