Storytelling events in Chicago

Check out happening storytelling events all around Chicago, IL

Chris Thile & the CSO

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

Boys and Girls in America 20 - The Hold Steady: Storytellers Set 'In the Round' @ Thalia Hall

 Thu, 11 Jun at 07:00 pm Thalia Hall

American Writers Festival - American Writers Museum

 Sat, 06 Jun at 10:00 am American Writers Museum Free

The Chicago Renaissance Ball

 Sat, 01 Aug at 04:00 pm Stan Mansion

Destiny's Child: Iconic Reimagined Tribute – Chicago

 Sat, 29 Aug at 06:30 pm Congress Hotel USD 55 to 125

American Writers Festival Day 1 -- American Writers Museum

 Sat, 06 Jun at 10:00 am American Writers Museum, North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA

Pride Makers Market at Hotel 55

 Sun, 14 Jun at 12:00 pm Hotel 55 Chicago Downtown Free

National Soul Food Month 25th Anniversary Chicago Heritage Bus Tour

 Thu, 04 Jun at 06:00 pm DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center USD 80

Buy You, The World: a short film fundraiser

 Thu, 28 May at 07:00 pm Dorothy USD 18

Black & Bronze: A Bronzeville Music Fest

 Sat, 29 Aug at 01:00 pm Armstrong (Lillian Hardin) Park USD 0 to 55

Movements of Many at Green Briar Park

 Thu, 09 Jul at 06:00 pm Green Briar Park Free

Movements of Many at Independence Park

 Fri, 10 Jul at 06:00 pm Independence Park Free

Vouch Comedy Show - May

 Wed, 27 May at 08:00 pm Laugh Factory, North Broadway, Chicago, IL, USA USD 23

Guardians of the Earth and Sky at Ping Tom Park

 Sun, 19 Jul at 02:00 pm Ping Tom Memorial Park Free

The Black Imagination Abroad Conversations with Artists Across the Diaspora

 Fri, 05 Jun at 06:30 pm DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center Free

Movements of Many at Nichols Park

 Sat, 11 Jul at 01:00 pm Nichols Park Fieldhouse Free

Jennifer Hartswick & Nick Cassarino Duo

 Fri, 05 Jun at 08:00 pm Garcia's Chicago

The Moth Storyslam

 Sun, 10 May at 06:00 pm Heath Mainstage At The Den Theatre

Grown Folks Stories at The DuSable Museum

 Thu, 21 May at 07:00 pm DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center USD 13

HOMECOMING: A LIVE WORSHIP ALBUM RECORDING

 Sat, 23 May at 06:00 pm Greenwood Oasis USD 0 to 55

D-Composed and Poetry Foundation Present: Love Is...

 Thu, 04 Jun at 07:00 pm The Land School Free

Island Soul Dining: Summer Soirée

 Sat, 27 Jun at 06:00 pm Dining Room At Kendall College USD 135

Flamy Grant Pride Concert in Chicago!

 Fri, 12 Jun at 07:00 pm Friendship Presbyterian Church USD 29

Guardians of the Earth and Sky at Palmisano Park

 Sat, 11 Jul at 02:00 pm Palmisano Park Free

Kevin Presbrey, Eric Vorel, and Dan Wade

 Wed, 24 Jun at 07:00 pm UncommonGround - Lakeview USD 18

Griefcat

 Fri, 21 Aug at 07:30 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 20

July Free Day at the American Writers Museum

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

Guardians of the Earth and Sky at Jackson Park

 Sun, 26 Jul at 02:00 pm Garden of the Phoenix Free

Solo Sorcery with Johnathan Koller

 Sat, 30 May at 01:00 pm Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro

"GLAM University" Fashion Show

 Sat, 23 May at 07:00 pm The Edge Theater USD 0 to 67

Listening Hours: Jessie Montgomery

 Wed, 20 May at 06:30 pm The Land School Free

Rebirth of Blue: A Tribute to 100 Years of Miles Davis

 Fri, 22 May at 07:00 pm The Land School Free

Into the Shadow: A Live Immersive Cabaret Experience

 Fri, 29 May at 09:00 pm Chicago Actors Studio USD 37 to 120

Community Dialogue: Stories of Pride

 Wed, 27 May at 05:00 pm Center on Halsted Free

Women Rising Wellness Festival

 Sat, 30 May at 10:00 am Gary Comer Youth Center USD 0 to 500

Bhakta After Dark: A Bourbon Supper Club

 Fri, 05 Jun at 07:00 pm 3430 N Lincoln Ave USD 120 to 297

GAY Soul Food (Chicago)

