# Literary-art Events | List Of All Upcoming Literary-art Events In Chicago - **Subtitle**: Explore all upcoming literary-art events in Chicago, find information & tickets for upcoming literary-art events happening in Chicago. - **Category**: ## About Explore all upcoming literary-art events in Chicago, find information & tickets for upcoming literary-art events happening in Chicago. ## Events in Chicago - **Event Name**: 5th Annual Words of Wonder Literary Festival - **Description**: The Annual Words of Wonder Literary Festival is a celebration of books-to-be-written and books-to-be-read.About this EventStep Into a World of Wonder at the 4th Annual Words of Wonder Literary Festival! - **Date**: Sat Jul 25 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Jul 25 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/5th-annual-words-of-wonder-literary-festival/100001984656406738 - **Venue**: Dr. Conrad Worrill Track & Field Center - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy8zZDMxMDA3NTAyMWZhZWFhYjU5M2ZjMzg5Yjc4N2U5Mzg3Y2I5OWE4ZmM4MDc5ZDAyOTgzOTFjZjQxMTg3MWIzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzEzMTcxOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzI4NjY5MDk.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Festivals, Music, Entertainment, Workshops - **Event Name**: Celebrating they/she/he: A Poetry Reading and Gathering - **Description**: Featuring poetry by dr. dez brown, Derrick Austin, H. Melt, Kenyatta Rogers, Tara Betts, and MARS.About this Event✦ Join us at Pilsen Community Books for an incredible night of poetry as we celebrate celebrate th - **Date**: Wed Jul 22 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed Jul 22 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/celebrating-they-she-he-a-poetry-reading-and-gathering/100001991016912181 - **Venue**: Pilsen Community Books - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9lZjM3ZWNmOWQxZjQ4MDQ3MTI3YzY0NWRjYTQzNTM0NWRjYzQxOGVhZWI1MjBjZTRmNTkyMjNhNjIyY2FjYThjLXJpbWctdzEwMDAtaDUwMC1kYzY1MWIxNy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODA5NjMzNjg.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: art, literary-art, workshops, entertainment, business, trips-adventures, conferences - **Event Name**: The Diverse Band featuring M.S.I, Duke, & King Kontraverse - **Description**: This is a seated, intimate dinner show featuring The Diverse Band featuring M.S.I, Duke, & King Kontraverse!About this EventFull dinner service is available during the show. Seating will begin 30 minutes befor - **Date**: Wed Jul 08 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed Jul 08 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/the-diverse-band-featuring-msi-duke-and-king-kontraverse/100001989424212373 - **Venue**: UncommonGround - Lakeview - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy9mMDI4NjZhYjYwNzQ0ZWFlYWI4Y2EzM2U4YmNiMWJmMzI5NDgzNzFhYmIyNzg3MmQ5NDgxNWZlZDU2NWFlZjJiLXJpbWctdzc5MS1oMzMwLWRjZmZmZGY2LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc3ODk1ODc3Ng.avif - **Price**: USD 23 - **Categories**: fitness, Entertainment, Music, Art, literary-art, performances, Sports - **Event Name**: Queer Poetry at Dorothy: Celebrating they/she/he - **Description**: Join us for a night filled with tender, fierce, and unapologetically queer poetry in celebration of dezireé a. brown’s debut collection.About this EventThis queer showcase will keep you on the edge of your seat with - **Date**: Mon Jul 20 2026 at 07:00 pm – Mon Jul 20 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/queer-poetry-at-dorothy-celebrating-they-she-he/100001992509389220 - **Venue**: Dorothy - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czgvYmFubmVycy8zZjczYjNmMWJjZWYyNWM2YjNmMDY0NDMyZDA0MTFkNzE5OTA3MTk1NzM4ZDQ4Y2ViZmNiYmM4MGE3ZTQyY2M3LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzA1MjYxNC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODI1OTUxNDc.avif - **Price**: Free - **Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Contests, Entertainment, Theatre, performances - **Event Name**: LIT FEST CHICAGO - LIT FEST AFTER DARK! The Literary Festival! - **Description**: LIT Fest is a networking event for authors and creatives, bringing books, brands, spoken word, and house music together in one day.About this EventLIT FEST CHICAGO and LIT FEST After Dark offer a dynamic networking opport - **Date**: Sat Oct 03 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat Oct 03 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/lit-fest-chicago-lit-fest-after-dark-the-literary-festival/100001991814607108 - **Venue**: Chicago Marriott Midway - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czYvYmFubmVycy9iMWUyZjUwN2Q4MjA3ZTBmM2JlZDIwYTlhMThlYzQ3YmVlZDk0ZDI2YTUwYWI4OTQ0MjcxNjhmZjhjYmUzMTAyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2Y1ZTdkOS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODE0NzU5MDc.avif - **Price**: USD 26 to 301 - **Categories**: fitness, Festivals, Art, literary-art - **Event Name**: Inside Third World Press Tours: A 50-Minute Cultural & Literary Experience - **Description**: Step inside one of the most important independent Black publishing houses in the world for an experience grounded in cultural storytelling.About this EventStep inside one of the most important independent Black publishing - **Date**: Tue Jun 30 2026 at 11:00 am – Tue Aug 11 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/inside-third-world-press-tours-a-50-minute-cultural-and-literary-experience/100001988526583541 - **Venue**: Third World Press Foundation - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy84YTY4MWE2YjVlYTMyMTI3NTBlOWE4YWQ3YmNkYjdlMjgxM2RlNTRjODI5YTg0ZDYxMTA4NDgwMzgwZDM3ZGNhLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDgwMC1kY2YwZjJmMi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3Nzk4OTY4MzY.avif - **Price**: USD 24 - **Categories**: