About this Event
An Evening with Don Lemon
The Headlines Are Only the Beginning.
Join Da Book Joint for an intimate evening with Don Lemon, Emmy-winning journalist, bestselling author, broadcaster, and founder of Lemon Media Network.
After 17 years at CNN, where he hosted CNN Tonight and became one of the most recognizable voices in American news, Don Lemon has entered a new chapter in his career. Now he is building an independent media platform and continuing the conversations that matter most.
Since launching Lemon Media Network in 2024, The Don Lemon Show has grown into one of the largest audiences in independent media, reaching more than 10 million followers across platforms. His twice-daily live show is simulcast across YouTube, Substack, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitch.
In 2026, The Don Lemon Show was recognized at the 30th annual Webby Awards, winning both the Webby and People's Voice Award for Best Video Podcast Host. The show also earned four NAACP Image Awards, including Outstanding News and Information.
Now, Don is bringing the conversation to Da Book Joint in Chicago.
Come hear directly from Don about his career in journalism, his transition into independent media, the stories that have shaped his work, and the importance of having a voice in today's media landscape.
EVENT DETAILS
Thursday, October 29, 2026
7:00–9:00 PM
Da Book Joint
6900 S. Stony Island Ave.
Chicago, IL
TICKET INCLUDES:
• Admission to this limited-entry event
• A signed copy of Don Lemon's book
• An opportunity to hear Don Lemon in conversation at Da Book Joint
Tickets are $40.
Space is limited and tickets are required for entry. This is an intimate bookstore event, so once tickets are gone, they’re gone.
Pull up a chair. The conversation starts here.
Event venue & nearby stays
Da Book Joint, 6900 South Stony Island Avenue, Chicago, United States
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