# 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**: 

## Featured Events

- **Event Name**: CrimeStery Fest 2026
  - **Description**: CrimeStery-Fest 2026 — All Things Crime and MysteryThe Northeast's Coolest Crime Convention!Calling all true crime enthusiasts, CrimeStery-Fest returns for an immersive three-day celebration
  - **Date**: Fri, 09 Oct at 04:00 pm – Sun, 11 Oct at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/danvers/crimestery-fest-2026-tickets/80005231957486
  - **Venue**: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Boston North Shore, Ferncroft Road, Danvers, MA, USA
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:600:300/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4yLmFsbGV2ZW50cy5pbi90aHVtYnMvdGh1bWI2OWY4MmM1YjU5MDBmLmpwZw.avif
  - **Price**: min: 30, max: 90, currency: USD
  - **Categories**: exhibitions, conferences, festivals, art, literary-art, entertainment, business, parties, music, food-drinks, comedy

## 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**: Author Talk: "Migrant Heart" by Reyna Grande (IN PERSON)
  - **Description**: Bestselling author Reyna Grande discusses her memoir "Migrant Heart: Essays About Things I Can't Forget" with Erika L. Sánchez at the AWM.About this EventJoin us for an illuminating conversation at the AWM with writers
  - **Date**: Wed Sep 23 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed Sep 23 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/author-talk-migrant-heart-by-reyna-grande-in-person/100001992446334622
  - **Venue**: American Writers Museum
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvOWUxZWQwYjgxODlkNDhiN2I2ZTZjMzBmMjM2Y2JjODA4ZmY5N2ZjYTA1MTM1NTk5YjIwMDc5ZGQzMDFiNzZiOS1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2MDAtZGNjNzI3YWYtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg0MDk3OTg3.avif
  - **Price**: USD 0 to 8
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, entertainment, performances
- **Event Name**: Golden Hour Featuring Jade Maze w/ Larry Brown Jr.
  - **Description**: Come jam with us from 5-8PM!About this EventJoin us in the Cafe Bar Thursday through Saturday for free live music, starting at 5PM until 8PM. Enjoy our exclusive food and drink specials until 7PM!
  - **Date**: Wed Aug 26 2026 at 05:00 pm – Wed Aug 26 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/golden-hour-featuring-jade-maze-w-larry-brown-jr/100001993710492753
  - **Venue**: Epiphany Center for the Arts
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy8yYmVkNWY0ODlkYjY5Y2M0OTZmNzllZmJiZDkyMzVmODBlYmQxN2EwMTY3MzEyYzUxMjYzOWE1YjAyNTBmYzMyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDc5NS1kY2MxZGZlZS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODQwOTAxNDM.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, art, jazz, live-music, literary-art, music-festivals, calendar, pop
- **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 Nov 14 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Nov 14 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **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**: 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 0 to 301
  - **Categories**: fitness, Festivals, Art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Sunday Reading Series: Isaac Pickell, Kathleen Rooney, & J. Howard Rosier
  - **Description**: Isaac Pickell is a Black and Jewish poet, PhD Candidate, and adjunct instructor in Detroit. A Cave Canem fellow, he is the author of The Smallest Mistake We Call Human released August 2026 from Black Lawrence Press, It's not over once you figure it out (B
  - **Date**: Sun Aug 16 2026 at 06:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/sunday-reading-series-isaac-pickell-kathleen-rooney-and-j-howard-rosier/200030531316924
  - **Venue**: Hungry Brain
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy9kM2JiY2RlYzI3M2ZkYjVmYTcyNDAwYzExNzRhYTM4NDNkYjM1ZGRlMmVjMjA2NGJmNjVmNTgyZTQzNWJhOWYwLXJpbWctdzc3Ny1oMTIwMC1kYzE4NTgzOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjMwMTYwNA.avif
  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art
- **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 Event⭐️ THE AUGUST SHOW ⭐️ 🌀 Please join us for The Mill, a mo
  - **Date**: Thu Aug 20 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu Aug 20 2026 at 09:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/the-mill-variety-show-and-open-mic/100001995051510774