art, literary-art, storytelling ## Trending Events in Chicago - **Event Name**: Chasing Sun(Sets) 2026 - TIER I - CLOSING - AUTOGRAF x KIKO FRANCO — Tickets - **Description**: Chasing Sun(Sets) — Chapter One: Kiko Franco and AUTOGRAF Friends | July 4Castaways Beach ClubSat, Jul 4 at 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM (CDT)Kiko Franco's lakefront debut + Amari, Erik The DJ & more. J - **Venue**: Castaways Beach Club - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a4056043facd.jpg - **Event Name**: African/Caribbean International Festival of Life (IFOL) - 33rd Annual. Sept 25-27 - **Description**: Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Jerk, Seafood and Vegan Fest (JSVFest) combined with the 33rd AFRICAN/CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF LIFE (IFOL) which moved from July 4th weekend, to Fri., Sat., Sun., September 25, 26 & 27, 2026, - **Venue**: Union Park - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a36a6aeb3101.jpg - **Event Name**: WNBA All Star Lesbian Hoop Her Weekend - **Description**: Get ready for epic hoops, fun vibes, and lesbian pride all weekend long at the WNBA All Star Lesbian Hoop Her Weekend!About this Event🌈THE REAL MS. DIVA, KAYSTAR-ENT & PINK DIAMOND ENTERTAINMENT PRESEN - **Venue**: Multiple Venues in Chicago - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/411a9d513b1736f88f0abf6a80d390df2eeac415f544af778065133d37e63982-rimg-w1024-h1536-dc040304-gmir.jpg?v=1778410085 - **Event Name**: Trending - 2026 Chicago Summer Tequila Tasting Festival (July 25) AE - **Description**: Special Perks from TastingFestivals.com HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trending-2026-chicago-summer-tequila-tasting-festival-july-25-tickets-1974929469206?aff=allevents&discount=3rd30Calling all tequila lovers and connoisseu - **Venue**: The Boss Bar - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a23f7bc6b85e.jpg - **Event Name**: Best Deal - Chicago - Summer Whiskey Tasting Festival - August 22 AE - **Description**: Special Perks from TastingFestivals.com HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/best-deal-chicago-summer-whiskey-tasting-festival-august-22-tickets-1974934714896?aff=allevents&discount=3rd30Calling all whiskey lovers and connoisseurs - **Venue**: Kings Dining & Entertainment - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a342a78b65f9.jpg - **Event Name**: Just Announced - Chicago - Top Shelf Tequila and Whiskey Tasting Festival - September 26 AE - **Description**: Special Perks from TastingFestivals.com HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/just-announced-chicago-top-shelf-tequila-and-whiskey-tasting-festival-september-26-tickets-1353028266969?aff=allevents&discount=3rd30Calling all - **Venue**: Kings Dining & Entertainment - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a3432b84bd32.jpg - **Event Name**: PRBA Summer Soiree Yacht Party - **Description**: Puerto Rican Bar Association Summer Soirée Yacht PartySet sail with the Puerto Rican Bar Association for an unforgettable summer celebration on the waters of Lake Michigan. Join attorneys, judges, professionals, and friends of t - **Venue**: DuSable Harbor - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a1b9b18d5ea7.jpg - **Event Name**: Bollywood Club Vibes - **Description**: Step into a world of pulsating rhythms and vibrant energy at the Bollywood Club Vibes event, hosted by Aarush Entertainment! Get ready to immerse yourself in the heart of Bollywood culture and dance the night away in a lively, music-filled atmosphere. - **Venue**: Joe's on Weed St. - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a357fe417365.jpg - **Event Name**: 2-Day Chicago Event Planner Certification July 18-19, 2026 - **Description**: Anyone can plan an event with a folding table and a Costco membership.But companies and clients are not just paying for “put together.” They expect you to build and manage real budgets, create detailed timelines, co - **Venue**: Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a207c7a0e558.jpg ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top events in Chicago? - **A:** 5th Annual Words of Wonder Literary Festival (Sat Jul 25 2026 at 11:00 am at Dr. Conrad Worrill Track & Field Center), Celebrating they/she/he: A Poetry Reading and Gathering (Wed Jul 22 2026 at 07:00 pm at Pilsen Community Books), The Diverse Band featuring M.S.I, Duke, & King Kontraverse (Wed Jul 08 2026 at 07:00 pm at UncommonGround - Lakeview), Queer Poetry at Dorothy: Celebrating they/she/he (Mon Jul 20 2026 at 07:00 pm at Dorothy), LIT FEST CHICAGO - LIT FEST AFTER DARK! The Literary Festival! (Sat Oct 03 2026 at 09:00 am at Chicago Marriott Midway). - **Q**: What are the top free events in Chicago? - **A:** 5th Annual Words of Wonder Literary Festival (Sat Jul 25 2026 at 11:00 am at Dr. Conrad Worrill Track & Field Center), Celebrating they/she/he: A Poetry Reading and Gathering (Wed Jul 22 2026 at 07:00 pm at Pilsen Community Books), Queer Poetry at Dorothy: Celebrating they/she/he (Mon Jul 20 2026 at 07:00 pm at Dorothy). - **Q**: What events are happening in Chicago in June 2026? - **A:** Inside Third World Press Tours: A 50-Minute Cultural & Literary Experience (Tue Jun 30 2026 at 11:00 am at Third World Press Foundation). - **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 Dr. Conrad Worrill Track & Field Center, Pilsen Community Books, UncommonGround - Lakeview. - **Q**: What is the price range for events in Chicago? - **A:** Prices for events in Chicago range from USD 23 to USD 301. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Chicago? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Chicago include Burst Into Books, Host Publications, Uncommon Ground. - **Q**: Are there any online events available? - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. 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