Literary Art events in Chicago

Check out happening literary art events all around Chicago, IL

Peaceful Holidays Chicago

 Sun, 22 Dec, 2024 at 02:00 pm Chicago Free

Cre8tive Con 2025

 Fri, 21 Feb, 2025 at 05:00 pm InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile, an IHG Hotel USD 268

NEW DATES! Zainab Johnson at Zanies Chicago

 Fri, 21 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm Zanies Comedy Club Chicago

Marquis Hill

 Fri, 27 Dec, 2024 at 08:00 pm Jazz Showcase USD 40 to 56

Marquis Hill

 Sun, 29 Dec, 2024 at 08:00 pm Jazz Showcase USD 40 to 56

A Night with Poi Dog Pondering with Special Guests, Joe Sonnefeldt, Sophia Sanchez & poet Marc Kelly Smith

 Fri, 24 Jan, 2025 at 08:00 pm Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 15: CHRIS BADER

 Sat, 15 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage USD 39 to 52

The Eagle & Child Society

 Fri, 10 Jan, 2025 at 07:00 pm The Galway Arms Free

Blue Hour w/Christian Collier and Maya Marshall

 Wed, 15 Jan, 2025 at 06:00 pm Haymarket House Free

Drew Lynch

 Sat, 01 Feb, 2025 at 07:15 pm The Den Theatre

January Book Club with Three Avenues: Unshrinking

 Sun, 19 Jan, 2025 at 05:00 pm Beermiscuous Free

Onyx Storm Midnight Release Party

 Mon, 20 Jan, 2025 at 10:30 pm Three Avenues Bookshop Free

The Green Frequency Presents - Resilience in Rhyme: The Poetry Album

 Thu, 26 Dec, 2024 at 07:00 pm Soho House Chicago USD 34

Erica Spera LIVE in Chicago

 Sun, 09 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 30

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 16: CHRIS BADER

 Sun, 16 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage USD 39 to 52

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 14: CHRIS BADER

 Fri, 14 Feb, 2025 at 09:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage USD 39 to 52

SATURDAY JANUARY 11: DAMON WILLIAMS

 Sat, 11 Jan, 2025 at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage USD 33 to 52

Tepic: 21 Day- Free Kundalini Inner Energy Awakening Meditation

 Sat, 25 Jan, 2025 at 07:45 pm Chicago Free

Mekki Leeper

 Sat, 08 Feb, 2025 at 09:30 pm The Den Theatre

Free Blues Friday featuring Freddie Dixon Band

 Fri, 07 Feb, 2025 at 08:00 pm Epiphany Center for the Arts Free

Salt Pruning: A Poetry Collaboration (Book Launch and Q & A)

 Sat, 25 Jan, 2025 at 03:00 pm South Asia Institute Free

The Eagle & Child Society

 Fri, 07 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm The Galway Arms Free

Almost An Angel Movie Tour - Chicago, IL

 Fri, 31 Jan, 2025 at 09:30 pm Music Box Theatre USD 13

R&B Vibe Tour

 Sat, 01 Mar, 2025 at 07:00 pm Wintrust Arena

Mayce Galoni at Zanies Chicago

 Sun, 22 Dec, 2024 at 07:00 pm Zanies Comedy Club Chicago

The Coming Healthcare Revolution: 10 Forces To Cure America’s Health Crisis

 Thu, 09 Jan, 2025 at 05:00 pm Abundant Place Free

Alex English at Zanies Chicago

 Thu, 02 Jan, 2025 at 07:00 pm 1548 N Wells St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60610

FRIDAY JANUARY 10: DAMON WILLIAMS

 Fri, 10 Jan, 2025 at 09:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage USD 33 to 52

Josh Johnson: The Flowers Tour

 Sun, 12 Jan, 2025 at 07:00 pm The Riviera Theatre

Chicago IL Maria Burmaka Christmas Concert by Revived Soldiers Ukraine

 Sat, 25 Jan, 2025 at 06:00 pm 5000 N Cumberland Ave USD 45

Kumail Nanjiani: Live Special Taping

 Sat, 15 Mar, 2025 at 08:30 pm The Vic Theatre

Colinde și Tradiții din toate timpurile - Nelu Lazar & Șezătoarea Chicago

 Sun, 22 Dec, 2024 at 04:00 pm Stan Mansion USD 0 to 96

34th Annual Winter Solstice Evening Concert 2024

 Sun, 22 Dec, 2024 at 08:00 pm 3111 N Western Ave Chicago IL 60618

TV Pilot Writing // SUNDAYS // Jan 5-Feb 9

 Sun, 05 Jan, 2025 at 02:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 251

