Spoken word events in Chicago

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Get ready to be amazed at Chicago's incredible spoken word events! Join us for a night filled with enchanting poetry, captivating stories, and exciting performances. Let the talented artists take you on a journey that will touch your heart and ignite your imagination. Don't miss out on the fun and creativity - come be a part of our friendly literary community in Chicago and experience the magic of language at its finest

Spoken word events in Chicago

Spoken word events in Chicago

Antigone Reimagined

Poetry Foundation

Thu, 08 May
TESTIMONY SERVICE: Storytelling Open Mic

Prāzbar

Fri, 02 May
Soul Sessions Chi (Live Music, R&B & Spoken Word)

Bassline Music Lounge

Sun, 04 May
Jessica Holter's Soul Singer Showcase and Literary Salon ~ Adults Only

Bughouse Theater

Sat, 26 Apr
The Healing Mic: This is for the poets

Coffee, Hip-Hop & Mental Health Cafe, West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA

Sun, 27 Apr
Build 2 Heal National Poetry Month @ The Chicago Hiphop Heritage Museum

Chicago Hip Hop Heritage Museum

Sun, 27 Apr
Beauty of The Journey Concert

Greenwood Oasis

Sat, 07 Jun
9D Breathwork Journey Reprogramming the Subconscious Mind

We The People Fitness Studio

Tue, 13 May
Performance: Pleiades at IMSS

International Museum of Surgical Science

Wed, 28 May
The Esteem Awards Present: Red, Pink & Purple Polka Dot Poetry Slam

3349 N Halsted St

Sat, 02 Aug
The Legacy Project

Green Line Performing Arts Center

Fri, 27 Jun
Self-Love & Serenity: A Woman’s Retreat for Mind, Body & Soul

Iron Lab Event Space

Sun, 18 May
Natural Hair Fest® CHICAGO Creativity, Community & Culture

Courtyard Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile

Sun, 27 Jul
[Q2 Lawndale] hope lives here! w/ Nile Lansana

Lawndale Mental Health Center

02 May-27 Jun

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Date	Event	Venue
13 May 2025	9D Breathwork Journey Reprogramming the Subconscious Mind	We The People Fitness Studio, Chicago
02 Aug 2025	The Esteem Awards Present Red Pink & Purple Polka Dot Poetry Slam	3349 N Halsted St, Chicago
18 May 2025	Self-Love & Serenity A Womans Retreat for Mind Body & Soul	Iron Lab Event Space, Chicago
02 May 2025	[Q2 Lawndale] hope lives here w Nile Lansana	Lawndale Mental Health Center, Chicago

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