Storytelling events in Chicago

Check out happening storytelling events all around Chicago, IL

Intentional Storytelling and African Diasporan Art

 Fri, 11 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm My Modern Oasis Free

At NHM: Picture Perfect: A Photography Workshop with Diane Alexander White

 Sat, 24 May, 2025 at 10:30 am National Hellenic Museum Free

Staged Reading of Electricidad by Luis Alfaro as part of Ofrenda Weekend

 Fri, 04 Apr, 2025 at 06:30 pm Bramble Arts Loft Free

Fashion Photography Workshop - Learn Fashion Design (FOR ADULTS)

 Sat, 10 May, 2025 at 12:00 pm Water Tower Place ( Level 3 at FASHIONBAR) USD 342

Black Women Collectors Shaping Cultural Heritage in Chicago Symposium

 Sat, 29 Mar, 2025 at 11:00 am South Side Community Art Center Free

We Go On Tour-Chicago, IL

 Sun, 30 Mar, 2025 at 07:30 pm The Den Theatre USD 48 to 307

The Story Luck Show: Chicago's Storytelling Potluck

 Sun, 06 Apr, 2025 at 06:30 pm Theater Wit USD 5 to 23

Wine Convo Generator with Chasity Cooper

 Wed, 26 Mar, 2025 at 07:00 pm Da Book Joint USD 0 to 18

The Village Theater Launch Party

 Thu, 27 Mar, 2025 at 06:00 pm Dorothy USD 18

Blackout Diaries live pilot taping

 Sun, 30 Mar, 2025 at 05:00 pm Untitled Supper Club USD 16

Vouch Comedy Show

 Wed, 26 Mar, 2025 at 08:00 pm Laugh Factory, North Broadway, Chicago, IL, USA USD 23

Altered Bodies: Contemporary Piano Music

 Fri, 11 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm May Chapel at Rosehill Cemetery Free

Alicia Maka, Moon Destroyer, Priscilla Sab

 Sun, 27 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm UncommonGround - Lakeview USD 13 to 18

Safe Space Journaling Session for Kids with Kaz Wright

 Sat, 12 Apr, 2025 at 12:00 pm Da Book Joint USD 19

Q & A and Book Signing with Becca Mann

 Fri, 11 Apr, 2025 at 06:30 pm Three Avenues Bookshop Free

SATURDAY APRIL 5: BRADY MATTHEWS & STEVEN BRIGGS

 Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage USD 33 to 52

Two Halves 2K25 Athlete-Artist Showcase; Host: Julian "Ju MIDI" Wright

 Sun, 30 Mar, 2025 at 05:30 pm 1612 W Division St USD 45

THURSDAY MARCH 27: ABBAS WAHAB

 Thu, 27 Mar, 2025 at 07:30 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage Free

Stage Fright Shattered Spotlight Tour

 Fri, 18 Apr, 2025 at 08:30 pm The Vic Theatre Free

FRIDAY APRIL 4: BRADY MATTHEWS & STEVEN BRIGGS

 Fri, 04 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage USD 33 to 52

Wednesday Winemaker Series.

 Fri, 18 Apr, 2025 at 10:00 am Picnic Wine & Provisions USD 108

PESTO & GOAT CHEESE WITH JULIA LEAHY, CONNOR WILLEY

 Fri, 28 Mar, 2025 at 09:00 pm Half Sour USD 23

Interrogation: True Crime Stories LIVE in Chicago

 Fri, 25 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 18

Children of Gaia - A Live Studio Recording

 Thu, 17 Apr, 2025 at 07:30 pm 2955 N Spaulding Ave

The Laughter & Truth Tour w/ Matthew Hudson & Cellus Hamilton

 Fri, 28 Mar, 2025 at 07:00 pm The Promontory USD 26 to 50

Bridging Cultures: A Decade of Reel Connections!

 Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 05:30 pm CineCity Studios Chicago USD 320 to 533

TESTIMONY SERVICE: Storytelling Open Mic

 Fri, 02 May, 2025 at 07:00 pm Prāzbar Free

Asian Pop-Up Cinema: The Glassworker شیشہ گر - Pakistan

 Sun, 30 Mar, 2025 at 02:00 pm AMC NEWCITY 14 USD 0 to 15

76th Street at Dorothy!

