IN PERSON: Mayda del Valle with Adrian Matejka
Chicago Poet Laureate Mayda del Valle in conversation with Poetry Editor-in-Chief Adrian Matejka
Tuesday June 2
Evening Public Program: Poetry
Chicago Poet Laureate Mayda del Valle with Poetry Editor-in-Chief Adrian Matejka
Reception 6:00 pm | Program 6:30 pm
At the beginning of 2026 Mayor Johnson, with DCASE, the Chicago Public Library, and the Poetry Foundation, announced Mayda Alexandra del Valle as Chicago’s Second Poet Laureate. A poet, performer, educator and interdisciplinary artist born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, Del Valle brings a multidisciplinary practice rooted in poetry, performance, music, movement and cultural history. She sits down with Poetry editor-in-chief and fellow author Adrian Matejka to discuss her practice and history and present a reading or two.
Sliding Scale Tickets available for on-site attendance from $5 to $20 per person (+ processing fees)
Chicago Poet Laureate Mayda del Valle in conversation with Poetry Editor-in-Chief Adrian Matejka
Tuesday June 2
Evening Public Program: Poetry
Chicago Poet Laureate Mayda del Valle with Poetry Editor-in-Chief Adrian Matejka
Reception 6:00 pm | Program 6:30 pm
At the beginning of 2026 Mayor Johnson, with DCASE, the Chicago Public Library, and the Poetry Foundation, announced Mayda Alexandra del Valle as Chicago’s Second Poet Laureate. A poet, performer, educator and interdisciplinary artist born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, Del Valle brings a multidisciplinary practice rooted in poetry, performance, music, movement and cultural history. She sits down with Poetry editor-in-chief and fellow author Adrian Matejka to discuss her practice and history and present a reading or two.
Sliding Scale Tickets available for on-site attendance from $5 to $20 per person (+ processing fees)
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Highlights
- 1 hour 50 minutes
- In person
- Doors at 5:45 PM
Refund Policy
Location
The Arts Club of Chicago
201 East Ontario Street
Chicago, IL 60611
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Agenda
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Reception
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Interview Program between Mayda del Valle and Adrian Matejka
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