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

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

The Uncanny Attic: Chapters E-H

 Thu, 15 Jan at 07:30 pm Steppenwolf Theatre Company

Whitney Hanson - Words Never Die Tour 2026

 Sat, 07 Feb at 07:00 pm Bottom Lounge

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

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

Lauren Gottshall

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

Melanated in America Presents: The 6th Annual M.I.A Kwanzaa Celebration

 Sat, 27 Dec at 02:00 pm Kitchen Chicago Free

THE MALOES SHOW — CHICAGO

Sun, 04 Jan at 02:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge Theater

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

Alexys Dowling and Sarah Coco

 Fri, 02 Jan at 07:00 pm UncommonGround - Lakeview USD 18

Golden Hour Featuring Jay Tyre

 Thu, 08 Jan at 05:00 pm Epiphany Center for the Arts Free

Bernadette, The Musical - Preview

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

This Much Is True: An Evening of Storytelling

 Thu, 08 Jan at 07:30 pm Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro

Future Artists

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

Northstar Narratives Live

 Thu, 15 Jan at 06:00 pm Epiphany Center for the Arts Free

The Culture Table presents: The Starting Point — Community & Collaboration

 Thu, 15 Jan at 07:00 pm Stoviink Creatives Free

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

Vinita Hazari Bollyitems Dance workshop with Naachchicago

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

Miss Spoken: TOAST

 Mon, 29 Dec at 07:00 pm Cole’s

SOLO: The Book Launch!

 Mon, 05 Jan at 07:30 pm The Understudy Coffee and Books 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

"Not For Profit" Modeling Academy Orientation in River North

 Sun, 11 Jan at 03:00 pm 414 N Orleans St Free

Hunter Hill (an evening of stand up comedy)

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

The Wild Hunt

 Tue, 30 Dec at 08:00 pm Malliway Bros Spells, Charms, & Potions USD 13

Film Screening: Buñuel in the Labyrinth of the Turtles with Oscar Arce

 Thu, 15 Jan at 07:00 pm International Museum of Surgical Science USD 0 to 18

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

Just the Tim and The Joe Di Zillo Band

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

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

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

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

The High Kings - The Rocky Road Tour

 Sat, 21 Mar at 08:00 pm The Vic Theatre

The Jury Experience: Secrets, Lies, and Blood Money

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

Lost in the land of Grimmwood: A D&D 5E Campaign

 Sun, 04 Jan at 10:00 am Chicago Role Players' Guild USD 147

Viceroy Spirited Series featuring Tanqueray

 Fri, 20 Mar at 06:00 pm Somerset

March Free Day at the American Writers Museum

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

Chris Thile & the CSO

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

Trauma Attraction Play

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

Mae Martin Chicago

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

April Free Day at the American Writers Museum

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

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

Fashion Photography Workshop - Learn Fashion Design (FOR ADULTS)

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

Rich(ard) Dawson w/ Wendy Eisenberg

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

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

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

Chicago M**der Mystery: Solve the case!

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

Chicago Conspiracy Game: The Outdoor Escape

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

Fashion Photography Workshop - Learn Fashion Design (FOR KIDS)

 Sat, 21 Feb at 12:00 pm Water Tower Place ( Level 3 at FASHIONBAR) USD 342

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

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

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

Brand Storytelling & Experience Design: 1 Day Workshop in Chicago, IL

 Fri, 09 Jan at 09:00 am Regus - Chicago - 111 W. Jackson USD 607 to 779

Public Speaking for Teens: 1 Day Confidence Training in Chicago, IL

 Fri, 16 Jan at 09:00 am Regus - Chicago - 111 W. Jackson USD 468 to 624

Enjoy Public Speaking with Presentations: 1 Day Course Chicago, IL

 Fri, 16 Jan at 09:00 am Regus - Chicago - 111 W. Jackson USD 468 to 624

Amazon Advertising Strategies: 1 Day Workshop in Chicago, IL

 Fri, 05 Dec at 09:00 am regus IL, Chicago - 111 W. Jackson USD 561 to 727

Influencer Marketing 101: Hands-On 1 Day Session in Chicago, IL

 Fri, 05 Dec at 09:00 am regus IL, Chicago - 111 W. Jackson USD 655 to 830

Content Marketing Training: 1 Day Session in Chicago, IL

 Tue, 25 Nov at 09:00 am Regus - Chicago - 111 W. Jackson USD 561 to 727

Branding & Portfolio Development: 1 Day Workshop in Chicago, IL

 Thu, 08 Jan at 09:00 am Regus - Chicago - 111 W. Jackson USD 561 to 727

MINDSHOP ™| Data Analysis for Management

 Wed, 18 May at 07:00 pm Your Laptop USD 83

Writers Open Mic hosted by Nakiyah

 Fri, 07 Mar at 07:30 pm Eli Tea Bar Free

Advocacy and Policy: 1 Day NGO Training in Chicago, IL.

