# Literary-art Events | List Of All Upcoming Literary-art Events In Chicago

- **Subtitle**: Explore all upcoming literary-art events in Chicago, find information & tickets for upcoming literary-art events happening in Chicago.
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Explore all upcoming literary-art events in Chicago, find information & tickets for upcoming literary-art events happening in Chicago.

## Events in Chicago

- **Event Name**: Transatlantic Feedback: Thomas Meinecke in Conversation with Ben LaMar Gay
  - **Description**: A literary and musical salon featuring German writer and DJ Thomas Meinecke and award-winning composer Ben LaMar GayAbout this EventJoin us for a discussion and listening session featuring German author, musician, and DJ
  - **Date**: Mon Apr 20 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon Apr 20 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/transatlantic-feedback-thomas-meinecke-in-conversation-with-ben-lamar-gay/100001986466000281
  - **Venue**: Goethe-Institut Chicago
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, Entertainment, Music, Theatre, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: Book Event: Fat Swim by Emma Copley Eisenberg
  - **Description**: An electrifying collection of linked stories following a cast of characters navigating bodies, queerness, power, & sex—with radical resultsAbout this EventThrilled to welcome back Emma Copley Eisenberg
  - **Date**: Tue May 05 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue May 05 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/book-event-fat-swim-by-emma-copley-eisenberg/100001985022353294
  - **Venue**: Haymarket House
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  - **Price**: USD 6 to 39
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, business, lgbt-pride
- **Event Name**: Water to Water: Gaza Renga – Marilyn Hacker & Deema Shehabi (IN PERSON)
  - **Description**: Award-winning poets Marilyn Hacker and Deema K. Shehabi visit the American Writers Museum to read from their powerful new book Water to Water: Gaza Renga, a poetry collaboration in the call-and-response form of Renga during the conflict in Gaz
  - **Date**: Mon Apr 20 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon Apr 20 2026 at 07:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/water-to-water-gaza-renga-marilyn-hacker-and-deema-shehabi-in-person/80001207254753
  - **Venue**: Water to Water: Gaza Renga – Marilyn Hacker & Deema Shehabi (IN PERSON)
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4yLmFsbGV2ZW50cy5pbi90aHVtYnMvdGh1bWI2OTZlNjUzNTk0NDljLmpwZw.avif
  - **Categories**: literary-art, art, storytelling
- **Event Name**: 5th Annual Words of Wonder Literary Festival
  - **Description**: The Annual Words of Wonder Literary Festival is a celebration of books-to-be-written and books-to-be-read.About this EventStep Into a World of Wonder at the 4th Annual Words of Wonder Literary Festival!
  - **Date**: Sat Jul 25 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Jul 25 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/5th-annual-words-of-wonder-literary-festival/100001984656406738
  - **Venue**: Dr. Conrad Worrill Track & Field Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8zZDMxMDA3NTAyMWZhZWFhYjU5M2ZjMzg5Yjc4N2U5Mzg3Y2I5OWE4ZmM4MDc5ZDAyOTgzOTFjZjQxMTg3MWIzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzEzMTcxOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzI4NjY5MDk.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: festivals, art, literary-art, music, workshops, live-music, entertainment, music-festivals, storytelling
- **Event Name**: Water to Water: Gaza Renga - Marilyn Hacker & Deema Shehabi (IN PERSON)
  - **Description**: Award-winning poets read from their new poetry collaboration, written in response to the conflict in Gaza. An "American Prophets" program.About this EventAward-winning poets Marilyn Hacker
  - **Date**: Mon Apr 20 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon Apr 20 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/water-to-water-gaza-renga-marilyn-hacker-and-deema-shehabi-in-person/100001979780845804
  - **Venue**: American Writers Museum
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8zOGIyYjhkNTk4NzdkNmM4ZGVjZTI3MGVlZDQyMDc2MTNmZmRjZWUwNjA1MTk1NzAwODRiNjUwOGQ0NDAzZTU4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzAyMmU3Mi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NjkzNTU2NjU.avif
  - **Price**: USD 6 to 8
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, workshops, storytelling
- **Event Name**: The Mill | variety show & open mic
  - **Description**: Join a group of freaks & geeks at The Burlington for The Mill, a "literary" variety show and all-genres open mic fundraising for charity.About this EventThis month, we're fundraising for the Chicago Co
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 16 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu Apr 16 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/the-mill-|-variety-show-and-open-mic/100001986764872215
  - **Venue**: Burlington Bar
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9lODU5Yzk2MTQyNjc5NTlhZDAxNmIzZTFlZDE3YmZmOGVhZDllMWUwMDg2NzJhZTgxZmZiYjc5NDBjNjMxMGU3LXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEzNTAtZGMwMjE1MTItZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc1Njc1MTA2.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Art, Entertainment, Music, literary-art, Nonprofit, comedy
- **Event Name**: The Chicago Map Society Presents: Nicholas Lowe | Maps and Panoramic Media
  - **Description**: Join us at the Newberry Library for a social half hour, followed an hour long presentation by Nicholas Lowe.About this EventIn many respects immersive and panoramic media can be understood as a spatial viewing techn
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 16 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu Apr 16 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/the-chicago-map-society-presents-nicholas-lowe-|-maps-and-panoramic-media/100001986903994333
  - **Venue**: Newberry Library
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8wNjdlZGZiNjU0MDQ2OTYwYzM2YmMwMTg1NDRmNjgxMjljNDhjZTVkNmJhODgwYzlmYTAwMzI1YWE0MWFjYjE1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzMyMzEyYi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzU2NzM3NzA.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, Nonprofit, fine-arts

