Storytelling events in Chicago

Check out happening storytelling events all around Chicago, IL

Chicago, IL: David Nihill at The Den Theatre

Fri, 13 Feb at 07:15 pm The Den Theatre

Chris Thile & the CSO

 Mon, 08 Jun at 07:30 pm 220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60604

CULTURE CLASH

 Sat, 24 Jan at 10:00 pm Electric Hotel USD 0 to 194

Vivian Tu aka Your Rich BFF "Well Endowed" Book Launch

 Fri, 06 Feb at 07:00 pm Everybody's Coffee (Wilson Abbey) USD 45

Stuff You Should Know at Auditorium Theatre Chicago

 Fri, 17 Apr at 07:00 pm Auditorium Theatre Chicago

Once Upon a Symphony: The Ugly Duckling

 Sat, 31 Jan at 10:00 am 220 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60604

January Free Day at the American Writers Museum

 Sun, 18 Jan at 10:00 am American Writers Museum Free

"Dealbreaker" By Lauren Kee

 Sat, 14 Feb at 01:00 pm Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro

MLK Day 2026 - Chaos or Community

 Mon, 19 Jan at 11:00 am Hyde Park Art Center Free

Hunter Hill (an evening of stand up comedy)

 Sat, 07 Mar at 06:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 24

Storytelling Open Mic (Printers Row)

 Thu, 22 Jan at 07:00 pm Born Again Consignment Parlor

It's HOUSE the Play, a CURATED CONCERT with a TWIST. A BLACK TIE EXPERIENCE

 Sat, 28 Mar at 05:00 pm Logan Center for the Arts USD 102 to 196

Black Film Club Collective Presents: Matinee + Mimosas at Three Cities

 Sun, 18 Jan at 02:00 pm Three Cities Social Club - Wicker Park USD 15

Rugao Puppet Art Troupe Performance

 Fri, 30 Jan at 12:00 pm 1400 S. Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable Lake Shore Drive , Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60605

AN UPSIDE DOWN EXPERIENCE (POP-UP)

 Thu, 18 Dec Stardust USD 23

Dominic's Big Gay Cabaret presents: SONDHEIM I'll Drink to That!

 Fri, 27 Feb at 07:00 pm The Newport Theater USD 23

Lindsay Anderson, Angela James

 Sat, 31 Jan at 08:00 pm Elastic Arts USD 13 to 18

Whitney Hanson - Words Never Die Tour 2026

 Sat, 07 Feb at 07:00 pm Bottom Lounge

Radiance | Jeeyoon Kim, Piano

 Fri, 20 Mar at 07:00 pm Pianoforte Studios, 1335 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60605

SPEAK, EASY

 Mon, 09 Feb at 06:00 pm BASSLINE || 2239 - CHICAGO USD 20

Gamer Gathering @ Kinowerks!

 Fri, 06 Feb at 07:00 pm Kinowerks USD 0 to 18

Lauren Gottshall

 Fri, 27 Feb at 07:00 pm UncommonGround - Lakeview USD 39

Sonic Exploration: An Evening with Basement Collective, Vision in the Rhythm, and Mikey Harms

 Fri, 16 Jan at 07:00 pm 201 S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607

March Free Day at the American Writers Museum

 Mon, 16 Mar at 10:00 am American Writers Museum Free

Just the Tim and The Joe Di Zillo Band

 Sat, 11 Apr at 07:00 pm UncommonGround - Lakeview USD 13

Fashion Photography Workshop - Learn Fashion Design (FOR ADULTS)

 Sat, 11 Jul at 12:00 pm Water Tower Place ( Level 3 at FASHIONBAR) USD 342

April Free Day at the American Writers Museum

 Sun, 19 Apr at 10:00 am American Writers Museum Free

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 Tue, 27 Jan at 09:00 pm Facility Theatre Free

National Day of Racial Healing 2026

 Tue, 20 Jan at 05:00 pm Malcolm X College Free

Muhammad Ali Justice Film Festival

 Sat, 17 Jan at 12:00 pm American Islamic College

Vouch Comedy Show - January

 Wed, 28 Jan at 08:00 pm Laugh Factory, North Broadway, Chicago, IL, USA USD 23

Goran Ivanovic: Solo Acoustic and Classical Guitar

 Thu, 19 Feb at 07:30 pm 201 S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607

Ferrer Miller Duo

 Sun, 22 Feb at 06:00 pm Pianoforte Studios, 1335 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60605

Confident Public Speaking & Presentation Skills Training (Chicago)