  - **Venue**: Burlington Bar
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9lNjJjMTY5ZjE1ZDM4MGI0ODJkNzY4ZmYyNTRmN2RhOTA0NmU0YjIzOTJlYTllMzY4OTdhZDZiZDY5MDZmNWRjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDExMzktZGMwNTBkMDgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg0OTQzMDgw.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Entertainment, Nonprofit, performances
- **Event Name**: Authors on Tap: Robyn Hitchcock and Lior Phillips
  - **Description**: Authors on Tap: Robyn Hitchcock and Lior PhillipsAbout this EventPlease join us in person on Sunday, August 30th at 5:00pm central to help celebrate
  - **Date**: Sun Aug 30 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun Aug 30 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/authors-on-tap-robyn-hitchcock-and-lior-phillips/100001993930567001
  - **Venue**: Exile in Bookville
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy82M2EyNjQ1YTlkNmFjMTUxODcxMTMwMDI2MjYyNGQ1NjNmYzJjZTlkMTgyNzVlYjBkMjNkYmEwYTg3ODJmMWJkLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGNjZWQwY2ItZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg0OTQzMjA3.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, music, entertainment, live-music, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: The Sexuality of Care & A Future Without Hospitals
  - **Description**: Readings by and conversations with MK Thekkumkattil, Eman Abdelhadi and Anne about dreaming care work futures and hospital abolitionAbout this EventM.K. Thekkumkattil’s debut The Sexuality of Care is a u
  - **Date**: Tue Aug 18 2026 at 06:00 pm – Tue Aug 18 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/the-sexuality-of-care-and-a-future-without-hospitals/100001993030504891
  - **Venue**: Restoried Bookshop
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy84MDAxYzA0NTExMWYxZGNjZWZmZDk2YjdlY2E2ZWE1NmFiM2ZmNzVhYTMxYTM4Yjc4NzM2NDc1M2RhN2U1YTc2LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE4NTUtZGNkNGNkNGEtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzgzMzU3MzQw.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Nonprofit, Sports
- **Event Name**: Cultural Capital Doesn't Pay the Rent: A Queer Memoir by Jessica Lawless
  - **Description**: Jessica Lawless's memoir is a queer, anarcho-punk history of community care and healing justice.About this EventJoin us for an event with Jessica Lawless in conversation with
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 11 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Sep 11 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/cultural-capital-doesnt-pay-the-rent-a-queer-memoir-by-jessica-lawless/100001996846069347
  - **Venue**: Women & Children First
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy82ZDNhYmRkZmQ2NmQ4MDhmYjdmOGE3MmE0YWFhNmY0ZTAxNmRiMjA0Y2M3NWI5NmI0N2Y0NjhjZjM2NjMzOTZlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2Y4OThiOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODYwODQwOTA.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, festivals, sports, meetups, exhibitions, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Women in Translation: 2026 Panel Reading & Discussion
  - **Description**: Join us for the 6th almost-annual Women In Translation Month reading featuring members of Chicago’s own Third Coast Translators Collective!About this EventPlease join us for the sixth almost-annual Women In Translation Mo
  - **Date**: Wed Aug 12 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed Aug 12 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/women-in-translation-2026-panel-reading-and-discussion/100001993041900977
  - **Venue**: Women & Children First
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy8zZDI2NDk5ZmQ1OGRhZGJlYzZmMmM2MjQyYWVjNTNkYzI5ZDU1OWI4OTNjOTg3OWQ5YmJkMjJlYjg1NGVhMWVmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2MyYTVkOS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODMzNTc1NDg.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Entertainment, Sports, Theatre, performances
- **Event Name**: Jill D. Swenson - "The Land of Everlasting Sky" - MT Cozzola
  - **Description**: Jill Swenson will discuss 'The Everlasting Sky: A Memoir of Loss and Legacy on Lake of the Woods.' She will be joined in conversation by MT Cozzola. A Q&A and signing will follow the discussion. 


