# 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**: Yung Pueblo Book Discussion for "Journey" with Dr. Alexandra H. Solomon
  - **Description**: Yung Pueblo will be at Everybody's Coffee discussing  "Journey: The Year That Changes Everything," in conversation w/ Dr. Alexandra Solomon.About this EventEach ticket comes with a signed copy of the book!
  - **Date**: Thu Nov 19 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu Nov 19 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/yung-pueblo-book-discussion-for-journey-with-dr-alexandra-h-solomon/100001998685441960
  - **Venue**: Everybody's Coffee (Wilson Abbey)
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  - **Price**: USD 48
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Kal Ki Chinta Nahi Karta at Athenaeum Center
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 at 07:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/kal-ki-chinta-nahi-karta-at-athenaeum-center/2400030723100404
  - **Venue**: Athenaeum Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8yNjY2OWJmMC1jNjc4LTExZjEtOWIxNy0yZDRlMDIwNDFjZjQtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjAwLWRjMDgwODA4LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc5MTgzNTQ3Ng.avif
- **Event Name**: The Poetry Brothel Chicago: MONSTERS!
  - **Description**: Unleash your inner monster this Halloween with The Poetry Brothel Chicago!About this EventWelcome to a shadowy underworld where pulp fiction, creature features, cabaret, and poetry collide.This October, The Poetry
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 30 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Oct 30 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/the-poetry-brothel-chicago-monsters/100002002083201751
  - **Venue**: Visceral Adventure Lounge
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy84M2ZmYTMxMDA1MWI0YjI0NTg2MjdmZDk2MzE2ZDU1ZmZiNGMzNzk3MWE2ZTljYjM0ZGFiMzcxOWJlMzM3MDUzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMy1kYzQ4Mjg2OC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3OTA0MTUxODM.avif
  - **Price**: USD 0 to 173
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, entertainment, performances, music, live-music
- **Event Name**: Who All Gone Be There…. AGAIN?!
  - **Description**: Join Jillian for a live taping of her Stand Up special live at The Lincoln Lodge!About this EventLife for Jillian in her 30’s has been one big weird party, and she has wanted to know WHO ALL GONE BE THERE?
  - **Date**: Wed Oct 28 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed Oct 28 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/who-all-gone-be-there…-again/100001999540991933
  - **Venue**: The Lincoln Lodge
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy85N2E0NWJlMzFlNzY1NjU5ZjljNDNlNjYxY2U4MTU1ZWIwNzcwMDMwOWI3YjgxNmFjNGYyZmY0YmIzZjRiOTkwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODk1NDQ0ODI.avif
  - **Price**: USD 18
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, comedy, 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.About this EventUPDATE: New Block of Tickets and Dates NOW ON SALE
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/sunday-in-the-park-with-george/100001982192272446
  - **Venue**: Chopin Theatre
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy81MjYwOGM0NWQ5M2I2NTllNTI2YmFiM2RkZGQ2MTZiMjFjOTI2N2JkYjdiZGJmZDE1ZjM4OWEyMzNiZDE4M2YxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2Y4ZjhmOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODk1NDQ0ODU.avif
  - **Price**: USD 45 to 66
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, fine-arts, Entertainment, Music, Theatre
- **Event Name**: Black Poetry Day Readings & Reflections
  - **Description**: In celebration of Black Poetry Day, local Chicago poets from the Guild Literary Complex present readings from their favorite Black poets.About this EventJoin us for a free poetry reading featuring Chicago poets in honor o
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 01:00 pm – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/black-poetry-day-readings-and-reflections/100002001406340240
  - **Venue**: American Writers Museum
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy9mNWRlOTUzMGI3MTE3NTEyMWJjYjU2YzM3YzY5N2U1NTE4MDg4NWNlMDgyMmEzNGMyZjI0NDljYWEwOTVkYWZlLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3OTA0MTUyNjI.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Festivals
- **Event Name**: Hull-o-ween Open House
  - **Description**: To close out the Halloween festivities, the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum will host our annual Open House.About this EventTo close out the Halloween festivities, the Jane Addams Hull-House Museum will host our annual Open
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 10:30 am – Sat Oct 24 2026 at 03:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/hull-o-ween-open-house/100001997152244124
  - **Venue**: Jane Addams Hull-House Museum
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: The 2026 Pegasus Awards Reading
  - **Description**: A public reading featuring the recipients of the 2026 Pegasus Awards.About this EventJoin us at the Poetry Foundation for a special opportunity to engage directly with recipients of the 2026 Pegasus Awards, a suite of lit
