What are the top free Spoken word events happening in Chicago?

Here are the top free Spoken word events in Chicago: Carlton Jones and Ladies of Comedy and Poetry is happening on Fri 23 Jan 2026 from 7:00 PM onwards at The Crib Comedy Playspace, Chicago January Blue Hour Featuring Jimin Seo and Tarik Dobbs is happening on Wed 21 Jan 2026 from 7:30 PM onwards at Haymarket House, Chicago

What are the Spoken word events happening in Chicago This Weekend January 23-25 2026?

Here are the Spoken word events happening this weekend January 23-25 2026 in Chicago: Carlton Jones and Ladies of Comedy and Poetry is happening on Fri 23 Jan 2026 from 7:00 PM onwards at The Crib Comedy Playspace, Chicago

What are the top Spoken word events happening in Chicago?

Here are the top Spoken word events in Chicago: SPEAK, EASY is happening on Mon 09 Feb 2026 from 6:00 PM onwards at BASSLINE || 2239 - CHICAGO This Much Is True: An Evening of Storytelling is happening on Thu 12 Feb 2026 from 7:30 PM onwards at Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro, Chicago Carlton Jones and Ladies of Comedy and Poetry is happening on Fri 23 Jan 2026 from 7:00 PM onwards at The Crib Comedy Playspace, Chicago January Blue Hour Featuring Jimin Seo and Tarik Dobbs is happening on Wed 21 Jan 2026 from 7:30 PM onwards at Haymarket House, Chicago Tuesday Funk #167 - February 3, 2026 is happening on Tue 03 Feb 2026 from 7:00 PM onwards at 5148 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60640 Water to Water: Gaza Renga – Marilyn Hacker & Deema Shehabi (IN PERSON) is happening on Mon 20 Apr 2026 from 6:00 PM onwards at Water to Water: Gaza Renga – Marilyn Hacker & Deema Shehabi (IN PERSON), Chicago Shards of Me and My is happening on Wed 21 Jan 2026 from 3:00 PM onwards at Kimball Arts Center Chicago Miss Spoken: RESIST is happening on Mon 26 Jan 2026 from 7:00 PM onwards at Cole’s, Chicago

What are the Spoken word events happening in Chicago this January 2026?

Here are the Spoken word events happening in Chicago in January 2026 : Carlton Jones and Ladies of Comedy and Poetry is happening on Fri 23 Jan 2026 from 7:00 PM onwards at The Crib Comedy Playspace, Chicago January Blue Hour Featuring Jimin Seo and Tarik Dobbs is happening on Wed 21 Jan 2026 from 7:30 PM onwards at Haymarket House, Chicago Shards of Me and My is happening on Wed 21 Jan 2026 from 3:00 PM onwards at Kimball Arts Center Chicago Miss Spoken: RESIST is happening on Mon 26 Jan 2026 from 7:00 PM onwards at Cole’s, Chicago

Best Spoken Word & Poetry Events In Chicago 2026

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Mon, 09 Feb, 2026 - 06:00 PM

SPEAK, EASY

BASSLINE || 2239 - CHICAGO

USD 20
Thu, 12 Feb, 2026 - 07:30 PM

This Much Is True: An Evening of Storytelling

Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro

22+ Interested
Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 - 07:00 PM

Carlton Jones and Ladies of Comedy and Poetry

The Crib Comedy Playspace

Free
Wed, 21 Jan, 2026 - 07:30 PM

January Blue Hour Featuring Jimin Seo and Tarik Dobbs

Haymarket House

Free
Tue, 03 Feb, 2026 - 07:00 PM

Tuesday Funk #167 - February 3, 2026

5148 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60640

20+ Interested
Mon, 20 Apr, 2026 - 06:00 PM

Water to Water: Gaza Renga – Marilyn Hacker & Deema Shehabi (IN PERSON)

Water to Water: Gaza Renga – Marilyn Hacker & Deema Shehabi (IN PERSON)
Wed, 21 Jan Onwards

Shards of Me and My

Kimball Arts Center Chicago
Mon, 26 Jan, 2026 - 07:00 PM

Miss Spoken: RESIST

Cole’s

22+ Interested

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Fri, 23 Jan • 08:30 PM

Jenny in Concert: Celebrate “The Come Back”

FitzGerald’s

17+ Interested
Sun, 01 Feb • 05:00 PM

Exhale: Testimonials and Talents Open Mic Night @ Two Brothers Roundhouse

Two Brothers Roundhouse

Free
Fri, 20 Feb • 06:00 PM

Lesbians Standing

Andersonville

5+ Interested
Sat, 07 Feb • 05:00 PM

Black History Celebration

39 Jack Benny Dr, Waukegan, IL 60087-5145, United States

13+ Interested
Sat, 14 Feb • 03:00 PM

The Art of Connection Series: A Live Couples Experience

Ostras Cantina Bar

USD 109
Wed, 21 Jan • 06:00 PM

Open Mic/Open Jam

513 S 3rd St, Geneva, IL, United States, Illinois 60134
Thu, 22 Jan • 07:30 PM

Storytelling

The Art Center Highland Park, 1957 Sheridan Rd., Highland Park, IL, Highwood, IL
Fri, 13 Mar • 06:30 PM

Poetry & Pole

AC'S Pub

USD 23
Sat, 04 Apr • 07:00 PM

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The Matrix Club

USD 55

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SPEAK, EASY

This Much Is True: An Evening of Storytelling

Carlton Jones and Ladies of Comedy and Poetry

January Blue Hour Featuring Jimin Seo and Tarik Dobbs

Tuesday Funk #167 - February 3, 2026

Water to Water: Gaza Renga – Marilyn Hacker & Deema Shehabi (IN PERSON)

Shards of Me and My

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Jenny in Concert: Celebrate “The Come Back”

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This Much Is True: An Evening of Storytelling

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Jenny in Concert: Celebrate “The Come Back”

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