# 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. - **Category**: ## About Explore all upcoming literary-art events in Chicago, find information & tickets for upcoming literary-art events happening in Chicago. ## Events in Chicago - **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, storytelling - **Event Name**: Celebrating they/she/he: A Poetry Reading and Gathering - **Description**: Featuring poetry by dr. dez brown, Derrick Austin, H. Melt, Kenyatta Rogers, Tara Betts, and MARS.About this Event✦ Join us at Pilsen Community Books for an incredible night of poetry as we celebrate celebrate th - **Date**: Wed Jul 22 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed Jul 22 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/celebrating-they-she-he-a-poetry-reading-and-gathering/100001991016912181 - **Venue**: Pilsen Community Books - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9lZjM3ZWNmOWQxZjQ4MDQ3MTI3YzY0NWRjYTQzNTM0NWRjYzQxOGVhZWI1MjBjZTRmNTkyMjNhNjIyY2FjYThjLXJpbWctdzEwMDAtaDUwMC1kYzY1MWIxNy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODA5NjMzNjg.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Entertainment, Workshops - **Event Name**: The Diverse Band featuring M.S.I, K’la Soul, & King Kontraverse - **Description**: This is a seated, intimate dinner show featuring The Diverse Band featuring M.S.I, K’la Soul, & King Kontraverse!About this EventFull dinner service is available during the show. Seating will begin 30 minutes - **Date**: Wed Jul 08 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed Jul 08 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/the-diverse-band-featuring-msi-k’la-soul-and-king-kontraverse/100001989424212373 - **Venue**: UncommonGround - Lakeview - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9mMDI4NjZhYjYwNzQ0ZWFlYWI4Y2EzM2U4YmNiMWJmMzI5NDgzNzFhYmIyNzg3MmQ5NDgxNWZlZDU2NWFlZjJiLXJpbWctdzc5MS1oMzMwLWRjZmZmZGY2LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3ODk1ODc3Ng.avif - **Price**: USD 23 - **Categories**: fitness, Art, Music, Entertainment, literary-art, Festivals, Sports, Workshops - **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 Affinity 9 - **Date**: Thu Jun 18 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu Jun 18 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/the-mill-|-variety-show-and-open-mic/100001990698943127 - **Venue**: Burlington Bar - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy80YTkwODkyYWYyYzBiNDZmY2RiYmJiZmZmOTVkZmNlNmI4Y2MwN2FkZWEzMDY5ZDgxMjA3ZDIyM2JmMTg1Y2M3LXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEzNTAtZGMxMDFmMmUtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzgwMjYzMTcy.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Art, Music, literary-art, Nonprofit, comedy, performances - **Event Name**: LIT FEST CHICAGO - LIT FEST AFTER DARK! The Literary Festival! - **Description**: LIT Fest is a networking event for authors and creatives, bringing books, brands, spoken word, and house music together in one day.About this EventLIT FEST CHICAGO and LIT FEST After Dark offer a dynamic networking opport - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/lit-fest-chicago-lit-fest-after-dark-the-literary-festival/100001991814607108 - **Venue**: Chicago Marriott Midway - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9iMWUyZjUwN2Q4MjA3ZTBmM2JlZDIwYTlhMThlYzQ3YmVlZDk0ZDI2YTUwYWI4OTQ0MjcxNjhmZjhjYmUzMTAyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2Y1ZTdkOS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODE0NzU5MDc.avif - **Price**: USD 26 to 301 - **Categories**: fitness, Festivals, Art, literary-art - **Event Name**: NMC Presents...Mark Nagy's Station 4 - **Description**: "Urban Voices, Urban Voices: Listening to the Unheard" features a unique mixture of electroacoustic improvisation and spoken word.About this EventNMCP is free to attend, but donations are encouraged to ensure NMC can cont - **Date**: Tue Jun 16 2026 at 07:30 pm – Tue Jun 16 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/nmc-presentsmark-nagys-station-4/100001990969503380 - **Venue**: Experimental Sound Studio - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9kYjkxNWU0YTMwOGM5ZjA0Y2U4ZmM1MjY2NzRjMTkwN2Y1ZGIxODQ3YWM5YzYwZDU5MGY0ODcyZTVlZjA1MWYxLXJpbWctdzc2OC1oNTczLWRjOGY3ZTc2LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4MDgwMzA2OQ.