About this Event
The Chicago Poetry Center presents BLUE HOUR, a donation-based monthly in-person generative writing workshop and reading series at .
Each event features two readers from Chicago and beyond, preceded by a limited-space workshop focused on a poem by one of the featured readers and including guided generative writing time.
The workshop will begin promptly at 6 p.m. (arrival encouraged anytime after 5:30 p.m.) and will end at 7 p.m. The open mic and reading will begin at 7:30, followed by community gathering time.
You can sign up for one or both portions of the event, but each registration must be completed separately. The reading is completely free, and donations for the workshop begin at $5. If price is a barrier, please email [email protected] for a no-questions-asked admission waiver.
Haymarket House is fully ADA-compliant and wheelchair-accessible. Please contact [email protected] with any accessibility questions.
ABOUT THE READING: The Blue Hour reading includes a brief open mic and featured readings by two poets from Chicago and beyond, followed by community gathering time.
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP: The Blue Hour generative writing workshop is suitable for writers and poetry fans of all levels. We will discuss a poem by one of the night’s featured readers, then the facilitator will guide the group through individual writing on an exploratory prompt that draws on themes from the poem.
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.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Haymarket House, 800 West Buena Avenue, Chicago, United States
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