# 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.
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Explore all upcoming literary-art events in Chicago, find information & tickets for upcoming literary-art events happening in Chicago.

## Events in Chicago

- **Event Name**: Audrey Niffenegger "Life Out of Order" Book Discussion
  - **Description**: Audrey Niffenegger will be at Everybody's Coffee to discuss her new book "Life Out of Order." Tickets come with a signed copy of the book.About this EventEach ticket comes with a pre-signed copy of the book!
  - **Date**: Tue Oct 06 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue Oct 06 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/audrey-niffenegger-life-out-of-order-book-discussion/100001998394315192
  - **Venue**: Everybody's Coffee (Wilson Abbey)
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  - **Price**: USD 48
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, live-music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Gwendolyn Brooks Open Mic Awards (GBOMA) 2026 Finals
  - **Description**: Gwendolyn Brooks Open Mic Awards (GBOMA) 2026 Finals
Presented By Guild Literary Complex
Guest Judge - Itiola Jones

Date: Thursday, October 1st, 2026

Doors: 5:00PM to Venue | 6:30PM to Chase House

Showtime: 7:00PM

Tickets:
21+ Advanced - $15
21+ Day o
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  - **Date**: Thu Oct 01 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu Oct 01 2026 at 07:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/gwendolyn-brooks-open-mic-awards-gboma-2026-finals/200030585900947
  - **Venue**: 201 S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607
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  - **Categories**: art, open-mic, literary-art, music, entertainment, concerts, workshops, live-music, business, conferences
- **Event Name**: Queer Poetry Salon at Dorothy
  - **Description**: Queer and trans authors come together to share original poetry works at Chicago's lesbian lounge.About this EventJoin us for an evening of queer poetry at Dorothy! This showcase features queer and t
  - **Date**: Tue Sep 29 2026 at 07:00 pm – Tue Sep 29 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/queer-poetry-salon-at-dorothy/100001999218733048
  - **Venue**: Dorothy
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  - **Price**: USD 13
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: September Blue Hour Featuring Hussain Ahmed and Ali Black
  - **Description**: Join us for an evening of poetry at the September Blue Hour featuring Hussain Ahmed and Ali Black.About this EventThe Chicago Poetry Center presents BLUE HOUR, a free monthly in-person reading series and g
  - **Date**: Wed Sep 16 2026 at 07:30 pm – Wed Sep 16 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/september-blue-hour-featuring-hussain-ahmed-and-ali-black/100001990995914376
  - **Venue**: Haymarket House
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy83YzA5ZThjZGU2ODY2NmMwZTU4MmQzZWUyMDgwZjI5NjljN2E1ZDEwNDE3Y2I4OWI4N2RmYTA2ZTJiYzlkNWEzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kY2U4ZThmOC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODcwOTUyNjM.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Workshops, Contests, Sports, health-wellness, virtual
- **Event Name**: Les Portes by Meredith Nnoka
  - **Description**: Please join us to celebrate the poetry collection Les Portes by Meredith Nnoka, with Ashley Keyser and Crissonna TennisonAbout this EventPlease join us to celebrate the poetry collection
  - **Date**: Wed Sep 23 2026 at 07:00 pm – Wed Sep 23 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/les-portes-by-meredith-nnoka/100001997980751211
  - **Venue**: Women & Children First
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, literary-art, health-wellness, fine-arts, meditation
- **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 Nov 14 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Nov 14 2026 at 06:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chicago/5th-annual-words-of-wonder-literary-festival/100001984656406738
  - **Venue**: Dr. Conrad Worrill Track & Field Center
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: festivals, art, literary-art, music, workshops, live-music, entertainment, storytelling

## Trending Events in Chicago

- **Event Name**: Chasing Sun(Sets) III — JOEZI x MASSUMA
  - **Description**: THE MONOLITH PROJECT PRESENTS: CHASING SUN(SETS) IIIJOEZI x MASSUMATHE SEASON FINALEThree dates. One lake. One home. One final sunset.Saturday, September 19, Chasing Sun(Sets) returns to Castaways B
  - **Venue**: Castaways Beach Club
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a7c131828b6d.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/thumb6a4a3669aba15.jpg
- **Event Name**: Sober October: Chicago Zero Proof Halloween Bar Crawl
  - **Description**: WHO SAID SOBER HAD TO BE BORING? 💋We're kicking off spooky season with a zero-proof Halloween bar crawl through Chicago featuring handcrafted mocktails, zero-proof cocktails, cali-sober options, DJs
  - **Venue**: Chicago
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a8f82282ff1f.jpg
- **Event Name**: Event Planning Certification Training at Chicago Magnificent Mile | September 19, 2026
  - **Description**: Turn Your Event Planning Skills Into a Career or BusinessJoin us at the Chicago Magnificent Mile for a one-day, instructor-led Certified Event Planner (CEP) Certification Training.
  - **Venue**: Aloft by Marriott Chicago Mag Mile
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a552cef8ecec.jpg
- **Event Name**: Ultimate Taco & Tequila
  - **Description**: Get ready for an unforgettable evening at the Ultimate Taco & Tequila party! 🌮🍹 Join us for a fantastic night filled with mouthwatering gourmet tacos, refreshing top-shelf tequila, and vibrant live music that will keep your spirits high. With the a
  - **Venue**: House Party!
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a97064b8586c.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**: 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**: Global Summit on Nursing Innovation & Clinical Excellence 2027
  - **Description**: Every day, nurses stand where science meets humanity — turning research into relief, protocols into presence, and evidence into empathy. As healthcare systems evolve at a rapid pace, nurses are increasingly leading that change: adopting new technologie
  - **Venue**: Chicago, USA
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a9bfbab0a8c1.jpg
- **Event Name**: 2026 Chicago Bears Season Tickets at Soldier Field
  - **Venue**: Soldier Field
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Audrey Niffenegger "Life Out of Order" Book Discussion (Tue Oct 06 2026 at 07:00 pm at Everybody's Coffee (Wilson Abbey)), Gwendolyn Brooks Open Mic Awards (GBOMA) 2026 Finals (Thu Oct 01 2026 at 06:00 pm at 201 S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607), Queer Poetry Salon at Dorothy (Tue Sep 29 2026 at 07:00 pm at Dorothy), September Blue Hour Featuring Hussain Ahmed and Ali Black (Wed Sep 16 2026 at 07:30 pm at Haymarket House), Les Portes by Meredith Nnoka (Wed Sep 23 2026 at 07:00 pm at Women & Children First).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Chicago?
  - **A:** September Blue Hour Featuring Hussain Ahmed and Ali Black (Wed Sep 16 2026 at 07:30 pm at Haymarket House), Les Portes by Meredith Nnoka (Wed Sep 23 2026 at 07:00 pm at Women & Children First), 5th Annual Words of Wonder Literary Festival (Sat Nov 14 2026 at 11:00 am at Dr. Conrad Worrill Track & Field Center).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Chicago in September 2026?
  - **A:** Queer Poetry Salon at Dorothy (Tue Sep 29 2026 at 07:00 pm at Dorothy), September Blue Hour Featuring Hussain Ahmed and Ali Black (Wed Sep 16 2026 at 07:30 pm at Haymarket House), Les Portes by Meredith Nnoka (Wed Sep 23 2026 at 07:00 pm at Women & Children First).
- **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), 201 S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607, Dorothy.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Chicago?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Chicago range from USD 13 to USD 48. 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, Epiphany Center for the Arts, Dorothy.
- **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?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Chicago.

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