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: art, music, literary-art, entertainment, spoken-word, workshops, nonprofit - **Event Name**: MAKE Lit Presents Cocktails & Collaborators - **Description**: Join MAKE Lit’s Board of Directors for a cocktail hour supporting the Lit & Luz Festival!About this EventJoin MAKE Lit’s Board of Directors on Tuesday, June 23rd from 5 pm - 7 pm at Logan Square’s La Licor Panamerican - **Date**: Tue Jun 23 2026 at 05:00 pm – Tue Jun 23 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/make-lit-presents-cocktails-and-collaborators/100001989220824033 - **Venue**: La Licor Panamericana - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8wODkzODMxZmJkOTA0MWJhMzI1MWE5NjQxY2FjYzQxMmM5NGQ0MTVlM2EyYWU0Y2VjMWVkZGNmYjdjZTMwZjAzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NTMtZGMyMTNmOTQtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc4ODQ4MjY0.avif - **Price**: USD 55 to 429 - **Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, nonprofit, it, food-drinks - **Event Name**: Inside Third World Press Tours: A 50-Minute Cultural & Literary Experience - **Description**: Step inside one of the most important independent Black publishing houses in the world for an experience grounded in cultural storytelling.About this EventStep inside one of the most important independent Black publishing - **Date**: Tue Jun 30 2026 at 11:00 am – Tue Aug 11 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/inside-third-world-press-tours-a-50-minute-cultural-and-literary-experience/100001988526583541 - **Venue**: Third World Press Foundation - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy84YTY4MWE2YjVlYTMyMTI3NTBlOWE4YWQ3YmNkYjdlMjgxM2RlNTRjODI5YTg0ZDYxMTA4NDgwMzgwZDM3ZGNhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kY2YwZjJmMi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3Nzk4OTY4MzY.avif - **Price**: USD 24 - **Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art ## Trending Events in Chicago - **Event Name**: Chasing Sun(Sets) 2026 — Tickets & Lake List | The Monolith Project - **Description**: Chasing Sun(Sets) — Chapter One: Kiko Franco and Friends | July 4Castaways Beach ClubSat, Jul 4 at 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM (CDT)Kiko Franco's lakefront debut + Amari, Gianni Blu, Erik The DJ & more - **Venue**: Castaways Beach Club - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a2cc3bd205b1.jpg - **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**: WNBA All Star Lesbian Hoop Her Weekend - **Description**: Get ready for epic hoops, fun vibes, and lesbian pride all weekend long at the WNBA All Star Lesbian Hoop Her Weekend!About this Event🌈THE REAL MS. DIVA, KAYSTAR-ENT & PINK DIAMOND ENTERTAINMENT PRESEN - **Venue**: Multiple Venues in Chicago - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/411a9d513b1736f88f0abf6a80d390df2eeac415f544af778065133d37e63982-rimg-w1024-h1536-dc040304-gmir.jpg?v=1778410085 - **Event Name**: Trending - 2026 Chicago Summer Tequila Tasting Festival (July 25) AE - **Description**: Special Perks from TastingFestivals.com HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trending-2026-chicago-summer-tequila-tasting-festival-july-25-tickets-1974929469206?aff=allevents&discount=3rd30Calling all tequila lovers and connoisseu - **Venue**: The Boss Bar - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a23f7bc6b85e.jpg - **Event Name**: R&B Dreams Chicago Juneteenth Weekend 2026 Music by DJ SELF - **Description**: Chicago’s sexiest Juneteenth Weekend R&B party. DJ Self and Selecta Jigga playing 90s, 2000s and