## Trending Events in Chicago

- **Event Name**: Rock The Boat Chicago The Biggest All White Yacht Party Juneteenth Weekend
  - **Description**: The biggest All White daytime yacht party in Chicago. Juneteenth Weekend. Lake Michigan. Early Bird $50.About this Eventhttps://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/515b4090-f57c-11f0-92d6-d568e2653d8f-rimg-w5
  - **Venue**: Anita Dee II Yacht
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb696f2f5114ff5.jpg
- **Event Name**: African/Caribbean International Festival of Life (IFOL) - 33rd Annual.
  - **Description**: Celebrate America’s 250th Independence Anniversary @ 33rd AFRICAN/CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF LIFE (IFOL) July 4th weekend, Fri., Sat., Sun., 3, 4 & 5th, 2026 @Union Park, 1501 W. Rand
  - **Venue**: Union Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69c5af3add268.jpg
- **Event Name**: ARJUN RAMPAL spinning LIVE in CHICAGO @THE MINE
  - **Description**: SAVAGE LOOKS X HYPNOTIC BEATS - Arjun Rampal live in CHICAGO!!About this EventARJUN RAMPAL – THE RAMPAGE TOUR | SPINNING LIVE IN CHICAGOBollywood’s OG hotness, Arjun Rampal is brin
  - **Venue**: The Mine Chicago
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- **Event Name**: Family Building Panel in Chicago | Surrogacy, IVF & LGBTQ Parenthood Event
  - **Description**: You don’t want to miss this.If you’re exploring surrogacy, IVF, egg donation, or alternative paths to parenthood in Chicago, a Families Out Loud panel is designed to give you the clarity and community many intended parents are searc
  - **Venue**: Willis Tower, South Wacker Drive, Chicago, IL, USA
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69b725dd2eb1a.jpg
- **Event Name**: Singles Migle Mixer Barcocina Lakeview
  - **Description**: Ready to meet new people and have fun with other singles aged 35-55 in a relaxed, friendly vibe?Get ready to meet exciting singles in Lakeview and potentially find your perfect match at this lively mixer!Hello! W
  - **Venue**: Barcocina Lakeview
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69d83e0bcfce2.jpg
- **Event Name**: Chicago Area - Pop Up Picnic Park Date for Couples! (Self-Guided)
  - **Description**: Park Picnic date For Couples (Self-Guided) Enjoy fun digital activities in your digital date night box!About this Eventhttps://youtu.be/3RnPhdEZLIIPOP-UP PICNIC IN THE PARK DATE NIGHT INCLUDES:
  - **Venue**: Robert Taylor Park - Recommended Park Venue or another park choice (YOU MUST USE PDF TICKETS EMAILED FOR EVENT- NO MOBILE APP OR QR CODES ACCEPTED)
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- **Event Name**: Park and Field SIngles Mixer
  - **Description**: Looking to meet new people and have fun? Come hang out with other singles for a relaxed evening of mingling!Get ready to meet fun singles @Park & Field, and maybe find your perfect match at this lively mixer!Hello! We are professional
  - **Venue**: Park & Field
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69d709b54ac57.jpg
- **Event Name**: Chicago Strategic Leadership Masterclass July 16-17, 2026
  - **Description**: Many professionals are promoted into leadership roles without formal leadership training. They are expected to motivate teams, communicate clearly, and guide decisions while managing competing priorities.Without a clear understandin
  - **Venue**: Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69a9d05e088f2.jpg
- **Event Name**: "Industry Monday" Makeover
  - **Description**: A Chicago-based after work social where "Industry Mondays" get a sober makeover!We offer options that differ in both flavor profile AND how you want it to make you feel. M
  - **Venue**: The Jungle
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69d54aabd6416.jpg

