Latest Past Events

¡Slam Diáspora en Vivo!

Taqueria El Mezquite 1756 W 18th St, Chicago

Last chance! Join us for the final Slam Diáspora of 2025 - the first and only Spanish language slam in Chicago. Participants have a chance to win a trip to a Latin American country (TBD) to compete in the international slam. Hosted and curated by Crystal Vance Guerra and Luis Tubens “Logan Lu.” Open to poets of all […]

$5

¡Slam Diáspora en Vivo!

Taqueria El Mezquite 1756 W 18th St, Chicago

The first and only Spanish language slam in Chicago returns in-person! Participants have a chance to win a free trip to a Latin American country (TBD) to compete in the international slam. Hosted and curated by Crystal Vance Guerra and Luis Tubens "Logan Lu." Open to poets of all styles and ages! From anyone who […]

$5

Culture is Our Weapon: The Power of the Word – Amiri Baraka

Front Porch Arts Center 5851 W Madison St, Chicago

Partnering with the HotHouse's Culture is Our Weapon series, on Sun Oct 19th, Guild Complex will present a screening of the documentary, The Power of the Word featuring author/activist Amiri Baraka.  This will be immediately followed by a brief discussion and reading with Billy Tuggle, Antonio Foli and Kao Ra Zen.