You had me at... Get Lit! Join us for a night celebrating our favorite onscreen romcoms just in time for Valentine's Day!
Celebrate all things charming, hilarious, and heart-fluttering at Get Lit: Rom-Com Night as we bring the world of romantic comedies to life.
- Test your knowledge of rom-com films in our Meet Cute Trivia Challenge.
- Meet with our friends from the Last Chapter Book Shop, Chicago's first & only romance bookstore.
- Unwrap your next read at the Blind Date with a Book station.
- Design your own tote bag with your favorite rom-com quotes and drawings.
- Enjoy beer, wine, and the night’s specialty cocktail, THE FIRST KISS. Non-alcoholic options are available as well.
Whether you’re coming with a partner, your best friends, or treating yourself to a cozy night out, this joyful evening promises nostalgia, laughter, and plenty of classic rom-com sparkle.
This is 21+ event. Attendees must show a valid photo ID at the door to enter.
Get Lit is your way to enjoy evenings in the Loop. Meet friends and fellow book nerds for an early evening treat. Each month, the AWM serves drinks, games, special experiences, and fun activities to get you lit! Funds raised at this event go towards the AWM’s Write In Youth Education Program, which serves middle and high school students from under-resourced schools.
A limited number of discounted tickets have been made available for teachers and school librarians. To claim your discount, use the code provided in the AWM education newsletter. You can sign up for the monthly education newsletter for regular updates. If you are an educator and have questions, please email our Education Team at [email protected].
Buy your tickets today! A limited number of tickets are available at the door. AWM members, use the access code emailed to you to reveal the member ticket price. Tickets include admission to the museum and drink tickets for two complimentary beverages. Additional drink tickets are available for purchase. Guests must be 21+ to attend Get Lit and show a valid ID at the door.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
American Writers Museum, 180 North Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601, United States










