# Poetry events in Chicago, Today and Upcoming Poetry events in Chicago

- **Subtitle**: All Poetry events in Chicago, Illinois. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Chicago like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance
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All Poetry events in Chicago, Illinois. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Chicago like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance

## Events in Chicago

- **Event Name**: Chicago Symphony Orchestra - DiDonato Performs Neruda Songs
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Chicago Symphony Center
🏠 Address: 220 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60604
🌆 City: Chicago
📍 Location: 41.879, -87.625✨ Experience the magic of Chicago Symphony Orchestra - DiDonato Performs Neruda Songs, where moments beco
  - **Date**: Fri May 08 2026 at 12:30 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/chicago-symphony-orchestra-didonato-performs-neruda-songs/3200028808701308
  - **Venue**: Chicago Symphony Center
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  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Zarna Garg at Riviera Theatre - IL
  - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at Zarna Garg at Riviera Theatre - IL, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Riviera Theatre - IL in Chicago, IL sets t
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 07:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/zarna-garg-at-riviera-theatre-il/2400029262339102
  - **Venue**: Riviera Theatre - IL
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9iYTgwNmJkMC0zOTNlLTExZjEtYWM1ZC1mMzdjN2I1OTVkY2QtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNTUwLWRjZjdjMmQyLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3NjMwNzcwMA.avif
  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: The Poetry Brothel Chicago: LIFE IS A CABARET
  - **Description**: Join us for our special LIFE IS A CABARET Pride Production, where every dance and poem feels like a secret whispered just for you.About this EventDARLINGS!Come blow your horn and start celebrating, right this way,
  - **Date**: Fri Jun 12 2026 at 08:00 pm – Fri Jun 12 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/the-poetry-brothel-chicago-life-is-a-cabaret/100001986664149952
  - **Venue**: Chicago Theater Works
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNjk4YTI3ODBiMDlhYzFjYzVlNDBjMjc0NmNkNGY4N2NjNWZmNmJmOGQ5Y2RmODRjNTEzYTNhMDRjMTBhZDZlMC1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2NzUtZGMyMzBmMGUtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc1NDUxMTEy.avif
  - **Price**: USD 0 to 93
  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, Entertainment, performances, Festivals, Theatre
- **Event Name**: Patricia Smith, Ashley M. Jones, Donika Kelly, Aimee Nezhukumatathil
  - **Description**: A poetry reading celebrating new books by Patricia Smith, Ashley M. Jones, Donika Kelly, and Aimee Nezhukumatathil.About this EventJoin us for a reading celebrating 2021 Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize recipient Patricia Smith’s
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 23 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu Apr 23 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/patricia-smith-ashley-m-jones-donika-kelly-aimee-nezhukumatathil/100001982311083814
  - **Venue**: Poetry Foundation
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8yMjY1MTk2NjAyZTRmZmNjZDJkMWY4ZjRmYmIzOGFiYjY4YmZlMWVkMzEwZjdmNjdjOTY5NjNkOTM1MzdhYWU1LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE4MDAtZGMxNDBmMDktZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzcxMDEwMjE2.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Edgar Allan Poeprov
  - **Description**: Edgar Allan Poe is dying in a ditch. One last story drifts through his mind... this is that story, different every night.About this EventPoeprov is a fully poed
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Dec 26 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/edgar-allan-poeprov/100001986723265769
  - **Venue**: 4416 N Clark St
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8xYzg2OTFlM2U4NDk5MDU1Y2Y4YjFjMDlhMTQ3OTI1YTQwMDRkZjFmOTQ2ZWRjNjUwZjU5M2M0MmVhZDJhZmRhLXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEwODAtZGMwMzAzMDMtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc1Njg0MDg0.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Hybrid Poetry Event with Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha
  - **Description**: Join us for a hybrid event for a new poetry collection by author and disability justice movement worker, Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha!About this EventIn collaboration with the Arts and Cul
  - **Date**: Wed Apr 29 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed Apr 29 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/hybrid-poetry-event-with-leah-lakshmi-piepzna-samarasinha/100001985946324918
  - **Venue**: Women & Children First
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy85OWFkZDRhZjhlMTIyNjJlZDM1YTE1NzhmMThhNzZjMzk0ODBkODZiNGQzNjI4MWFmYTBiYjI0Zjg0MTUwMzE3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2MxOGFjZi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzQ1NjU0NjE.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, Workshops, virtual, health-wellness