today.About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/787d1180-6372-11f1-af60-057f3fab9e06-rimg-w740-h740-dc030102- - **Venue**: Elements karaoke lounge - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/7184219e3cb79d7840c381d403a5253672b17361a3f22398b7b822adbc54aa7e-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc030201-gmir.jpg?v=1778230869 - **Event Name**: BACK TO THE 90s CHICAGO • Juneteenth Weekend Experience • Music By DJ Self - **Description**: Chicago’s ultimate 90s Juneteenth Weekend experience with throwback hits, DJs, complimentary light bites & nonstop vibes.About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c5f23f60-641e-11f1-9c86-c3d3270d49a7-rimg-w - **Venue**: The Hidden Gem - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/2b9d36f4c43dda15fa9b09f32817176af9dc25e2dfcea1d8390d44bcd9ddfdc0-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc030203-gmir.jpg?v=1778561234 - **Event Name**: PRBA Summer Soiree Yacht Party - **Description**: Puerto Rican Bar Association Summer Soirée Yacht PartySet sail with the Puerto Rican Bar Association for an unforgettable summer celebration on the waters of Lake Michigan. Join attorneys, judges, professionals, and friends of t - **Venue**: DuSable Harbor - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a1b9b18d5ea7.jpg - **Event Name**: Bollywood Nights on the Water Chicago’s Ultimate Bollywood Boat Party - **Description**: Step into a realm of glitz and glamour at "Bollywood Nights on the Water Chicago's Ultimate Bollywood Boat Party" hosted by Aarush Entertainment. Get ready for a night filled with pulsating beats, vibrant colors, and the electrifying energy of Bollywoo - **Venue**: 900 S Wells St - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/e8f0c10eee8f974bbe0602647de2409bfd74d95a10fe21a2b0a65a83035d05f5-rimg-w1200-h600-dc030412-gmir.jpg?v=1780270337 ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Chicago? - **A:** 5th Annual Words of Wonder Literary Festival (Sat Jul 25 2026 at 11:00 am at Dr. Conrad Worrill Track & Field Center), Celebrating they/she/he: A Poetry Reading and Gathering (Wed Jul 22 2026 at 07:00 pm at Pilsen Community Books), The Diverse Band featuring M.S.I, K’la Soul, & King Kontraverse (Wed Jul 08 2026 at 07:00 pm at UncommonGround - Lakeview), The Mill | variety show & open mic (Thu Jun 18 2026 at 06:30 pm at Burlington Bar), LIT FEST CHICAGO - LIT FEST AFTER DARK! The Literary Festival! (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 09:00 am at Chicago Marriott Midway). - **Q**: What are the top free events in Chicago? - **A:** 5th Annual Words of Wonder Literary Festival (Sat Jul 25 2026 at 11:00 am at Dr. Conrad Worrill Track & Field Center), Celebrating they/she/he: A Poetry Reading and Gathering (Wed Jul 22 2026 at 07:00 pm at Pilsen Community Books), The Mill | variety show & open mic (Thu Jun 18 2026 at 06:30 pm at Burlington Bar), NMC Presents...Mark Nagy's Station 4 (Tue Jun 16 2026 at 07:30 pm at Experimental Sound Studio). - **Q**: What events are happening in Chicago in June 2026? - **A:** The Mill | variety show & open mic (Thu Jun 18 2026 at 06:30 pm at Burlington Bar), NMC Presents...Mark Nagy's Station 4 (Tue Jun 16 2026 at 07:30 pm at Experimental Sound Studio), MAKE Lit Presents Cocktails & Collaborators (Tue Jun 23 2026 at 05:00 pm at La Licor Panamericana), Inside Third World Press Tours: A 50-Minute Cultural & Literary Experience (Tue Jun 30 2026 at 11:00 am at Third World Press Foundation). - **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 Dr. Conrad Worrill Track & Field Center, Pilsen Community Books, UncommonGround - Lakeview. - **Q**: What is the price range for events in Chicago? - **A:** Prices for events in Chicago range from USD 23 to USD 429. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Chicago? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Chicago include Burst Into Books, Host Publications, Uncommon Ground. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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