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  • Book Release for Mike Puican’s Central Air

    The Poetry Foundation 61 W Superior St, Chicago, United States

    Book Release and Reading for Mike Puican's new book of poetry, Central Air.  September 17, 2020 7:00pm - 8:00pm, reception to follow Poetry Foundation Also featuring readings from Mary Hawley and...

  • GBOMA

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  • Musicality of Poetry: Marvin Tate

    Marvin Tate: Schoolyard of Broken Dreams as part of the Guild's Musicality of Poetry series More details coming soon.

  • Fuller Award: Reginald Gibbons

    Newberry Library 60 West Walton Street, Chicago, IL

    Fuller Award: Reginald GibbonsThursday, October 29, 2020 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Reginald Gibbons's prolific writing career has included publication of ten full-length poetry collections; a short story collection and...

  • “From the Mississippi Delta” Sneak Peek, with Lifeline and Pegasus Theatres

    Lifeline Theatre 6912 N. Glenwood Ave., Chicago, Illinois, United States

    This event is one of several community events, performances and conversations supporting Lifeline Theatre and Pegasus Theatre Chicago’s production FROM THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA. For more details about the production and...

  • One State Conference & Capital Day

    Hoogland Center for the Arts 420 S. 6th St., Springfield, Illinois, United States

    Join us in Springfield for the largest gathering of the arts and culture community in Illinois! Featuring a keynote address from J. Ivy, sessions hosted by arts leaders from all...

    $30 – $225

  • Transvengence | Maurice Tracy + Open Mic on April 26th

    My Buddy's (Upstairs) 4416 N Clark St., Chicago, Illinois, United States

    Transvengence is back!  Launched in 2022 as part of the Guild's Press Room series, the brainchild of your host, Joss Barton, a trans performer, poet and writer.  This event will...

    Free

  • Feria del Libro (May 4-6)

    Ida Noyes Hall | University of Chicago 1212 E. 59th St., Chicago, Illinois

    Somos un colectivo de escritores y editoriales independientes con el propósito de promoverla obra en español propia de Estados Unidos. ¡PRÓXIMAMENTE! El español está vivito y coleando en Estados Unidos;...

  • Palabra Pura Poetry Pop-Up @ Feria del Libro

    Ida Noyes Hall | University of Chicago 1212 E. 59th St., Chicago, Illinois

    Palabra Pura Poetry Pop-Up featuring Carlos Cumpián, Inmagela Abreu, Beatriz Badikian-Gartler, and Jonny Fadez, with moderator Mary Hawley. This event is part of Feria del Libro (May 4-6).

    Free

  • Slam Diáspora @ Feria del Libro

    The Pub - University of Chicago, Ida Noyes Hall (basement) 1212 E 59th St., Chicago, Illinois, United States

    ¡Abierto a poetas de todos estilos y edades! Desde quien apenas esta empezando a escribir, a quienes llevan décadas escribiendo-- todos están bienvenidos a participar. Sólo necesitas dos poemas Ubicado...

    Free

  • Black Feminist Poetics: From the Dirt to the Delta

    Pegasus at Chicago Dramatists 765 N. Aberdeen (May and Aberdeen), Chicago, Illinois

    This program explores the poetics inspired by From the Mississippi Delta. Saunte Harden-Tate, Nikki Patin, Mojdeh Stoakley and members of the Guild Complex will perform works written by Nina Simone,...

    Free

  • TAKING ROOT: Poetry Event with the South Asia Institute

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    South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois

    In honor of AAPI Month, the South Asia Institute and the Guild Literary Complex bring you TAKING ROOT. This arts event features an exhibition tour, poetry, music, book signing, and...

    $5 – $10

  • 10th Annual BrooksDay

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    South Shore Cultural Center 7059 S South Shore Dr., Chicago, Illinois

    This year marks the 10th anniversary of BrooksDay! Join the Guild Literary Complex as we honor the legacy of poet Gwendolyn Brooks and celebrate the launch of One Poem, One...

    Free

  • A Night with Ana Castillo

    Asmus/Hilton Gallery (Morgan Arts Complex, Bridgeport) 3622 S. Morgan St., Chicago, Illinois, United States

    In partnership with Hilton/Asmus Galleries, the Guild Complex will host a special reading with Ana Castillo from her new book, Doña Cleanwell Leaves Home. Joining her will be special guest,...

    Free

  • “Black Fire: This Time” | A Reading

    Blanc Gallery 4445 South King Drive, Chicago, Illinois

    Black Fire: This Time, Volume 1 from Willow Books (a division of Aquarius Press) celebrates the roots and legacy of the Black Arts Movement featuring the works of over 100 poets...

    Free

  • Palabra Pura: One Poet, One Poem

    La Bruquena Restaurant 2726 W. Division, Chicago, IL, United States

    Palabra Pura is back! Come join us with a poem or your favorite text for a community reading in English and Spanish, featuring guest host Crystal Vance-Guerra! Have a drink,...

    Free

  • Exhibit B @ Comfort Station | Social Justice Festival

    Comfort Station/Logan Square Park 2579 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, Illinois

    Exhibit B, Comfort Station, and the Guild Literary Complex are coming together to host a free outdoor festival in the heart of Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood. This special event will...

    Free

  • Exhibit B @ Printers Row Lit Fest

    Printers' Row Lit Fest - 731 S. Plymouth Ct. 731 S. Plymouth Ct., Chicago, Illinois

    Exhibit B will be back at Printers Row Lit Fest! Faylita Hicks, Daniel Borzutzky, Nakiyah T.M. Jordan, and Exhibit B's very own, James Stewart III, are going to bring it!...

    Free

  • Going the Distance: A Printers Row Reading with Ana Castillo + Reginald Gibbons

    Printers' Row Lit Fest - Feinberg Foundation Stage Chicago, Illinois

    Two writers—Ana Castillo, Doña Cleanwell Leaves Home and Reginald Gibbons, Sweetbitter—read from their latest work and talk about finding longevity in creative writing and the arts. Conversation moderated by Richard...

    Free

  • A Literary Mash Up at Printers Row Lit Fest

    Come to the Printers Row Lit Fest's Center Stage for a joint reading presented by the Guild Literary Complex, Hypertext, and RHINO Poetry, with two readers each from Chicago's three...

    Free

  • 2023 | Gwendolyn Brooks Open Mic Awards

    The Den Theatre 1331 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL

    Congratulations to the 2023 GBOMA winner: Myron Stokes! Come out and support the 2023 finalists for the Gwendolyn Brooks Open Mic Awards (GBOMA) as they perform their works live! GET TICKETS...

    $12

  • Generative Multilogue: Artful Protest

    South Asia Institute 1925 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois

    Creative Iranian Women Digital Projection and Immersive Experience Invited Artists: Shaghayegh Mohajeri, Alemeh Bagherian, Hedie Javani, Saba Soleimani, Pouye Peyman, Sara Rahanjam Opening reception with musical performances and poetry recitation.

    $55

  • Lit & Luz Festival | 10th Anniversary Celebration

    This year’s theme is “TEN,” –celebrating 10 years of remarkable programming. This October, join us for more than a dozen bilingual programs throughout Chicago. This year’s festival kicks off on...

    Free

  • 30th Anniversary of Always Running with Luis Rodriguez

    Chicago History Museum 1601 N. Clark St., Chicago, Illinois

    In collaboration with the Chicago History Museum, The Guild Complex celebrates 30 years of AlwaysRunning—the debut novel by author, poet, and founder/publisher of Tia Chucha Press, Luis J Rodriguez. There...