 Thu, 26 Mar at 09:00 am Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown Magnificent Mile USD 1,064 to 2,131

Avondale Neighborhood Social

 Fri, 30 Jan at 06:00 pm Michelle's Ballroom Free

The Thaw: A Winter Cabaret

Thu, 05 Feb at 08:00 pm The Den Theatre

A Black Queer History of the United States by C. Riley Snorton &Darius Bost

 Fri, 23 Jan at 07:00 pm Women & Children First Free

This Much Is True: An Evening of Storytelling

 Thu, 12 Feb at 07:30 pm Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro

Queering Chaos Conversations: Queering Music & Technology

 Tue, 20 Jan at 07:00 pm Dorothy USD 14 to 26

Mike Ward and Lisa Medina

 Wed, 11 Feb at 07:00 pm UncommonGround - Lakeview USD 15

Mae Martin Chicago

 Fri, 20 Mar at 06:00 pm MAE MARTIN – Chicago, IL – March 20, 2026

Women of Influence: Author Edition - Wednesday January 28th

 Wed, 28 Jan at 06:00 pm Bodega Taqueria y Tequila USD 31 to 42

Winter Torch: A Gathering of Warmth and Resilience

 Sun, 15 Feb at 04:00 pm 201 S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607

Growing your Funding: A Workshop For Creating Winning Grants

 Sat, 17 Jan at 10:00 am 445 N Sacramento Blvd Free

Chicago Farmer & The Fieldnotes at Martyrs'

 Sat, 04 Apr at 08:00 pm 3855 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60613

Roxxy Haze: Everywhere, Everything Tour

 Sun, 08 Feb at 06:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 24

Chicago Screenwriters Network - January 2026: Table Read

 Sun, 25 Jan at 06:00 pm Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro USD 0 to 12

Object Diaries at the American Writers Museum

 Sun, 18 Jan at 10:00 am American Writers Museum Free

REST AS REMEMBRANCE: Sudanese Film Screening + Mental Health Q&A

 Sat, 21 Feb at 02:00 pm 2464 N Clybourn Ave Free

Bernadette, The Musical - Preview

 Fri, 13 Feb at 07:00 pm Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture

The Story Luck Show 2nd Sunday of the Month

 Sun, 08 Feb at 06:30 pm Theater Wit

ANATOMICA: A Comedy About Meat, Bones, & The Skin You’re In

 Sun, 14 Jun at 06:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 18 to 30

Fashion Photography Workshop - Learn Fashion Design (FOR KIDS 14 to 18YO)

 Sat, 20 Jun at 12:00 pm Water Tower Place ( Level 3 at FASHIONBAR) USD 342

An Evening with Champions - The Miracle Center

 Thu, 19 Feb at 06:00 pm 2645 N Kedzie Ave Free

Nowhere To Call Home Stage Play

 Fri, 08 May at 07:00 pm 2153 W 111th St USD 39

Hands Up! Don't Go There

 Fri, 06 Mar at 07:00 pm Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro

Thriving Creatively: Designing a Sustainable Creative Life

 Sat, 28 Mar at 10:00 am Marwen USD 23

American Prophets Workshop: Writing Religion with Andrew Krivák

 Thu, 12 Mar at 06:00 pm American Writers Museum USD 25

American Prophets Workshop: Writing Religion with Andrew Krivák

 Thu, 12 Mar at 06:00 pm American Writers Museum

Religion and Journalism in Chicago with Mary Ann Ahern (IN PERSON)

 Thu, 22 Jan at 06:00 pm American Writers Museum

Beats, Boards & Brushes House Party / Launch Party

 Thu, 12 Feb at 07:00 pm 1634 N Fairfield Ave USD 23 to 10,673

Storytelling Open Mic (Andersonville)

 Tue, 20 Jan at 07:30 pm Hopleaf

Jammy Buffet

 Thu, 09 Apr at 08:00 pm Garcia's Chicago

The Other Witch

 Sun, 08 Mar at 07:30 pm 201 S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607

The Reunion Project Chicago 5.0

 Fri, 27 Feb at 09:00 am Kasbeer Hall, Loyola University 25 Pearson Street Free

Hands Up! Don't Go There

 Fri, 06 Mar at 07:00 pm Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro

Bernadette, The Musical - Opening Night

 Thu, 19 Feb at 07:00 pm Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture

Chicago Farmer & The Fieldnotes at Martyrs'

Fri, 03 Apr at 08:00 pm 3855 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60613

