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Literary-art Events in Chicago

For all the bibliophiles and lover of content there are a bunch of literary events in Chicago. Dive into the deep ocean of literature while you enjoy the Chicago literature festival or the litfest as you may like to call it. You get a chance to engage with the best in the business, interact with them and take away their stories. There are many literary organizations who hold writing workshops in Chicago and even competitions for that matter. All this is not limited to reading and writing, there are storytelling events, book launches, litfest, and poetry events in Chicago as well. Content is celebrated across the globe and these events just make it better. Look out for opportunities to attend poetry events, literary gatherings and writing workshops near you.

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Literary-art Events in Chicago

Sat, 14 Feb, 2026 - 07:00 PM

The Poetry Brothel Chicago: DEVOTION

Aloft Circus Arts

USD 7
Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 - 07:30 PM

Apocalypse Confidential presents: Poltergeist

The Understudy Coffee and Books

Free
Thu, 15 Jan, 2026 - 07:00 PM

Book Launch: A Danger to the Minds of Young Girls by Adam Morgan

Women & Children First

Free
Wed, 04 Feb, 2026 - 07:00 PM

Book Event: The Hitch by Sara Levine

Women & Children First

Free
Sat, 10 Jan, 2026 - 12:00 PM

Books & Brunch with Kids featuring Author Victoria Watkins

Da Book Joint

USD 11
Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 - 05:00 PM

January Book Club w/ Three Avenues: The Slightest Green

Beermiscuous

Free
Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 - 05:00 PM

February Book Club w/ Three Avenues: Harlem Rhapsody

Beermiscuous

Free

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What are the top free literary-art Events happening in Chicago?

Here are the upcoming literary-art Events in Chicago:

Apocalypse Confidential presents: Poltergeist is happening on Thu 22 Jan 2026 from 7:30 PM onwards at The Understudy Coffee and Books, Chicago
Book Launch: A Danger to the Minds of Young Girls by Adam Morgan is happening on Thu 15 Jan 2026 from 7:00 PM onwards at Women & Children First, Chicago
Book Event: The Hitch by Sara Levine is happening on Wed 04 Feb 2026 from 7:00 PM onwards at Women & Children First, Chicago
January Book Club w/ Three Avenues: The Slightest Green is happening on Sun 25 Jan 2026 from 5:00 PM onwards at Beermiscuous, Chicago
February Book Club w/ Three Avenues: Harlem Rhapsody is happening on Sun 22 Feb 2026 from 5:00 PM onwards at Beermiscuous, Chicago

What are the literary-art Events happening in Chicago This Weekend January 3-4 2026?

Here are the upcoming literary-art Events in Chicago:

Books & Brunch with Kids featuring Author Victoria Watkins is happening on Sat 10 Jan 2026 from 12:00 PM onwards at Da Book Joint, Chicago

What literary-art Events are happening in Chicago Today?

Here are the upcoming literary-art Events in Chicago:

Books & Brunch with Kids featuring Author Victoria Watkins is happening on Sat 10 Jan 2026 from 12:00 PM onwards at Da Book Joint, Chicago

What are the top literary-art Events happening in Chicago?

Here are the upcoming literary-art Events in Chicago:

The Poetry Brothel Chicago: DEVOTION is happening on Sat 14 Feb 2026 from 7:00 PM onwards at Aloft Circus Arts, Chicago
Apocalypse Confidential presents: Poltergeist is happening on Thu 22 Jan 2026 from 7:30 PM onwards at The Understudy Coffee and Books, Chicago
Book Launch: A Danger to the Minds of Young Girls by Adam Morgan is happening on Thu 15 Jan 2026 from 7:00 PM onwards at Women & Children First, Chicago
Book Event: The Hitch by Sara Levine is happening on Wed 04 Feb 2026 from 7:00 PM onwards at Women & Children First, Chicago
Books & Brunch with Kids featuring Author Victoria Watkins is happening on Sat 10 Jan 2026 from 12:00 PM onwards at Da Book Joint, Chicago
January Book Club w/ Three Avenues: The Slightest Green is happening on Sun 25 Jan 2026 from 5:00 PM onwards at Beermiscuous, Chicago
February Book Club w/ Three Avenues: Harlem Rhapsody is happening on Sun 22 Feb 2026 from 5:00 PM onwards at Beermiscuous, Chicago

What are the literary-art Events happening in Chicago this January 2026?

Here are the upcoming literary-art Events in Chicago:

Apocalypse Confidential presents: Poltergeist is happening on Thu 22 Jan 2026 from 7:30 PM onwards at The Understudy Coffee and Books, Chicago
Book Launch: A Danger to the Minds of Young Girls by Adam Morgan is happening on Thu 15 Jan 2026 from 7:00 PM onwards at Women & Children First, Chicago
Books & Brunch with Kids featuring Author Victoria Watkins is happening on Sat 10 Jan 2026 from 12:00 PM onwards at Da Book Joint, Chicago
January Book Club w/ Three Avenues: The Slightest Green is happening on Sun 25 Jan 2026 from 5:00 PM onwards at Beermiscuous, Chicago

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