Michael Ian Black at The Den Theatre

 Sun, 29 Dec, 2024 at 07:15 pm 1331 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60622

In-Person: I'm Sorry for My Loss by Rebecca Little & Colleen Long

 Thu, 16 Jan, 2025 at 07:00 pm Women & Children First Free

Ikebana Ohara Ryu [3 Week In-Person Course][February]

 Sat, 08 Feb, 2025 at 10:00 am Japanese Culture Center USD 200

NANC Open Mic Night Fundraiser

 Sun, 29 Dec, 2024 at 04:00 pm 6500 S Ashland Ave USD 23

Blind Pilot with Viv & Riley

 Sat, 08 Feb, 2025 at 08:00 pm Thalia Hall

Chicago Poetry Center's Blue Hour Generative Workshop

 Wed, 15 Jan, 2025 at 06:00 pm Haymarket House Free

Skyler Higley

 Thu, 16 Jan, 2025 at 07:00 pm Color Club Free

Marquis Hill

 Sat, 28 Dec, 2024 at 08:00 pm Jazz Showcase USD 40 to 56

Marquis Hill

 Tue, 31 Dec, 2024 at 08:00 pm Jazz Showcase USD 82 to 97

Authors on Tap: Kaveh Akbar and Lindsay Hunter

 Sat, 04 Jan, 2025 at 07:00 pm Exile in Bookville Free

Lester Munson: The Menace of Sports Gambling

 Fri, 10 Jan, 2025 at 12:00 pm Union League Club - Presidents Hall, 2nd Floor

Benjamin Clementine

 Sun, 23 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm City Winery

Authors on Tap: Alex Higley and Lindsay Hunter

 Fri, 28 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm Exile in Bookville Free

Ikebana Ohara Ryu [3 Week In Person Course] [March]

 Sat, 15 Mar, 2025 at 10:00 am Japanese Culture Center USD 200

In-Person: Homeseeking: A Novel by Karissa Chen

 Wed, 15 Jan, 2025 at 07:00 pm Women & Children First Free

FREE Film Screening: "The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat"

 Sun, 12 Jan, 2025 at 02:00 pm Chicago History Museum

Poetry Open Mic at The Gallery Cabaret hosted by Westley Heine

 Sat, 28 Dec, 2024 at 05:00 pm The Gallery Cabaret

Authors on Tap: Layne Fargo and Julia Fine

 Tue, 14 Jan, 2025 at 07:00 pm Exile in Bookville Free

Destreza and Esgrima Comun Intensive Weekend

Fri, 23 May, 2025 at 06:00 pm 4437 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60640

The Healed Her

 Sat, 22 Feb, 2025 at 01:00 pm Chicago South Loop Hotel USD 31

Jeff Ross: Take A Banana For The Ride

 Fri, 07 Mar, 2025 at 07:15 pm The Den Theatre

Harlem Nyte Presents: R&Burlesque - Love Jones

Fri, 27 Dec, 2024 at 09:00 pm Cole's Bar

Poetry in Translation Event: Sympathy for the Salami

 Wed, 29 Jan, 2025 at 07:00 pm Women & Children First Free

The Power Pause Book Tour: Monica & Andy in Chicago, IL

 Thu, 23 Jan, 2025 at 06:00 pm Monica + Andy Free

Ikebana Ohara Ryu [3 Week In-Person Course][January]

 Sat, 11 Jan, 2025 at 10:00 am Japanese Culture Center USD 200

Mastering S&OP: The Secret Competitive Advantage of Top Performing Leaders

 Fri, 17 Jan, 2025 at 09:30 am Sofitel Chicago Magnificent Mile Free

Wine Crawl Presents The Guilty Pleasures Experience (Waitlist )

 Sat, 22 Feb, 2025 at 01:00 pm TBD Free

Christian Open Mic

 Sun, 19 Jan, 2025 at 10:00 am Open Mic Free

ISAC Lecture: Naoise Mac Sweeney, University of Vienna

 Wed, 07 May, 2025 at 07:00 pm Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures - Breasted Hall Free

34th Annual Winter Solstice Concerts - Hamid Drake & Michael Zerang + William Parker!!!

