Poetry Events in Chicago

Check out happening poetry events all around Chicago, IL

Big Break Comedy Showcase

 Thu Oct 05 2023 at 07:30 pm Holiday Club Free

Big Break Comedy Showcase

 Thu Oct 12 2023 at 07:30 pm Holiday Club Free

La hora de oro: poesía y música

 Wed Oct 18 2023 at 06:00 pm The Whistler Free

Chicago Poetry Center's Blue Hour Generative Workshop

 Wed Oct 18 2023 at 06:00 pm Haymarket House Free

The 82: Lit & Luz Visiting Writer Maricela Guerrero

 Thu Oct 19 2023 at 03:00 pm Northeastern Illinois University Free

October: Three Avenues Open Mic Night

 Sat Oct 28 2023 at 07:30 pm 3009 N Southport Ave Free

Reading & Conversation with Poet-Translator Adalber Salas Hernández

 Wed Oct 18 2023 at 12:00 pm University of Chicago Free

Chicago Poetry Center's Blue Hour w/Kenyatta Rogers & Marcy Rae Henry

 Wed Oct 18 2023 at 07:30 pm Haymarket House Free

A DOPE SOUTHSIDE OPEN MIC - HALLOWEEN EDITION AT FIRST CHURCH CHICAGO

 Thu Oct 26 2023 at 06:00 pm The First Presbyterian Church of Chicago Free

OPEN MIC SPEAK YOUR PEACE

 Sat Oct 28 2023 at 07:00 pm POSE CULTURAL ART GALLERY Free

WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 4: PAT BOLDUC & FRIENDS

 Wed Oct 04 2023 at 08:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage Free

DA KULTURE KORNER

 Thu Oct 05 2023 at 07:00 pm 747 East 92nd Street, Chicago, IL, USA USD 10 to 25

Lit & Luz: Cellular Poetry / Poesía celular

 Mon Oct 16 2023 at 06:30 pm Volumes Bookcafe Free

THE GREEN ROOM

 Wed Oct 11 2023 at 06:00 pm The Promontory USD 0 to 180

HOTSAUCE POETRY- Historic Bronzeville Chicago

 Fri Oct 13 2023 at 07:30 pm 3953 South King Drive,Chicago,60653,US

Open Mic FREE Comedy Night at Laugh Factory Chicago

 Tue Oct 03 2023 at 09:15 pm Laugh Factory Free

Coffee Hip Hop & Mental Health present The Green Room LIVE

 Wed Oct 11 2023 at 06:00 pm The Promontory

HOTSAUCE POETRY- Historic Bronzeville Chicago

 Fri Oct 13 2023 at 07:30 pm 3953 S King Dr USD 15 to 50

PPN : Artist ShowCase

 Sat Oct 14 2023 at 07:00 pm Clash On Clark USD 10

Open Door: KB Brookins, Faylita Hicks, mouthfeel

 Thu Nov 09 2023 at 07:00 pm Poetry Foundation Free

Shades of Blue: Final Edition

 Sat Nov 11 2023 at 01:00 pm South Asia Institute Free

Discount Party

 Fri Oct 20 2023 at 10:00 pm WHIM Chicago @ Stage 773 USD 15

A DOPE SOUTHSIDE OPEN MIC - HALLOWEEN EDITION AT FIRST CHURCH CHICAGO

 Thu Oct 26 2023 at 06:00 pm 6400 South Kimbark Avenue,Chicago,60637,US

ASK + GIVE: November 2023

 Wed Nov 08 2023 at 06:30 pm KOVAL Distillery USD 0 to 5

Ambitious Entertainment Presents: Open Mic Monday

 Mon Oct 02 2023 at 10:00 pm Innjoy USD 0 to 20

Afterwords Chicago

 Fri Oct 27 2023 at 06:00 pm 23 E Illinois St Free

"Food 4 Thought" Open Mic

 Fri Oct 06 2023 at 07:00 pm BRUNCH N' BURGERS CHICAGO USD 10

Soul Sessions Chi (Live Music, R&B, Spoken Word)

 Sun Oct 22 2023 at 07:00 pm Bassline Music Lounge USD 20

The Garden Open Mic x OAD Productions

 Mon Oct 02 2023 at 06:00 pm Overflow Coffee

The #1 Open Mic comedy show in Chicago Da Funny People every Wednesday

 Wed Oct 04 2023 at 08:00 pm THE BAR 10 DOORS USD 10

MONDAY NOVEMBER 20: LATE NITE MIC WITH VIK PANDYA

 Mon Nov 20 2023 at 08:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage USD 18 to 22

Friday the 13th Book Club Run: Summerdale and Summerdale II by David Jay Collins

 Fri Oct 13 2023 at 12:00 am Eli Tea Bar, North Clark Street, Chicago, IL, USA USD 10 to 25