 Fri, 14 Aug at 07:00 pm Definition Theatre USD 29 to 55

Mike Glazer Self Destructs

 Fri, 31 Jul at 09:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 24

Kenyon Adamcik and Wolfgang Hunter - One Night Only! 8/29/26

 Sat, 29 Aug at 10:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 15

Esteem Awards 2026

 Sat, 18 Jul at 01:00 pm 3349 N Halsted St Free

Black Inventors Hall of Fame 2nd Annual Induction Ceremony

 Thu, 16 Jul at 06:00 pm 1201 E 60th St USD 600

5th Annual Words of Wonder Literary Festival

 Sat, 25 Jul at 11:00 am Dr. Conrad Worrill Track & Field Center Free

Corridos of the Semiquincentennial: Voices of Courage and Hope

 Sat, 29 Aug at 06:00 pm National Museum of Mexican Art

I Am Creative Mixer - Chicago

 Sat, 23 May at 05:00 pm Da Book Joint USD 0 to 18

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

Show & Tell for Grown-Ups @ Simone's in Pilsen

 Sun, 14 Jun at 06:00 pm Simone's USD 0 to 21

Hunter Hill (an evening of stand up comedy)

 Sat, 10 Oct at 06:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 24

The Lesbian Bar Chronicles: Book Launch Party & Community Story Share

 Mon, 15 Jun at 07:00 pm Dorothy USD 0 to 31

Shamicka Toney Book Signing & Talk

 Sat, 30 May at 12:00 pm Da Book Joint USD 22 to 38

New Growth

 Sat, 23 May at 07:00 pm Public Works Gallery USD 14 to 31

2026 Prism Photo Workshop

 Sat, 23 May at 10:00 am Columbia College Conaway Center, 1104 S. Wabash Ave., 1st Floor, Chicago, IL, USA Free

An Afternoon with Elle Wright In Conversation with Aja

 Sat, 27 Jun at 03:00 pm Da Book Joint USD 3 to 22

An Evening with Catherine Adel West

 Thu, 11 Jun at 06:00 pm Da Book Joint USD 3 to 22

Chicago Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows

 Mon, 01 Jun at 12:00 am DePaul University - School of Music USD 10

READING IS RESISTANCE: JUNETEENTH PANEL WEEKEND EVENT

 Fri, 19 Jun at 07:00 pm New Faith Apostolic Church Free

The Oz Experience in Chicago: Escape the Wicked Glitch!

 Mon, 01 Jun at 01:00 am Chicago History Museum USD 8

The Englewood Bookfest

 Sat, 20 Jun at 11:00 am 6234 S Wolcott Ave Free

Why We Gather: Creating Connection through Story

 Wed, 20 May at 06:00 pm Gensler Free

Sildanza Fiesta Fund

 Sat, 30 May at 07:30 pm TQ Experience Event Space USD 0 to 66

Summer at The NHM: Friday Myth and Story Time

 Fri, 12 Jun at 11:00 am National Hellenic Museum Free

Free Street Presents: spark

 Fri, 01 May at 07:00 pm 1419 W Blackhawk St USD 7 to 55

Summer at The NMH: Friday Myth and Story Time

 Fri, 10 Jul at 11:00 am National Hellenic Museum Free

Open Books with The Chicago Kidz

 Sat, 23 May at 01:00 pm Open Books Pilsen Free

Have Sex Like A Man Book Signing with Arnetta Randall

 Sun, 14 Jun at 02:00 pm Da Book Joint USD 0 to 27

Inside Third World Press Tours: Celebrating Gwendolyn Brooks

 Tue, 02 Jun at 10:00 am Third World Press Foundation USD 24

Mixtape New Works Festival Vol. 2: The Incredible and Definitely True Tale

 Wed, 27 May at 06:30 pm UncommonGround - Lakeview USD 18

Chicago Indian Literature Festival

 Sat, 30 May at 09:00 am The Congress Plaza Hotel & Convention Center USD 10 to 50

"Wizard of Words" Chicago, IL: Gain Power, Profit, & Presence as a Speaker

 Fri, 29 May at 10:00 am 20 N Wacker Dr 12th floor USD 30 to 1,000

Creation as Sustenance & Resistance: An Immersive Collaborative Workshop

 Sat, 06 Jun at 09:00 am Friendship Community Place USD 39 to 194

Join ASYMBOL: Holding Space — Honoring Fathers, Building Community

 Sat, 06 Jun at 10:00 am Garfield Park Field House Free

Rats! A Cat’s Quest Through Lincoln Park, Chicago Outdoor Exploration Game

 Mon, 01 Jun at 12:00 am Reebie Storage Warehouse USD 10

Chicago Murder Mystery 2: Crime on Date Night!

