Guild Literary Complex

Palabra Pura

Palabra Pura is a bilingual reading series that promotes literary expression in Spanish, English, and/or other languages. Launched in 2006, the series celebrates the work of Latinx writers in Chicago and beyond, and provides a space for the interaction of diverse voices, ideas, and aesthetics.

Palabra Pura es una serie de lecturas bilingües que promueve la expresión literaria en español, inglés y otros idiomas. Lanzada en 2006, la serie celebra la obra de escritores latinx dentro y fuera de Chicago, y provee un espacio para la interacción de voces, ideas y estéticas diversas.

Past Palabra Pura Events:

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Poesia en Abril – 2019

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Voces Nuevas en Escritura y
Performance – 2018

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A Night in Homage to
Gamaliel Ramírez – 2018

15 February 2012
7:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Palabra Pura continues its 2012 season with its first guest-curator evening with open mic and featured readers. Tonight's theme: Mutant Body/Cuerpo Migrante. The evening will present the body as a […]

free
01 March 2012
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Hilton Chicago, Wilford A (3rd Floor), 720 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60605 United States

A panel on the history, evolution and future of culturally-specific reading series like Palabra Pura with a co-founder, former featured artists, curators and hosts of Palabra Pura.

Conference Registration Fee
01 March 2012
7:00 PM

Experience a true Chicago poetry experience with three of the founders of the city's original poetry scene. This powerhouse trio of poet/performers will deliver a Guild-style reunion.

$5
08 March 2012
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

Get a sneak peak at the creative process behind the Poetry Performance Incubator’s new work-in-progress, Unnatural Spaces. This event will take place at the Voice of the City studio at […]

Free
21 March 2012
7:30 PM
La Bruquena Restaurant, 2726 W. Division
Chicago, IL 60622 United States

Curated by Yolanda Nieves with featured poets Lisa Alvarado & Kristiana Rae Colón Curator Dr. Yolanda Nieves, Assistant Professor, English, Wilbur Wright College Chicago, is creative director of The Vida Bella […]

Free
28 March 2012
6:30 PM
Jane Addams Hull-House Museum, 800 South Halsted Street
Chicago, IL United States

The Guild Literary Complex of Chicago continues its 2012 season with its returning series, Applied Words, which explores creative writing’s intersection with an artistic discipline (e.g. music or visual art) […]

11 April 2012
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Experimental Station, 6100 S. Blackstone (take Dorchester to 61st street then head east; free street and lot parking)
Chicago, IL United States

In our new Teaching Artist Showcase series, creative writers who also happen to be teachers will share creative work that was inspired by, developed with or otherwise related to their […]

Free
13 April 2012
All day

April 13th is the official deadline to r.s.v.p. for this year's annual Benefit "Illuminate" - the art and craft of graphic novels, with Nicole Hollander, Audrey Niffenegger, C. Spike Trotman […]

18 April 2012
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
La Bruquena restaurant (upstairs), 2726 W. Division
Chicago, IL United States

Curated by Gregorio Gómez and featuring Nora Leon and Martin Rubio Jr.   Curator Gregorio Gomez is the MC of Chicago's most infamous and longest running underground poetry venue at […]

Free
08 May 2012
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
DePaul Art Museum, 935 W. Fullerton
Chicago, IL United States

This year’s theme is the art and craft of graphic novels and features cocktails, appetizers and a panel discussion with Nicole Hollander, Audrey Niffenegger, C. Spike Trotman and Chris Ware! […]

$75
16 May 2012
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
La Bruquena restaurant (2nd floor), 2726 W. Division
Chicago, IL United States

Curated by Beatriz Badikian Gartler and featuring Fernando Olszanski and Bernardo Navia. Curator Beatriz Badikian-Gartler was born and reared in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and has lived in the Chicago area […]

Free
24 May 2012
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Voice of the City Studio, 3429 W. Diversey Avenue, Suite 208 (upstairs)
Chicago, IL United States

