Writing Events in Chicago
Check out happening writing events all around Chicago, IL
Authors on Tap: Cory Doctorow and Rick Perlstein
Fri, 26 Jun at 07:00 pm
Exile in Bookville
Free
Chicago BookFair
Sat, 12 Sep at 12:00 pm
S. Dearborn St. between Ida B. Wells & Polk St., Chicago, IL 60605.
Guardians of the Earth and Sky at Ping Tom Park
Sun, 19 Jul at 02:00 pm
Ping Tom Memorial Park
Free
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
2026 Writing Workshop of Chicago
Sat, 20 Jun at 09:00 am
Congress Plaza Hotel
Guardians of the Earth and Sky at Jackson Park
Sun, 26 Jul at 02:00 pm
Garden of the Phoenix
Free
Cocktails and Conversations with K'wan
Sat, 13 Jun at 06:00 pm
Da Book Joint
USD 32
M**der & Mocktails: A Killer Conversation with Mystery Authors
Wed, 17 Jun at 07:30 pm
Partners in Crime Bookshop
Free
Movie Night in Chicago! 'Under the Lights' Special, Advance Screening
Tue, 23 Jun at 06:00 pm
Davis Theater
USD 18
Book Event: The Very Definition of Love by Sophia Benoit
Wed, 24 Jun at 07:00 pm
Women & Children First
Free
August Free Day at the American Writers Museum
Sun, 16 Aug at 10:00 am
American Writers Museum
Free
Japanese Bookbinding: Goshuinchō & Yotsume Toji
Thu, 16 Jul at 05:30 pm
Japanese Culture Center
USD 52
Authors on Tap: Ben Fountain and Camille Bordas
Mon, 15 Jun at 07:00 pm
Exile in Bookville
Free
JuneCon
Fri, 04 Sep at 04:00 pm
Revel Motor Row
EUR 35
Plain Jayne: A Memoir
Wed, 17 Jun at 05:30 pm
Chicago Urban League Empowerment Center
Free
Carry Me To Your Bookshelf Tour with Christopher Golden and Guests
Sat, 25 Jul at 04:30 pm
3182 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois 60618
An Afternoon with Elle Wright In Conversation with Aja
Sat, 27 Jun at 03:00 pm
Da Book Joint
USD 3 to 22
A BODY MADE HOME: Dr. Kai Marshall Green @ CFS
Sun, 14 Jun at 12:00 pm
Chicago Freedom School
Free
Book Event: A Second Sight by Sarah J. Jackson
Wed, 08 Jul at 07:00 pm
Women & Children First
Free
An Evening with Catherine Adel West
Thu, 11 Jun at 06:00 pm
Da Book Joint
USD 3 to 22
Running Tour of LGNSQ with Ben Tanzer
Sat, 13 Jun at 09:00 am
City Lit Books
Body Politic (and Friends): A Night of Medical Misadventures
Thu, 11 Jun at 07:00 pm
International Museum of Surgical Science
USD 0 to 18
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
Book Event: The Maidenheads by Benny B. Peterson
Wed, 17 Jun at 07:00 pm
Women & Children First
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
Shamicka Toney Book Signing & Talk
Sat, 29 Aug at 12:00 pm
Da Book Joint
USD 22 to 38
Poetry Reading: Bloodroom by Kay E. Bancroft
Fri, 26 Jun at 07:00 pm
Women & Children First
Free
Author Event & Zine Workshop with Rani Ban
Sat, 20 Jun at 07:00 pm
Three Avenues Bookshop
USD 0 to 24
Bunnies & Blank Pages
Sat, 27 Jun at 07:00 pm
Cuddle Bunny
USD 34
Chicago Literary Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony: Ed Roberson
Thu, 18 Jun at 06:00 pm
Poetry Foundation
Free
Fireside Author Chat With Michelle Maryk and Allison Buccola
Fri, 26 Jun at 07:30 pm
Partners in Crime Bookshop
Free
Dig + Disconnect Workshops - Thesouthsidewrites.
