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Spoken word events in Chicago this Weekend

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Spoken word events in Chicago this Weekend

Spoken word events in Chicago this Weekend

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 - 07:00 PM

Carlton Jones and Ladies of Comedy and Poetry

The Crib Comedy Playspace

Free
Wed, 21 Jan Onwards

Shards of Me and My

Kimball Arts Center Chicago

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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, 04 Apr • 07:00 PM

Bismil Ki Mehfil in Naperville

The Matrix Club

USD 55
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
Sat, 28 Feb • 08:00 PM

Dialogue Wine Bar Presents: Wine and Words

601 S Lake St, Gary, IN, United States, Indiana 46403

11+ Interested
Sat, 14 Feb • 06:30 PM

Poetry, Paint and Vibe - Single Ladies Valentines Day

Creative Minds - Center of the Arts

USD 39

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