# Event Details - **Event Name**: Chicago South Side Literary Bus Tour - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 15 Feb, 2025 at 10:00 am – Sat, 15 Feb, 2025 at 12:00 pm - **Event Description**: Bus tour visiting sites associated with historical and literary significance along the South Side of Chicago.About this EventOn this five-hour tour of Chicago, we’ll visit sites associated with events like The Great Chicago Fire and the Leopold & Loeb M**der Trial; places like “Millionaires Row” and Camp Douglas; institutions like the old The Defender building and Third World Press; important authors ranging from Lorraine Hansberry to James T. Farrell; monuments to the likes of Gwendolyn Brooks and Ida B. Wells; and murals depicting Sandra Cisneros and Carlos Cortéz. Along the way, and at each proper stop, we will explore the Chicago literature associated with the sites. We’ll move through a variety of South Side neighborhoods, including Little Italy, Pilsen, Little Village, Bridgeport, Hyde Park, Woodlawn, Kenwood, Chatham, Back of the Yards, and Bronzeville. There will be time to eat lunch at Jimmy’s Woodlawn Tap, an old watering hole frequented by Saul Bellow, Phillip Roth, and The Compass Players, among others. A reading list will be provided well in advance, for those who want to explore this literature more deeply. The tour will begin and end in Little Italy/University Village, at the former site of Mrs. O’Leary’s barn. Detailed parking information will be available shortly. Cost for the entire day, including snacks on the bus, is $60.Bus departs from and returns to Douglass Park Cultural and Community Center. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/chicago-south-side-literary-bus-tour/100001139316419079 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 65.87, max: 65.87, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Chicago - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: Douglass Park Cultural and Community Center - **lat**: 41.86245410000001 - **long**: -87.69974839999999 - **full address**: Douglass Park Cultural and Community Center, 1401 South Sacramento Drive, Chicago, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Chicago South Side Literary Bus Tour - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/7093c1d35320250b2b36dadb5c9d35da18c584355baacce79230f77c40fe172f-rimg-w1200-h600-dce9e6e1-gmir.jpg?v=1741159419 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Chicago South Side Literary Bus Tour being held? - **A:** Chicago South Side Literary Bus Tour takes place on Sat, 15 Feb, 2025 at 10:00 am to Sat, 15 Feb, 2025 at 12:00 pm at Douglass Park Cultural and Community Center, 1401 South Sacramento Drive, Chicago, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Chicago South Side Literary Bus Tour? - **A:** Tickets for Chicago South Side Literary Bus Tour are priced at USD 66 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 66 + USD 6 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Chicago South Side Literary Bus Tour? - **A:** Chicago South Side Literary Bus Tour is organized by Chicago Literary Hall of Fame. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Chicago South Side Literary Bus Tour is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Chicago, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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