 Fri, 11 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm Dorothy USD 26

Caro Granner, Diondre Dunigan and Apres Pompeii

 Sat, 19 Apr, 2025 at 08:00 pm UncommonGround - Lakeview USD 13 to 18

Medicina Open Mic | May 2025

 Thu, 22 May, 2025 at 07:00 pm Casa Cactus USD 0 to 55

Imagining Indigenous Futures

 Thu, 27 Mar, 2025 at 06:00 pm 60 W Walton St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60610

UnLadylike: An Open Mic Night

 Thu, 27 Mar, 2025 at 07:00 pm The Coach House USD 0 to 20

An Evening with Vivir Quintana

 Fri, 18 Apr, 2025 at 06:30 pm National Museum of Mexican Art USD 23

'Every Little Thing' @Uncommon Ground-Lakeview

 Wed, 23 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm UncommonGround - Lakeview USD 0 to 26

2025 Community Media Awards

 Thu, 01 May, 2025 at 05:30 pm Chicago Cultural Center, East Washington Street, Chicago, IL, USA USD 34

Rude Girl | Contemporary German Graphic Novel Book Club

 Wed, 09 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm Goethe-Institut Chicago Free

Golden Hour Featuring Andrew Blomquist

 Thu, 03 Apr, 2025 at 05:00 pm Epiphany Center for the Arts Free

Trap Poetry Chicago

 Sun, 13 Apr, 2025 at 06:00 pm 2239 S Michigan Ave USD 26 to 43

Making: Stories Without End Podcast Launch

 Sun, 06 Apr, 2025 at 02:00 pm DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center Free

Dreams Book Talk with Jennifer Ollie

 Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 12:00 pm Da Book Joint USD 0 to 22

A Fantastical Flora Soiree

 Thu, 27 Mar, 2025 at 04:00 pm 2950 N Oakley Ave Free

The Story Luck Show: Chicago's Storytelling Potluck

 Sun, 15 Jun, 2025 at 06:30 pm Theater Wit USD 5 to 23

Janeece at Dorothy ft. justJOY & Mary Alice

 Wed, 02 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm Dorothy USD 16

Jalimusa: An Epic Tale of Black Women's Mothering

 Sun, 18 May, 2025 at 03:00 pm The World Music Foundation Listening Room Free

SATURDAY MAY 31: MS. RENEE LIVE ONE NIGHT ONLY

 Sat, 31 May, 2025 at 07:00 pm The Comedy Bar - Chicago Main Stage USD 39 to 52

The Get-Together III: Another Storytelling Retreat For Everyone

 Fri, 25 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro

TESTIMONY SERVICE: Storytelling Open Mic

 Fri, 06 Jun, 2025 at 07:00 pm Prāzbar Free

Fashion Photography Workshop - Learn Fashion Design (FOR ADULTS)

 Sat, 12 Apr, 2025 at 12:00 pm Water Tower Place ( Level 3 at FASHIONBAR) USD 342

Praner Alap: Meeting of Hearts, Chicago Folklore Ensemble Concert

 Fri, 25 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm South Asia Institute USD 18 to 23

The Odyssey of Homer - LIVE in Chicago

 Sat, 26 Jul, 2025 at 06:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 24

Danielle Durack and BirdxButterfly

 Thu, 17 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm UncommonGround - Lakeview USD 18

ramy youssef: love beam 7000

 Thu, 10 Jul, 2025 at 07:00 pm The Vic Theatre

TTRPG GMing Workshop: Making Fun Encounters with Cinematic Combat

 Wed, 26 Mar, 2025 at 12:00 pm Loaves & Witches USD 20

The Story of Lady Li: A Collective Story

 Sun, 20 Apr, 2025 at 02:00 pm Heritage Museum of Asian Art USD 29

Kaleb Carson & Lamonté: Rising Stars in R&B and Soul

 Thu, 15 May, 2025 at 07:30 pm 201 S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607

Vouch Comedy Show

 Wed, 30 Apr, 2025 at 08:00 pm Laugh Factory, North Broadway, Chicago, IL, USA USD 23

Pride Month Kickoff Concert with Flamy Grant

 Tue, 22 Apr, 2025 at 10:00 am 5150 N Northwest Hwy USD 29

Damian McGinty Summer Nights Tour 2025

 Sat, 26 Jul, 2025 at 07:00 pm Mayfair Theatre USD 35 to 100

Love, Rita: A Book Signing & Conversation with Bridgett M. Davis

 Tue, 15 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm Da Book Joint USD 0 to 32

FoodLab Chicago Presents: Storytelling & Menus Workshop

 Mon, 07 Apr, 2025 at 09:30 am Shine Bright® Community Center Free

Composing the Climate

 Sun, 27 Apr, 2025 at 03:00 pm 201 S. Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60607

SALDEF Presents: Sikhs in Storytelling in Chicago

 Sun, 11 May, 2025 at 12:00 pm Copernicus Center USD 25 to 125

Bilal

 Sat, 14 Jun, 2025 at 09:00 pm The Promontory USD 33 to 38

Policy: Running Numbers A Family Business. Gala & Awards Presentation

 Thu, 15 May, 2025 at 08:00 pm Harold Washington Cultural Center USD 109

Instagram Reels Workshop with Jeffrey Johnson Pictures

 Tue, 08 Apr, 2025 at 04:00 pm Luminaire USD 0 to 55

Fashion Photography Workshop - Learn Fashion Design (FOR ADULTS)

