Poetry Events in Chicago

Check out happening poetry events all around Chicago, IL

July: Three Avenues Open Mic Night

 Sat Jul 27 2024 at 07:30 pm 3009 N Southport Ave Free

Elevated Open Mic @ Thrift LLC

 Wed Jul 31 2024 at 06:30 pm 2517 W 59th St Free

Arts For EveryBody: Mini Festival

 Sat Jul 27 2024 at 04:00 pm 1201 W 63rd St Free

The National Spokenword Awards Presents A Poetry Slam & Haiku Death Match

 Sat Aug 31 2024 at 02:00 pm 8400 S Whipple St Free

Sam Thousand & The Soul Vortex with Chicago Windy City Ramblers

 Thu Aug 01 2024 at 06:00 pm 5235 S Harper Ct Free

The Garden Open Mic Summer Celebration!

 Mon Aug 05 2024 at 06:00 pm The Garden! Free

“Wine & Worship” Christian Open Mic Night

 Sat Aug 03 2024 at 06:00 pm A Non-Alc Wine Shop USD 5 to 10

Community Salon: An Open Mic for Everyone

 Fri Jul 26 2024 at 07:00 pm 4054 N Lincoln Ave Free

A Dope Southside Open Mic by The Silver Room - Hosted by Phalair

 Thu Sep 05 2024 at 06:00 pm 5235 S Harper Ct Free

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

 Sun Jul 28 2024 at 07:00 pm Bassline Music Lounge USD 26

Las Locas Comedy Presents: Chingona Comedy Hour - August 2024

 Thu Aug 01 2024 at 07:00 pm Laugh Factory

Kay & Friends Pop Out

 Thu Aug 01 2024 at 07:00 pm The Wild Hare & Singing Armadillo Frog Sanctuary USD 20

The Roast of Dana Kaye

 Mon Aug 05 2024 at 07:00 pm Uptown Taproom

Story Luck! A Storytelling Potluck Show.

 Sun Sep 01 2024 at 07:00 pm Theater Wit USD 5 to 23

Poetry @ The Green

 Mon Jul 01 2024 The Green @ 320 Free

Vendor Space Available @ Natural Hair Fest Chicago MLK Weekend

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

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

 Wed Jan 17 2024 at 08:00 pm THE BAR 10 DOORS USD 10

Westside Stories

 Tue Jul 23 2024 at 06:00 pm 5851 W Madison St USD 13

Present Tense Storytelling Open Mic @ The Claddagh Ring Pub

 Sun May 26 2024 at 07:00 pm Claddagh Ring Pub

Make Some Noise Open Mic

 Mon Jan 15 2024 at 07:00 pm Maria's Packaged Goods and Community Bar Free

Wordfetti Open Mic

 Sun Apr 28 2024 at 05:00 pm The Knowledge of Self - KS Wholistic Training & Development Center USD 0 to 15

First Friday Open Mic Showcase & Jam!

 Fri Jan 05 2024 at 06:00 pm 1579 N Milwaukee Ave #305 Free

Wordfetti Open Mic (in person)

 Sun Jan 22 2023 at 05:00 pm Made Artisan Collaborative Free

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

 Wed Jun 26 2024 at 07:00 pm Chicago USD 5 to 25

Laughs in Lakeview Stand-Up Comedy Showcase/OpenMic

 Mon Jun 20 2022 at 08:00 pm Shaker's on Clark Free

Feedback Open Mic

 Fri Jul 19 2024 at 07:00 pm 1579 N Milwaukee Ave #344 Free

Laughs at the Loft!

 Tue Jun 04 2024 at 07:00 pm 5545 N Clark St Free

OPEN MIC COMEDY NIGHT FREE TICKETS at LAUGH FACTORY CHICAGO

 Mon Aug 14 2023 at 08:00 pm Laugh Factory Free

Open Mic Night At X Market

 Sun Mar 17 2024 at 06:00 pm XMarket Uptown, West Montrose Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA

A Tribute To Love Jones (Open Mic for POETS)

 Sun Mar 31 2024 at 06:00 pm Normalize Therapy Cafe, West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA USD 16 to 49

