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Patricia Smith, Ashley M. Jones, Donika Kelly, Aimee Nezhukumatathil
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Chicago · Poetry Foundation
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Patricia Smith, Ashley M. Jones, Donika Kelly, Aimee Nezhukumatathil
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Chicago · Poetry Foundation
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FREE PASSES! Devin Clark, Chicago April 23 (Stand-Up Comedy)
Today at 7:30 PM
Oak Park · 1128 Lake St
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FREE PASSES! Devin Clark, Chicago April 23 (Stand-Up Comedy)
Today at 7:30 PM
Oak Park · 1128 Lake St
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RESCHEDULED: IN-PERSON: Stephanie Morningstar on Plant Wisdom
Tuesday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · The Arts Club of Chicago
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RESCHEDULED: IN-PERSON: Stephanie Morningstar on Plant Wisdom
Tuesday at 6:00 PM
Chicago · The Arts Club of Chicago
Chicago New Books
Thu, May 7, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Poetry Foundation
Chicago New Books
Thu, May 7, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Poetry Foundation
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Better: A solo show by Thea L Anderson
Tomorrow at 8:00 PM
Chicago · The Playground Theater
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Better: A solo show by Thea L Anderson
Tomorrow at 8:00 PM
Chicago · The Playground Theater
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Authors on Tap: Nora Lange and Lindsay Hunter
Tomorrow at 7:00 PM
Chicago · Exile in Bookville
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Authors on Tap: Nora Lange and Lindsay Hunter
Tomorrow at 7:00 PM
Chicago · Exile in Bookville
Staff & Friends Reading
Thu, May 14, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Poetry Foundation
Staff & Friends Reading
Thu, May 14, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Poetry Foundation
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Exhibition Tour of Oren Pinhassi: Into Your Arm's Length
Sat, May 9, 1:30 PM
Chicago · The Arts Club of Chicago
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Exhibition Tour of Oren Pinhassi: Into Your Arm's Length
Sat, May 9, 1:30 PM
Chicago · The Arts Club of Chicago
DanceWorks Chicago: Tendu Tuesdays, Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Tue, May 5, 9:30 AM
Chicago · The Ruth Page Center for the Arts
DanceWorks Chicago: Tendu Tuesdays, Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Tue, May 5, 9:30 AM
Chicago · The Ruth Page Center for the Arts
Golden Hour Featuring Shala.
Fri, May 8, 5:00 PM
Chicago · Epiphany Center for the Arts
Golden Hour Featuring Shala.
Fri, May 8, 5:00 PM
Chicago · Epiphany Center for the Arts
Chicago Literary Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: Ed Roberson
Thu, Jun 18, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Poetry Foundation
Chicago Literary Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: Ed Roberson
Thu, Jun 18, 6:00 PM
Chicago · Poetry Foundation
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"What Happened to Icarus” Book Launch
Sun, May 3, 4:00 PM
Chicago · Connect Gallery
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"What Happened to Icarus” Book Launch
Sun, May 3, 4:00 PM
Chicago · Connect Gallery
PHEROMONE: IML SPECIAL EDITION
Thu, May 21, 9:00 PM
Chicago · Jackhammer
PHEROMONE: IML SPECIAL EDITION
Thu, May 21, 9:00 PM
Chicago · Jackhammer
Community Craft Circle: Chicago Loop & South Side
Tue, May 12, 7:30 PM + 2 more
Chicago · 3331 S Halsted St
Community Craft Circle: Chicago Loop & South Side
Tue, May 12, 7:30 PM + 2 more
Chicago · 3331 S Halsted St
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PAVLOV IMPROV
Saturday at 9:00 PM + 8 more
Chicago · 4416 N Clark St
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PAVLOV IMPROV
Saturday at 9:00 PM + 8 more
Chicago · 4416 N Clark St
Free Comedy in Wicker Park/Logan Square/Bucktown
Tuesday at 8:30 PM + 18 more
Chicago · Lottie's Pub
Free Comedy in Wicker Park/Logan Square/Bucktown
Tuesday at 8:30 PM + 18 more
Chicago · Lottie's Pub
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A Beautiful Night in our Neighborhood
Today at 7:00 PM
Chicago · 4416 N Clark St
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A Beautiful Night in our Neighborhood
Today at 7:00 PM
Chicago · 4416 N Clark St
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Writing + Drawing Meet-Up
Monday at 7:00 PM + 14 more
Chicago · 4754 N Rockwell St
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Writing + Drawing Meet-Up
Monday at 7:00 PM + 14 more
Chicago · 4754 N Rockwell St
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TaskForce's Vogue School | Learn the Art of Ballroom
Monday at 5:00 PM + 65 more
Chicago · TaskForce Prevention and Community Services
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TaskForce's Vogue School | Learn the Art of Ballroom
Monday at 5:00 PM + 65 more
Chicago · TaskForce Prevention and Community Services
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Crunchy Town
Sunday at 8:00 PM + 10 more
Chicago · 4416 N Clark St
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Crunchy Town
Sunday at 8:00 PM + 10 more
Chicago · 4416 N Clark St

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Better: A solo show by Thea L Anderson

Staff & Friends Reading

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Patricia Smith, Ashley M. Jones, Donika Kelly, Aimee Nezhukumatathil

A Beautiful Night in our Neighborhood

FREE PASSES! Devin Clark, Chicago April 23 (Stand-Up Comedy)

Authors on Tap: Nora Lange and Lindsay Hunter