- **Event Name**: Speak, Easy: Higher Vibration
  - **Description**: An intimate night of music, energy, and a vibe you won’t forget. Hosted by TJ Gardner; performances by Niki Gee, G Funk w/special guests.About this EventThis is your moment to secure your seat before the room fills again.
  - **Date**: Mon Apr 20 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon Apr 20 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/speak-easy-higher-vibration/100001985558249173
  - **Venue**: BASSLINE || 2239 - CHICAGO
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  - **Price**: USD 0 to 33
  - **Categories**: art, entertainment, performances, music, literary-art, pop
- **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)
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  - **Categories**: literary-art, art, storytelling
- **Event Name**: 5 Year Anniversary of the Elevated Open Mic
  - **Description**: Join us for our anniversary party!! Sign up to perform, come out and enjoy our line up of vendors, or just vibe out to the live music!About this EventBLESSED TO SAY WE HAVE REACHED OUR 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY P
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 11:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/5-year-anniversary-of-the-elevated-open-mic/100001986989715728
  - **Venue**: Thrift LLC
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9lNTI2OGM1ZDE2ZWVkOTEyYjc3NTY2NzEzNTJjMGQ5MjFiOTlkM2RlNTgxNjVhOWEwMDQxNWVhNDcyYjNiYWI0LXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEzNTAtZGNmZWZlZmUtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc1Njk1NTY4.avif
  - **Price**: USD 0 to 13
  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Music, Art, literary-art, comedy, performances, dance
- **Event Name**: Modern Portraits: An Evening of AAPI Short Films and Poetry
  - **Description**: A kickoff event to The 29th Annual Asian American Showcase!About this EventIn collaboration with Kundiman Midwest, we’re celebrating the start of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with an evening o
  - **Date**: Fri May 01 2026 at 05:30 pm – Fri May 01 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/modern-portraits-an-evening-of-aapi-short-films-and-poetry/100001986725643882
  - **Venue**: HAIBAYÔ
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: BrooksDay 2026
  - **Description**: Join the Guild Literary Complex’s annual celebration of Gwendolyn Brooks, held every year on her birthday, June 7th.About this EventBrooksDay is the Guild Literary Complex’s annual celebration of Gwendolyn Brooks, held ev
  - **Date**: Sun Jun 07 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Jun 07 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/brooksday-2026/100001985255482590
  - **Venue**: Harold Washington Library Center, Chicago Public Library
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Sunday In The Park With George
  - **Description**: Inspired by George Seurat's famous painting, this poetic musical masterpiece explores the challenges in understanding life and art.
  - **Date**: Thu Aug 13 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun Nov 01 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/sunday-in-the-park-with-george/100001982192272446
  - **Venue**: Chopin Theatre
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  - **Price**: USD 25 to 109
  - **Categories**: art, fine-arts, live-music
- **Event Name**: PO JAM's: Poetic JustUs
  - **Description**: Not the traditional R&B songs you hear often. We are playing those cuts you forgot about.About this EventPoetic JustUsThe R&B Vibe night done right. FREE Novelty Microphone upon arrival. Add your favo
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/po-jams-poetic-justus/100001984130260019
  - **Venue**: 950 W Fulton Market
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Femme Gaze
  - **Description**: Femme Gaze: She Speaks Jazz is a poetic, theatrical performance centering the Black & Brown feminine experience  across all identities.
  - **Date**: Sat Apr 25 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat Apr 25 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/femme-gaze/100001982139072323
  - **Venue**: Logan Center for the Arts
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  - **Price**: USD 29 to 55
  - **Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Black Film Club Collective Presents: A Matinee + Mimosas at Three Cities
  - **Description**: Join us for a chill afternoon of movies, mimosas, and good vibes at Three Cities SocialAbout this EventBlack Film Club Collective Presents: Matinee + Mimosas at Three Cities Social
  - **Date**: Sun Apr 26 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sun Apr 26 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/black-film-club-collective-presents-a-matinee-mimosas-at-three-cities/100001987536960552
  - **Venue**: Three Cities Social Club - Wicker Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvNjU3ZjJlYTVlZTI4OWVhNTNkY2QzMzQ3MWRmMDQ5NjU2MTA2OTg4YjQzZWQ5N2Q3MzEyYjdkY2NkZjdlYWUyMi1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2MDAtZGNjMDMxMzAtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc2MzAzNTMw.avif
  - **Price**: USD 15
  - **Categories**: Entertainment, Art, health-wellness, literary-art