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 23 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Oct 23 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/the-2026-pegasus-awards-reading/100001999718116718
  - **Venue**: Poetry Foundation
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy80MjQ3MDA1YTJjNTkxNGMwNTgyYjMzNWRiZDY0ZjAxYzk2OTA0YTdmOTA2ZWMwOTUzMjA3MjNmM2ZlYmZhNGZmLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODk3MDc3Mjc.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Du Evenings: Feat. Kevin Powell w/Sheran Goodspeed Keyton
  - **Description**: Come and hang out at The Du with Kevin Powell on the Chicago stop in support of his new book: A Poem for Evangeline And Other Songs.About this EventKevin Powell is one of the most celebrated political, cultural, literary,
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Oct 16 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/du-evenings-feat-kevin-powell-w-sheran-goodspeed-keyton/100002001888207518
  - **Venue**: DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Entertainment, Music
- **Event Name**: Queer Open Mic
  - **Description**: An LGBTQ centered Open micAbout this EventComedians, original musicians, poets, all talents welcome!XLR, 1/4", and phone cables available for musiciansWe try our best to accomadte all singups. Please plant fo
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/queer-open-mic/100001273970402769
  - **Venue**: Eli Tea Bar
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Music, Art, comedy, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Chicago: Khushiyan By Laksh Maheshwari Live 2026
  - **Description**: Chicago: Khushiyan By Laksh Maheshwari Live 2026 — Storytelling & Poetry Event

DATE: Friday, October 30, 2026 | TIME: Doors Open: 6:30 PM CDT | Show Starts: 7:30 PM CDT | LOCATION: The Ruth Page - Blackbox Theater, 1016 North Dearborn Street, Chicago
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 4
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 30 2026 at 06:30 pm – Fri Oct 30 2026 at 09:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/chicago-khushiyan-by-laksh-maheshwari-live-2026/4300030433322122
  - **Venue**: The Ruth Page - Blackbox Theater
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy85NDY3Y2ZiMC04NGUzLTExZjEtOTU3Zi1mMWYwNjQ2MjM0MGQtcmltZy13MTIwMC1oNjY2LWRjZjRjMGM1LWdtaXIucG5nP3Y9MTc4NDYyNDg0MA.avif
  - **Price**: USD 35 to 90
  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: We Radiant Things: Notes on Being Alien and Becoming Cyborg by Franny Choi
  - **Description**: "We Radiant Things is criticism at its most intimate and alive. I am grateful for this book.”—Cathy Park Hong, author of Minor FeelingsAbout this EventBlending lyric memoir and cultural criticism, acclaimed poet Franny Ch
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 23 2026 at 07:00 pm – Fri Oct 23 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/we-radiant-things-notes-on-being-alien-and-becoming-cyborg-by-franny-choi/100001999221596613
  - **Venue**: Women & Children First
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, sports, entertainment, science-fair, nonprofit, artificial-intelligence
- **Event Name**: Andrea Gibson
  - **Date**: Sat Nov 21 2026 at 07:30 pm – Sat Nov 21 2026 at 09:30 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/andrea-gibson/2300030558962455
  - **Venue**: Auditorium Theatre - IL
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- **Event Name**: Al Raby Lane Street Dedication Ceremony
  - **Description**: The Raby Family cordially invites you to 
celebrate a dedication in honor of
beloved civil rights activist Al Raby.About this EventThe Raby Family cordially invites you to celebrate a dedication in honor of be
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 at 10:30 am – Fri Oct 16 2026 at 12:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/al-raby-lane-street-dedication-ceremony/100002002228541466
  - **Venue**: The Grand Ballroom
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness
- **Event Name**: Blessed & Prosperous Openmic featuring MaddamX
  - **Description**: Blessed & Prosperous Open Mic is an uplifting, community-centered creative gathering dedicated to glorifying God through artistic expression
  - **Date**: Fri Oct 16 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri Oct 16 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/blessed-and-prosperous-openmic-featuring-maddamx/100002003224770213
  - **Venue**: Nitro Ice cream shop & board game
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9mYTM0YmI5YzRiZTdhZDRhMDE0NWY3Y2M3OWJiMDYzNmI4YjlkOTViNDE1YWNlNTdiMzJkZjEwMjMwOGRlZDA3LXJpbWctdzEwODYtaDE0NDgtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzkxNzkyOTcx.avif
  - **Price**: USD 13
  - **Categories**: art, open-mic

## Trending Events in Chicago

- **Event Name**: A Chosen Few DJs Halloween Day Party. A House Music Event w $1,000 Costume Contest.
  - **Description**: Halloween Day.Saturday October 31st, 2026A Chosen Few Djs Halloween day party.A $1,000 Costume Contest in cash and prizes.Terry Hunter, and Alan King DJ w special guests Ge
  - **Venue**: Le Nocturne Chicago
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6ab0a0a9e98bb.jpg
- **Event Name**: A Chosen Few DJs Halloween. A House Music Event w $1,000 Costume Contest.