Viceroy Spirited Series featuring Tanqueray

 Fri, 20 Mar at 06:00 pm Somerset

Women of Influence: Authors Edition

 Wed, 28 Jan at 06:00 pm Bodega Taqueria y Tequila (West Loop)

Fashion Photography Workshop - Learn Fashion Design (FOR KIDS 14 to 18YO)

 Sat, 16 May at 12:00 pm Water Tower Place ( Level 3 at FASHIONBAR) USD 342

The Sunflower Series Live Recording @ Reggie's

 Sun, 22 Mar at 07:00 pm Reggie's Rock Club

Vinita Hazari Bollyitems Dance workshop with Naachchicago

 Sat, 21 Feb at 06:00 pm Visceral Dance Center USD 29 to 34

Future Artists

 Sat, 17 Jan at 07:00 pm The Edge Theater USD 23

Frank Viele and Brandon Good

 Fri, 20 Mar at 07:00 pm UncommonGround - Lakeview USD 18

Building and Recording and Hour Special

 Sun, 01 Mar at 11:00 am The Lincoln Lodge USD 128

Roommates

 Thu, 12 Feb at 07:30 pm The Edge Theater USD 32

Daughters of Haiti Women’s Forum & 5th Annual Mothers & Daughters Luncheon

 Fri, 27 Feb at 06:00 pm EDDR Corporation USD 23 to 162

REST AS RECLAMATION: Sudanese Valentine’s Day Poetry Workshop

 Sat, 14 Feb at 01:00 pm 2464 N Clybourn Ave Free

Storytime Sundays

 Sun, 08 Feb at 10:00 am Building Blocks Toy Store, Lakeview Free

ISAC Visiting Scholar Lecture Series

 Tue, 10 Mar at 05:00 pm Institute for the Study of Ancient Cultures Museum Free

Fashion Photography Workshop - Learn Fashion Design (FOR ADULTS)

 Sat, 07 Feb at 12:00 pm Water Tower Place ( Level 3 at FASHIONBAR) USD 342

Queen of Hearts Art Exhibit

 Sat, 21 Feb at 03:00 pm Little Black Pearl Workshop USD 29

Improvised Music Series: Sarah Clausen Solo + Naydja Bruton’s Rhythm Ninjas

 Thu, 05 Feb at 08:30 pm 3429 W Diversey #208, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60647

4 The Culture Cinema

 Sun, 08 Feb at 05:30 pm 501 1/2 E 47th St USD 10

Talk | LGBTQ+ Activism in Chicago: Past, Present & Future

 Sat, 07 Mar at 02:00 pm 220 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60611

Chicago Artopia Presents: Tango 21 Dance Theater

 Sun, 03 May at 03:00 pm Balzekas Museum Of Lithuanian Culture, South Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL, USA Free

Rich(ard) Dawson w/ Wendy Eisenberg

 Wed, 01 Apr at 08:30 pm 3111 N Western Ave Chicago IL 60618

Assembling Religion: The Ford Motor Company and Religion (IN PERSON)

 Thu, 05 Mar at 06:00 pm American Writers Museum USD 0 to 8

Dr.Debra Hart Presents : Time to Exhale

 Sat, 28 Mar at 07:00 pm 1242 W 103rd St USD 30

The Jury Experience: Secrets, Lies, and Blood Money

 Fri, 14 Nov at 06:00 pm Edlis Neeson Theater - MCA USD 46 to 62

Chicago M**der Mystery: Solve the case!

 Fri, 11 Apr at 04:00 pm 2340 N Halsted St USD 10 to 30

Trauma Attraction Play

 Fri, 15 May at 06:30 pm ETA Creative Arts Foundation USD 37 to 49

Chicago Conspiracy Game: The Outdoor Escape

 Fri, 13 Jun at 03:00 pm 1762 N Wells St USD 10 to 30

Nervous Laughter Comedy Show: Laugh now, overthink later

 Sat, 22 Nov at 09:30 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 13

Chicago's Secret Society: Mystery Hunt

 Thu, 17 Apr at 04:00 pm 1762 N Wells St USD 10 to 20

Hammered Herstory: Chicago's Funniest Drunk Comedy Storytelling

 Fri, 16 Feb at 07:30 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 18

Chicago Teambuilding M**der Mystery: Solve the case!

 Thu, 15 May at 04:00 pm 2340 N Halsted St USD 52 to 130

Baddieville's Got Talent! A hilarious fast-paced variety comedy show

 Sun, 25 Jan at 08:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 18

Kids Bollywood Dance & Culture w/FREE TRIAL (West Loop)

 Sun, 11 Jan at 10:00 am Chicago Children's Theatre Free