Get a sneak peak at the creative process behind the Poetry Performance Incubator’s new work-in-progress, Unnatural Spaces. The Incubator artists will do some of the types of writing and performance […]

Free
08 June 2012
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Experimental Station, 6100 S. Blackstone (south on Dorchester, east on 61st - free street and university lot parking)
Chicago, IL United States

                          Join us for an evening of poetry, music and discussion of the legendary poet/musician/activist. Presented by the […]

Free
18 June 2012
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Chopin Theatre, 1543 W. Division
Chicago, IL United States

The Guild Literary Complex closes out its 19th Gwendolyn Brooks Open Mic Award competition with its final event: an American Idol-style evening of poetry performance and audience voting. The semifinalists […]

$5 – $7
20 June 2012
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
La Bruquena restaurant (upstairs), 2726 W. Division
Chicago, IL United States

Exploring Afro-Latino poetry - curated by Marta Collazo and featuring Jeanette. Curator Marta Collazo is a Puerto Rican woman born and raised in Lorain, Ohio. She has lived in the […]

Free
18 July 2012
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
La Bruquena restaurant (upstairs), 2726 W. Division
Chicago, IL United States

This evening will showcase two poets with a passion for cross-cultural experiences – poetry that travels. Curator Francisco Aragón is Director of Letras Latinas, the national literary program of the […]

Free
13 September 2012
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Voice of the City studio, 3429 W. Diversey Avenue, Suite 208
Chicago, IL United States

This will be the final sneak peek at the creative process behind the Poetry Performance Incubator’s new work-in-progress, Unnatural Spaces, before it premieres in October. The Incubator artists will do […]

Free
19 September 2012
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
La Bruquena restaurant, 2726 W. Division, 2nd floor
Chicago, IL United States

Three Poets and a master percussionist demonstrate the continuing contributions of Puerto Ricans to Chicago literature. This evening is curated by Eduardo Arocho and features poet Judy Diaz, poet/musician David […]

Free
28 September 2012
5:00 PM

The Guild's annual contest awards two $250 prizes, one for short fiction and one for short non-fiction. 2012 judges are Amina Gautier (fiction) and David Lazar (non-fiction). The submission deadline […]

05 October 2012
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Hairpin Arts Center, 2800 N. Milwaukee Ave., 2nd floor
Chicago, IL United States

Poetry meets the stage in the new show by the Guild’s Poetry Performance Incubator. Collaboratively written by an ensemble of poets and performers, this piece tackles the humor, outrage and […]

$5 – $15
06 October 2012
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Hairpin Arts Center, 2800 N. Milwaukee
Chicago, IL United States

As part of Chicago Artists Month, the Guild and Voice of the City will host a workshop featuring the Set Designer and Costume Designer for the Poetry Performance Incubator show […]

Free
06 October 2012
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Hairpin Arts Center, 2800 N. Milwaukee
Chicago, IL United States

Poetry meets the stage in the new show by the Guild’s Poetry Performance Incubator. Collaboratively written by an ensemble of poets and performers, this piece tackles the humor, outrage and […]

$5 – $15
07 October 2012
7:00 PM
Hairpin Arts Center, 2800 N. Milwaukee
Chicago, IL United States

Poetry meets the stage in the new show by the Guild’s Poetry Performance Incubator. Collaboratively written by an ensemble of poets and performers, this piece tackles the humor, outrage and […]

$5 – $15
12 October 2012
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Hairpin Arts Center, 2800 N. Milwaukee
Chicago, IL United States

Poetry meets the stage in the new show by the Guild’s Poetry Performance Incubator. Collaboratively written by an ensemble of poets and performers, this piece tackles the humor, outrage and […]

$5 – $15
13 October 2012
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Hairpin Arts Center, 2800 N. Milwaukee
Chicago, IL United States

Poetry meets the stage in the new show by the Guild’s Poetry Performance Incubator. Collaboratively written by an ensemble of poets and performers, this piece tackles the humor, outrage and […]

$5 – $15