  - **Description**: A Chosen Few DJs House Music Halloween w $1,000 Costume Contests.A Chosen Few Djs Halloween.A $1,000 Costume Contest in cash and prizes.Wayne Williams, Mike Dunn, Alan King DJ w Duke Shin and
  - **Venue**: Le Nocturne Chicago
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6ab09f1ec4a32.jpg
- **Event Name**: Dia de los Muertos
  - **Description**: Celebrate Día de los Muertos with us at Café Con Leche with a hands-on sugar skull painting night.Join us on October 22 from 6:30–8:30 PM to paint and decorate your own sugar skull while enjoying appetizers and drin
  - **Venue**: Cafe Con Leche
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6aa440b393ae6.jpg
- **Event Name**: 5th Annual Wag-O-Ween: Halloween Dog Party & Market
  - **Description**: Chicago’s favorite dog-centric Halloween party is back for its 5th year!Get ready for a fun-filled fall day made for dogs and the people who love them! Join us for an afternoon of trick-or-treating, shopping, costum
  - **Venue**: 4011 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60613-2409, United States
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- **Event Name**: Public Speaking Skills 1-Day Workshop | Chicago, IL
  - **Description**: Event DetailsDuration: 1-Day Practical Training (8 Hours)Timing: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (including breaks)Language: EnglishCertificate
  - **Venue**: Chicago
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a816d77c83e1.jpg
- **Event Name**: Chicago Murder Mystery: Solve the case!
  - **Description**: Become a Detective for a Day and solve a Murder Case: explore the city, follow traces, crack puzzles, collect evidence and catch the killer!Picture this: You and your friends, armed with just your phones and your courage, become the
  - **Venue**: 2340 N Halsted St
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a4e990fb4548.jpg
- **Event Name**: From Expert Contributor to Authentic Leader: Design Your Leadership Style
  - **Description**: Stop trying to fit the mold of a 'boss' and start building the leader you actually want to follow.We've all worked for the "accidental manager"; the high performer who was promoted for their technical skill and ability to execute, but left witho
  - **Venue**: 318 West Adams Street, Chicago, IL, USA
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb697fec1f52f54.jpg
- **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
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a760e8d4278d.jpg
- **Event Name**: Chicago Riverwalk Secrets Quest
  - **Description**: Thanks for joining us! We're excited to help you explore, discover, and enjoy the outdoors!About this EventSocial Adventures by GabrielleTurn an ordinary outing into a new way to connect, discover, and
  - **Venue**: Michigan Avenue & East Wacker Place
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Yung Pueblo Book Discussion for "Journey" with Dr. Alexandra H. Solomon (Thu Nov 19 2026 at 07:00 pm at Everybody's Coffee (Wilson Abbey)), Kal Ki Chinta Nahi Karta at Athenaeum Center (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at Athenaeum Center), The Poetry Brothel Chicago: MONSTERS! (Fri Oct 30 2026 at 07:00 pm at Visceral Adventure Lounge), Who All Gone Be There…. AGAIN?! (Wed Oct 28 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Lincoln Lodge), Sunday In The Park With George (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at Chopin Theatre).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Black Poetry Day Readings & Reflections (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 01:00 pm at American Writers Museum), Hull-o-ween Open House (Sat Oct 24 2026 at 10:30 am at Jane Addams Hull-House Museum), The 2026 Pegasus Awards Reading (Fri Oct 23 2026 at 06:00 pm at Poetry Foundation), Du Evenings: Feat. Kevin Powell w/Sheran Goodspeed Keyton (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center), Queer Open Mic (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 08:00 pm at Eli Tea Bar).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Chicago today October 16, 2026?
  - **A:** Kal Ki Chinta Nahi Karta at Athenaeum Center (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at Athenaeum Center), Sunday In The Park With George (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at Chopin Theatre), Du Evenings: Feat. Kevin Powell w/Sheran Goodspeed Keyton (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center), Queer Open Mic (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 08:00 pm at Eli Tea Bar), Al Raby Lane Street Dedication Ceremony (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 10:30 am at The Grand Ballroom).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Chicago this weekend October 16–18, 2026?
  - **A:** Kal Ki Chinta Nahi Karta at Athenaeum Center (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at Athenaeum Center), Sunday In The Park With George (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at Chopin Theatre), Black Poetry Day Readings & Reflections (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 01:00 pm at American Writers Museum), Du Evenings: Feat. Kevin Powell w/Sheran Goodspeed Keyton (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center), Queer Open Mic (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 08:00 pm at Eli Tea Bar).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Chicago in October 2026?
  - **A:** Kal Ki Chinta Nahi Karta at Athenaeum Center (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at Athenaeum Center), The Poetry Brothel Chicago: MONSTERS! (Fri Oct 30 2026 at 07:00 pm at Visceral Adventure Lounge), Who All Gone Be There…. AGAIN?! (Wed Oct 28 2026 at 07:00 pm at The Lincoln Lodge), Sunday In The Park With George (Fri Oct 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at Chopin Theatre), Black Poetry Day Readings & Reflections (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 01:00 pm at American Writers Museum).
- **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 Everybody's Coffee (Wilson Abbey), Athenaeum Center, Visceral Adventure Lounge.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Chicago range from USD 13 to USD 173. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Chicago include The Book Cellar, 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?
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