 Sat, 14 Jun, 2025 at 12:00 pm Water Tower Place ( Level 3 at FASHIONBAR) USD 342

2025 District 103 Toastmasters Annual Hybrid Conference

 Fri, 25 Apr, 2025 at 04:00 pm Chicago Marriott Midway USD 32 to 242

Chicago Farmer & The Fieldnotes

 Sat, 05 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm Martyrs'

Big Gay Animation Fest : a celebration of queer animation artistry

 Fri, 23 May, 2025 at 04:30 pm Color Club USD 7 to 35

Afraid of Public Speaking? FREE Virtual Class to Banish Anxiety and Fears.

 Sat, 27 May, 2023 at 07:00 pm Chicago Free

Chicago Outdoor Escape Game: Story of a Gangster

 Fri, 23 Jun, 2023 at 12:00 pm Exchequer Restaurant & Pub USD 10 to 40

Ghosts of Chicago: Haunted City Scavenger Hunt

 Fri, 17 Jan, 2025 at 12:00 pm Chicago History Museum USD 7 to 53

the kates

 Fri, 07 Feb, 2025 at 07:30 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 18

Chicago Outdoor Escape Game: Search for the Dragon Kings

 Fri, 10 Feb, 2023 at 12:00 pm Chinatown Square Plaza USD 10 to 40

A Family PEACE Gathering

 Sat, 29 Mar, 2025 at 11:00 am Dan Ryan Woods Event Pavilion Free

Coffee, Hip-Hop & Mental Health’s 3rd Annual A Night in Green Gala

 Thu, 22 May, 2025 at 06:00 pm Harold Washington Library Center, Chicago Public Library USD 277 to 27,479

Hammered Herstory: Chicago's Funniest Drunk Comedy Storytelling

 Fri, 16 Feb, 2024 at 07:30 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 18

Eastside Chicago Outdoor Escape Game: Art Heist

 Wed, 01 Feb, 2023 at 05:00 pm 111 S Michigan Ave USD 8

Fleurs de Villes DOWNTON ABBEY

 Wed, 21 May, 2025 at 11:00 am 900 North Michigan Shops Free

Phillip-Michael Scales

 Thu, 15 May, 2025 at 08:00 pm Schubas

Keep Coming Back

 Sat, 09 Oct, 2021 at 05:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 12

Ariana and The Rose

 Mon, 28 Apr, 2025 at 08:00 pm Schubas

Chicago Outdoor Escape Game: Lincoln Square

 Thu, 09 Feb, 2023 at 11:00 am 4716 N Lincoln Ave USD 10 to 40

Hammered HIStory: Chicago's Drunkest Storytelling ABOUT Chicago History

 Fri, 07 Mar, 2025 at 09:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 18

Chicago Outdoor Escape Game: Battle the Supernatural

 Thu, 09 Feb, 2023 at 12:00 pm 50 W Washington St USD 10 to 40

Chicago Outdoor Escape Game: Haunted City

 Wed, 18 Jan, 2023 at 11:00 am Chicago History Museum USD 10 to 40

Eastside Chicago: The Art Heist Outdoor Escape Game

 Mon, 12 Dec, 2022 at 02:00 pm The Art Institute of Chicago USD 12 to 50

The Moth Chicago StorySLAM: PICKY

 Wed, 30 Apr, 2025 at 07:00 pm The Promontory USD 20

Everything They Don't Teach You About Marketing & Branding in Chicago, IL.

 Sat, 03 May, 2025 at 09:00 am Homewood Suites by Hilton Chicago Downtown/Magnificent Mile USD 660 to 1,102

Tales & Tasbīḥ

 Wed, 05 Mar, 2025 at 01:00 pm IMAN's Beloved Community Ceramics Studio Free

DCASE Presents: Neighborhood Cultural Spotlight

 Fri, 18 Aug, 2023 at 02:00 pm Chicago Cultural Center Free

Train O' Lakes 2025 - Adult Overnight

 Sat, 28 Jun, 2025 at 06:30 am Dark Matter Star Lounge USD 115

Afraid of Public Speaking? FREE Virtual Class to Banish Anxiety and Fears.

 Tue, 06 Jun, 2023 at 02:00 pm Chicago Free

Policy: Running Numbers A Family Business. Encore Performance

 Tue, 13 May, 2025 at 10:00 am Harold Washington Cultural Center USD 34

Westside Stories

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