Palabra Pura: One Poet, One Poem
¡Anímate! The Guild Literary Complex is happy to announce that our annual Palabra Pura: One Poet, One Poem tradition is coming this July. All poets are welcome to perform a poem, whether it […]
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La Bruquena Restaurant 2726 W. Division, Chicago, IL, United States
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Fountain Square LitFest
Fountain Square | 1601 Sherman Ave. | Evanston, IL Bookends & Beginnings and the Guild Literary Complex present an afternoon of literary celebration on Saturday, August 23rd, from 12-8pm. Immerse […]
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Transvengence Vol. 9: Queer Pop-up
Podlasie Club 2918 N Central Park Ave., Chicago, IllinoisJoin us after Printers Row Lit Fest at Podlasie Club for TRANSVENGENCE: VOL. 9! Our regular show this month will close off the literary weekend with special performances following an […]
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¡Slam Diáspora en Vivo!
PACH 21 2141 W 21st St, Chicago, Illinois, United StatesThe first and only Spanish language slam in Chicago returns in-person. Poets/participants have a chance to win a free international trip to compete in the international slam. Hosted by Crystal Vance Guerra and Luis Tubens "Logan Lu"
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Women’s Writers Showcase
Haymarket House 800 W. Buena Ave., Chicago, IllinoisThe Guild Complex and Haymarket Books feature six new books by six amazing, local self- identifying female authors, centering fiction, poetry and short stories about the magic of water, ancestral legacy, grief, longing and memory. A lineup not to be missed!
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GBOMA 2025
Epiphany Center for the Arts 201 South Ashland Ave., Chicago, IL, United StatesCome out and support the 2025 finalists for the Gwendolyn Brooks Open Mic Awards (GBOMA) as they perform their works live. 10/7, Epiphany Center for the Arts, 6:30 PM. $15/advance, $20/door.
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¡Slam Diáspora en Vivo!
Taqueria El Mezquite 1756 W 18th St, Chicago, Illinois, United StatesThe first and only Spanish language slam in Chicago returns in-person. Poets/participants have a chance to win a free international trip to compete in the international slam. Hosted by Crystal Vance Guerra and Luis Tubens "Logan Lu"
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Culture is Our Weapon: Lucille Clifton and Sonia Sanchez, Good Women and Baddd
Front Porch Arts Center 5851 W Madison St, Chicago, Illinois, United StatesPartnering with the HotHouse's Culture is Our Weapon series, on Sat Oct 18th, the Guild Complex will present a screening of the film from the Lannan Foundation: Writers Uncensored-Lucille Clifton and Sonia Sanchez, Good Women and Baddd. This will be immediately followed by a brief discussion led by author Dr. Tara Betts, from the DePaul University Department of Peace Studies, along with a reading featuring Keli Stewart, poet/writer, and Angelique Zobitz.
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Culture is Our Weapon: The Power of the Word – Amiri Baraka
Front Porch Arts Center 5851 W Madison St, Chicago, Illinois, United StatesPartnering 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.
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Red Line: Chicago Horror Stories
Experimental Station 6100 S. Blackstone (take Dorchester to 61st street then head east; free street and lot parking), Chicago, IL, United StatesJoin us on Halloween weekend for a presentation of the new anthology by From Beyond Press, Red Line: Chicago Horror Stories. Contributors Jotham Austin II, Bendi Barrett, Tina Jenkins Bell, […]
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Write That Down! Show & Tell
Podlasie Club 2918 N Central Park Ave., Chicago, IllinoisWrite That Down! invites you to our first "Show and Tell" presented by Chicago's Guild Literary Complex. SHOW a keepsake that's dear to you, a favorite bit of junk, or […]
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¡Slam Diáspora en Vivo!
Taqueria El Mezquite 1756 W 18th St, Chicago, Illinois, United StatesThe 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 […]
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¡Slam Diáspora en Vivo!
Taqueria El Mezquite 1756 W 18th St, Chicago, Illinois, United StatesLast 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 […]
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Transvengence Vol. 10: Holiday Edition
Podlasie Club 2918 N Central Park Ave., Chicago, IllinoisJoin us again at Podlasie Club for our recurring open mic/performance series, TRANSVENGENCE VOL. 10! Our regular show this month brings a special holiday twist with guest performances by Celeste, […]
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Write That Down! Show & Tell – Jan. 2026
Podlasie Club 2918 N Central Park Ave., Chicago, IllinoisWrite That Down! invites you to the second of our monthly "Show & Tell" series at Podlasie Club in partnership with Chicago's Guild Literary Complex. SHOW a keepsake that's dear to […]
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Write That Down! Show & Tell – Feb. 2026
Podlasie Club 2918 N Central Park Ave., Chicago, IllinoisWrite That Down! is hosting a very special LOVE themed Show & Tell for February! Bring a keepsake that celebrates love in your life be it platonic, romantic, or some […]
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MOJO&MUSE: A Performance Speakeasy
Watershed Art & Ecology 1821 S. Racine Ave, Chicago, Illinois, United StatesGet ready to experience a night of magic and creativity at MOJO&MUSE - where art comes to life! A special speakeasy of art and community. Join us for an exciting […]
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