The Half-A-Stack Poetry Slam

 Mon Nov 27 2023 at 07:00 pm 5130 S Greenwood Ave fl 1 CAD 75

Ian Bagg at Zanies Chicago

 Thu Nov 30 2023 at 09:00 pm Zanies Comedy Club Chicago

Ladies Night / Poetry & Open Mic

 Thu Nov 09 2023 at 07:00 pm BAR22 USD 0 to 200

MONDAY OCTOBER 9: LATE NITE MIC WITH VIK PANDYA

 Mon Oct 09 2023 at 08:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage USD 18 to 22

MONDAY OCTOBER 2: LATE NITE MIC WITH VIK PANDYA

 Mon Oct 02 2023 at 08:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage USD 18 to 22

Shades of Blue : All Building Open House Event Vol. 3

 Sat Oct 07 2023 at 02:00 pm South Asia Institute Free

MONDAY NOVEMBER 6: LATE NITE MIC WITH VIK PANDYA

 Mon Nov 06 2023 at 08:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage USD 18 to 22

MONDAY NOVEMBER 13: LATE NITE MIC WITH VIK PANDYA

 Mon Nov 13 2023 at 08:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage USD 18 to 22

MONDAY OCTOBER 16: LATE NITE MIC WITH VIK PANDYA

 Mon Oct 16 2023 at 08:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage USD 18 to 22

MONDAY OCTOBER 30: LATE NITE MIC WITH VIK PANDYA

 Mon Oct 30 2023 at 08:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage USD 18 to 22

MONDAY OCTOBER 23: LATE NITE MIC WITH VIK PANDYA

 Mon Oct 23 2023 at 08:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage USD 18 to 22

FREE Stand Up Comedy in Ravenswood

 Tue Oct 03 2023 at 08:00 pm Redline VR Free

Pro/Am Open Mic Night

 Mon Oct 02 2023 at 06:00 pm On Tour Brewing Company Free

Beer Belly Comedy Open Mic at The Pony Every Thursday

 Thu Oct 05 2023 at 10:00 pm The Pony Inn Free

Open Mic ~ Music ~ Poetry ~ Hip Hop ~ Jazz ~ Vendors Needed Wanted

 Wed Oct 04 2023 at 07:00 pm Chicago USD 5 to 25

Lyrics & Libations WEEKLY OPEN MIC

 Wed Oct 04 2023 at 07:00 pm Hairpin Arts Center USD 5 to 30

Open Mic Night at The Cove Lounge

 Tue Oct 03 2023 at 08:30 pm The Cove Lounge Free

Ladies Night / Poetry & Open Mic

 Thu Oct 05 2023 at 07:00 pm BAR22 USD 0 to 200

Laughs in Lakeview Stand-Up Comedy Showcase/OpenMic

 Mon Oct 02 2023 at 08:00 pm Shaker's on Clark Free

Zack's Open Mic

 Wed Oct 04 2023 at 07:00 pm The Pony Inn Free

Open Mic FIRST TUESDAYS and Food Pop up at O's Tap!

 Tue Oct 03 2023 at 07:00 pm 2044 N Western Ave

MONDAY NOVEMBER 27: LATE NITE MIC WITH VIK PANDYA

 Mon Nov 27 2023 at 08:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage USD 18 to 22

Out The Box Open Mic

 Sun Oct 08 2023 at 07:00 pm 1411 W 111th St USD 10

MONDAY OCTOBER 2: LATE NITE MIC WITH VIK PANDYA

 Mon Oct 02 2023 at 08:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage Free

SUNDAY OCTOBER 15: SUNDAY FUNNIES

 Sun Oct 15 2023 at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage Free

TUESDAY OCTOBER 3: SARAH PERRY & FRIENDS

 Tue Oct 03 2023 at 08:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage Free

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 10: SARAH PERRY & FRIENDS

 Tue Oct 10 2023 at 08:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage Free

MONDAY OCTOBER 16: LATE NITE MIC WITH VIK PANDYA

 Mon Oct 16 2023 at 08:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage Free

The #1 Open Mic comedy show in Chicago Da Funny People every Wednesday

 Wed Oct 11 2023 at 08:00 pm THE BAR 10 DOORS USD 10

Ladies Night / Poetry & Open Mic

 Thu Oct 12 2023 at 07:00 pm BAR22 USD 0 to 200

WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 11 : PAT BOLDUC & FRIENDS

 Wed Oct 11 2023 at 08:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage Free

Laughs in Lakeview Stand-Up Comedy Showcase/OpenMic

 Mon Oct 09 2023 at 08:00 pm Shaker's on Clark Free

Pro/Am Open Mic Night

 Mon Oct 09 2023 at 06:00 pm On Tour Brewing Company Free

FREE Stand Up Comedy in Ravenswood

 Tue Oct 10 2023 at 08:00 pm Redline VR Free

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 5 : BEN GERBER & BUDS

 Thu Oct 05 2023 at 08:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage Free