## Trending Events in Chicago

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  - **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
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- **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
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- **Event Name**: Rock The Boat Chicago All White Yacht Party Memorial Day Weekend 2026
  - **Description**: Chicago biggest Memorial Day weekend yacht party. All white vibes, skyline views, music, and energy all night on the Anita Dee.About this Event 🚢 ROCK THE BOAT CHICAGO
  - **Venue**: Anita Dee Yacht Charters
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- **Event Name**: MUMBAI TO CHICAGO: BOLLYWOOD PARTY @FAME NIGHTCLUB
  - **Description**: USA's #1 desi party @Lore Nightclub on Apr 25th, Browny edition! Where Bollywood music meets Chicago’s nightlfe!About this Event MUMBAI TO CHICAGO ✨ : April 25thTamasha Ni
  - **Venue**: Fame Nightclub
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- **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**: 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
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- **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
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- **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
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- **Event Name**: 2-Day Chicago Event Planner Certification July 18-19, 2026
  - **Description**: Certified Event Planner (CEP) – 2-Day Intensive TrainingLearn how to plan, price, and execute events so you can confidently generate revenue as a Certified Event Planner. This premium certification program gives you
  - **Venue**: Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69a9cf06122f8.jpg

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Chicago Symphony Orchestra - DiDonato Performs Neruda Songs (Fri May 08 2026 at 12:30 am at Chicago Symphony Center), Zarna Garg at Riviera Theatre - IL (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 07:30 pm at Riviera Theatre - IL), The Poetry Brothel Chicago: LIFE IS A CABARET (Fri Jun 12 2026 at 08:00 pm at Chicago Theater Works), Patricia Smith, Ashley M. Jones, Donika Kelly, Aimee Nezhukumatathil (Thu Apr 23 2026 at 06:00 pm at Poetry Foundation), Edgar Allan Poeprov (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 07:00 pm at 4416 N Clark St).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Patricia Smith, Ashley M. Jones, Donika Kelly, Aimee Nezhukumatathil (Thu Apr 23 2026 at 06:00 pm at Poetry Foundation), Edgar Allan Poeprov (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 07:00 pm at 4416 N Clark St), Hybrid Poetry Event with Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha (Wed Apr 29 2026 at 07:00 pm at Women & Children First), Modern Portraits: An Evening of AAPI Short Films and Poetry (Fri May 01 2026 at 05:30 pm at HAIBAYÔ), BrooksDay 2026 (Sun Jun 07 2026 at 12:00 pm at Harold Washington Library Center, Chicago Public Library).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Chicago today April 20, 2026?
  - **A:** Speak, Easy: Higher Vibration (Mon Apr 20 2026 at 06:00 pm at BASSLINE || 2239 - 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)).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Chicago this weekend April 24–26, 2026?
  - **A:** Zarna Garg at Riviera Theatre - IL (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 07:30 pm at Riviera Theatre - IL), Edgar Allan Poeprov (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 07:00 pm at 4416 N Clark St), PO JAM's: Poetic JustUs (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 950 W Fulton Market), Femme Gaze (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 07:00 pm at Logan Center for the Arts), Black Film Club Collective Presents: A Matinee + Mimosas at Three Cities (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 02:00 pm at Three Cities Social Club - Wicker Park).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Chicago in April 2026?
  - **A:** Zarna Garg at Riviera Theatre - IL (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 07:30 pm at Riviera Theatre - IL), Patricia Smith, Ashley M. Jones, Donika Kelly, Aimee Nezhukumatathil (Thu Apr 23 2026 at 06:00 pm at Poetry Foundation), Edgar Allan Poeprov (Sat Apr 25 2026 at 07:00 pm at 4416 N Clark St), Hybrid Poetry Event with Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha (Wed Apr 29 2026 at 07:00 pm at Women & Children First), Speak, Easy: Higher Vibration (Mon Apr 20 2026 at 06:00 pm at BASSLINE || 2239 - CHICAGO).
- **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 Chicago Symphony Center, Riviera Theatre - IL, Chicago Theater Works.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Chicago range from USD 15 to USD 109. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Chicago include Seat Geek, Vivid Events, The Poetry Society of New York.
- **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.

## Poetry Events from nearby cities

- [Poetry Events in Oak Park](https://allevents.in/oak-park/poetry)
- [Poetry Events in Forest Park](https://allevents.in/forest-park-il/poetry)
- [Poetry Events in Lincolnwood](https://allevents.in/lincolnwood/poetry)
- [Poetry Events in Evergreen Park](https://allevents.in/evergreen-park/poetry)
- [Poetry Events in Broadview](https://allevents.in/broadview-il/poetry)