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

The Chicago Renaissance Ball

 Sat, 01 Aug at 04:00 pm Stan Mansion

T. Murph | The Vic Theatre | August 29

 Sat, 29 Aug at 07:30 pm The Vic Theatre

Destiny's Child: Iconic Reimagined Tribute – Chicago

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

Black & Bronze: A Bronzeville Music Fest

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

The Windy City Show

 Sat, 27 Jun at 07:00 pm Little Black Pearl Art And Design Academy USD 50 to 61

Pride Makers Market at Hotel 55

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

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

Guardians of the Earth and Sky at Ping Tom Park

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

Gavin Adcock Tickets

 Fri, 19 Jun at 05:30 pm Soldier Field, Chicago, Il

THE RICH CANVAS: JUNETEENTH CHICAGO at the Zhou B Art Center & Rooftop

 Thu, 25 Jun at 10:00 am Zhou B Art Center USD 77 to 167

Ballets Jazz Montréal

Sat, 07 Nov at 07:30 pm 50 E Ida B Wells Dr, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60605

Movements of Many at Nichols Park

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

ChaiTown Addas | Healing Garden of Suqoon

 Sat, 13 Jun at 11:00 am Pulaski Park Fieldhouse Free

Hunter Hill (an evening of stand up comedy)

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

Queer Elder History Panel with Gerber/Hart Library & Archives

 Thu, 11 Jun at 07:00 pm Dorothy USD 18 to 28

Caryn Dixon with Zack Fedor

 Thu, 11 Jun at 07:00 pm UncommonGround - Lakeview USD 18

Flamy Grant Pride Concert in Chicago!

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

Amira Unplugged and Danielle Crim

 Sat, 27 Jun at 08:00 pm UncommonGround - Lakeview USD 18

This Much Is True: An Evening of Storytelling

 Thu, 11 Jun at 07:30 pm Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro

Kevin Presbrey, Eric Vorel, and Dan Wade

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

Golden Hour Featuring Brother Jacob "Don't Let the Devil Ride" Single Relea

 Wed, 15 Jul at 05:00 pm Epiphany Center for the Arts Free

Guardians of the Earth and Sky at Palmisano Park

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

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

5th Annual Words of Wonder Literary Festival

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

Guardians of the Earth and Sky at Jackson Park

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

Transcendence: A Black Trans Variety Show!

 Fri, 19 Jun at 09:30 pm The Newport Theater USD 15

Island Soul Dining: Summer Soirée

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

GAY Soul Food (Chicago)

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

Once Upon a Rhyme: One Night Only Encore

 Sun, 28 Jun at 12:00 am Harold Washington Cultural Center

D-Composed & The Nap Ministry Presents: Freedom Lullabies

 Fri, 19 Jun at 12:00 pm The Land School Free

Kanye Destroyed Mike's Life

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

5th Annual Ida B. Wells Festival

 Sat, 27 Jun at 09:00 am Bronzeville Neighborhood (Various Locations) USD 0 to 50

Black Inventors Hall of Fame 2nd Annual Induction Ceremony

 Thu, 16 Jul at 06:00 pm 1201 E 60th St USD 0 to 600

Esteem Awards 2026

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

The First Time: First Wish

 Wed, 10 Jun at 07:30 pm Martyrs'

Post PIQNIQ Pop-Up with Jonah Kagen

 Sat, 20 Jun at 07:00 pm Cubby Bear Wrigleyville

Corridos of the Semiquincentennial: Voices of Courage and Hope

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

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

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

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

August Free Day at the American Writers Museum

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

Bhakta After Dark: A Bourbon Supper Club

 Fri, 05 Jun 3430 N Lincoln Ave USD 120 to 297

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

 Sun, 14 Jun at 06:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge, North Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA USD 15

Kari Blak: Felt Flowers Crafting Meetup

 Thu, 18 Jun at 05:00 pm The Silver Room Free

Gallery Exhibition Preview/ Joanna Cislak & Peter Blindt

 Thu, 11 Jun at 07:00 pm 560 W Washington St USD 28

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

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

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

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

READING IS RESISTANCE: JUNETEENTH PANEL WEEKEND EVENT

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

An Evening with Catherine Adel West

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

An Afternoon with Elle Wright In Conversation with Aja

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

Chicago Murder Mystery: Death in the Shadows

 Wed, 01 Jul at 12:00 am DePaul University - School of Music USD 10

After5Chicago - The Art of Personal Branding and Reputation

 Wed, 10 Jun at 06:30 pm TBA (address found in email confirmation) USD 30

Rees Shad and Tim Cheesebrow with Barely Carvallo

 Thu, 25 Jun at 07:00 pm UncommonGround - Lakeview USD 18 to 23

Caribbean Sofritos with Jorge Felix

 Sat, 13 Jun at 06:00 pm 3000 N Elbridge Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60618

Chicago Unfiltered

 Thu, 30 Jul at 06:00 pm Midwest Coast Brewing Company USD 25

I AM THE FLAME: An Evening of Reflection, Healing, and Hope

 Fri, 06 Nov at 06:00 pm Barack Obama presidential library USD 0 to 45

The Oz Experience in Chicago: Escape the Wicked Glitch!