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 9: LATE NITE MIC WITH VIK PANDYA

 Mon Oct 09 2023 at 08:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage Free

Beer Belly Comedy Open Mic at The Pony Every Thursday

 Thu Oct 12 2023 at 10:00 pm The Pony Inn Free

Open Mic FREE Comedy Night at Laugh Factory Chicago

 Tue Oct 10 2023 at 09:15 pm Laugh Factory Free

Lyrics & Libations WEEKLY OPEN MIC

 Wed Oct 11 2023 at 07:00 pm Hairpin Arts Center USD 5 to 30

SUNDAY OCTOBER 8: SUNDAY FUNNIES

 Sun Oct 08 2023 at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage Free

Zack's Open Mic

 Wed Oct 11 2023 at 07:00 pm The Pony Inn

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 12 : BEN GERBER & BUDS

 Thu Oct 12 2023 at 08:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage Free

Pro/Am Open Mic Night

 Mon Oct 16 2023 at 06:00 pm On Tour Brewing Company Free

Laughs in Lakeview Stand-Up Comedy Showcase/OpenMic

 Mon Oct 16 2023 at 08:00 pm Shaker's on Clark Free

Westside Writers Reading Series

 Sun Oct 15 2023 at 02:00 pm Austin Branch, Chicago Public Library Free

Ladies Night / Poetry & Open Mic

 Thu Oct 19 2023 at 07:00 pm BAR22 USD 0 to 200

Open Mic FREE Comedy Night at Laugh Factory Chicago

 Tue Oct 17 2023 at 09:15 pm Laugh Factory Free

FREE Stand Up Comedy in Ravenswood

 Tue Oct 17 2023 at 08:00 pm Redline VR Free

The #1 Open Mic comedy show in Chicago Da Funny People every Wednesday

 Wed Oct 18 2023 at 08:00 pm THE BAR 10 DOORS USD 10

Lyrics & Libations WEEKLY OPEN MIC

 Wed Oct 18 2023 at 07:00 pm Hairpin Arts Center USD 5 to 30

Zack's Open Mic

 Wed Oct 18 2023 at 07:00 pm The Pony Inn

Open Mic ~ Music ~ Poetry ~ Hip Hop ~ Jazz ~ Vendors Needed Wanted

 Wed Oct 18 2023 at 07:00 pm Chicago USD 5 to 25

Beer Belly Comedy Open Mic at The Pony Every Thursday

 Thu Oct 19 2023 at 10:00 pm The Pony Inn Free

Wordfetti Open Mic (in person)

 Sun Oct 22 2023 at 05:00 pm Bethany Union Church of Chicago Free

Ladies Night / Poetry & Open Mic

 Thu Oct 26 2023 at 07:00 pm BAR22 USD 0 to 200

DA KULTURE KORNER

 Thu Oct 26 2023 at 07:00 pm 747 East 92nd Street, Chicago, IL, USA USD 10 to 25

FREE Stand Up Comedy in Ravenswood

 Tue Oct 24 2023 at 09:00 pm Redline VR Free

Lyrics & Libations WEEKLY OPEN MIC

 Wed Oct 25 2023 at 07:00 pm Hairpin Arts Center USD 5 to 30

MONDAY DECEMBER 11: LATE NITE MIC WITH VIK PANDYA

 Mon Dec 11 2023 at 08:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage USD 18 to 22

The #1 Open Mic comedy show in Chicago Da Funny People every Wednesday

 Wed Oct 25 2023 at 08:00 pm THE BAR 10 DOORS USD 10

Community Salon: An Open Mic for Everyone

 Fri Oct 20 2023 at 07:00 pm Green Shirt Studio Free

Wordfetti Open Mic

 Sun Oct 22 2023 at 07:00 pm Made Artisan Collaborative Free

Out The Box Open Mic

 Sun Oct 22 2023 at 07:00 pm 1411 W 111th St USD 10

Westside Stories Open Mic

 Tue Oct 24 2023 at 06:00 pm 5943 W Chicago Ave Free

Laughs in Lakeview Stand-Up Comedy Showcase/OpenMic

 Mon Oct 23 2023 at 08:00 pm Shaker's on Clark Free

Poetry Workshop and Open Mic hosted by Audacious Don

 Mon Oct 23 2023 at 04:00 pm Douglass Branch, Chicago Public Library USD 0 to 15

Zack's Open Mic

 Wed Oct 25 2023 at 07:00 pm The Pony Inn

Open Mic FREE Comedy Night at Laugh Factory Chicago

 Tue Oct 24 2023 at 09:15 pm Laugh Factory Free