PPN SUMMER POETRY CYPHER / MINI SLAM

 Sat Jul 13 2024 at 07:00 pm Promontory Point Free

The /\tmosphere Open Mic

 Fri Mar 04 2022 at 07:30 pm Speak Life Cafe USD 13

TRIGGER WARNING OPEN MIC

 Mon Jan 01 2024 at 09:00 pm Output Lounge & Sports Bar (Wrigleyville) Free

Poetry Writing Workshop and Open Mic hosted by Audacious Don

 Mon Feb 27 2023 at 04:00 pm Douglass Branch, Chicago Public Library USD 0 to 15

MONDAY AUGUST 5: LATE NITE MIC WITH VIK PANDYA

 Mon Aug 05 2024 at 08:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage USD 18 to 22

MONDAY JULY 29: LATE NITE MIC WITH VIK PANDYA

 Mon Jul 29 2024 at 08:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage Free

SUNDAY AUGUST 4: ERICA NICOLE CLARK

 Sun Aug 04 2024 at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage Free

SUNDAY JULY 28: ERICA NICOLE CLARK

 Sun Jul 28 2024 at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage Free

MONDAY JULY 29: LATE NITE MIC WITH VIK PANDYA

 Mon Jul 29 2024 at 08:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage USD 18 to 22

MONDAY AUGUST 12: LATE NITE MIC WITH VIK PANDYA

 Mon Aug 12 2024 at 08:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage USD 18 to 22

MONDAY AUGUST 19: LATE NITE MIC WITH VIK PANDYA

 Mon Aug 19 2024 at 08:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage USD 18 to 22

SUNDAY AUGUST 11: ERICA NICOLE CLARK

 Sun Aug 11 2024 at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage Free

MONDAY AUGUST 12: LATE NITE MIC WITH VIK PANDYA

 Mon Aug 12 2024 at 08:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage Free

MONDAY AUGUST 5: LATE NITE MIC WITH VIK PANDYA

 Mon Aug 05 2024 at 08:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage Free

MONDAY AUGUST 19: LATE NITE MIC WITH VIK PANDYA

 Mon Aug 19 2024 at 08:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage Free

SUNDAY AUGUST 18: ERICA NICOLE CLARK

 Sun Aug 18 2024 at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage Free

Golden Hour featuring Dana Maragos & Brian Wilkie

 Wed Aug 07 2024 at 05:00 pm Epiphany Center for the Arts Free

MONDAY AUGUST 26: LATE NITE MIC WITH VIK PANDYA

 Mon Aug 26 2024 at 08:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage USD 25 to 30

SUNDAY AUGUST 25: ERICA NICOLE CLARK

 Sun Aug 25 2024 at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage Free

MONDAY AUGUST 26: LATE NITE MIC WITH VIK PANDYA

 Mon Aug 26 2024 at 08:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage Free

Show & Tell for Grown-Ups: Top Pick Presenters

 Sun Jul 07 2024 at 06:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 14

Windy City Shorts

 Wed Jan 31 2024 at 07:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 14

Show & Tell for Grown-Ups @ Cafe Mustache 8/2

 Fri Aug 02 2024 at 07:00 pm Cafe Mustache Free

Show & Tell for Grown-Ups @ Great Central Brewing 8/28

 Wed Aug 28 2024 at 06:00 pm Great Central Brewing Company Free

The Corner w/Kiela Adria

 Mon Jul 29 2024 at 07:00 pm The Promontory USD 14 to 117

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 2: LATE NITE MIC WITH VIK PANDYA

 Mon Sep 02 2024 at 08:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage USD 25 to 30

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 16: LATE NITE MIC WITH VIK PANDYA

 Mon Sep 16 2024 at 08:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage USD 25 to 30

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 9: LATE NITE MIC WITH VIK PANDYA

 Mon Sep 09 2024 at 08:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage USD 25 to 30

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 23: LATE NITE MIC WITH VIK PANDYA

 Mon Sep 23 2024 at 08:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage USD 25 to 30

ASK + GIVE: August 2024

 Wed Aug 14 2024 at 06:30 pm KOVAL Tasting Room USD 0 to 18

INTIMACY: an evening for the soft of heart, hosted by BOSS & Switch

 Thu Aug 08 2024 at 06:00 pm Dorothy USD 20