 Sat, 21 Dec, 2024 at 06:00 am Constellation Chicago

The Man with the Golden Amaretto: Literary Cocktail Party

 Sat, 08 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm Colvin House USD 135

Indigo Sessions: a night of jazz, poetry & expression

 Sun, 05 Jan, 2025 at 07:00 pm Dorothy USD 16

Kumail Nanjiani: Live Special Taping

 Sat, 15 Mar, 2025 at 06:00 pm The Vic Theatre

Ziwe's America

 Thu, 17 Apr, 2025 at 07:30 pm The Vic Theatre

Film Screening: "The Last Starfighter"

 Sun, 12 Jan, 2025 at 03:00 pm American Writers Museum USD 0 to 19

February Book Club with Three Avenues: Nearly All the Men in Lagos Are Mad

 Sun, 16 Feb, 2025 at 05:00 pm Beermiscuous Free

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 13: CHRIS BADER

 Thu, 13 Feb, 2025 at 08:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage USD 33 to 45

Yiddish Ecologies: Velder, Felder, Berg un Tol

 Sun, 16 Feb, 2025 at 10:00 am Franke Institute for the Humanities Free

Tribute 2 Women Event Tour Award Ceremony

Sat, 08 Mar, 2025 at 06:00 pm Near North Side

10 Minute Play Fest: Come Write, Direct or Perform!

 Fri, 27 Dec, 2024 at 07:00 pm Green Shirt Studio USD 20

Author Talk: Dr. Uché Blackstock

 Tue, 28 Jan, 2025 at 07:00 pm Call & Response Books USD 7 to 23

The Chicago Book Club January Meet-Up

 Wed, 22 Jan, 2025 at 06:00 pm The Vig West Loop USD 18

Vendor Space Available @ Natural Hair Fest Chicago MLK Weekend

 Sun, 19 Jan, 2025 at 10:00 am 201 W Lake St USD 109

Marquis Hill

 Sun, 29 Dec, 2024 at 04:00 pm Jazz Showcase USD 40 to 56

Film Screening: "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider"

 Sun, 09 Feb, 2025 at 03:00 pm American Writers Museum USD 0 to 19

PALACE

 Wed, 19 Mar, 2025 at 07:30 pm The Riviera Theatre

BLACK BEING: MLK Tribute Concert

 Mon, 20 Jan, 2025 at 06:30 pm Auditorium Theatre

Book Launch and Signing: A Season of Light by Julie Iromuanya

 Tue, 04 Feb, 2025 at 07:00 pm Call & Response Books USD 0 to 36

Chicago's Best Stand Up

 Wed, 11 Dec, 2024 USD 58

1/7 • Chicago Scandals (Lecture Series) • Unforgiveable Frank Lloyd Wright

 Tue, 07 Jan, 2025 at 07:00 pm The Bad Apple (Lincoln Park) USD 0 to 45

1/7 • Chicago Scandals (Lecture Series) • Unforgiveable Frank Lloyd Wright

 Tue, 07 Jan, 2025 at 07:00 pm 658 West Belden Avenue,Chicago,60614,US

Michael McDermott

 Fri, 30 Aug, 2024 City Winery - Chicago

K. Carlton, inc Experiences: A Night at the Opera, La Bohème 2025

 Sat, 22 Mar, 2025 at 07:30 pm Lyric Opera of Chicago

Running Tour of West Loop Women for International Women's Day

 Sat, 08 Mar, 2025 at 10:00 am Madison Street Books USD 13 to 39

Film Screening: "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" (2023)

 Sun, 09 Mar, 2025 at 03:00 pm American Writers Museum USD 0 to 19

Redlights and Poetry

 Mon, 20 Jan, 2025 at 10:00 am 3243 W 16th St USD 0 to 23

Chi Love: The Open Mic of The Century

 Fri, 17 May, 2024 at 06:00 pm Urban Luxe Cafe Free

ConTextos Family Publication Event

 Sat, 22 Feb, 2025 at 10:30 am ConTextos Chicago Free

2025 Annual Employment Law Seminar | FBA Chicago Chapter

 Wed, 15 Jan, 2025 at 12:30 pm 71 South Wacker Drive USD 0 to 173

RL Book Club #95: "Never Whistle at Night - an Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology:

 Tue, 25 Feb, 2025 at 03:00 pm Reed's Local

Preparing For Great Sleep for You and Your Baby (NORTHWESTERN)

 Thu, 12 Oct, 2023 at 06:00 pm Weissbluth Pediatrics (Northwestern Location) Free

WORK IT OUT

 Thu, 10 Oct, 2024 at 05:00 pm Westside Justice Center Free

Adam Conover: The Nihilism Pivot Tour

 Fri, 21 Feb, 2025 at 08:00 pm Thalia Hall

Faux Real

 Mon, 24 Feb, 2025 at 08:00 pm Schubas

Ka'Lab Speaks Open Mic Night

 Wed, 04 Sep, 2024 at 07:00 pm KaLab Bronzeville USD 13

At The Pocket: Variety Show At Surge Billiards

 Sun, 14 Jan, 2024 at 05:30 pm Surge Billiards Free