About the book: When Jill Swenson returns to her moth
  - **Date**: Thu Sep 10 2026 at 04:00 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/jill-d-swenson-the-land-of-everlasting-sky-mt-cozzola/200030531254203
  - **Venue**: 1301 E 57th St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60637
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy9hYTVkM2MxMWMzOWQ3MDczNWQzNmEwYTAyMDc0OWViMTBmOTIzNDA2MzRhZTM1N2UxNGRjMGQ0ZmY4ZDcwZmExLXJpbWctdzEwMDAtaDY2Ni1kYzE4MTgxOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjI5OTcyMg.avif
  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre, literary-art, Sports

## Trending Events in Chicago

- **Event Name**: Best Deal - Chicago - Summer Whiskey Tasting Festival - August 22 AE
  - **Description**: Special Perks from TastingFestivals.com HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/best-deal-chicago-summer-whiskey-tasting-festival-august-22-tickets-1974934714896?aff=allevents&discount=3rd30Calling all whiskey lovers and connoisseurs
  - **Venue**: Kings Dining & Entertainment
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a342a78b65f9.jpg
- **Event Name**: 🎶 REGGAETÓN OLD SCHOOL BOAT PARTY 🎶
  - **Description**: 🎶 REGGAETÓN OLD SCHOOL BOAT PARTY 🎶⚓ CHICAGO – LAKE MICHIGANGet ready to travel back to the golden era of reggaetón!This Saturday, August 29, step aboard the Fantasy and enjoy an after
  - **Venue**: 400 East Monroe Street, Chicago, IL, USA
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a62a4f6ceb51.jpg
- **Event Name**: Just Announced - Chicago - Top Shelf Tequila and Whiskey Tasting Festival - September 26 AE
  - **Description**: Special Perks from TastingFestivals.com HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/just-announced-chicago-top-shelf-tequila-and-whiskey-tasting-festival-september-26-tickets-1353028266969?aff=allevents&discount=3rd30Calling all
  - **Venue**: Kings Dining & Entertainment
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a4a3669aba15.jpg
- **Event Name**: Event Planning Certification Training at Chicago Marriott Downtown | September 19, 2026
  - **Description**: Turn Your Event Planning Skills Into a Career or BusinessJoin us at Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile for a one-day, instructor-led Certified Event Planner (CEP) Certification Train
  - **Venue**: Chicago Marriott Downtown
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a552cef8ecec.jpg
- **Event Name**: Chicago White Sox vs. Chicago Cubs
  - **Venue**: Rate Field
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/df8189b0-94eb-11f1-8024-43018c8ac4af-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1786387938
- **Event Name**: Chicago White Sox at Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field
  - **Venue**: Wrigley Field
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/d48c04a0-9495-11f1-bef4-8b326733b405-rimg-w1200-h675-dc383838-gmir.jpg?v=1786350672
- **Event Name**: Usher and Chris Brown at Soldier Field
  - **Venue**: Soldier Field
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/6146e0d0-95aa-11f1-8024-43018c8ac4af-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786469450
- **Event Name**: Usher & Chris Brown
  - **Venue**: Soldier Field
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/b0774420-9130-11f1-a33a-f7150662a5aa-rimg-w1200-h473-dcd8d8d8-gmir.jpg?v=1785977397
- **Event Name**: J Cole at United Center
  - **Venue**: United Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/aefadbb0-3259-11f1-8d5f-efb55bc4316e-rimg-w776-h1200-dc010101-gmir.jpg?v=1775549619

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Author Talk: "Migrant Heart" by Reyna Grande (IN PERSON) (Wed Sep 23 2026 at 06:00 pm at American Writers Museum), Golden Hour Featuring Jade Maze w/ Larry Brown Jr. (Wed Aug 26 2026 at 05:00 pm at Epiphany Center for the Arts), 5th Annual Words of Wonder Literary Festival (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 11:00 am at Dr. Conrad Worrill Track & Field Center), LIT FEST CHICAGO - LIT FEST AFTER DARK! The Literary Festival! (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 09:00 am at Chicago Marriott Midway), Sunday Reading Series: Isaac Pickell, Kathleen Rooney, & J. Howard Rosier (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 06:30 pm at Hungry Brain).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Golden Hour Featuring Jade Maze w/ Larry Brown Jr. (Wed Aug 26 2026 at 05:00 pm at Epiphany Center for the Arts), 5th Annual Words of Wonder Literary Festival (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 11:00 am at Dr. Conrad Worrill Track & Field Center), The Mill | variety show & open mic (Thu Aug 20 2026 at 06:30 pm at Burlington Bar), Authors on Tap: Robyn Hitchcock and Lior Phillips (Sun Aug 30 2026 at 05:00 pm at Exile in Bookville), The Sexuality of Care & A Future Without Hospitals (Tue Aug 18 2026 at 06:00 pm at Restoried Bookshop).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Chicago today August 12, 2026?
  - **A:** Women in Translation: 2026 Panel Reading & Discussion (Wed Aug 12 2026 at 07:00 pm at Women & Children First).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Chicago this weekend August 14–16, 2026?
  - **A:** Sunday Reading Series: Isaac Pickell, Kathleen Rooney, & J. Howard Rosier (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 06:30 pm at Hungry Brain).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Chicago in August 2026?
  - **A:** Golden Hour Featuring Jade Maze w/ Larry Brown Jr. (Wed Aug 26 2026 at 05:00 pm at Epiphany Center for the Arts), Sunday Reading Series: Isaac Pickell, Kathleen Rooney, & J. Howard Rosier (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 06:30 pm at Hungry Brain), The Mill | variety show & open mic (Thu Aug 20 2026 at 06:30 pm at Burlington Bar), Authors on Tap: Robyn Hitchcock and Lior Phillips (Sun Aug 30 2026 at 05:00 pm at Exile in Bookville), The Sexuality of Care & A Future Without Hospitals (Tue Aug 18 2026 at 06:00 pm at Restoried Bookshop).
- **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 American Writers Museum, Epiphany Center for the Arts, Dr. Conrad Worrill Track & Field Center.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Chicago range from USD 30 to USD 301. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Chicago include American Writers Museum, Epiphany Center for the Arts, Burst Into Books.
- **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.

## Explore Events in Nearby Cities

- [Events in Cicero](https://allevents.in/cicero)
- [Events in Oak Park](https://allevents.in/oak-park)
- [Events in Berwyn](https://allevents.in/berwyn)
- [Events in Forest Park](https://allevents.in/forest-park-il)
- [Events in Elmwood Park](https://allevents.in/elmwood-park-il)
- [Events in River Forest](https://allevents.in/river-forest)
- [Events in Lincolnwood](https://allevents.in/lincolnwood)
- [Events in Riverside](https://allevents.in/riverside-il)