 Fri, 09 Jan at 09:00 am regus IL, Chicago - 111 W. Jackson USD 561 to 727

Beyond Believing: A Fact or Fiction Comedy Show

 Wed, 07 May at 07:30 pm The Newport Theater USD 18

Beginner Adobe Photoshop Techniques: 1 Day Session in Chicago, IL

 Tue, 25 Nov at 09:00 am Regus - Chicago - 111 W. Jackson USD 561 to 727

High-Impact AI Copywriting: 1 Day Course in Chicago, IL

 Thu, 22 Jan at 09:00 am Regus - Chicago - 111 W. Jackson USD 468 to 624

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

Creative Events Concept: 1 Day Ideation Session in Chicago, IL

 Mon, 05 Jan at 09:00 am regus IL, Chicago - 111 W. Jackson USD 514 to 675

Fundraising & Resource Mobilization: 1 Day NGO Workshop in Chicago, IL

 Thu, 08 Jan at 09:00 am Regus - Chicago - 111 W. Jackson USD 561 to 727

Stand Out with Personal Branding – 1 Day Session in Chicago, IL

 Fri, 19 Dec at 09:00 am regus IL, Chicago - 111 W. Jackson USD 487 to 645

Visualize Data Smarter: 1 Day Power BI & Tableau Course in Chicago, IL

 Fri, 05 Dec at 09:00 am regus IL, Chicago - 111 W. Jackson USD 514 to 675

Crack the Shark Tank Code: 1 Day Founder Workshop in Chicago, IL

 Thu, 15 Jan at 09:00 am regus IL, Chicago - 111 W. Jackson USD 542 to 706

Public Speaking for NGOs: 1 Day Workshop in Chicago, IL

 Thu, 20 Nov at 09:00 am regus IL, Chicago - 111 W. Jackson USD 675 to 779

Expression Session: Open Mic Urban Luxe Cafe

 Thu, 15 Feb at 07:00 pm Urban Luxe Cafe, East 79th Street, Chicago, IL, USA Free

Elite Sales Performance – High Impact 1 Day Workshop in Chicago, IL

 Thu, 27 Nov at 09:00 am Regus - Chicago - 111 W. Jackson USD 510 to 614

Essential Canva Skills for Social Media Design – 1 Day Course, Chicago, IL

 Thu, 11 Dec at 09:00 am regus IL, Chicago - 111 W. Jackson USD 539 to 702

⁠Mindful Wellness Walk in Chi-Town

 Tue, 30 Sep at 11:00 am Cloud Gate USD 25

The Spirits of Chicago: Outdoor Ghost Scavenger Hunt!

 Fri, 05 Dec at 10:00 am 2045 N Lincoln Park W USD 8 to 20

Lincoln Park Conservatory - Winter Flower Show

 Wed, 26 Nov at 10:00 am Lincoln Park Conservatory USD 0 to 10

Classics Reimagined Live

 Wed, 05 Feb at 07:30 pm kibbitznest books, brews & blarney

Public Speaking Mastery: Speak with Confidence & Impact! in Chicago, IL

 Wed, 12 Nov at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at: [email protected] USD 707 to 837

Practical Sales Skills Bootcamp - Closing Deals Made Easy! in Chicago, IL

 Tue, 25 Nov at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at: [email protected] USD 718 to 837

Chicago: Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

 Thu, 22 Feb at 06:00 am The Wrigley Building USD 40

Chicago: Millennium Park Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

 Thu, 22 Feb at 06:00 am Millennium Park Welcome Center USD 15

Chicago Riverwalk Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

 Wed, 21 Feb at 06:00 am Chicago Rising from the Lake USD 15

Master Public Speaking in Just 12 Weeks! (Virtual Event)

 Mon, 18 Nov at 06:00 pm Chicago Free

Women of Influence: Authors Edition

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

Bernadette, The Musical - Opening Night

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

Once Upon a Symphony: The Ugly Duckling

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

ISAC Visiting Scholar Lecture Series

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

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

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

Intermediate Public Speaking Essentials: 1 Day Workshop in Chicago, IL

 Fri, 09 Jan at 09:00 am Regus - Chicago - 111 W. Jackson USD 607 to 779

Noe Noel at Zanies Chicago

 Sun, 11 Jan at 07:00 pm 1548 N Wells St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60610

Queering Chaos Conversations: Queering Music & Technology

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

High-Impact Corporate & Conference Speaking: 1 Day Course in Chicago, IL

 Fri, 09 Jan at 09:00 am Regus - Chicago - 111 W. Jackson USD 607 to 779

Quick-Thinking Speaking Mastery: 1 Day Session in Chicago, IL

 Fri, 09 Jan at 09:00 am Regus - Chicago - 111 W. Jackson USD 607 to 779

Young Voices Public Speaking: 1 Day Workshop in Chicago, IL

 Wed, 07 Jan at 09:00 am Regus - Chicago - 111 W. Jackson USD 607 to 779

Beats, Boards & Brushes House Party / Launch Party

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

Growing your Funding: A Workshop For Creating Winning Grants

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