Sat, 11 Jul at 03:00 pm
Miyagi Records
Free
Suminagashi: Meditative Marbling on Silk & Paper at Wolf Point Distilling
Thu, 11 Jun at 05:30 pm
Wolf Point Distilling
USD 105
The Lesbian Bar Chronicles @ Nobody's Darling
Sat, 13 Jun at 03:00 pm
Nobody's Darling
Free
Poetry at the Pavilion
Thu, 25 Jun at 06:30 pm
The Arts Lawn
Free
Write Club: It's Time for the Pollinator
Tue, 09 Jun at 08:30 pm
3740 N Clark St, Chicago, IL, United States, Illinois
2026 Summer Writing Institute
Tue, 07 Jul at 10:00 am
American Writers Museum
USD 80
Lecture: Writing as Cultural Archaeology and the Poetics of Place
Sat, 26 Sep at 12:00 pm
International Museum of Surgical Science
Free
A to Z and Allie Kessel
Thu, 18 Jun at 07:00 pm
UncommonGround - Lakeview
USD 13
Author Signings — Briana Lawrence, Scott Christian Sava , and the Sun Bros
Sat, 27 Jun at 12:00 pm
Goblin Market Manga & Curiosities, North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
Free
Author Event: "Too Precious to Lose" by Jason G. Green
Wed, 17 Jun at 06:00 pm
111 N State St
Free
The Power of the Personal Story: Craft Your Narrative
Sat, 13 Jun at 03:00 pm
The World Music Foundation Listening Room
Free
July Book Club w/ Three Avenues Bookshop: Upward Bound
Sun, 19 Jul at 05:00 pm
Beermiscuous
Free
Unheard Voices of Care Lecture Series: Reliving Our Stories
Fri, 12 Jun at 06:00 pm
International Museum of Surgical Science
Free
Zine Workshop Series by Keisa Reynolds at Three Avenues Bookshop
Sun, 19 Apr at 03:30 pm
Three Avenues Bookshop
Free
Book Event: Grafting by Rylan Hynes
Thu, 25 Jun at 07:00 pm
Women & Children First
Free
Queer Letters to America: a city-wide letter writing project
Thu, 18 Jun at 05:30 pm
Fathom
Free
Dig + Disconnect Workshops - Fear Of A Zine Planet
Fri, 05 Jun at 04:00 pm
Miyagi Records
Free
Movement Philosophy ::::: Summer Session
Wed, 05 Aug at 07:00 pm
bim bom studios
USD 0 to 87
THE SOAPGIRLS LIVE AT LIAR'S CLUB! SPECIAL GUESTS FIGURINES AND SWEETIE!
Tue, 09 Jun at 07:00 pm
Liar's Club
Sidewalk Sale 39: A Stationery Festival
Thu, 13 Aug at 09:00 am
227 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60606-1803, United States
Immersing Yourself in the Past: Historical Fiction Workshop
Sat, 15 Aug at 01:00 pm
1226 W Sherwin Ave
USD 18 to 93
Clear & Impactful Business Writing | Chicago, IL
Fri, 08 May at 09:00 am
For venue details reach us at
[email protected]
USD 802 to 909
Summer Writing Institute for Teachers
Tue, 07 Jul at 10:00 am
American Writers Museum
✨ Book Three | Studio Déchiré Creative Circle ✨
Thu, 25 Jun at 06:00 pm
The Gage
Free
Dungeon Owner's Association — Live Action RPG
Sat, 13 Jun at 02:00 pm
Goblin Market Manga & Curiosities, North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL, USA
Free
Junk Journal Workshop
Thu, 11 Jun at 05:00 pm
1637 W 18th St
Free
Book Signing Meet & Greet with Author Rob Johnson
Tue, 23 Jun at 05:00 pm
Joy District
USD 27
S2 Lawndale - hope lives here! w/ Nile Lansana
Wed, 22 Apr at 03:00 pm
Lawndale Mental Health Center
Free
Professional Report Writing Skills 1 Day Workshop | Chicago, IL
Fri, 09 Jan at 09:00 am
For venue details reach us at
[email protected]
USD 524 to 1,467
Proposal Writing Skills 1 Day Workshop |Chicago, IL
Fri, 19 Dec at 09:00 am
For venue details reach us at
[email protected]
USD 519 to 1,453
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