 Wed, 01 Jul at 01:00 am Chicago History Museum USD 8

Have Sex Like A Man Book Signing with Arnetta Randall

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

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

 Wed, 01 Jul at 12:00 am Reebie Storage Warehouse USD 10

Fleuke and Carter Hulsey

 Sat, 20 Jun at 08:00 pm UncommonGround - Lakeview USD 18

Pachamama Yoga Series: Restorative Yoga

 Sat, 13 Jun at 03:00 pm Vjosa Cafe & Events USD 34

SOL COLLECTIVE PRESENTS: “The Lake Effect”

 Sun, 14 Jun at 03:00 pm Little Black Pearl

Summer at The NHM: Friday Myth and Story Time

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

Summer at The NMH: Friday Myth and Story Time

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

The Englewood Bookfest

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

Docs & Discussion: Black Girls (2024)

 Sat, 20 Jun at 07:00 pm Earl's Garden Mae's Kitchen - Community Garden USD 10 to 13

Sip, Sign & Support: Cocktails and Activities Supporting Anixter Center

 Wed, 08 Jul at 05:30 pm 1020 W Lawrence Ave USD 0 to 55

Unheard Voices of Care Dramatic Reading: CIRCA Pintig – Stories of Nurses

 Fri, 17 Jul International Museum of Surgical Science Free

Corridos of the Semiquincentennial: Voices of Courage and Hope

 Sat, 27 Jun at 01:00 pm Chicago History Museum

Chicago Murder Mystery 2: Crime on Date Night!

 Wed, 01 Jul at 12:01 am 2701 N Lakewood Ave, Chicago USD 10

Dig + Disconnect Workshops - Thesouthsidewrites.

 Sat, 11 Jul at 03:00 pm Miyagi Records Free

Fire on Ice Book Launch & Legacy Celebration

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

Story Lab Chicago: Stories From your Friends & Neighbors

Thu, 18 Jun at 07:30 pm Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro

Dungeons & Dragons - One-Shot!

 Sun, 14 Jun at 06:00 pm Scissor & Fork USD 21

Inside Third World Press Tours: A 50-Minute Cultural & Literary Experience

 Tue, 16 Jun at 11:00 am Third World Press Foundation USD 24

League of American Bicyclists - League Cycling Advocate Workshop - Chicago

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

Business Presentations 1-Day Workshop | Chicago, IL

 Fri, 19 Jun at 09:00 am For venue details reach us at [email protected] USD 573 to 1,946

Summer at The NHM: Readers Theater

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

After5Chicago - Censorship of Animation: Culture, Control and Evolution

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

Douglass Park Clean Up and Coffee at Bueno Days

 Sun, 21 Jun at 10:00 am Bueno Days Free

The Power of the Personal Story: Craft Your Narrative

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

After5Chicago - Broken Media: Navigating The Credibility Crisis

 Tue, 30 Jun at 06:30 pm TBA (address found in email confirmation) USD 30

Passages Wine and Books Audiobook Walk

 Sat, 13 Jun at 09:30 am Passages Wine and Books Free

Voltage! Speakeasy - An Immersive Cabaret Thriller

 Fri, 26 Jun at 09:00 pm Chicago Actors Studio USD 37 to 120

Zine Workshop Series by Keisa Reynolds at Three Avenues Bookshop

 Sun, 19 Apr at 03:30 pm Three Avenues Bookshop Free

MIDWEST PERFUME LAUNCH PARTY

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

Unheard Voices of Care Lecture Series: Stories From the Past

 Sat, 27 Jun International Museum of Surgical Science Free

iSER Stories without Borders

 Thu, 09 Jul at 06:30 pm Pour Decisions Chicago Free

Hair Photography - Chicago

 Mon, 10 Aug at 10:00 am C I T Y & S H O R E STUDIO, WEST TOWN USD 296

3 Stages of Love Part 3: Extraordinary Love

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

Reflective Writing Workshop x TheSouthSideWrites

 Sat, 20 Jun at 03:00 pm Da Book Joint USD 6

Singer’s Circle: Storytelling Through Voice

 Thu, 29 Oct at 07:00 pm 4245 N Knox Ave Free

Simon Elijah with Kim Schaefer

 Wed, 19 Aug at 07:00 pm UncommonGround - Lakeview USD 13

Food, Stories, and Home: A 4-Week English Storytelling Workshop

 Wed, 06 May at 11:30 am Aquinas Literacy Center Free

Keep Coming Back

 Sat, 09 Oct at 05:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 15

Baddieville's Got Talent: Standup, Drag, Music & More

 Sun, 25 Jan at 08:00 pm The Lincoln Lodge USD 11 to 18

Hammered HIStory: Chicago's Drunkest Storytelling ABOUT Chicago History

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