Quraysh Ali Lansana at Volumes Bookscafe Saturday!
Join us the weekend of Wicker Park & West Town Lit Fest for a special reading from the newest book from the amazing Quraysh Ali Lansana! He will be reading […]
Fuller Award Celebrating Rosellen Brown, October 6th, 7:00-9:00 at Poetry Foundation
Join the Guild Literary Complex, The Chicago Literary Hall of Fame, and the Poetry Foundation as we celebrate the great writers of Chicago. This year we are celebrating one of […]
Gwendolyn Brooks Open Mic awards submissions EXTENDED to September 15, 2016
Call for 2016 Gwendolyn Brooks Open Mic awards submissions DEADLINE EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 15th! Guild Literary Complex announces its open call for poetry submissions for the 23rd Annual Gwendolyn Brooks […]
Palabra Pura: A Night of Corridos
The Guild Literary Complex presents: PALABRA PURA: A Night of Corridos July 20, 2016 7:30 – 9:00 PM, La Catrina Cafe 1011 W 18th St, Chicago, Illinois 60608 Hosted by Juan […]
May 26th! Artist Talk on music, Mary J. Blige, race and the role of women in the artistic markets, meets with RAP 101
Thursday May 26, 2016. Wicker Park Chicago Guild Literary Complex Presents: Where Margins Meet 5:30 – 7:30 PM Artist Talk with Danny Alexander, Volumes Bookcafe 7:30 Door, 8:00 – 9:45 […]
RAP 101 meets Real Love No Drama, Artist Talk about women, music, and Mary J. Blige with Author Danny Alexander
Thursday May 26, 2016. Wicker Park Chicago Guild Literary Complex Presents: Where Margins Meet 5:30 – 7:30 PM Artist Talk with Danny Alexander, Volumes Bookcafe 7:30 Door, 8:00 – 9:45 […]
Guild Literary Complex Invites you to a BrooksDay Preview at the MCA
The 4th Annual BrooksDay is right around the corner, and to pique your interest the Guild Literary Complex in conjunction with the Museum of Contemporary Art is hosting a preview […]
Where Margins Meet ~ the Guild’s Annual Benefit
The GUILD LITERARY COMPLEX is set to party with you on June 22nd 6:00 – 9:00 PM at Filament theatre. Come celebrate nearly 30 years of the Guild’s legacy in […]
RAP 101, Chicagos newest DIY underground music scene
Welcome to Chicago’s newest DIY underground hip-hop event. On the last Thursday of the month (August and December excluded) the Guild Literary Complex hosts an a cappella hip-hop series with […]
Palabra Pura March 16, 2016
Palabra Pura March 16, 2016 7:30 – 9:00 pm “Turnt in Relevant Opacity” Curated by Ricardo Gamboa Current events ranging from cover-ups of police shootings and growing social inequalities further […]
Palabra Pura Curated by Ricardo Gamboa, March 16
Palabra Pura March 16, 2016 ~ “Turnt in Relevant Opacity” With THIS MONTH’S CURATOR: RICARDO GAMBOA Ricardo is an artist, activist, and an academic working in his native town […]
We are back! The Guild welcomes 2016, opening with Palabra Pura
This year opens with a splash on Wednesday, January 2oth! The Guild Literary Complex is pleased to kick off the 11th season of PALABRA PURA returning with “One Poet / One […]
Palabra Pura 2016 Season Kick Off ~ One Poet / One Poem Returns
The Guild Literary Complex is pleased to kick off the 11th season of PALABRA PURA returning with “One Poet / One Poem”. Come join in the fun 11 years in […]