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Transatlantic Feedback: Thomas Meinecke in Conversation with Ben LaMar Gay (Mon Apr 20 2026 at 06:00 pm at Goethe-Institut Chicago), Book Event: Fat Swim by Emma Copley Eisenberg (Tue May 05 2026 at 07:00 pm at Haymarket House), Water to Water: Gaza Renga – Marilyn Hacker & Deema Shehabi (IN PERSON) (Mon Apr 20 2026 at 06:00 pm at Water to Water: Gaza Renga – Marilyn Hacker & Deema Shehabi (IN PERSON)), 5th Annual Words of Wonder Literary Festival (Sat Jul 25 2026 at 11:00 am at Dr. Conrad Worrill Track & Field Center), Water to Water: Gaza Renga - Marilyn Hacker & Deema Shehabi (IN PERSON) (Mon Apr 20 2026 at 06:00 pm at American Writers Museum).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Transatlantic Feedback: Thomas Meinecke in Conversation with Ben LaMar Gay (Mon Apr 20 2026 at 06:00 pm at Goethe-Institut Chicago), 5th Annual Words of Wonder Literary Festival (Sat Jul 25 2026 at 11:00 am at Dr. Conrad Worrill Track & Field Center), The Mill | variety show & open mic (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 06:30 pm at Burlington Bar), The Chicago Map Society Presents: Nicholas Lowe | Maps and Panoramic Media (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 05:30 pm at Newberry Library).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Chicago in April 2026?
  - **A:** Transatlantic Feedback: Thomas Meinecke in Conversation with Ben LaMar Gay (Mon Apr 20 2026 at 06:00 pm at Goethe-Institut Chicago), Water to Water: Gaza Renga – Marilyn Hacker & Deema Shehabi (IN PERSON) (Mon Apr 20 2026 at 06:00 pm at Water to Water: Gaza Renga – Marilyn Hacker & Deema Shehabi (IN PERSON)), Water to Water: Gaza Renga - Marilyn Hacker & Deema Shehabi (IN PERSON) (Mon Apr 20 2026 at 06:00 pm at American Writers Museum), The Mill | variety show & open mic (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 06:30 pm at Burlington Bar), The Chicago Map Society Presents: Nicholas Lowe | Maps and Panoramic Media (Thu Apr 16 2026 at 05:30 pm at Newberry Library).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Chicago?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Chicago on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Chicago?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Chicago include Goethe-Institut Chicago, Haymarket House, Water to Water: Gaza Renga – Marilyn Hacker & Deema Shehabi (IN PERSON).
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Chicago range from USD 6 to USD 39. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Chicago include Goethe-Institut Chicago, Women & Children First, American Writers Museum.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Chicago.

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