Chicago Poetry Center's Blue Hour Generative Workshop

Wed Mar 18 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:00 pm UTC-05:00

Haymarket House | Chicago

Chicago Poetry Center
Publisher/HostChicago Poetry Center
Chicago Poetry Center's Blue Hour Generative Workshop
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The Chicago Poetry Center presents BLUE HOUR's donation-based monthly in-person generative writing workshop.
About this Event

The Chicago Poetry Center presents the Blue Hour generative writing workshop.

The Blue Hour generative writing workshop is designed for writers and poetry fans of all levels. We discuss a poem together, then the facilitator guides the group through individual writing on an exploratory prompt that draws on themes from the poem.

The facilitator and host for March 18th will be Marty McConnell. The workshop begins promptly at 6 p.m. (arrival is encouraged anytime after 5:45 p.m.) and ends at 7 p.m.

Participants are invited to attend the Blue Hour open mic and reading at 7:30, following the generative workshop.

You can sign up for one or both portions of the event (workshop and/or reading), but each registration must be completed separately. The reading is free, and workshop donations are accepted at any level with a suggested minimum of $10. If price is a barrier, please email [email protected] for a no-questions-asked fee waiver.


Looking for the reading registration? Sign up for that here.


ABOUT THE SPACE - Accessibility, Health, & Safety:

- All restrooms at Haymarket House are gender-neutral, including single-user and stalled restrooms.

- The performance component of the event includes ASL interpretation. Haymarket House is ADA-compliant and fully wheelchair-accessible; email [email protected] to ensure ramp access and any other accessibility needs. If you desire ASL interpretation for the workshop, please email [email protected] at least one week in advance of the event.

- Masks are encouraged for all indoor events, and the space is equipped with a professional air filtration system.


A NOTE ON PARKING: Limited free and paid street parking is available near Haymarket House. The parking lot at Disney Magnet School is relatively close and is a paid lot; there are also locations nearby available through SpotHero.


Looking for the Reading? Register here.


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Haymarket House, 800 West Buena Avenue, Chicago, United States

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