# 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**: Off the Page — a Night of Queer Comix Readings
  - **Description**: Chicago is a city of queers and a city of cartoonists. Don't miss this night where the two collide in OFF THE PAGE!About this EventSix cartoonists will perform their work inspired by the world around us—interpreting their
  - **Date**: Thu Sep 03 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Sep 03 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/off-the-page-—-a-night-of-queer-comix-readings/100001997391389414
  - **Venue**: Dorothy
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  - **Price**: USD 15
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, Sports, fine-arts, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Gwendolyn Brooks Open Mic Awards (GBOMA) 2026 Finals
  - **Description**: Gwendolyn Brooks Open Mic Awards (GBOMA) 2026 Finals
Presented By Guild Literary Complex
Guest Judge - Itiola Jones

Date: Thursday, October 1st, 2026

Doors: 5:00PM to Venue | 6:30PM to Chase House

Showtime: 7:00PM

Tickets:
21+ Advanced - $15
21+ Day o
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    - Count: 9
  - **Date**: Thu Oct 01 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu Oct 01 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/gwendolyn-brooks-open-mic-awards-gboma-2026-finals/200030585900947
  - **Venue**: 201 S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607
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  - **Categories**: art, open-mic, literary-art, music, entertainment, concerts, workshops, live-music, business, conferences
- **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
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Entertainment, Exhibitions, Festivals, Meetups, Sports
- **Event Name**: Audrey Niffenegger "Life Out of Order" Book Discussion
  - **Description**: Audrey Niffenegger will be at Everybody's Coffee to discuss her new book "Life Out of Order." Tickets come with a signed copy of the book.About this EventEach ticket comes with a pre-signed copy of the book!
  - **Date**: Tue Oct 06 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue Oct 06 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/audrey-niffenegger-life-out-of-order-book-discussion/100001998394315192
  - **Venue**: Everybody's Coffee (Wilson Abbey)
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  - **Price**: USD 48
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Entertainment, fine-arts
- **Event Name**: Les Portes by Meredith Nnoka
  - **Description**: Please join us to celebrate the poetry collection Les Portes by Meredith Nnoka, with Ashley Keyser and Crissonna TennisonAbout this EventPlease join us to celebrate the poetry collection
  - **Date**: Wed Sep 23 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed Sep 23 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/les-portes-by-meredith-nnoka/100001997980751211
  - **Venue**: Women & Children First
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, fine-arts, Sports
- **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
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Festivals, Music, Entertainment, Workshops
- **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
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  - **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
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  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre, literary-art, Sports

## Trending Events in Chicago

- **Event Name**: Chasing Sun(Sets) III — JOEZI x MASSUMA
  - **Description**: THE MONOLITH PROJECT PRESENTS: CHASING SUN(SETS) IIIJOEZI x MASSUMATHE SEASON FINALEThree dates. One lake. One home. One final sunset.Saturday, September 19, Chasing Sun(Sets) returns to Castaways B
  - **Venue**: Castaways Beach Club
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- **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
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- **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
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- **Event Name**: PMP Certification 4 Days Training in Chicago, IL
  - **Description**: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Training Short Description: The PMP certification is the gold standard credential for project managers worldwide, and one of the most in-d
  - **Venue**: Chicago
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- **Event Name**: Sober October: Chicago Zero Proof Halloween Bar Crawl
  - **Description**: WHO SAID SOBER HAD TO BE BORING? 💋We're kicking off spooky season with a zero-proof Halloween bar crawl through Chicago featuring handcrafted mocktails, zero-proof cocktails, cali-sober options, DJs
  - **Venue**: Chicago
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- **Event Name**: Milwaukee Brewers at Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field
  - **Venue**: Wrigley Field
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  - **Description**: Kanye West delivered a larger-than-life performance featuring iconic hits, innovative production, and an unforgettable stage presence that kept the audience captivated all night 🎤🔥
Every moment showcased bold creativity, powerful performances, and the tim
  - **Venue**: Soldier Field
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- **Event Name**: Skrillex with Dylan Brady, Frost Children at Festival Hall at Navy Pier
  - **Venue**: Festival Hall at Navy Pier
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- **Event Name**: Skrillex from Open to Close at Festival Hall at Navy Pier
  - **Venue**: Festival Hall at Navy Pier
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Off the Page — a Night of Queer Comix Readings (Thu Sep 03 2026 at 07:00 pm at Dorothy), Gwendolyn Brooks Open Mic Awards (GBOMA) 2026 Finals (Thu Oct 01 2026 at 06:00 pm at 201 S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607), Cultural Capital Doesn't Pay the Rent: A Queer Memoir by Jessica Lawless (Fri Sep 11 2026 at 07:00 pm at Women & Children First), Audrey Niffenegger "Life Out of Order" Book Discussion (Tue Oct 06 2026 at 07:00 pm at Everybody's Coffee (Wilson Abbey)), Les Portes by Meredith Nnoka (Wed Sep 23 2026 at 07:00 pm at Women & Children First).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Cultural Capital Doesn't Pay the Rent: A Queer Memoir by Jessica Lawless (Fri Sep 11 2026 at 07:00 pm at Women & Children First), Les Portes by Meredith Nnoka (Wed Sep 23 2026 at 07:00 pm at Women & Children First), 5th Annual Words of Wonder Literary Festival (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 11:00 am at Dr. Conrad Worrill Track & Field Center).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Chicago in September 2026?
  - **A:** Off the Page — a Night of Queer Comix Readings (Thu Sep 03 2026 at 07:00 pm at Dorothy), Cultural Capital Doesn't Pay the Rent: A Queer Memoir by Jessica Lawless (Fri Sep 11 2026 at 07:00 pm at Women & Children First), Les Portes by Meredith Nnoka (Wed Sep 23 2026 at 07:00 pm at Women & Children First), Jill D. Swenson - "The Land of Everlasting Sky" - MT Cozzola (Thu Sep 10 2026 at 04:00 am at 1301 E 57th St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60637).
- **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 Dorothy, 201 S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607, Women & Children First.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Chicago range from USD 15 to USD 48. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Chicago include Dorothy, Epiphany Center for the Arts, Women & Children First.
- **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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