 Mon, 01 Jun at 12:01 am 2701 N Lakewood Ave, Chicago USD 10

Docs & Discussion: Black Girls (2024)

 Sat, 20 Jun at 04:00 pm Earl's Garden Mae's Kitchen - Community Garden USD 10 to 13

Fire on Ice Book Launch & Legacy Celebration

 Sun, 28 Jun at 05:00 pm 2408 N Kedzie Blvd USD 150

Miss Spoken: OCCUPATION

 Mon, 25 May at 07:00 pm Cole’s

Redeem A Nation Book Signing with Damario Solomon-Simmons

 Tue, 19 May at 07:00 pm DuSable Black History Museum and Education Center USD 0 to 34

West Side Love Map: Color & Talking Circle

 Sat, 30 May at 01:00 pm Muse Coffee Studio Free

Jessie Vespera with Danny McDermed and Lainey Jean

 Wed, 03 Jun at 07:00 pm UncommonGround - Lakeview USD 23

Story Lab Chicago: Stories From your Friends & Neighbors

Thu, 21 May at 07:30 pm Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro

League of American Bicyclists - League Cycling Advocate Workshop - Chicago

 Thu, 17 Sep at 08:30 am Illinois Medical District USD 55 to 109

Miss Nancy's Musical Storytime!

 Sat, 23 May at 10:00 am The World Music Foundation Listening Room Free

August Free Day at the American Writers Museum

 Sun, 16 Aug at 10:00 am American Writers Museum Free

Sheila Arnold's Storytelling House Concert

 Sun, 31 May at 03:00 pm 1056 W North Shore Ave Free

Story Makers: Write, Illustrate, and Bind your own Book

 Fri, 10 Jul at 09:00 am The WasteShed USD 215

Summer at The NHM: Readers Theater

 Thu, 11 Jun at 11:00 am National Hellenic Museum Free

Healing Through Cinema: A Film Poetry Workshop

 Sat, 23 May at 02:00 pm West Town Branch, Chicago Public Library Free

The Power of the Personal Story: Craft Your Narrative

 Sat, 13 Jun at 03:00 pm The World Music Foundation Listening Room Free

Where Were You?: an interactive solo show

 Wed, 22 Apr at 08:30 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 15

Voltage! Speakeasy - An Immersive Cabaret Thriller

 Thu, 18 Jun at 10:00 am Chicago Actors Studio USD 37 to 120

Story Time with Miss Nadia

 Tue, 03 Feb at 11:30 am 3109 W Logan Blvd Free

Advanced Brand Growth Program 1 Day Workshop in Chicago, IL

 Fri, 22 May at 09:00 am For venue information, Please contact us: [email protected] USD 799 to 913

Conversation on World-Building: Artist Talk w/ Jingqi Wang Steinhiser

 Sun, 24 May at 02:00 pm Chinese American Museum of Chicago Free

Write That Down! Show & Tell

 Sun, 31 May at 07:00 pm Elastic Arts Free

MIDWEST PERFUME LAUNCH PARTY

 Sat, 13 Jun at 11:00 am The Center of Order and Experimentation Free

50 Rhythms of Grace

 Sun, 24 May at 05:00 pm The Apostolic Place Free

Mappy Hour

 Thu, 04 Jun at 07:00 pm The Avondale Tap Free

PrEP4Teens Youth Leadership Committee Showcase

 Fri, 22 May at 05:00 pm Chicago Art Department Free

After5Chicago - Censorship of Animation: Culture, Control and Evolution

 Mon, 08 Jun at 06:30 pm West Loop USD 30

Chicago In-Person Event - An Evening of True Stories: Men Who Dare to Share

 Wed, 27 May at 06:00 pm Sulzer Regional Library, Chicago Public Library "Community Room" Free

3 Stages of Love Part 3: Extraordinary Love

 Fri, 05 Jun at 07:30 pm My Buddy's USD 0 to 23